Cancer Council Accommodation in Perth
- What accommodation does the Cancer Council offer?
- What costs are involved?
- What financial assistance is available?
- Listen to ABC radio's interview with some of the guests
- How do I make a reservation?
- Is there more information about living in the country with cancer?
What accommodation does the Cancer Council offer?
The Cancer Council has two accommodation facilities in Perth for country cancer patients and their carers.
- Both facilities are smoke-free.
- Crawford Lodge is situated in Monash Avenue Nedlands. It comprises 6 single units, 44 twin units and 3 family units. Priority is given to patients who need to have a carer with them during the course of their treatment.
- Milroy Lodge is situated in Bedbrook Place Shenton Park. It comprises 24 single units and 2 family units. Priority is given to patients who are staying alone, however a carer can be accommodated for short periods of stay if required.
- Neither facility provides nursing care, so guests must be able to either look after themselves or be accompanied by a carer.
- Both facilities offer free transport to hospital appointments and for shopping.
What costs are involved?
Rates per night
Cancer Patient (1st person) $60
Carer (2nd person) $15
Carer whilst patient hospitalised $60
Extra person 16 + in family unit $37.50
Children 12 - 15 $5
Children under 12 Free
What financial assistance is available?
If you need to come to Perth for cancer treatment and live 100kms or more from the city, or in Northam or York, you may be eligible through the government's Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) for assistance towards the cost of your travel and accommodation.
Application for this assistance must be made via the PATS Clerk at your local hospital or through your treating doctor, prior to commencing your journey.
If eligible for PATS cover, you may not have to incur any costs other than personal telephone charges to stay at the Cancer Council's facilities, as the Cancer Council will invoice PATS direct for the cost of your accommodation.
Listen to ABC radio's interview with some of the guests
In April 2009, ABC radio recorded a special story at Crawford Lodge.
You can listen now to this 7 minute interview where ABC's Sharon Greenock chats to Cancer Council Manager Accommodation Services Ann Holmes and guests.
(please use this link if you have an ipad: ABC Interview on Crawford Lodge)
Crawford Lodge
Crawford Lodge is a two-storey building, set in beautiful landscaped gardens within the grounds of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. There is a lift to the second storey.
Milroy Lodge
Milroy Lodge is a single-storey building situated within easy walking distance of local transport and surrounded by natural bushland.
Both Lodges offer comfortable motel-style accommodation with:
• Ensuite bathroom
• Refrigerator
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Telephone, television and reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Patio/balcony
• Disabled access
On-site support and services include:
• Free laundry facilities
• Kiosk
• Gymnasium
• Communal kitchen/dining and recreational areas
• Free transport to hospital appointments and for shopping
• Barbecues
• Library with internet access
• Continental breakfast supplies
• Weekly room service (towels and linen provided)
• Frozen microwavable meals available to purchase
• Weekly social functions
• Cancer Council Wig Service
• 24hour on-call assistance in case of emergency
• Community Garden
How do I make a reservation?
Crawford Lodge
Tel: (08) 9489 7333
Fax: (08) 9381 8696
Address: 55 Monash Avenue Nedlands WA 6009
Milroy Lodge
Tel: (08) 9382 9333
Fax: (08) 9382 9330
Address: 15 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park WA 6008
Office hours are between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 12noon. Rooms will be available from 1pm. Guests are asked to check-in during reception hours, unless transport arrival times prevent this. Check out time is 11am.
Is there more information about living in the country with cancer?
Go to our Living in the country page for further information.
