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 be able to assist with the following:
- Early access to Superannuation
- Insurance claims and disputes
- Credit and debt issues
- Disputes with Centrelink
- Employment and discrimination
- Drafting wills
- Tenancy law
- Powers of attorney
- Mortgage hardship
Note, the above may vary between states and territories.
To find out more about our Pro Bono Program, please call 13 11 20 between 9am-5pm, weekdays.
Additional Resources
- Cancer and your finances (PDF)
- Cancer, work and you (PDF)
- New insurance policies (PDF)
- Dealing with debts (PDF)
- Super and cancer (PDF)
- Getting your affairs in order (PDF)