Tag: cancer support
I was interested to read Dr Ranjana Srivastava’s article in The Guardian and the ASIC review into life insurance claims. The article is a heartfelt letter to a deceased man, whose mourning wife has struggled to successfully claim her husband’s life insurance after he died. This article really struck a chord with the team here […]
Anyone who has kids will know that you just can’t fool them. If you’ve ever tried to keep the fantasy of Santa Claus real for the sake of a younger sibling, you’ll know just how hard it can be! When someone is diagnosed with cancer, adults are sometimes unsure about discussing the situation with children. […]
When Camilla Gunn’s colleague at Westpac was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, Camilla realised the experience for him and for other staff would have been easier if there were some guidelines for coping with cancer in the workplace. “I’m a proud Westpac employee and I really believe in the company credo of helping […]
This week, ABC Four Corners broadcast an investigative report which exposed major problems that many terminal patients, including cancer patients, can face when trying to access insurance pay-outs. The burden of cancer can come in many shapes and sizes – not least the often unexpected financial impact of the disease. Whether newly diagnosed or facing […]
The festive period can be a difficult time for people affected cancer. We discuss how you can manage during this period.