Overview
These websites may be useful sources of support and information for those dealing with the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find information about financial help, government benefits, legal advice, taxation and more.
At any stage, you can call Cancer Connect on 13 11 20 to talk with one of our qualified professionals about your situation.
What’s on this page
Financial help
- Cancer Council: Your local Cancer Council may be able to provide financial counselling or connect you with a financial planner. Call 13 11 20
- Financial Information Service (FIS): Free, confidential service from Services Australia. Call 132 300
- Financial Advice Association of Australia (FPA): Information about financial planning and help to find a financial planner. Call 1300 337 301
- Financial Rights Legal Centre: Information about a variety of topics related to financial services.
- Insurance Law Service (ILS): An insurance helpline for consumers. Call 1300 663 464
- Mob Strong Debt Help: Advice service about money issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Call 1800 808 488
- Moneysmart: Financial and budgeting tips. Includes the Financial Advisers Register.
- National Debt Helpline: Help with debt problems and assistance finding a financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007
Bankruptcy
- Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA): Information about bankruptcy and personal insolvency agreements. Call 1300 364 785
Dispute resolution
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA): National dispute resolution scheme for all financial services complaints. Call 1800 931 678
- Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO): National complaints resolution scheme for phone and internet services. Call 1800 062 058
Government benefits
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): Help with the cost of prescription medicines. Call 1800 020 613
- Services Australia: Includes Centrelink and Medicare; financial support for people in need.
Legal advice
- Cancer Council: Your local Cancer Council may be able to connect you with a lawyer. Call 13 11 20
- Community Legal Centres Australia: Provides links to local community legal centres across Australia.
Taxation
- Australian Taxation Office: Tax and superannuation information. Call 13 28 65 (individuals) or 13 72 26 (businesses)
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