The Jean Colvin Cancer Centre

The Jean Colvin Cancer Centre (previously known as the Jean Colvin Hospital) has a long tradition of providing specialised accommodation and care for country people affected by cancer. It is renowned for its caring, happy and welcoming environment.

Set in a beautiful location overlooking Sydney Harbour, it offers accommodation for 40 guests, a convenient inner city location and free daily transport to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Prince of Wales Hospital.

The Centre provides a self catering, self care bed and breakfast service. A continental breakfast is included with the fee and a fully equipped kitchen is available for guest use. It is a safe, friendly home away from home where country people undergoing cancer treatment can rest, relax, share their experiences and recover.
 

Who can stay at the Centre?

Our facilities are available to rural and regional people affected by cancer and their carers who are travelling to Sydney for their treatment. We do accept other patients under special circumstances. To check if you are eligible, please contact us directly.
 

Rooms

Private rooms for guests staying with a carer are available. Single guests are in shared rooms however limited private rooms are available to single guests at an additional charge. Bathrooms are shared. Many rooms have harbour views.
 

Meals

A continental breakfast is included in the fee. Self-catering amenities including a well equipped kitchen and BBQ are available for lunch or the evening meal. Edgecliff Shopping Centre is a short walk away.  A range of restaurants with delivery services is available.

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?

Long stay (this is for a stay 7 nights or more):
Single $43.00 per night (shared)
Private $60.00 per night (subject to availability)
Double $60.00 per night
Short stay (this is for a stay less than 7 nights long):
Single $45.00 per night (shared)
Private $60.00 per night (subject to availability)
Double $70 per night

Can Assist is a registered charity and Isolated Patient Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) reimbursements may be available to guests who live more than 100 kms away. The fee includes bed and breakfast, the Viva Wellness Program and daily transport to and from treatment.

For those eligible for IPTAAS, the Centre staff will bill IPTAAS directly where possible. Your booking applies for the whole period of your treatment episode in Sydney. Please refer to the IPTAAS website below to check your eligibility.

For more information about IPTAAS visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/living/transport/iptaas.html

Out and About

Although guests 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.  There are books, board games, local country and Sydney newspapers and a guest computer with an internet connection.

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

How to book

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

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