This may be relevant for:
- employees who have been diagnosed with cancer
- employers of people who have been diagnosed with cancer
- self-employed people who have been diagnosed with cancer
- employees who work with someone who has been diagnosed with cancer
- carers of people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
The information on this website is general in nature and is not intended to replace advice from your Human Resources department, legal or financial advisor or your health care team.
Information for employees
Caring for someone with cancer
The experience of being a carer is different for everyone – it can bring a sense of satisfaction, but it can also be challenging and stressful. These pages offer practical tips on balancing the demands of caring, family, work and your own needs, and suggests where to find support.
Working with someone with cancer
The news that someone you work with has been diagnosed with cancer can be a shock. It’s common to feel a variety of emotions – from disbelief, fear and anxiety, to concern or sadness. It may be even more confronting if you, or someone close to you, has had cancer.
Superannuation and cancer
Many people with cancer have concerns about superannuation (super). People may wish to find or access their super, understand any tax implications of accessing their super, or may be looking for information around insurance attached to their super.
Employment and cancer
Many people affected by cancer have questions about work. You may wonder whether you have to tell your employer you have cancer, or whether you can take time off for treatment. Carers often have questions about their rights at work, too.
Information for employers
Managing side effects
Cancer treatments can cause side effects. Find information and tips to help you manage some common side effects that you may experience.
Supporting someone with cancer
When someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know what to say or how best to help. Every relationship is unique and there are many different ways you can provide support during this challenging time. Cancer Council offers a range of free resources to support people impacted by cancer, including carers, family and friends, to cope with the emotions and changes that a diagnosis can bring.
Employment and cancer
Many people affected by cancer have questions about work. You may wonder whether you have to tell your employer you have cancer, or whether you can take time off for treatment. Carers often have questions about their rights at work, too.
13 11 20 Information and Support Service
Cancer Council SA’s confidential information and support service is for all South Australians impacted by cancer when they need it most. Our experienced healthcare professionals are here to listen, answer questions, and guide you to information you can trust, and support services that best meet your needs.
Questions about cancer?
Anyone can call Cancer Council 13 11 20 for information and support–people living with cancer, their families, carers and friends, the general public, workplaces and healthcare professionals.
