Accommodation (Hardship) Service

Cancer Council NSW

Financial support and information

Contact details

Service available in:

NSW

What the service does

This service helps people with cancer who need to travel from regional and remote areas of New South Wales for cancer treatment by helping with accommodation costs. Support may also be provided for a family member or carer. The service does not cover accommodation for medical appointments. The service pays up to $150 per night for up to 42 nights. People may need to pay extra room costs and other charges, such as parking or room service.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Email

Cost

A fee may apply for some services

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer

Accessibility

No information found, please check with organisation for more information

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

No information found, please check with organisation for more information

Community and identity

No information found, please check with organisation for more information

Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

  • Treatment
  • Advanced cancer