Canteen

[Linda M]

Thanks Cas

I know about young carers, Louise is a member as she is my primary carer. This is an option though - many thanks

Regards
Linda

[Tracey Gibney]

Thanks for the info about anteen did not realise it provided for children of parents with cancer. Tracey

[cas145]

Hi Linda the is a group called young carers the have a anual camp that is for younger children my two just missed out last year it is some time in October I think go online to young carers and register. Cas

[Linda M]

Hi

My daughter Louise has been a member of Hunter Canteen now for nearly 2 1/2 years. Unfortunately I have researched and there is nothing for my now 9 year old.

Apparently Camp Quality were looking at running a program for young sibbling and offspring but it did not eventuate.

As long as you still have active disease or it is within 3 years of your diagnosis of early BC your child will be eligible to join Canteen once they turn 12.

Bec my 9 year is looking forward to turning 12 and being able to join her older Sister on Camps and Rec days.

Canteen is a fabulous organisation who uses peer support as the means of supporting Youth, it works well and the kids are really supportive of each other.

I would strongly recommend Canteen to anyone who has a child aged between 12 & 24 years. It is most helpful at diagnosis or if the adolescent is struggling with your diagnosis or grieving.

GO CANTEEN

Linda

[loocy]

Cas - try camp quality. They may have similar programmes for offspring and siblings. Camp quality is geared for younger children with cancer so I am sure they will know what you could do.

[cherub]

my kids had a great time this year with canteen
the most valuable thing for them since my Dx
cant encourage people enough to get there kids involved

[cas145]

It is good to now there is something great for our children my 12yr old dd has been on 3 outings this year and will start the new year with a camp here where we live at bonny hills. I just wish there was something for 10 and 9 yr old dds. Cas

[helly_63]

hi loocy

my kids joined canteen earlier this year and it has been a god send,my social worker put me on to it...since they joined they have been on a 5day camp at the sunshine coast they were treated to the aus zoo among other things,all exspenses paid....they are going on another camp to the sunshine coast this sat and if it wasnt for canteen i wouldnt be having my weekend away....for anybody in this situation whether you have a child with cancer a parent,or sibling i encourage you to join:)

[loocy]

[Broni]

[cherub]

[loocy]