This Cancer Council website (multiple pages) provides guidance for both employers and employees when someone at work is affected by cancer.
This Cancer Council factsheet (4 pages) answers common questions about workplace rights during or after a cancer diagnosis.
It covers employment law, anti-discrimination protections, and financial topics.
This Cancer Council NSW website explains how cancer can affect access to super, insurance, and tax.
The website also includes a video (4 minutes) on superannuation and insurance.
SERVICES
Cancer Council can refer you to Legal Referral Services for help with:
Wills and estate planning
Superannuation access
Employment issues related to cancer
Note: This service is means-tested and subject to eligibility.
Phone: 13 11 20
The Flinders Legal Centre (FLC) offers free, independent, and confidential legal advice.
It is run by Flinders University and staffed by supervised law students and recent graduates. Support is available for matters such as:
Insurance
Employment
Family or relationship issues
Loans and debt
Hours: Vary by day and time of year. Available in person or online.
Cost: Free
Phone: (08) 7421 9985
Location: Level 3B, Mark Oliphant Building, 5 Laffer Drive, Bedford Park SA 5042
Email: flc@flinders.edu.au
Book online: Book here