Carer resources
Being a carer can be very time consuming, mentally and physically exhausting as well as legally and medically ambiguous as to what your rights and duties are. It’s not an easy job being a carer, which is why there is always help available to you.
Below are just some of the support services that are available to you as a carer for someone living with a blood cancer.
Leukaemia Foundation – Our services
You can also contact us directly on 1800 620 420 or via email at info@leukaemia.org.au.
Other resources
State-based organisations
- Carers Queensland
- Carers New South Wales
- Carers ACT
- Carers Victoria
- Carers Tasmania
- Carers South Australia
- Carers Western Australia
- Carers Northern Territory
Financial Support
- Centrelink
- Financial Counselling Australia
- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Australian Government Services Australia
Youth Support
Emotional Support
Last updated on May 23rd, 2024
Developed by the Leukaemia Foundation in consultation with people living with a blood cancer, Leukaemia Foundation support staff, haematology nursing staff and/or Australian clinical haematologists. This content is provided for information purposes only and we urge you to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis, treatment and answers to your medical questions, including the suitability of a particular therapy, service, product or treatment in your circumstances. The Leukaemia Foundation shall not bear any liability for any person relying on the materials contained on this website.