ESA Blood Cancer Centre (Brisbane)
41 Peter Doherty St, Dutton Park QLD 4102
The ESA Blood Cancer Centre is a 30-unit multi-storey complex located in Dutton Park in Brisbane’s south. The centre provides a quiet and relaxing retreat for residents and is set among landscaped gardens with a large courtyard. Covered walkways provide wheelchair access and connect the comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned units.
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 ESA Blood Cancer Centre includes:
- Two- and three-bedroom self-contained units
- Shaded children’s playground
- Gym
- Barbecue facilities
- Family/games room
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
This accommodation is within a 20-minute drive of all Brisbane treating hospitals including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Secure undercover security parking is available for one vehicle per unit. Visitor parking is available in surrounding streets. Public transport options are also close by including buses and trains. For more details visit translink.com.au
On-site support team
The ESA Blood Cancer Centre is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals who can assist people with blood cancer and their families 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 common area at the ESA Blood Cancer Centre in Brisbane in the 3D tour below.
Local amenities
Hospital emergency department
Princess Alexandra Hospital
199 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P 07 3176 2111
Medical centre
Cornwall Medical Centre
Level 4, 20 Cornwall St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P 07 3346 1122
Pharmacy
Ramsay Pharmacy Taylor Centre
40 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P 07 3391 1396
Police
Dutton Park Police Station
150 Annerley Rd, Dutton Park QLD 4102
P 07 3020 8111
Supermarket
Coles and Aldi
Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre
180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield QLD 4103
Major shopping centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
332 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Petrol station
Caltex Dutton Park
200 Annerley Rd, Dutton Park QLD 4102
ATM
Atmx Buranda Village
264 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Post office
Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre
Shop 31, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield QLD 4103
Library
South Brisbane Library
472 Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4010
Parkland
Dutton Park Harmony Gardens
359 Gladstone Rd, Dutton Park QLD 4102Playground
On-site at the centre
Community support and history
The ESA Blood Cancer Centre was initially opened in 1994 at Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane. This $4 million, 21-unit complex was built 100 metres from the Mater Hospital Campus. Due to the development of the Queensland Children’s Hospital, the centre was relocated and rebuilt in Dutton Park with the assistance of Queensland Health in 2012.
ESA Blood Cancer Centre is named in honour of ESA International. Their members have tirelessly fundraised and been dedicated to the care of patients and their families – particularly through their involvement with the Princess Quest, later known as the Leukaemia Foundation Quest.