A free drop-in clinic to support people experiencing cancer is set to open at the Sunshine Coast’s Wishlist Centre.
The new service will run out of the Wishlist Centre, which opened opposite the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in November, to provide affordable accommodation for patients and families accessing hospital treatment.
Wishlist acting CEO Brendan Hogan said the clinic was made possible through Wishlist’s community partnership with Bloomhill Cancer Care.
“Just three months in, Wishlist Centre’s rooms have been booked out and at capacity on several occasions,” Mr Hogan said.
“Our weekly pet therapy service has begun, and from January 25 a Bloomhill Cancer Care nurse will be on site each Wednesday afternoon to support people accessing cancer treatment at SCUH.”
Bloomhill Cancer Care CEO Christopher John says the clinic can be accessed by anyone with a cancer diagnosis, carer or bereaved, as well as those staying at Wishlist Centre.
“We are delighted to be joining with Wishlist. The Bloomhill nursing clinic is a completely free service with no appointments required,” he said.
“It will give people a safe and welcoming space to speak with a Bloomhill nurse for any questions they may have, and introduce them to Bloomhill services.
“It is our vision that other complementary cancer care services will be available in the future at subsidised rates.”
The Wishlist Centre also offers two activity rooms, a wellness room and consult room for hire, as well as commercial space still available on the ground level.
“Securing a commercial tenant for the last remaining lot on the ground floor is last piece of the puzzle for Wishlist Centre,” Mr Hogan said.
“Lot 2 is 390sqm and provides an incredible opportunity for the right health-related commercial tenant to be located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s Oceanside Health Hub.
“Besides the unparalleled proximity to our major public hospital and competitive lease terms, this lot can be split into two which provides further flexibility for the right tenant or tenants.”
For more information about leasing opportunities within Wishlist Centre, phone agent Craig Jackson on 0428 587 811.
The Bloomhill Cancer Care drop-in clinic will operate every Wednesday afternoon from 1-4pm at Wishlist Centre, 1 Bright Place, Birtinya. For more information, phone 1300 009 474.
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