The Federal Government has announced it will provide an additional $18 million over the coming four years for Youth Cancer Networks around the country.

Federal Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, said that the new funding would ensure that young people diagnosed with cancer will have significantly better access to the care and support they need.

“Youth Cancer Networks address this gap by providing a national network of service hubs to help identify, inform, assess and coordinate care for young people with cancer,” Ms Plibersek said.

The funding, provided through the cancer support organisation, CanTeen, will help to ensure a national, coordinated approach to youth cancer care and support.
“Cancer services for young people across Australia will be better linked and supported,” Ms Plibersek said.
“Young people will get multidisciplinary care and treatment, and they will have access to consistent best-practice information and have social and emotional support.”