You are here: Home Page The Australian Government (through Centrelink) provides assistance for people who must stop work because of their cancer or to care for someone with cancer. It’s worth finding out what’s available for you and your family, so read on for tips about dealing with Centrelink. Centrelink benefits There are several Centrelink…
You are here: Home Page The Australian Government (through Centrelink) provides assistance for people who must stop work because of their cancer or to care for someone with cancer. It’s worth finding out what’s available for you and your family, so read on for tips about dealing with Centrelink. Centrelink benefits There are several Centrelink…
You are here: Home Page One of the best ways to help your children is to get help and support for yourself. Do not try to do it all alone – call on your friends, family and others for help. Accepting support can reduce the burden on you and your children and help to limit…
You are here: Home Page It’s important to let your child’s school know about their cancer diagnosis and treatment. School staff can support your child/children, and make special arrangements with their assessments at this challenging time. Why tell the school/s? Your child may be absent from school while they are having treatment or may be…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…
You are here: Home Page How you explain what cancer is and the type of information you give your child will depend on their age, how much they can understand and what they want to know. But the best advice is to keep it simple and straightforward. It’s also important to speak with your treatment…
You are here: Home Page Children are naturally curious. When they find out that a family member has cancer, it is likely that they will have many questions. It is important that children feel informed, and that they do not feel like information is being withheld from them. It is also normal that you might…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…