What does the Centre offer?

The Jean Colvin Cancer Centre provides elegant, reasonably priced accommodation.  It also offers a range of special programs and supports to people receiving treatment and their carers. The Viva Wellness Program provides health education, cancer information, relaxation exercise programs, motivational sessions, as well as a very large dose of fun and laughter. This couples with an activities program that includes entertainment, outings and daily events.

Staying at the Jean Colvin Cancer Centre also provides an opportunity for you to ensure you understand your treatment, have access to the latest information and more importantly, get the added support, comfort and guidance that you need to ensure that you are as well as possible on your return home.

Transport is co-ordinated, bookings for treatments are organised and tasty meals can be provided if you are unable to cook for yourself.  Special nursing and personal care is accessible and a host of other supports are available to ensure that a difficult and worrying time for you is made as easy as possible.

The Centre is conveniently located in the inner-city harbour-side suburb of Darling Point in a heritage listed estate and set in garden surrounds overlooking Sydney Harbour. A spacious verandah provides a sunny outdoor area with magnificent day and night views of Sydney Harbour, the bridge and opera house. The Centre is close to the major treating Hospitals in Sydney, a short walk to shops, convenient access to the CBD.
 

Who can stay at the Centre?

Guests undergoing treatment for cancer as well as carers can stay at the centre.
 

Rooms

Private rooms for guests staying with a carer are available. Single guests are in shared rooms. Bathrooms are shared. Many rooms have harbour views.
 

Meals

Meals are available at the centre for those who want to pamper themselves or who have special needs. Self-catering amenities are also available. Breakfast and morning tea are available for all guests as part of the accommodation fee. Facilities for making tea and coffee are available at all hours.

Extra services

Laundry

Facilities are available for washing, drying and ironing.
 

Church Services and Pastoral Care

St. Mark's Anglican Church is opposite the hospital and churches of other denominations are nearby.

How much will it cost?

Fees are well below standard city accommodation prices. The fee includes bed and breakfast (a fee for special diet breakfasts does apply), the VIVA Cancer Wellness Program, access to welfare and oncology nursing advice and daily transport to treatment. For those needing additional personal care, assistance and meals, an extra fee may apply. Those qualifying for IPTAAS accommodation payments can claim reimbursements. Can Assist is a registered charity and while we request that people who can afford standard fees pay the daily rate, fees are charged subject to your individual capacity to pay. We do not turn people away due to an inability to pay. The Manager will discuss payment on your arrival. Some Private Health Funds may make payments but this needs to be discussed with the Manager. Your booking applies for the whole period of your treatment episode in Sydney.
 

Out and About

Although patients are encouraged to rest during non-treatment periods, exercise is recommended and walks around the picturesque suburb of Darling Point are enjoyable. Take a short stroll to the harbour foreshores - Rushcutters Bay Park and the Cruising Yacht Club with its fine yachts tied to the marinas, or McKell Park at the end of Darling Point Road.

The large, comfortable reception rooms, balconies and grounds of the centre provide a homely atmosphere in which to relax and read, or participate in arranged activities.

Of course, visitors are more than welcome, but should check with patients as to their treatment times.

How to book

Contact the manager...

Telephone: 61+ (02) 9362 3429
Fax: 61+ (02) 9362 5988
Postal Address:
Jean Colvin Cancer Centre
9 Loftus Road,
Darling Point NSW 2027
Email: click here

---