Greenhill Lodge is located at 202 Greenhill Road Eastwood and provides 120 rooms of supported accommodation, alongside a range of onsite support services, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal spaces. It is also home to Cancer Council SA’s research and prevention programs – all under one roof.
This critical service wouldn’t be possible without generous support from the South Australian community. Together, in the past year alone, we provided over 35,700 nights of accommodation at our Greenhill Lodge for regional guests travelling to Adelaide for cancer treatment.
What support services are available at Greenhill Lodge?
During their stay at Greenhill Lodge, our guests have access to a range of on-site support services. These include:
- Social work: Our team of social workers are here to discuss practical issues, provide information about services, and offer a safe and confidential space to talk about some of the issues a cancer experience can bring.
- Transport to Treatment: Our free, volunteer-run bus service that transports our guests from Greenhill Lodge to metropolitan medical centres and hospitals.
- Counselling services: Our team of professional counsellors are experienced in supporting people impacted by cancer and can help manage the emotional impact a cancer diagnosis can bring.
Information and support from qualified health professionals: Our Cancer Council 13 11 20 Information and Support Service connects callers with a qualified health professional who can answer any questions, provide emotional support and connect guests with other services that may help.
It means so much to country people like me. We know we can come and get a beautiful room, a hot meal, transport to treatment – and you don’t have to go looking for a laundromat. And I am here every 21 days, like clockwork. If we’d had to pay for accommodation elsewhere, I would have to come up by myself, without my husband. We couldn’t have afforded it. I actually don’t know how I would have done it.
What facilities can guests access at Greenhill Lodge?
Centrally located at 202 Greenhill Road Eastwood, Cancer Council SA’s Greenhill Lodge provides:
- multiple communal kitchen facilities where guests can prepare meals, just like at home
- onsite evening dining for nights when guests are too tired to cook
- dedicated quiet breakout spaces for when guests need a moment of rest or reflection
- an activity hub where guests can socialise with each other and volunteers are on hand to make a cup of tea or have a friendly conversation
- dedicated concierge volunteers available to greet guests when they arrive and help them navigate the building
- a dedicated information and resource area to provide answers to questions and reassure guests that they are not alone in their experience
- culturally appropriate accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- dedicated family rooms and play spaces to ensure the whole family is supported
- onsite free parking and shopping facilities within walking distance.
At the start I was in hospital for about two weeks and then I was back every three weeks to have chemo treatment. Sometimes the treatment lasted well over a week. To come back to somewhere like this that’s so pleasant and accommodating, means everything. You get to know the people here, it’s wonderful because for nearly 12 months now, they’ve been my second family because I’ve been away so long.
Stay at Greenhill Lodge
If you are interested in booking accommodation at Greenhill Lodge, fill in our enquiry form and a member of our accommodation team will get back to you soon. Or get in touch with Greenhill Lodge Reception on 08 8291 4200 or at stay@cancersa.org.au.
Who can stay at Greenhill Lodge?
Priority is given to people undergoing cancer treatment, who live over 100 kilometres from Adelaide. Guests with other medical appointments are welcome to stay, subject to availability.
Personal or nursing care is not provided at Greenhill Lodge. Guests who are unwell should be able to take care after themselves or be accompanied by a carer. We recommend you have a carer with you during your treatment.
For more information about eligibility to stay at Greenhill Lodge, please contact Reception on 08 8291 4200 or stay@cancersa.org.au.
What to expect on arrival
On arrival at Greenhill Lodge our friendly receptionist will check you in to your accommodation, provide you with information regarding your travel subsidy (if required) and can assist with changes to your reservation or future bookings.
We have dedicated Concierge Volunteers who can help show you around our building, take luggage to your room, assist with bookings for Transport to Treatment and meals. They can also provide information on programs and services available at our facility and any local services you may require.
Greenhill Lodge is staffed 24/7. Our Reception team are here to support our guests from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm, seven days a week. For additional safety and security, a Night Duty Officer is available outside of those hours.
Stay at Greenhill Lodge
If you are interested in booking accommodation at Greenhill Lodge, fill in our enquiry form and a member of our accommodation team will get back to you soon. Or get in touch with Greenhill Lodge Reception on 08 8291 4200 or at stay@cancersa.org.au.
Get support
We are here for all South Australians, no matter where you live.
If you or someone you know is impacted by a cancer diagnosis, and you live rurally or regionally, you can get in touch with our qualified health professionals on 13 11 20 or askanurse@cancersa.org.au for information, support and to connect with services that can help.
Resources
Accommodation
We’re here for every South Australian impacted by cancer, no matter where they live. Greenhill Lodge provides a home away from home for regional South Australians who need to travel to Adelaide for treatment and cancer-related appointments. Greenhill Lodge is located at 202 Greenhill Road Eastwood and provides 120 rooms of supported accommodation, alongside a range of onsite support services, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal spaces.
Rural and regional travel for treatment
Travelling to treatment or medical appointments in the city can be challenging, especially when travelling away from home or for treatments which last for many weeks or months – which can place further stress on you during an already difficult time.
Counselling
Living with cancer can affect every part of life – not just health, but also emotions, relationships, and daily routines. It doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed but also families, carers and loved ones. Our free cancer counselling service offers a safe space to talk, share your cancer experience and find support.
13 11 20 Information and Support Service
Cancer Council SA’s confidential information and support service is for all South Australians impacted by cancer when they need it most. Our experienced healthcare professionals are here to listen, answer questions, and guide you to information you can trust, and support services that best meet your needs.
