Financial help

A diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease (HD) can result in temporary or ongoing financial difficulties. Huntington’s Victoria can connect families who are experiencing financial difficulties with free expert advice.

Contact the Huntington’s Victoria Helpline for more information

» Other Victorian services offering financial assistance

Legal help

The information below has been prepared by lawyers from Maurice Blackburn for people with HD, their families and friends. It provides information about your legal rights and responsibilities as a result of being diagnosed with HD. There are also links to information on the Office of Public Advocate website.

This information covers a wide variety of situations. To get the best advice for your specific needs, we recommend that you speak to a lawyer who specialises in the area you are interested in.

Maurice Blackburn provides free legal advice to people in the HD community on superannuation and wills. Contact them on Freecall 1800 810 812 or via their website www.mauriceblackburn.com.au

 Superannuation & insurance
You may be eligible to claim compensation from your employer, superannuation funds or other insurers.

Employment and HD
Deciding when and how to stop work is an important decision for people with HD. Find out about your rights and your employers’ obligations to try to keep you in the workforce.

Travel insurance and HD 
How to find travel insurance if you have HD. 

» Guardianship
The Office of the Public Advocate website has information on all aspects of guardianship

» Power of Attorney
There are three kinds of powers of attorney: a general power of attorney, a medical power of attorney or an enduring power of attorney.

» Wills
Making a will is very important. If you die without a will, you will not be able to say who oversees the distribution of your estate or who is to receive a share in it.