John James Blood Cancer Centre (Canberra)

Accommodation facilities

The accommodation centre contains six purpose-designed, self-contained units, all with disabled access.

The complex includes:

• One-, two- and three-bedroom self-contained units
• Gym
• Barbecue facilities
• Recreation room
• Parking for residents
• Landscaped surrounds including a vegetable garden

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

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 located 1.5km from Canberra Hospital providing easy access to the closest treatment hospital.

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. For more details visit transport.act.gov.au

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On-site support team

The John James Blood 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.

Local amenities

Community support and history

Construction of this centre was generously funded by Canberra medical charity, John James Foundation, with a project cost of more than $7 million. The site was donated by the ACT Government.