Robots Service
Since young cancer patients often need to spend long periods of time in hospital for treatment, this usually means that they miss weeks or months of school, which can lead to them withdrawing from their social life and feeling isolated and depressed. Canteen’s Robots Service provides support for young people with cancer by connecting them back to school and with their peers.
The Canteen Robot is an innovative piece of teleconferencing technology that enables young cancer patients to attend school and converse with their teachers, friends and family in real-time from their hospital bed or from the comfort of their home.
Canteen’s vision is to provide a robot to every young cancer patient who needs one.
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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.
Discover Our Other Cancer Services
Canteen Connect
A secure online community where 12-25 year-olds can connect with other young people impacted by cancer, check out events and chat to a counsellor.
Family Retreats
A precious break for families to reconnect and have a holiday away together, often for the first time since diagnosis.
Kids’ Guide to Cancer
Kids’ Guide to Cancer is a valuable tool for parents to help answer the most common questions children have about cancer in a safe, interactive and educational way.
Robots Service
Canteen’s innovative Robots Service enables young cancer patients to stay connected to their friends, family and school community from their hospital bed.
Cancer Education Program
The Camp Quality Puppets visit primary and preschools across Australia delivering education that dispels cancer myths and creates an inclusive community for kids impacted by cancer.
Financial Assistance
Cancer can have a significant impact on a family’s financial situation. Redkite can help by paying for essentials like fuel, groceries, electricity and more.
Book Club
We have books for children, teens and adults, covering a range of topics to help throughout the cancer experience. Borrow for free for as long as you like!
Children’s Counselling
Redkite’s Children’s Counselling supports kids with cancer and siblings (5-18yrs) through tailored activities. Focusing on emotional well-being, resilience, and self-esteem in a safe, caring environment.
Education and Career Support
This service helps young cancer patients aged 15-25 stay connected to study or work both during and after their cancer treatment.
Parenting Through Cancer
An online community where parents impacted by cancer can get free expert advice, counselling and the chance to connect with others in similar situation