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Lisa___
Member
6 years ago

Metastatic Mess: Self employed, no super, life or income protection, expired health insurance

Firstly, I hope everyone is feeling the best they can, and keeping positive... or doing whatever works for you if you're sick of people always saying "be positive"  :) I feel really silly (and i...
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arpie
Member
6 years ago
Hi @"Lisa..."  How are you going?  I hope things have become easier for you.

where abouts are you?  What town?  Members may know of specific services available to you.

Do you need to travel 50k or more to your treatment?  You can claim fuel compensation via Isolated Patients Travel and sometimes accommodation as well.  You just hav3 to print off some forms, get your GP and Onc fill in the bits with your dates of treatment .... 
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/patients-and-visitors/support-services/travel-assistance

All the best xx