Queensland Freemasons Blood Cancer Centre (Townsville)
41/100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
The Queensland Freemasons Blood Cancer Centre in Townsville offers a relaxing home environment in modern surrounds for patients and their families. 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 18-unit complex is located in landscaped gardens with covered walkways providing easy access to comfortable two-bedroom and three-bedroom, fully self-contained units.
Eight units are located on ground level with private courtyards while the remaining units are located on the first floor and feature large balconies.
The complex also contains:
- Children’s playground
- Gym
- Common room
- Car park 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 accommodation is located across the road from Townsville Hospital. The hospital also provides a convenient buggy service from the cancer centre into the hospital grounds.
Secure parking is available for one vehicle per unit and there is also limited on-site visitor parking.
Public transport bus options are also located close by. For more details visit translink.com.au
On-site support team
The Queensland Freemasons 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
Townsville University Hospital
100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
P 07 4433 1111
Medical centre
Douglas Family Medical Centre
228 Riverside Blvd, Douglas QLD 4814
P 07 4779 2480
Pharmacy
Priceline Stockland Shopping Centre
Shop 243, 310 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
P 07 4779 6533
Police
Mundingburra Police Station
240 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park QLD 4812
P 07 4762 8666
Supermarket
Coles and Woolworths Stockland Shopping Centre
310 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Major shopping centre
Townsville Shopping Centre
310 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Petrol station
BP Riverside
1-5 Riverside Blvd, Douglas QLD 4814
ATM
Townsville University Hospital Precinct
100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
Post office
Aitkenvale Post Office
The Intersection, Townsville Shopping Centre
Shop 30b, 339-355 Ross River Road, Cranbrook QLD 4814
Library
City Libraries Aitkenvale
4 Petunia St, Aitkenvale 4814
Parkland
Paletum
Harold E Moore Cres, Annandale QLD 4814
Playground
On-site at the Blood Cancer Centre
Community support and history
In 2002, the Queensland Freemasons Blood Cancer Centre was opened in the grounds of Townsville General Hospital to cater for the needs of regional families in north Queensland.
Stage one required a $2.2 million investment and was named in recognition of the Queensland Freemasons who donated $1.2 million to the Leukaemia Foundation for the facility. The Stage 2 expansion was completed in July 2012 with funding assistance from the Queensland Government.