NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT

For over 85 years, Slater and Gordon have successfully fought for thousands of patients suffering from dust diseases and occupational cancers, whilst also providing practical support for patients and their families.

Slater and Gordon act for patients suffering from mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, asbestos related pleural disease, silicosis, and other silica related diseases, who have been exposed to asbestos or silica dust in either an occupational or environmental context, or simply by being a bystander. Slater and Gordon also act for patients suffering from various cancers (for example, bladder cancer, leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanoma, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and nasal cancer) caused by exposure to carcinogens in an occupational context. Patients come from a range of industries include construction, stonemasonry, firefighting, farming, welding, mining, tunnelling, office work, hospitals and health work, research, and manufacturing.

Additionally, Slater and Gordon have a dedicated specialist Superannuation and Disability Insurance team to support patients with accessing entitlements they may hold through their superannuation fund. Most superannuation funds provide insurance entitlements for those who cannot work due to their illness. Depending on the fund and the nature of the illness, the benefits can be paid as a lump sum or as periodic benefits. Such benefits can include Income Protection payments, a lump sum for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) or Terminal Illness. Some insurers also offer Trauma cover for specific medical conditions.

Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal teams can evaluate a patient’s circumstances and provide advice in relation to making a claim or accessing their superannuation fund benefits. They can also support your patients through the claim process to maximise the chances of a successful and expedited outcome. If your patient’s claim is delayed or denied, Slater and Gordon can explore all possible avenues to challenge the decision of the insurer or super fund to provide the best chance of obtaining entitlements. Time limits can apply for lodging a claim and will apply for challenging a decision, so it’s important for patients to act quickly.

What You Can Expect

Legal Understanding Tailored to Your Needs

Our collaboration with Slater and Gordon provides access to dedicated legal teams ready to assist in relation to dust and occupational diseases, and superannuation disability insurance. Whether you want to understand the legislation or support your patients and their families, these experts are here to help.

Educational Webinars for Professional Development

Prepare to enhance your knowledge and skills through a series of exclusive webinars designed for the cancer nursing community. Stay informed about the latest legal developments, patient rights, and key insights to better support people affected by dust diseases and occupational cancer.

Seamless Referral Process for Patients

This partnership with Slater and Gordon streamlines the referral process, ensuring that your patients can easily access the expert assistance they need and explore their legal and statutory options.

If your patient is suffering from a dust disease or occupational cancer, they may be entitled to substantial common law compensation for:

Pain and suffering
Care received from others
Medical expenses past and future
Loss of earnings and loss of earning capacity
Loss of capacity to provide domestic services and care to others

Meet the team who support CNSA

For inquiries or legal assistance, please reach out to the dedicated CNSA team who are on hand to support you and your patients. We also encourage you to attend the webinars and learn more about the process to afford your patients and their families access to legal support in home, in hospital or via the phone.