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| Newly diagnosed / Support > Help with practical Issues > Accommodation >
Brisbane – Charles Wanstall Apex Lodge |
| Brisbane | Rockhampton | Townsville |
| Brisbane – Charles Wanstall Apex Lodge |
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| The Charles Wanstall Apex Lodge provides accommodation for country patients undergoing cancer treatment in Brisbane. The accommodation is available to patients not requiring nursing care or assistance. Residents who stay without a companion must be assessed by their doctor as being well enough to care for themselves without family assistance. |
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| Location |
Charles Wanstall Apex Lodge
37 Fleming Road
Herston Qld 4006
Phone: (07) 3250 3555
Fax: (07) 3252 4709
Lodge Supervisor: allanpuckridge@qldcancer.com.au
Lodge Cancer Support Co-ordinator: lindafletcher@qldcancer.com.au
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| Facilities |
Each unit contains:
- Kitchen facilities
- En suite
- All linen requirements
- Colour television
- Telephone to receive incoming calls. Local telephone calls can be made from the unit free of charge. Pay phones are available for STD calls.
- Laundries are available on a share basis.
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| Fees |
| Accommodation fees are calculated on a per day, per unit basis, and are within the daily allowance of the Queensland Government Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) or similar scheme. Special consideration is given to patients and families in special circumstances or to those who do not qualify for the PTSS benefit. |
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| Transport |
The Brisbane City Council bus service is available close by, and connects with city and central bus route services.
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is about a 20 minute walk from the Lodge. |
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| Bookings |
Doctors, social workers, welfare officers, patients and family members may direct enquires regarding accommodation to the Lodge.
Phone: (07) 3250 3555, Monday to Friday, during office hours to enquire about bookings. |
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| Recreation areas |
| Residents can relax in the recreation room or games room. A reading library and a DVD and video library are available as well as snooker and a small children’s playground. Gas barbecues are provided for outdoor entertainment. |
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| Parking |
| Some off-street and undercover parking is available. |
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| Volunteers |
| The Cancer Council Queensland volunteers provide support visits, weekend outings and weekly transport to a shopping centre. A volunteer transport service may also be organised from the airport or the transit centre. Bookings for this service are made through the Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 and require 48 hours notice. |
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| Cancer information |
| A variety of programs and information sessions are available at the Lodge to help patients through diagnosis and treatment, and to help their companion understand the needs of a person receiving treatment. |
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| Staff help |
| The Cancer Council Queensland’s Cancer Support Co-ordinator is available during the week to discuss any problems. |
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| Handbook |
| We have designed a handbook to assist patients travelling to Brisbane for treatment. |
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