Providing a home away from home for country cancer patients and their families
A cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking, and for country cancer patients, leaving their support networks and travelling to Adelaide for treatment can be a burden emotionally and financially.
The Hospital Research Foundation Group’s Under Our Roof project eases this burden with four family-style homes for country patients and their families to stay while receiving treatment. These homes encourage patients to have their support networks around them, keeping everyone together during a challenging and difficult time.
Under Our Roof has been primarily community-funded over the past 10 years via Mercer SuperCycle, a multi-day charity bike ride around regional South Australia which raised $2.8 million to build the four homes.
Four inviting homes, two central locations
Woodville West
Designed and built in 2015 by award winning builder Scott Salisbury Homes, the two Woodville West homes are spacious for country cancer patients and their families to have a comfortable stay when going through treatment. The houses are fully-airconditioned and can comfortably sleep a family of up to six with hypoallergenic pillows and quilts provided. The homes are close to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and only 8kms from the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Both homes have:
- Three bedrooms with built-in robes
- Two bathrooms
- Open plan kitchen/living area
- Comfortably sleeps up to six people
- Private courtyard and garden
- Two-car garage and off-street parking
- Monitored security
- Access to free WiFi
Bowden
Constructed in 2020, these two family-style apartments are located at 354 Bowden’s On The Park East. These apartments are both close to public transport and are only 2kms from the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Both apartments have:
- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Two carparks
- Safe and secure
- Access to free WiFi
- A short walk to the Town Square offers a supermarket, cafés, bars and also weekly markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
For country cancer patients and their families*, the cost is $40 per night. If you are eligible for PATS (SA’s Patient Assistance Transport Scheme) and have a current healthcare or pension card, this cost will be fully covered.
If you are eligible for PATS but don’t hold one of the above cards, there will be a once off $40 charge, payable on arrival to cover the first night’s accommodation (in line with current PATS requirements).
For convenience, THRF Group bulk-bills PATS directly on your behalf. Consult your GP and cancer specialist to assist you with PATS requirements and forms. For more information on PATS, visit www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au/pats
THRF Group is also an approved provider through the following schemes: Victoria VPTAS, NSW IPTAAS and NT PATS.
*There is no extra cost for additional family members.
Depending on availability, the Under Our Roof homes have been designed for longer term stays of seven days or more.
The homes are equipped with most amenities and you will just need to bring food and your belongings. A linen package is available at a cost of $20 per stay and needs to be booked ahead of time, or alternatively you can bring your own linen. Hypoallergenic quilts and pillows are provided and laundry facilities are in each home.
Bookings are essential. For more information and to book your stay, please contact our friendly team on (08) 8244 1100 or email [email protected]
