The Swallows Australian Edition Magazine

clients.
• Financial counselling and emergency
financial assistance – we can provide
assistance and information to help you resolve
your financial problems; free for eligible clients.
• Transport to treatment – we can help you
find local patient transport services to get you
to and from medical appointments.
• Accommodation – we can help you and
your carers find low cost and reduced rate
accommodation near your treatment centre.
• Home help – get help with household tasks
from trained volunteers.
• Cancer Council Information Services – if
there is one at your treatment centre, drop in to
speak to one of our trained volunteers or to
pick up booklets.
• Support after treatment – get information
about the emotional and practical aspects of
living well after cancer through our workshops,
webinars, mentoring programs, and an
exercise and nutrition program.
Not all services are available in all areas. To
find out about Cancer Council services and
programs available in your area call 13 11 20,
or visit the Cancer Council website in your
state.
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