Education and Career Service

A survey conducted by Canteen found that less than half of the young cancer patients surveyed have high confidence of achieving their education goals and less than a third of the young cancer patients have high confidence of achieving their employment goals. Canteen aims to change this by providing young cancer patients with support, through their Education and Career Service (ECS).

Canteen’s Education and Career Service (ECS) helps young people aged 15-25 stay connected to study or work both during and after their cancer treatment. The service covers vocational goals and values, followed by individualised support plans to help young people achieve their goals. ECS is run one-to-one and can be conducted in person, over the phone or by video conference.

Education and Career Service FAQs

Who is eligible for the Education and Career Support service?

The Education and Career Support (ECS) is available for cancer patients and survivors aged between 12 and 25 years old, regardless of when they were diagnosed. If you are not sure if you are eligible, contact our team on 1800 431 312

What kind of assistance is provided through this service?

The ECS helps young cancer patients stay connected to study and work during or after their cancer treatment. Career consultants can assist people with:

Job hunting – interview tips and writing a resume
Helping young people make informed decisions
Assessing career options
Providing information on the job market

How are the support sessions conducted?

Session are run one-to-one and can be run in person, over the phone, or via video call.

Is there a cost associated with accessing this service?

There is no cost involved with accessing this service.

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About Canteen

When cancer crashes into a young person’s world, Canteen is in their corner with whatever support they need. We provide individually tailored support to young people aged 12-25 and their parents.