Free green slips for cancer patients
CANCER patients facing the biggest trial of their lives now have one less thing to worry about: paying for their annual green slip insurance.
A website which offers green slip comparisons, www.greenslips. com.au, has partnered with Can Assist to cover the costs of compulsory third party insurance for cancer patients.
So far, the commitment has stemmed to branches in Orange, Finley, Armidale and Dubbo, with plans to give further support across NSW.
“People go through their oncologist or cancer care nurse,” Can Assist president Prue Thompson explained.
The aim of the funding is to help cancer patients with their own car to maintain independent travel when attending appointments and treatment in other locations.
“Support such as this is vital. Cancer patients are already worried about their health, then they worry about their financial situation. Patients are referred to Can Assist so we can provide support with the various challenges they face.”
Prue said patients can access assistance via a referral from their oncologist or GP.
“They have already given us $3000 to give to patients. Whoever is in need can benefit,” she said.
“Now we are waiting for oncology referrals.”
Customers use the green slip calculator to find the best deal. Can Assist Dubbo and www.greenslips. com.au are encouraging cancer patients who rely on their car to access treatment to reach out for help.
The Can Assist network was first developed in 1985 with the Dubbo branch launched in 2002. It has an active volunteer base of 60 members. They also give out food, fuel and accommodation vouchers as needed. Local Can Assist president Prue Thompson says they can now cover the costs of compulsory third party insurance for cancer patients. PRIMARY schools from across central west NSW are invited to attend a free multi-sport clinic and receive coaching from sporting identities such as Liz Ellis (pictured), Brad Haddin, Steve Menzies and Patrick Mccutcheon.
The clinic will feature cricket, netball, rugby league and rugby union, coached by sporting greats.
A barbecue lunch will be provided, and every child will receive a commemorative cap, a piece of sporting equipment, and signatures from the coaching ambassadors.
The multi-sports event will be held in Mudgee on Friday, October 18.