Contact details
Service available in:
QLD
What the service does
Olive McMahon Lodge in Toowoomba offers a place to stay for people in Queensland who need to travel for cancer treatment. The service is run by Cancer Council Queensland and provides short‑term accommodation in an independent living setting with private rooms and shared facilities. This can help reduce the financial and emotional stress of travelling for treatment. Guests receive practical help, information and emotional support from Cancer Council staff. Staff can also link guests with other Cancer Council services and local community supports. This service is available only to people who meet certain criteria.
Key details
Operating hours
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Delivery methods
Face to face
Cost
There is a fee for services
Eligibility / Role
Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Accessibility
The lodge has one accessible room designed to accommodate guests who use a wheelchair or wheeled walker. This room includes an open plan accessible bathroom
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
