Melbourne Blood Cancer Centre (Melbourne)
33 Flemington Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051
The Melbourne Blood Cancer Centre provides a home away from home for people with blood cancer and their families when they need to temporarily relocate for specialist treatment. 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 modern and comfortable 15-unit complex includes:
- One- and two-bedroom fully furnished apartments
- Common room and balcony
- Undercover parking for residents
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 conveniently located across the road from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and close to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and other major treatment centres.
Secure parking is available for one vehicle per unit. Visitor parking is on-street, metered parking only. Public transport options are also close by including buses, trains and trams. For more details visit ptv.vic.gov.au
On-site support team
The Melbourne 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.
Local amenities
Hospital emergency department
Emergency Department, Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050
P 03 9342 7000
Medical centre
Chelsea House
210/55 Flemington Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051
P 03 9328 8464
Pharmacy
HealthSmart Pharmacy
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
311 Grattan St, Melbourne VIC 3052
P 03 9045 9777
Police
Melbourne North Police Station
36 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
P 03 8379 0800
Supermarket
IGA Xpress
75 Flemington Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Major shopping centre
Melbourne Central
Cnr LaTrobe St & Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Petrol station
7-Eleven
45 Flemington Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051
ATM
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Tenancy 2/317 Grattan St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Post office
North Melbourne Post Shop
72/82 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Library
North Melbourne Library
66 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3150
Parkland
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
28 Gatehouse St, Parkville VIC 3052
Playground
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
28 Gatehouse St, Parkville VIC 3052