Many cancer patients continue to work during their treatment and recovery, just as many people caring for someone with cancer are also holding down jobs. Often colleagues don't know what to say or how to help.
Cancer Council provides support and resources helping to make attending work or returning to work easier for patients, carers and survivors, their employers and colleagues.
Information for employees
Cancer, work and you
Practical information for employees, including those self-employed, with cancer.
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12 March 2026
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Cancer care and your rights
Outlines what you can expect of your treatment team and the healthcare system, including information on health insurance and workplace rights.
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12 March 2026
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Cancer and your finances
Helps you to understand how to manage your finances after a cancer diagnosis.
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12 March 2026
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Caring for someone with cancer
Offers support and practical tips to help balance the demands of caring for someone with cancer and looking after your own needs.
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12 March 2026
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Cancer in the school community
A guide for school staff who would like to support students, families and colleagues affected by cancer.
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12 March 2026
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Superannuation
Many people have concerns about superannuation and grounds for early access. For more information, call Cancer Council 13 11 20 for a free copy of Superannuation and cancer or visit your local Cancer Council website.
NSW Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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ACT Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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VIC Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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QLD Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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WA Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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SA Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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TAS Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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NT Superannuation and cancer fact sheet
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12 March 2026
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Information for employers
Cancer Council has developed a series of fact sheets designed to help human resource managers provide a supportive work environment for employees with cancer and working carers.
Cancer: an overview
Provides a snapshot of the incidence of cancer in Australia.
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12 March 2026
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Cancer myths and facts
Provides information on some of the common misconceptions about cancer and cancer treatment.
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12 March 2026
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Talking to your employee about cancer
Some suggestions about how to approach the initial conversation with an employee with cancer.
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12 March 2026
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Managing the effects of treatment
Provides information on the most common types of cancer treatment and how to manage side effects that can impact an employee's work.
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12 March 2026
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Creating cancer-friendly workplaces
Aims to provide a starting point to create a supportive work environment for people affected by cancer.
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12 March 2026
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Supporting a colleague with cancer
Produced to help co-workers who want to be supportive but are unsure of what to say or do.
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12 March 2026
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Supporting working carers
Provides suggestions to make it easier for a working carer to manage his or her situation.
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12 March 2026
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Death and bereavement
Provides a starting point for employers dealing with death and grieving among their employees.
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12 March 2026
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Where to find more information and support
Cancer Council offers a range of services for people with cancer as well as family, friends and colleagues.
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12 March 2026
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How you can help us
Shows many simple ways that your workplace can help Cancer Council in our efforts to beat cancer.
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12 March 2026
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