There are a number of regional and metropolitan low cost accommodation options, which are available for people who need to travel long distances for healthcare. The accommodation options are generally placed in close proximity to hospitals and treatment centres, and can be of great assistance for people who are traveling on a budget for healthcare. The list below is a sample of accommodation options.
Ballarat Ballarat Health Services - Various Accommodation Options - Ph: (03) 5320 2958 - INFO
Bendigo Bendigo Health - Atkins Street, Bendigo - Ph: (03) 5454 6000 - INFO Melbourne Mary Glowry House - 132 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Vic - Ph: (03) 9417 3379 - INFO Ronald McDonald House - 33-37 Kanooka Grove, Clayton Vic - Ph: (03) 9966 8460 - INFO Ronald McDonald House - 863 Brunswich St, Nth Fitzroy Vic. - Ph: (03) 9966 8440 - INFO Ronald McDonald House - 22-24 Gatehouse St, Parkville Vic. - Ph: (03) 9966 8400 - INFO Royal Women's Hospital - 141 Grattan Street, Carlton Vic - Ph: (03) 8345 3050 - INFO Ryder-Cheshire Homes - 10-14 Donaldson St, Ivanhoe Vic. - Ph: (03) 9254 2400 - INFO Vizard Foundation House - 68-70 Clarendon St, East Melb Vic. - Ph: (03) 9419 8628 - INFO
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Accommodation Liaison Officers, Patient Liaison Officers & Social Workers Some hospitals employ an Accommodation Liaison Officer to help rural, regional and interstate patients and their families to find suitable accommodation close to the relevant hospital. Example - St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Accommodation Liaison Officer - Ph: (03) 9288 2268 If a hospital does not employ an Accommodation Officer, then ask to speak to the Patient Liaison Officer or the Social Work Department, for advice about low cost accommodation options that are close to the hospital. Please note that some Hospital's Social Work Services can also provide financial resources to assist with returning home, if required.
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