Diagnosed with a Serious Injury or Illness
We’re here to help. Access useful videos, guides and tools to help you feel financially confident, supported and empowered so you can focus on your recovery.
Useful case studies to see how others have managed their critical illness or injury.
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When unexpected illness strikes
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Getting on with it – life after a major accident
Coping with a serious illness or injury
Understanding your illness or injury
Gathering information provided by health care professionals is an important first step towards understanding your illness or injury.
Caring for your wellbeing
Self-care involves attending to your social, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Caring for the carer
Help for the carers who play a crucial role in supporting those critically ill or injured.
Support in managing your finances
Financial support for illness or injury
Understanding and accessing financial support when your financial circumstances change.
Appointing a Power of Attorney, Last Will & Advance Care Directive
Learn about last wills, advance care directive & power of attorney. Find out how to easily set up a power of attorney with Westpac today.
What to do if you’re critically ill and self-employed
Following a few simple steps will allow you to worry less about the business and focus on what’s important, your recovery.
Need a will? We know the way
Making a will is the first step you can take towards protecting your assets and the people you care about the most.
Illness & injury support tools
Financial education
- Visit Master Your Money
- Download the Managing Money guide (PDF 1MB)
Important links
- Westpac Assist financial hardship support
- National Debt Helpline – free independent financial counselling