Accommodation
There are a range of accommodation options available for families who need to stay with, or close to their child at Queensland Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane. Under certain circumstances immediate family members may be permitted to stay in the hospital overnight with their child. Our charity partners and government subsidies also provide assistance to families requiring long-term accommodation so that they can stay close to the hospital at a subsidised, or discounted cost.
Emergency accommodation
Patients and families arriving after 4.30pm or during weekends or public holidays should speak to the Nurse Lead about emergency accommodation. The Nursing Team Leader will contact a Clinical Nurse Consultant Safety or evening and weekend Social Worker to provide support or guidance if required. If you are unable to get assistance, contact the numbers listed below under ‘Accommodation assistance’.
Long-term accommodation
Patients and families from outside Brisbane who require accommodation while their child is receiving treatment at the Queensland Children’s Hospital may be able to stay with charitable accommodation providers such as:
Childhood Cancer Support
t: 07 3844 5000
Leukaemia Foundation
t: 07 3318 4418
If you require long-term accommodation or have any questions, ask to speak to one of our welfare officers for assistance.
Accommodation assistance
For assistance with accommodation enquiries visit our welfare team on Level 6F or Level 2 in the Family Resource Centre, or call the number below.
t: 07 3068 2940
Patients and families arriving after 4.30 pm or during weekends or public holidays should speak to the Nurse Lead about emergency accommodation. The Nursing Team Leader will contact a Safety Clinical Nurse Consultant or evening and weekend Social Worker to provide support or guidance if required.
t: 07 3068 1111
Accommodation assistance
For assistance with accommodation enquiries visit our Welfare team on Level 6F or Level 2 in the Family Resource Centre, or call the number below.
t: 07 3068 2940
For after hours assistance (after 5pm on weekdays, weekends, public holidays) you can speak to a Social Worker of Clinical Nurse Consultant via the hospital switchboard.
t: 07 3068 1111
Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS)
For information about eligibility, visit the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) website, or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
To apply, complete the PTSS application form and lodge it with your local public hospital.
Download the Accommodation and travel support fact sheet
Subsidised accommodation
The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides assistance to families who have no option but to travel more than 50km for their child to receive specialist medical treatment. If your child’s condition cannot be treated at your local hospital there is financial assistance available through the PTSS to partly cover the cost of your travel, as well as accommodation in instances where extended hospital stays are necessary.
See the tabs below for information about subsidised accommodation located close to the Queensland Children’s Hospital or download the Accommodation and travel support fact sheet.
| Provider | Contact | Travel time to QCH |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House – South Brisbane 283 Vulture Street, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3845 1600 | 3-minute walk |
| Ronald McDonald House – Herston 22 Garrick Terrace, Herston Q 4029 |
07 3257 0328 | 20-minutes by bus/vehicle |
| Provider | Contact | Travel time to QCH |
|---|---|---|
| Mater Hill Place (if escort* approved by PTSS) | 07 3163 3800 | 5 minute walk |
| Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane 218 Vulture Street, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3120 0800 | 5 minute walk |
| Central Hillcrest Apartments 311 Vulture Street, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3846 3000 | 10 minute walk |
| Hotel Diana 12 Annerley Road, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3391 2911 | 10 minute walk |
| Sudima Suites (Sebel) 46-50 Water Street, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3007 8988 | 10 minute walk |
| Gabba Apartments 803 Stanley Street, South Brisbane 4101 |
07 3175 4700 | 20 minute walk |
| Kangaroo Point Holiday Apartments 819 Main Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 |
07 3391 6855 | 20 minute walk |
* An approved escort may also be eligible for a subsidy to travel with you – check with your local hospital PTSS service.
| Provider | Contact | Travel time to QCH |
|---|---|---|
| Kiah House 27 Allen Street, Hamilton 4007 Home-cooked meals for $5 per person and free transport |
07 3314 8330 / 0400 273 044 mma.kiah@bigpond.net.au |
20 minute drive |
For more information about eligibility, visit the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) website, or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
To apply, complete the PTSS application form and lodge it with your local public hospital.
