A cancer diagnosis and ensuing treatment can result in temporary or ongoing financial issues. We offer a financial assistance program to help families while they adjust to changed circumstances.
Call our Cancer Council Helpline for details on 13 11 20.
More Victorian services offering financial help
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 Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 to talk about finding accommodation, if you live a long way from your place of treatment.
