We have a large number of resources that can be downloaded to give you easy to read information about cancer, treatment and side effects.
These resources are meant to complement the information you receive from your health care professionals. Each resource is reviewed regularly by cancer experts so you can receive the most up to date information.
If you, your family or friend are affected by cancer and would like a hard copy of any of these resources, please call Cancer Council 13 11 20 Information and Support line to order. For other orders please use the Online Resource Order form
Cancer and Work
Cancer and Work
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Legal and Financial Issues
Legal and Financial Issues
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Cancer in the Workplace
Cancer in the Workplace
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Cancer and Work
Cancer and it’s treatment can affect many aspects of your life, including work.
Compensation and Work Related cancers
If your work has caused or contributed to your cancer diagnosis, you may be able to claim compensation. This fact sheet answers some common questions about compensation and work related cancer
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Legal, Financial and Work Issues
The Cancer Council Pro Bono Program can help you if you or someone in your family has cancer, and you need legal, financial or workplace advice
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Employment and Cancer
This fact sheet answers some common questions people have about their rights at work. It explains the law that applies to most employees in Australia
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Cancer, Work and You
Cancer and its treatment can affect many aspects of a person's life. This booklet can help you manage your working life after diagnosis
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Legal and Financial Issues
Employment and Cancer
This fact sheet answers some common questions people have about their rights at work. It explains the law that applies to most employees in Australia
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Superannuation and Cancer
This fact sheet provides information about your super if you are affected by cancer
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Dealing with Debts
A cancer diagnosis can cause financial difficulty. This fact sheet provides information for people who are having trouble paying their debts
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Help with Bills
Electricity, gas, water and phone bills can cause financial difficulty. This fact sheet explains options to help you pay your utility bills
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New Insurance Policies
This fact sheet explains the law in relation to getting insurances. It sets out your rights and responsibilities when you apply for an insurance policy, and when you can lawfully be refused insurance
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Life Insurance
This fact sheet explains what you should consider when applying for life insurance
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Understanding Family Law
This fact sheet covers family law specific to people who are unwell, including with cancer
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Getting Your Affairs in Order
This fact sheet explains the key issues involved in getting your affairs in order
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What Happens to Debts after Death
This fact sheet explains what happens to debts after a person dies
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Your Role as Executor
If you have been named as the executor of a will, you will need to carry out the terms of a will. This fact sheet gives information about this
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Legal, Financial and Work Issues
The Cancer Council Pro Bono Program can help you if you or someone in your family has cancer, and you need legal, financial or workplace advice
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Cancer and Your Finances
This booklet can help you manage your finances after a cancer diagnosis
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Cancer in the Workplace
Guides for managers and human resource professionals
Talking to your Employee about Cancer
This fact sheet provides some suggestions about how to approach your first conversation with an employee about their cancer
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Managing the Effects of Treatment - Workplace Series
This fact sheet provides an introduction to the most common types of cancer treatment and their side effects. It has information about possible effects of treatment on an employees ability to work, and some strategies for managing these effects in the workplace
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Supporting a Colleague with Cancer - Workplace Series
This fact sheet provides information to help co-workers who wish to be supportive of someone with cancer, but are unsure about what to say or do
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Supporting a Working Carer - Workplace Series
This fact sheet provides some suggestions about how to help your employees manage working and caring
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Death and Bereavement - Workplace series
This fact sheet provides a starting point for managers and human resource professionals who are dealing with death and bereavement in their teams
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Cancer in the Workplace - Workplace series
Support is available from a wide range of organisations, Cancer Council offers a range of free support services for people with cancer and their family, friends and colleagues
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Cancer: An overview - Workplace series
This fact sheet provides information an overview of cancer for managers and human resource professionals
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