Financial stress
Hi all....just needed to vent more than anything. I have secured a full time job 3 months ago after basically 12 months off due to BC(worked casually through chemo and radiation). My marriage broke up...
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Hi @3boysmum sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing financially. Just wanted to give you a couple of resources that I found really useful in the past. Some states have cancer support groups that are supported by licence clubs around Australia. These support groups can often financial assistance for things like petrol, groceries and medical prescriptions. In the ACT we have the Eden-Monaro Cancer Support Group and they offer anyone referred to them over $2000 of assistance. Referrals are made by a doctor or breast care nurse and can be done during and sometimes after active treatment. Their support can take the pressure off.
Another great resource is Financial Counsellors Australia see https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/Home
This is a free service that can help you if you find yourself struggling to pay bills. They also have great tips on how to budget. In the past they helped my brother get discounts on gas and electric as well as more time to pay when he was off work for illness and had a marriage breakdown. They also helped pause his home loan repayments until he got back to work. They really know their stuff and are super nice and understanding. They may be able to get the pathology account waived for you if you make an appointment with them.
Finally the Cancer Council can also provide further financial resources.
There's no way I could've taken on a second job with my post cancer side effects, but a garage sale can raise extra income, so can being an uber driver.
I know how stressful money situations can be. I really hope things pick up for you soon. We had to ask for assistance while we lost my income, but now are back on track. Hang in there, hopefully this too shall pass.
All the best, Nadine
Another great resource is Financial Counsellors Australia see https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/Home
This is a free service that can help you if you find yourself struggling to pay bills. They also have great tips on how to budget. In the past they helped my brother get discounts on gas and electric as well as more time to pay when he was off work for illness and had a marriage breakdown. They also helped pause his home loan repayments until he got back to work. They really know their stuff and are super nice and understanding. They may be able to get the pathology account waived for you if you make an appointment with them.
Finally the Cancer Council can also provide further financial resources.
There's no way I could've taken on a second job with my post cancer side effects, but a garage sale can raise extra income, so can being an uber driver.
I know how stressful money situations can be. I really hope things pick up for you soon. We had to ask for assistance while we lost my income, but now are back on track. Hang in there, hopefully this too shall pass.
All the best, Nadine