At Cancer Council WA, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can have an enormous impact on anyone affected by cancer. We have a range of financial and legal assistance programs to assist those impacted by cancer.
You can find more information about practical issues after a cancer diagnosis here.
For more information about these and other support services call our 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line.
Financial hardship program
Cancer treatment can put enormous strain on your resources and sometimes a little help can go a long way. We offer financial assistance to patients undergoing cancer treatment who meet our financial hardship criteria.
For more information please call our 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line.
Legal advice, financial planning and employment support
Cancer can change many things, including how you manage financially and how you plan to provide for your family in the future. If you need assistance with financial planning, debt consolidation, access to superannuation, planning your Will, power of attorney or other legal or financial matter relating to your cancer diagnosis, we may be able to connect you to a lawyer or financial planner. You will be means tested to determine your eligibility for assistance.
We also offer a Workplace Advisory Service and Small Business Advisory Service, which links patients and carers with specialist professionals, who provide advice and support on workplace and self-employment issues before and during cancer treatment.
For more information please call our 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line.