The cancer centre in Albury is, despite their hype, essentially a private facility. They are supposed to be making some effort to address equity of access issues so, @laureen before you get too involved with them try to make them give you some fee relief. It won't be easy and they will probably say that you will have to see one of the minions if you don't pay full fare but in your circumstances you won't find paying their usual fees (to see the oncologists) easy.
Chemo treatment is free, so don't get too stressed about that. There is a rebate to stay in the accommodation units at Albury which are run by the Cure Cancer Foundation. Oddly, I found it was cheaper to drive the 120 km each way and claim the travel rebate, but my car is on gas so not E pensive to run.
The other option is to go the GVH in Shepparton. The cancer centre there bulk bills and it is closer to you. Do not let them tell you you have to Albury, that is nonsense and part of a practice that won't stand too much scrutiny. You have a legal right to use the nearest safe facility. You will have to go to Albury for rads, unfortunately.
PM me if you want some help with this, it is connected to a little crusade I'm on--which I can't discuss at the risk of being moderated.
