Accommodation
The Social Workers at the Northern Cancer Service are happy to help with accommodation bookings for treatment and help reduce out of pocket expenses where possible.
Patient accommodation units are available at the North West Regional Hospital to enable Cancer Centre patients who live more than 50km away to stay onsite to attend treatment.
Bookings can be made at NWRH reception Ph. (03) 6493 6000.
Spurr Wing and Spurr Wing House offer patient accommodation within one-minute walking distance of the Launceston General Hospital.
Patients and family can book through your local oncology social worker, Patient Travel Assistance Scheme or phone 6331 2457 for more information about bookings and pricing.
Situated in the CBD, Marillac House offers homely, affordable accommodation for patients and their carers travelling to Launceston for medical reasons.
For bookings and more information phone 6331 0405, email marillachouse@vinnestas.org.au or visit the Marillac House website
The nearest car parks are the Argyle Street Car Park, opposite the hospital’s Argyle Street entrance and the Market Place Car Park, located opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital in Collins Street. Both provide day and overnight parking for a fee.
The RHH has an agreement with the Argyle Street Carpark to reduce the daily rate for patients and families if the car remains overnight. Please speak to your social worker to obtain further information on accessing this rate.
* Please note prices may vary these are a guide only
Level one, 72 Liverpool St., Hobart
Shared bathrooms, no kitchen, no TV, stairs, no parking
Approximately $90-$100 per night
Telephone: 0499 987 698
67 Liverpool St., Hobart
Ensuites, stairs, restaurant, no parking
Approximately $65 (shared bath), $85 (ensuite) per night
Telephone: (03) 6234 4981
73 Collins St., Hobart
Ensuite, stairs, restaurant
Approximately $110 per night
$15 per day for parking
Telephone: (03) 6234 4419
97-99 Murray St., Hobart
Shared bathroom, cooking, lounge, children’s playroom, stairs, disabled facilities, laundry
Approximately $56 per night
Telephone: (03) 6234 4030
9 Argyle St., Hobart.
Communal kitchen, stairs, shower with wheelchair access.
Approximately $90 (ensuite), $70 (shared bath) per night
Telephone: (03) 6231 2660
Rear 29 Bathurst St., Hobart
Two-bedroom unit, 1 double and 2 single beds, suitable for families, linen provided, one car park
Approximately $45 per night
Telephone: (03) 6231 4498
Please ask your social worker for further information about the PTAS scheme, including reimbursement rates, patient contribution and completion of application forms.
If you are being referred interstate for treatment and would like some support to arrange this, please talk to our Social Workers or your Cancer Care Coordinator.
Call us 1300 667 674