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Talking to others going through a similar experience to your own can be helpful and reassuring.

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Help for people affected by cancer experiencing legal & financial strain.

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Support for well-being and logistical worries that cancer can bring.

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	Financial counselling Dealing with cancer can present significant financial challenges that can add unnecessary strain to an already stressful situation. Some states and territories in Australia have financial counselling available, to provide practical advice to assist p... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Pro Bono Program We understand the financial burdens that cancer may bring. If you or someone in your family is affected by cancer and you need advice, we can help. Available Australia-wide, our Pro Bono Program, can connect you with professionals such as accountants... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Small business referral service For those that are self-employed, the financial impact of cancer may be difficult, as they may not have access to benefits such as paid sick leave. Through Cancer Council's Pro Bono Program, we can connect you with free advice and assistance to help ... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Financial planning referral service Like our Legal referral service, through our financial planning referral service, Cancer Council can connect people affected by cancer with professionals who can offer real help. Qualified financial planners from the financial planning referral servi... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Legal referral service Being diagnosed with cancer can present legal issues that can be hard to manage. Through Cancer Council's Pro Bono Program, we can connect you with free advice and assistance with legal matters. Qualified lawyers from the legal referral service may b... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Workplace referral service Through the workplace referral service, we connect you with specialist human resources (HR) and recruitment professionals, who can provide advice and assistance with on workplace issues. Qualified financial planners from the workplace referral servic... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Financial assistance A diagnosis of cancer can place people into emotional and financial stress, especially with the prospect of facing medical bills and additional travel costs. Cancer Council can help you find resources that may be able to help, these might be communit... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Legal, Financial and Workplace posted on September	0	0
	Transport to treatment Travelling back and forth to medical appointments can be difficult for many people with cancer, as well as their family and carers. Cancer treatments often span a large period of time, requiring multiple visits that may be far away from home. Cancer ... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Practical Support posted on September	0	0
	Wig Services Cancer-related hair loss is not something that everyone affected by cancer will face, but it is a very individual experience, that for some can be frightening or distressing. Some people who experience hair loss like to wear a wig, whilst others pref... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Practical Support posted on September	0	0
	Look Good, Feel Better Being diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment and then dealing with appearance changes on top, can be an emotional time and quite difficult for some Australians going through cancer treatment. This program focuses on practical tips to help people... by Katekat Cancer Council Team in Practical Support posted on September	0	0

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