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A wide range of organisations and health professionals can help you manage the financial impact of cancer.

Financial help
Cancer Council’s Financial Planning Referral Service Program that can connect you with a financial planner.	13 11 20
Financial Information Service (FIS) Free, confidential service from Services Australia.	132 300 servicesaustralia.gov.au (type “Financial information Service” in the search box)
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FPA) Information about financial planning and help to find a financial planner.	1300 337 301 faaa.au
Financial Rights Legal Centre Information about a variety of topics related to financial services.	financialrights.org.au/ factsheets
Insurance Law Service (ILS) An insurance help line for consumers.	1300 663 464 financialrights.org.au
Mob Strong Debt Help Line Advice service about money issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.	1800 808 488 financialrights.org.au/mob- strong-debt-help
MoneySmart Financial and budgeting tips. Includes the Financial Advisers Register.	1300 300 630 (ASIC Infoline) moneysmart.gov.au
National Debt Helpline Help with debt problems and assistance finding a financial counsellor.	1800 007 007 ndh.org.au
Bankruptcy
Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) Information about bankruptcy and personal insolvency agreements.	1300 364 785 afsa.gov.au
Dispute resolution
Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) National dispute resolution scheme for all financial services complaints.	1800 931 678 afca.org.au
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) National complaints resolution scheme for phone or internet services.	1800 062 058 tio.com.au
Government benefits
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Help with the cost of prescription medicines.	1800 020 613 pbs.gov.au
Services Australia Includes Centrelink and Medicare; financial support for people in need.	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Legal advice
Cancer Council’s Legal Referral Service Program that can connect you with a lawyer.	13 11 20
Community Legal Centres Australia Provides links to local community legal centres across Australia.	clcs.org.au
Taxation
Australian Taxation Office Tax and superannuation information.	13 28 65 (individuals) 13 72 26 (businesses) ato.gov.au

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This information was last reviewed in October 2024. View who reviewed this content.

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Sydney, NSW; Leigh Aitken, Consumer; Mary Bairstow, Senior Social Worker, Cancer Centre, Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA; Lynette Brailey, Team Leader Financial Counselling, Cancer Council NSW; Corinne Jones and Siew Tan, Financial Counsellors, Cancer Council VIC; Penny Jacomos, Social Worker, Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia, SA; Dr Deme Karikios, Head of Department – Medical Oncology, Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre, Nepean Hospital, NSW; Valerie Parsons, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council SA; Viridian Financial Group, Melbourne, VIC.

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