Each eligible* family is offered a 2 nights complimentary self contained accommodation and a personalised Travel Hamper including Homely Retreats merchandise, children’s entertainment packs, pamper items for the patient and vouchers for local entertainment venues, restaurants & petrol. We believe that quality family time is important, especially during the difficult times, and promote family time as a key ingredient for cancer recovery.

Our major accommodation sponsor is ABS BY THE BAY in Taranna, Tasman Peninsula (Southern Tas). The Purdie family offer complimentary accommodation for our clients and their families. The Deck is a separate self contained unit sleeps up to 6 x people in 2 bedrooms or they can host extended family members in self contained units next door.

We also have a database of kind Airbnb property owners who donate/offer discounted self contained accommodation for our families across the state.

For those who are too unwell to travel or prefer to stay at home but are seeking support; we can offer a range of home support services. These options include: One week of pre-cooked single serve family dinner meals delivered to the home by Meal Machines; or professional home cleaning/garden maintenance. See our Client Offerings document (in RESOURCES section below) for more information.

*Eligible clients are: Families with a parent who is receiving or recovering from cancer treatment (within 12 months) whilst caring for children under 18 years in their home. The patient and their immediate family living together are eligible to travel, as well as any support family who are assisting with caring for the children. All conditions are listed on the listed on the Client Offerings document.