Tag: financial assistance
It’s always a good idea to check on the people around us, especially those having a difficult time.
When someone has cancer, it can be hard to know what to say or do.
We’ve got some helpful advice on how to support and talk to someone with cancer.
The financial burden of healthcare in Australia can be high, particularly for people diagnosed with cancer. A new study from the Daffodil Centre* has shown one in ten people with cancer in NSW spend more than $10,000 on healthcare in the first year following diagnosis. Analysis of data from the 45 and Up Study showed […]
Cancer Council NSW welcomes today’s announcement from the NSW Government to improve financial assistance for people living in rural and regional NSW to access cancer and medical treatment. The charity commends the comprehensive changes to the Isolated Patient Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), announced by the Minister for Regional Health, The Hon Bronnie Taylor, […]
If you are facing financial hardship because of your cancer treatment this Christmas, these four options can help.
Read how our Financial Assistance program helped one cancer patient deal with the financial hardships of her cancer diagnosis.
Find out what information and support services are available to you over the festive period.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, we have continued delivering many of our information and support services.
For 10 years, AMP financial advisers have provided pro bono services to cancer patients and their families.
We discuss how you can manage the financial impact of cancer.
Cancer can very quickly upend a life. Whether it’s a personal diagnosis or that of a close family member or friend, there will be far-reaching impacts. The burden of a cancer diagnosis is too frequently exacerbated by the often unexpected financial stress and worry that come along with it. In the Cancer Council Pro Bono […]