Toolkit
Financial Support
To receive a financial grant patients can apply directly or be referred by a health professional.
To be successful, patients must meet the following criteria:
Be diagnosed with a primary brain tumour (higher grades prioritised)
Be experiencing financial hardship
Provide a signed referral by your GP, oncologist or social worker outlining your diagnosis and current treatment plan (must be on official letterhead)
First, common treatment approaches include:
Centrelink
Disability Support - Terminal lodgement (usually rapid approval)
Disability Support – Standard
Carer Allowance
Carer Payment
Other payments, where eligibility may be available
Mobility allowance
Continence aides scheme
Carer Adjustment Payment (where child under 7 is seriously ill)
Superannuation
Peace of Mind Foundation can provide general information about:
Superannuation release
TPD or Death Cover benefits
Refer client/carer for professional guidance and advice, called
Free superannuation health check
Initial advice is free
Ongoing support incurs professional fee’s
Peace of Mind Foundation Financial Grants
Funded by Superheroes Foundation
Small one-off grants to assist with day-to-day expenses
Available via grant request, through POMF advocate/navigator
Research other available financial options
Their local area
Other national/local charities
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