Chris O'Brien Treatment Accommodation

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Rest and recover during your treatment with St Vincent's Yennora

We understand that undergoing cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally draining particulary when you're travelling far from home. Our Yennora team are here to provide you with a place of rest and relaxation during this challenging time.

Our respite program for Chris O'Brien Lifehouse patients offers comfortable, private apartments in a supportive and caring environment. 

Our trained staff are available to assist with any needs you may have, including medication management and personal care.

Your accommodation with us

We offer comfortable and private one bedroom apartments for quite relaxation including:

  • Partners welcomed at no extra cost to accommodation (besides meals)
  • Two single beds or a queen sized bed 
  • Car parking space for you to use
  • Clothes labelled and laundered whilst you are with us and laundry facilities available
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What to expect during your stay

While you are with us, you will have access to a range of amenities including:

  • Delicious, nourishing meals
  • A variety of activities and entertainment options
  • 24/7 nursing support when and where you need it

Our goal is to make your stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on your treatment and rest. 

We encourage you to bring any personal items that will make you feel at home, including photos, books or other comfort items.

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How to access our care & accommodation

To access our accommodation, you will need be at least 65 years old and have an ACAT assessment completed.

You will need to talk to your GP to organise an ACAT assessment to seek approval for respite care in a residential care setting. Often there is a waiting period for assessments but your GP should be able to push through an emergency assessment for you.

We ask for an ACAT assessment so we can offer you heavily subsidised accommodation and a discount rate.

Once you have your ACAT assessment you will be required to get in touch with our Admission Coordinator who will organise the rest for you.


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How much does it cost?

The only cost to you for accommodation is the Basic Daily Care Fee which is currently $58.98 per night (as at March 2023) . It is affordable because it is a subsidised amount if you have an ACAT assessment for respite care.

This amount covers your accommodation costs, food, laundry, access to on site amenities, free partner accommodation and more!

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Where to find us

You can find St Vincent's Care Yennora just off Railway Street at 1 Tara Close, Yennora (right next to Fairfield).

We are a 30 minute drive away from Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, but we do offer free parking on site for all guests.

From Railway Parade turn into Tara Close, there is some parking outside the facility gate in the cul-de-sac or you can press the buzzer to the main gate for parking inside.

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Enquire about staying with us

If you have more questions about our accommodation, you can submit an enquiry with the form below or call us on 02 9892 4665.