To make these fact sheets readily accessible to managers, you may wish to link to this page from your company intranet, place the PDFs on your intranet, or simply download and distribute them as needed.
Thousands of working Australians are diagnosed with cancer every year. If your employee has cancer or is caring for someone with cancer, it can be difficult to know the best way to support him or her.
Workplace fact sheets
Cancer Council NSW has developed a series of 10 workplace fact sheets to assist managers and human resources professionals to provide a supportive and fair work environment. The fact sheets cover information about cancer, treatment and side effects, and outline practical suggestions for workplaces.
- Cancer: an overview
- Cancer myths and facts
- Talking to your employee about cancer
- Managing the effects of treatment
- Creating cancer-friendly workplaces
- Supporting a colleague with cancer
- Supporting working carers
- Death and bereavement
- Cancer in the workplace: other support
- How you can help us
Information and support resources for employers and workplaces
See a list of services and resources for employers and workplaces affected by cancer.
Workplace posters
If one or more of your employees have cancer, they can access free cancer information and support by calling Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and talking to one of our cancer nurses.
You can also download and print A3 and A4 posters for your office notice boards to create a more supportive workplace environment.
More resources
Need to talk?
Call 13 11 20 to talk to a health professional Or email us your questions.
Support services
Coping with cancer?
Speak to a health professional or to someone who has been there, or find a support group or forum
Cancer Council Online Community
A community forum – a safe place to share stories, get tips and connect with people who understand
Cancer information
Dealing with the diagnosis
Common reactions to a cancer diagnosis and how to find hope
View our publications
Guides and fact sheets for people with cancer, their families and friends