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If you need to travel to Townsville to receive cancer treatment, the Gluyas Rotary Lodge offers you a home away from home.
The Gluyas Rotary Lodge is an accommodation support lodge for Queenslanders, organised and offered by Cancer Council Queensland. Each of our support hubs are designed to provide individuals and families with a comfortable and convenient place to stay while you receive cancer treatment.
Our team is here to listen and support you.
We have cancer lodges in five locations across Queensland, all close to major treatment facilities.
Gluyas Rotary Lodge is located in Townsville, close to The Strand and major and private hospitals:
This Rotary Lodge is in a quiet but central location with a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and amenities within walking distance. The local shopping centre is less than five minutes’ drive away, and there’s a convenience store across the road.
Address: 24 Warburton St, North Ward QLD 4810
Gluyas Rotary Lodge is less than a 10-minute drive from Townsville Airport and Townsville Railway Station. We offer a travel transfer service from Monday to Friday between these locations and the lodge. Please note that bookings are essential and are subject to vehicle and volunteer availability.
There are cab and ride-sharing services available in Townsville, and a local bus stop is directly out the front of the lodge.
For more information about booking a travel transfer or getting to the lodge via public transport, please contact our Townsville team on (07) 4796 8400.
The Gluyas Rotary Lodge has 18 one-room units and two two-bedroom units for those staying with family or a carer. Each unit is self-contained with full kitchens, a private bathroom, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a television and washing machine. All bed and bath linen is supplied and an initial supply of kitchen essentials, such as tea, coffee and hand soap, is also provided when you check-in.
Our Gluyas Rotary Lodge is a cosy yet modern accommodation with on-site parking. All outdoor and indoor facilities are also available for you to use at any time during your stay.
We’re here to welcome you to Gluyas Rotary Lodge, and this virtual tour can help you familiarise yourself with the space before your visit.
To book accommodation at Gluyas Rotary Lodge, please phone us on (07) 4796 8400 or email townsville@cancerqld.org.au.
Cancer Council Queensland has set its room rates to match the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme: $70 for a single stay and $140 for a double stay. This ensures that Queenslanders can stay at the lodge with the full cost covered. The volunteer bus service, which provides free transportation to treatment, is fully funded by Cancer Council Queensland at no cost to guests staying at the lodge. Bookings are essential so please get in touch.
Our team is onsite from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) to provide you with any assistance you may need. A courtesy bus is available to transfer you between the lodge and your treatment facility (subject to driver availability – call [07] 4796 8400 for more information). And our team can provide you with access to social, emotional and practical support. This includes information about, and referrals to Cancer Council Queensland support programs and services. Please call us on 13 11 20 for more information.
No. All Cancer Council Queensland support lodges are smoke free. Please note, No smoking is allowed onsite at the hub including the rooms, communal areas.
“The Gluyas Rotary Lodge is absolutely fantastic, especially for rural people. It really takes the pressure off coming to stay, particularly with the transport. The staff are so friendly. We really couldn’t ask for anything better.”
Allan & Mary, Tully
