Support is Available
There are so many amazing foundations and programs that are here to help, whether you are researching for a loved one or have been diagnosed with cancer yourself. We here at LAE understand what its like to receive this news, process it and then try and practically navigate this time. We want to provide some links and services to a few foundations that helped us on our journey.
Sending you healing vibes and big hugs x
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is tough enough, let alone then navigating time off work for treatments and travelling for specialist visits or surgery. Cancer Council Queensland provide financial assistance to help patients undergoing cancer treatments as well as experiencing financial hardship due to their cancer diagnosis.
They offer $200 Coles gift vouchers, $200 Ampol fuel vouchers and pending eligibility criteria can provide accommodation supports or contribute towards accommodation costs.
Click the button below and read in more detail the terms and conditions of this assistance scheme and how to apply for the assistance.
Foundations and Support Resources
Who is Mummy's Wish?
Every year 5000 Australian mums with children under 13 receive the devastating news they have cancer.
Mummy’s Wish helps manage the distressing burden of cancer on mums and their families by providing practical, tailored support during the entire treatment journey. This support gives the gift of time to mums with cancer so they can focus on what’s most important, being a mum.
Subject to our funding, our support may include:
- Ongoing contact with a qualified, experienced support coordinator
- Care packs
- Recordable comfort bears
- Cleaning services
- Healthy meals
- Grocery and fuel vouchers
- Counselling sessions
- Priceless information and resources
- And much more!
Click the HELP button below and find information on how to access assistance to this amazing foundation.
Look Good Feel Better Australia
Look Good Feel Better is a free, national community service program, run by the Cancer Patients Foundation. The program has been designed to help cancer patients learn practical strategies to manage the physical, psychological and social impacts of cancer treatment.
About our program
Look Good Feel Better is a national cancer-support program. We offer free in-person and online workshops and Confidence Kits to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment. In providing practical tips and tools, we help connect a community of people living a shared experience; empowering them to regain control, confidence, and a sense of self.
Since 1990 we have supported over 180,000 Australian women, men, young adults, and teens through their cancer diagnosis and we’re very proud of the positive impact generated by our program, with over 98% of participants satisfied and willing to recommend Look Good Feel Better to others.
Click the button below and it will link you in with the closest Look Good Feel Better program, there is also virtual registrations or at home confidence packs available.
The Otis Foundation - Breast Cancer Retreats
The Otis Foundation provides retreat accommodation at no cost to anyone dealing with the challenges of breast cancer. We currently provide properties in every state in Australia.
Each stay provides our guest with time out to relax, reconnect and regroup. Friends, family and partners are also welcome.
Our Unique Gift
Each year, we make close to 3,500 nights of retreat accommodation available at no cost to families dealing with the challenges of breast cancer.
Our aim is to provide the gift of time and space in an environment that allows guests to relax, reconnect and take a break away with loved ones in the hope it will reduce the psychological impacts of the disease. We match our guests with available accommodation retreats, suitable to their needs.
Camp Quality
WHO WE ARE
Camp Quality is an Australian children’s cancer charity that has been improving the quality of life for kids facing cancer for 40 years.
HOW WE HELP
Camp Quality helps kids and families build optimism and resilience towards their cancer experience – through community, education, and a huge dose of fun.
Camp Quality provide families with an opportunity to get together and participate in fun activities, camps, sporting events and so much more.
Click the button below to register your family and learn more about what supports are available.
Mcgrath Foundation
How they can help
The qualified McGrath Breast Care Nurses are an important part of the complex medical team managing the care of people with breast cancer. They are specially trained and experienced in supporting both early and metastatic breast cancer from diagnosis, right throughout treatment.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses are there for you when you need it most
At the McGrath Foundation, we raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to individuals and families experiencing breast cancer. From diagnosis right throughout treatment, McGrath Breast Care Nurses are available to help for free and with no referral.
A breast cancer diagnosis changes your life, often in ways you wouldn’t expect. The impact can be felt right through your family and friends. As much as you try, the diagnosis, the treatment and the disease can take over your life.
The McGrath Breast Care Nurses bring you and your family peace of mind through expert knowledge, personal care and genuine compassion. They can help you create time in your life not defined by breast cancer.
If you would like more information hit the link below, they would be happy to help.
