Financial Assistance
Hi, I am new to BCNA as I was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I have had two operations (lumpectomy) and now need to have a mastectomy. I have used all of my current work sick leave and do n...
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Hello @DebbieB
im sorry you’ve had to join the club.
im sorry you’ve had to join the club.
I can second @@Keeping_positive1 about speaking to cancer council qld and seeking an appointment with the financial planning group service.
They were excellent at helping to unpack the insurances in superannuation, the income support that might be available from Services Australia (ie Centrelink) when income streams exhausted and also negotiating debt repayments (mortgage etc) to manage all of the financial issues.
A very wholistic and individual service financial picture was provided and advice and guidance given to plan a financial plan for the 12 months to cover treatment and recovery and the journey to health. Then assistance with getting it all in place and running.