Cancer Support Referrals
Speak to a member of the Cancer Council ACT Supportive Care Team to who can provide;
- carer support options
- cancer nutrition information
- counselling for people experiencing cancer
- cancer information and support
Lawyers involved in the Legal Referral Service may be able to assist with:
- simple wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship documents
- superannuation and insurance disputes
- employment law and discrimination issues
- credit and debt matters
Financial planners involved in the Financial Planning Referral Service may be able to assist you with:
- accessing superannuation and insurance benefits
- advice in relation to debt management
- eligibility and accessing Centrelink payments
- transitioning to retirement and managing lump sum payments
HR professionals provide advice to people affected by cancer on employment issues and rights before, during and after treatment.
For people affected by cancer who are employed, HR professionals can provide information and advice on the following:
- disclosure of a cancer diagnosis and confidentiality obligations
- flexible working arrangements entitlements
- leave and payment of salary during sickness leave
- managing expectations of employers and colleagues
- discrimination at work
For people who would like to return to work following a cancer diagnosis or caring for a person affected by cancer, HR professionals can provide advice on the following:
- strategies when looking for work, including obligations to tell a new employer about past cancer
- how to explain the gap in a CV due to your treatment when applying for a job
- preparing and reviewing a CV and interview techniques