The Wig Initiative
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Applications are not yet open. We are preparing to launch our patient assistance program.
Cancer treatment is enough to carry.
The cost of a wig should not add to it. The Wig Initiative is working to cover the full approved cost of one suitable wig for Australian women and girls experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment.
Whether you want a wig for comfort, confidence or simply to feel like yourself, the choice is yours. We aim to support that choice.
What we aim to do
- Pay the complete approved cost of one suitable wig per cancer treatment journey, rather than a small fixed contribution.
- Prioritise women and girls experiencing financial hardship when funds are limited.
- Help you choose a wig that suits your comfort, fit, style and lifestyle, in human hair or high-quality synthetic.
- Where practical, pay the supplier directly so you are not left out of pocket.
Where approved and funds permit, The Wig Initiative aims to cover the full purchase cost of one individually approved wig per cancer treatment journey. Financial hardship receives priority. Partial assistance may be offered when full funding is unavailable. Support is subject to eligibility, individual assessment, approval and available funding, and is not guaranteed.