Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre (Adelaide)
39 Folland Ave, Northfield SA 5085
The Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre is located in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs and provides a supportive environment for people who must travel far from home to receive treatment for blood cancer. The centre includes accommodation and a team of supportive staff, including healthcare professionals, to ensure people receive personalised care, support and information throughout their stay. It has been designed to meet the special needs of people with blood cancer and their families, and considers factors such as reduced immune function during treatment.
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Accommodation facilities
The centre includes 15 two- and three-bedroom self-contained private units as well as:
- Recreation room
- Gym and children’s play area
- Shared barbeque area and landscaped gardens
Each fully furnished unit includes:
- A dining and lounge area with a television
- Bed linen, blankets, pillows, bath towels and tea towels
- Kitchen and cooking facilities (fridge, oven, microwave and toaster)
- Glassware, cutlery, crockery and utensils
- Laundry facilities including a washing machine, clothes dryer and drying rack
- Free Wi-Fi
We will accommodate people with accessibility needs whenever possible.
Please note, the Blood Cancer Centre units are not serviced and residents are responsible for cleaning their own units throughout their stay.
Parking and public transport
The centre is a 15-minute drive from both the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, providing easy access to major treatment centres.
Secure parking is available for one vehicle per unit and there is also limited on-site visitor parking.
Public transport options are also close by including buses, trains and trams. For more details visit adelaidemetro.com.au
On-site support team
The Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals who can assist people with blood cancer and their loved ones with any concerns regarding a diagnosis, treatment or other issues which may be causing anxiety. Our friendly accommodation coordinator is also available to provide assistance.
Our support team members are available in-person or over the phone during business hours, Monday to Friday.
Take a tour of our facility
Explore the living and bedroom areas in our 3D tour below.
Wander around the outdoor spaces of the facility in the 3D tour below.
Local amenities
Hospital emergency department
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Port Road, Adelaide SA 5000
P 08 7074 0000
Medical centre
Oakden Medical Centre
131-134 Foster Road, Hillcrest SA 5087
P 08 8266 7788
Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart
Northgate Village Shopping Centre
Cnr Folland and Fosters Roads, Northgate SA 5085
P 08 8261 2199
Police
Holden Hill Police Station
2a Suholz Road, Holden Hill SA 5088
P 08 8207 6000
Supermarket
Drakes Supermarket
Lightsview Shopping Centre
163-169 Fosters Road, Lightsview SA 5092
Major shopping centre
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza
976 North East Road, Modbury SA 5085
Petrol station
Ampol Northfield
245 Hampstead Road, Northfield SA 5085
ATM
ATM Northgate Village
Cnr Folland and Fosters Roads, Northgate SA 5085
Post office
Clearview Plaza
245 Hampstead Road, Clearview SA 5085
Library
Greenacres Library
2 Fosters Road, Greenacres SA 5085
Parkland
Northgate Reserve
19 Lakeside Circuit, Northgate SA 5085
Playground
On-site at the Blood Cancer Centre
Community support and history
The Leukaemia Foundation would like to thank Bridgestone Australia for their ongoing support. Bridgestone Australia continues to help people living with blood cancer with vital transport and accommodation services when they need it most.