Money, Work
& Insurance

 

Advice for managing finances, navigating insurance, dealing with medical retirement, accessing support payments, and surviving the brutal money side of early-onset cancer.

Blogs

Wooden letter tiles spelling out "Health Insurance" placed on an open planner, with a laptop keyboard in the background, representing planning and navigating health insurance and financial aid during cancer care.
Navigating Health Insurance and Financial Aid
Person walking toward office wearing work clothes after abdominal surgery, representing return to work for bowel cancer recovery in Australia
Tips for Returning to Work After Major Abdominal Surgery
Young Australian cancer patient returning to work after chemo, dealing with fatigue and pressure
Returning to Work After or During Chemotherapy
Young Australian bowel cancer patient sharing why insurance matters after an early-onset cancer diagnosis.
Early-Onset Cancer and Insurance: What I Wish Every Young Aussie Knew
Health insurance for young cancer patients in Australia highlighting private cover benefits.
The Privilege of Having Health Insurance When You’re Diagnosed Young
A young Australian cancer patient reviewing bills and paperwork while managing financial hardship during treatment.
Talking to Utilities, Banks & Companies About Financial Hardship Due to Cancer
Freelancing with cancer in Australia, finding flexible work options during treatment
Freelancing, Side Hustles & Cancer: Building Work Flexibility in Australia
Young Australian bowel cancer patient facing financial humiliation due to lack of support systems
The Financial Humiliation of Cancer Nobody Sees
Young Australian bowel cancer patient facing financial-gap-cancer challenges with Centrelink, superannuation, and insurance barriers.
Too Young for Super. Too Old for Help: The Financial Gap in Early-Onset Cancer
Life insurance payouts for cancer patients in Australia explained
Money for Living, Not Dying: Understanding Life Insurance Payouts in Australia

Other Categories

Magnifying glass zooming in on the word cancer in newsprint, representing cancer awareness and early diagnosis
Understanding Bowel Cancer
Silhouette of woman making a heart shape with her hands at sunset, representing emotional wellbeing and self-care after a cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis and Emotional Impact
Nurse wearing gloves setting up chemotherapy infusion for a patient receiving cancer treatment
Treatment Options and Innovations
Young woman experiencing abdominal pain while lying in bed, highlighting common bowel cancer symptoms and digestive discomfort
Side Effects, Symptoms & Recovery Tips
Bowl of granola with milk and a glass of orange juice on a white table, representing nutrition and healthy eating during cancer treatment
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Movement
Black and white image of a couple lying close together on the floor, looking thoughtful and connected, symbolising intimacy, vulnerability, and navigating changes in relationships during cancer.
Relationships, Sex & Communication
Parents and child holding hands at sunset, representing family support, relationships, and communication during cancer care.
For Parents, Partners & Friends
Person wearing a blue crop top and jeans outdoors, showing a visible stoma bag on their abdomen, symbolising confidence, acceptance, and everyday life with a stoma after bowel cancer surgery.
Navigating Practical Life Stuff
Couple managing bills and using a calculator, highlighting financial planning and budgeting support during cancer treatment
Money, Work & Insurance
Person sitting alone by the water at sunset, representing grief, loss, and emotional healing after losing a loved one to cancer.
Identity, Grief & Big Feelings
Cancer advocates and survivors participating in Call on Canberra event to raise awareness for bowel cancer and early detection
Survivorship, Advocacy & Life After Cancer
Cancer patient receiving emotional support from a nurse or caregiver at home, symbolising palliative and end-of-life care.
End-of-Life, Legacy & Palliative Care