Cancer Council Queensland

Services offered:

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Everyday tasks Financial support and information Finding somewhere to stay during treatment Getting to treatment Legal support Palliative care Talking with others who have had cancer

What the organisation does

Cancer Council Queensland supports people affected by cancer in Queensland. It helps people understand cancer and find support. Services include counselling, support from others who have had cancer and help with money worries. Practical help is also available. This includes a place to stay when travelling for cancer treatment, wigs and headwear and help getting to and from treatment. Most services are free. Some services are only for people who meet specific criteria.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Video call
Face to face
Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Some services may only be available to people who meet certain criteria

Accessibility

National Relay Service

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Community and identity

Tailored information available for:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
LGBTQIA+ community

Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages

Services listed

Financial Counselling Service

Cancer Council Queensland

What the service does
Financial Counselling Service supports people in Queensland who are affected by cancer and having money problems. Qualified financial counsellors provide free information, support and advocacy. A counsellor will work with the person to understand their financial situation and support their financial goals. This may include help with budgeting, reviewing debts and exploring ways to manage money or reduce financial stress. Counsellors can also help people understand their rights, talk with creditors, and find government or community support.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Phone Video call Face to face
Completely free
QLD
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Transport to Treatment

Cancer Council Queensland

What the service does
The Transport to Treatment service provides free transport support for people in Queensland who are having cancer treatment. Trained volunteer drivers help people get to and from their treatment safely and comfortably. To use the service, people need to be able to move on their own and get in and out of the vehicle without help. If help is needed, a carer must travel with them. The service is for people who cannot afford the cost of travel to treatment. The service will assess eligibility.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Face to face
Completely free
QLD
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