A cancer diagnosis and ensuing treatment can result in temporary or ongoing financial difficulties. The Cancer Council Victoria offers a financial assistance program to help families while they adjust to their changed circumstances.
Call the Cancer Council Helpline for more information on 13 11 20.
Links to more Victorian services offering financial assistance
The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) is run through the Department of Human Services in Geelong. It provides financial help to Victorians who need to travel over 100kms each way to get medical treatment. You must travel more than 100 kms (each way), or 500kms a week for over 5 weeks to be eligible.
Hume Region: PO Box 460, Wangaratta 3677, Ph. (03) 5722 0555
Gippsland Region: PO Box 1661, Traralgon 3844, Ph. (03) 5177 2500
Loddon/Mallee Region: PO Box 513, Bendigo 3550, Ph. (03) 5434 5555
Grampians Region: PO Box 712, Ballarat 3350, Ph. (03) 5333 6669
Barwon South/West Region: PO Box 760, Geelong 3220, Ph. (03) 5226 4540
You might also like to call our Helpline on 13 11 20 to talk about finding accommodation, if you live a long way from your place of treatment.
