The Family Accommodation Service (FAS) provides temporary accommodation for patients and/or families who are from rural areas or interstate and/or experiencing extreme crisis.
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The self-contained flats are at 141 Grattan Street Carlton. There are eight two bedroom flats, three single flats and four bed-sit flats available.
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Who is the accommodation for?
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If you are a patient of the Women's and you reside over 100km from the hospital, you and your family are eligible for accommodation at FAS.
Patients and their families experiencing extreme crisis and living within 100 km may be able to access the accommodation, depending on availability.
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What will it cost?
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A Victorian resident who resides more than 100km from the hospital may be eligible for accommodation and travel assistance under the
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Victorian Patient Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).
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Most other states provide similar financial assistance, such as the NSW Government - Transport for Health scheme (IPTAAS).
If you live less than a hundred kilometers discuss costs with the Women's Social Support Services (WSSS) or the Manager.
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Facilities
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These facilities are provided for your stay:
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- each flat has a self-contained kitchen including a full size fridge and stove
- washing and drying facilities are available in two communal laundries
- linen and towels are provided
- heating and fans are in each room
- televisions are in each flat and two DVD machines are available for loan
- free car parking is available on site
- telephones are in each room for in-coming calls and calls within the hospital.
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Bookings
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To book, contact the Manager between office hours Monday to Friday on (03) 9349 1629 or talk to your social worker or nurse.
Emergency or after hour enquiries should be directed to the After Hours Manager via the medical/nursing staff in your ward.
All bookings are dependent on availability. If there are no vacancies, alternative accommodation options can be suggested to you (see additional information below).
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Additional information and links
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Select the following link to download a list of alternative accommodation (pdf 193kb)
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