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Every cancer experience is unique. No one should have to navigate cancer and work alone.

We work alongside people and workplaces to shape work in a way that reflects what matters most.

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96 people supported since 2023 across Australia — doubling each year.

Our story · in 4 minutes

Hear from Sue — why LiveWorkCancer exists.

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Watch Sue’s Spot Talk — a short introduction to LiveWorkCancer. Bite-sized cuts of this talk appear on relevant pages across the site.

What we do

Practical, personalised support — for people, workplaces and healthcare.

We support people affected by cancer to navigate work and income in a way that reflects what matters most to them — and help workplaces respond with clarity and confidence.

For people & carers

Coaching, peer groups & information

One-to-one coaching, Work–Cancer Network groups, and information sessions for people navigating cancer and work — and the carers supporting them.

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For workplaces

Awareness, capability & advisory

Cancer awareness training, manager coaching, leader training and advisory — plus a pathway to become a CancerKind® workplace.

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For healthcare

A referral pathway

A clear, accessible referral pathway for patients navigating work and cancer — complementing clinical care.

Refer a patient

Why it matters

Cancer affects far more than health.

It has a significant impact on work, participation and financial security — yet workplace systems are often not designed for this reality.

This gap leaves many navigating work and cancer on their own. With the right support, people can stay connected to work in a manageable way, communicate more confidently, and maintain confidence and control.

See the research
46%
of working-age people remain out of work after a cancer diagnosis.
Bates N. et al. 2018
40%
of cancer diagnoses are of working age
3×
more likely to exit full-time work
~70%
we support report increased confidence
“
It was so great to find a group of people who understand what I am going through. The network helps me explore new career options and reminds me I’m not alone.

Peer Network member · Work–Cancer Network

Our impact

Since 2023, LiveWorkCancer has supported people across Australia to stay connected to work.

This is often the first time people speak with others who truly understand what it is like to manage work and cancer at the same time.

96
people supported · doubling each year
200+
coaching conversations
40+
Peer Network sessions
65
Net Promoter Score
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Sue Woodall, Founder & CEO of LiveWorkCancer

Our story

Work provides more than income.

It offers stability, dignity, identity, routine and social connection during a time of significant disruption. Our purpose is to bridge the gap between what people need and what is available — by providing practical support to people affected by cancer and their carers, and helping workplaces respond with clarity and confidence.

Because cancer should not cost anyone their work, their confidence, or their future.

Sue Woodall Founder & CEO
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Workplace accreditation

For workplaces

Become a CancerKind® workplace.

A practical, evidence-based accreditation pathway for organisations supporting people affected by cancer. Retain experienced employees, reduce avoidable workforce exit, and support managers to lead with clarity.

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News & stories

Latest from LiveWorkCancer®

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Insight · 12 Mar 2026

What ‘return to work’ really asks of an organisation

A practical piece for people managers navigating a team member’s return after treatment.

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Story · 04 Feb 2026

“I didn’t know how to ask for what I needed.”

Mia shares how one conversation with her manager changed the course of her recovery.

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Workplace · 22 Jan 2026

The CancerKind® accreditation — what it means in practice

A walk-through of what workplaces take on when they commit to the ethos.

Read article →

Trusted networks & affiliations

AHRI
AICD
IECL
MASCC
POCOG
SECNA
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