A home away from home for cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment.
317-321 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 | T (02) 6925 5240
Purpose built by Can Assist and Cancer Council NSW.
Lilier Lodge acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Wiradjuri land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and emerging.
Lilier Lodge opened in 2004 and was purpose built by Can Assist and Cancer Council NSW, together with the great support of local and regional communities. It is a not-for-profit 21 room accommodation facility which assists over 1400 people each year. It provides accommodation for people undergoing cancer treatment at nearby facilities including the Riverina Cancer Care Centre, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Calvary Hospital. When vacancies allow, we extend our hospitality to people travelling for other medical appointments.
… for making Greg’s stay so welcoming. I also enjoyed staying at Lilier for the few times I had to stay. It was great to see Margaret & Keith at the re-launch yesterday. Thanks again for your friendship.” N King
Lilier Lodge is a home away from home and safe haven for their many guests, and offers comfort, serenity and support for people during a very stressful time in their lives. The Lodge also provides a drop-in service for cancer patients who travel daily for their treatment, for community transport drivers while waiting for clients, and is a meeting place for local volunteers and community groups.
…particularly Margaret, Alison & fellow inmates for making our stay at the lodge as comfortable and homelike as could possibly be, during a health hiccough at this stage of our lives. Coralie and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your friendship and support during our 5 weeks’ stay.” Robert & Coralie
If any guest requires assistance with any aspects of their daily living, then they will need to have a carer stay with them, as our staff are not able to provide personal care assistance.
At Lilier Lodge we also take the safety of our guests very seriously due to their compromised immune systems and, to that end, we are a registered COVID-19 Safe Business.
…to have a literal ‘home away from home’ like Lilier Lodge to help us at this extremely traumatic time in our lives.” Mrs G Hay
Guests are most welcome to have family and friends come and visit while staying at Lilier Lodge. As well as guest rooms, there are garden and communal Lounge and Dining areas that can be utilised for spending time with visitors.
…for your care and compassion in making our 8 weeks’ stay in Lilier Lodge so enjoyable even though the reason for our being here was a big shock to us both. We have been early supporters of getting the lodge up and running, and now realise the real benefits of staying here.” Keith & Margaret Bryce
Lilier Lodge is a self-care accommodation facility with 20 double rooms each containing an ensuite bathroom, two king single beds, TV, DVD player, small refrigerator, microwave oven, tea and coffee making facilities, table and chairs, external balcony, and heating and cooling. A disabled access room is also available.
To accommodate families, there is a fully self-contained one bedroom apartment with a queen size bed, sofa bed, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, two TVs, DVD player, table and chairs, external courtyard area, and heating and cooling. The Apartment also has its own private entrance.
A complimentary and self-serve continental breakfast is included with the accommodation and is available in the communal kitchen and dining area. All linen is provided and rooms are serviced on a weekly basis.
Lilier Lodge and its grounds are Smoke-Free zones. Smoking is not permitted in rooms or any part of the facility or grounds.
Guests have access to a very comfortable communal lounge with a guest computer, free Wi-Fi, books, magazines, local newspapers, jigsaw puzzles, games, DVDs, Smart TV, and DVD player.
Guests may also use the communal kitchen and BBQ facilities to prepare their own meals. The kitchen garden incorporates a herb and vegetable garden where guests can utilise the produce in their cooking.
There are several outdoor spaces for guests to potter, rest and relax including the Serenity Garden and the deck overlooking the kitchen garden.
There is a guest laundry with coin operated washing machines and dryers, clothes lines and ironing facilities.
There are cafes, coffee shops, take-aways and restaurants close by, and it is only a short drive to shopping centres including supermarkets.
A private carpark is also available for guests at the rear of the facility.
… a better, friendlier place. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, it was all perfect.” NARRANDERA
… to stay here, it is walking distance to the hospital and so, so nice.” BUNDALONG
A guest morning tea is held in the dining room every Tuesday and is hosted by our volunteers.
Every Wednesday night a social dinner is provided for guests by community groups as part of Lilier’s Community Guest Dinner Program.
A Tai Chi / Gentle Exercise session is provided for guests every second Wednesday afternoon in the communal lounge.
Volunteers are available most days to take guests, if required, to appointments, chemists, shops or even for a drive to visit local Wagga Wagga tourist attractions.
Our Acknowledgment of Country acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, volunteer and work. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Artwork by local Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty Kath Withers (right)
If you are travelling at least 100km (one way) from your residence to Wagga Wagga for treatment, or travelling at least 200km cumulative in a week by making multiple trips to and from the same treatment location, you may be eligible for State Government assistance for accommodation and travel costs. This subsidy is not means-tested.
Visit the IPTAAS website to find out if you are eligible, or contact the Lilier Lodge manager.
These rates apply for guests travelling for medical appointments:
These rates apply to guests travelling to Wagga for other reasons:
The Community Dinner Program commenced in 2017 and is an outstanding success overseen by our wonderful volunteers Lyn & Jim Gibson. The programme operates together with local organisations and groups in hosting a weekly dinner for the guests of Lilier Lodge. The dinners are held each Wednesday night from February through to December and allow guests to come together and enjoy each other’s company. The sound of cheer on these nights is priceless in what can otherwise be an isolating period in the journey fighting cancer. It is lovely that guests are treated to this meal once a week and can be looked after by the community in this way.
Hosting groups inform us that the Community Dinner at Lilier Lodge is a very rewarding and fulfilling program to be involved with. We look forward and value the support of any interested groups who wish to participate.
If you require any further information about the Community Dinner Program or if you know of any other groups that might be interested in hosting a dinner, please contact Lilier Lodge on 6925 5240.
What better way to acknowledge your association with and support of Lilier Lodge than buying a special stainless steel leaf to hang on our beautiful, unique corrugated iron Lilier Tree. Leaves can have a name and date engraved on them and can be purchased for just $100 each.
Please give Lilier Lodge a call on 02 6925 5240
We appreciate the support of volunteers who help create the welcoming environment that Lilier Lodge is. From working in the garden, hosting morning teas, driving guests to the shops or manning the phones, Lilier Lodge welcomes all volunteer contributions. Should you be interested in volunteering, please complete and submit the form here. We will then get in touch with you.
| Lilier Lodge 317-321 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 | T (02) 6925 5240 F (02) 6925 2759 Email lilierlodge@lilier.com.au |
Our office hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
We look forward to speaking with you, meeting you and supporting you. If you have any questions relating to your stay at Lilier Lodge, please contact our staff during office hours on 02 6925 5240 or use the email form below.
Bookings can be made and confirmed by:
Check In time is 2pm
Check Out time is 10am
However, please check with reception regarding availability if you think you might need an earlier or later time.
Please note that if you wish to check out after 12pm on the day of your departure, you may be charged an extra day’s accommodation.
If you are wanting to check in outside of office hours or on weekends, please contact Reception during office hours to arrange this.
Download further information and flyers on Lilier Lodge.
We have a wonderful new Shade Sail over our Deck area at Lilier Lodge.
This will be so good in Summer for our guests.
Thanks to the Community Building Partnership Fund 2021 for the grant that made this possible.
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Wow looks great what a great area to relax in
Love it. Will make such a difference in summer.
That looks great.
Wow! That's awesome!
Thank You to Narelle
from Whilst @ Home Jewellery
who has kindly donated these amazing pieces to Lilier Lodge.
Proceeds from the sale of the jewellery will make a difference in the comfort of our guests by allowing us to purchase those little extras that make their stay a little more comfortable. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow they look amazing
Lilier Lodge welcomes other not for profit accommodation providers to
Wagga Wagga this weekend.
To showcase a glimpse of our Riverina backyard we are providing a small goodie taste bag.
We thank all our business supporters and volunteers in bringing this event together.
Knights
Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory
Casella Family Brands
Lillypilly Wines
Borambola Wines
SunRice
Naturally Dried Prunes
Randall Organic
Morella Grove
Harefield Pistachios
Lazidaze Dressing
Foodiam
Visit Wagga Wagga
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We love supporting such an amazing organisation
We hope you have a very successful conference.
Wow. The staff there do an amazing job. Nothing is too big or too small for them. Words really can't say how great they are. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you beautiful ladies have done for my husband. ❤❤❤
Have a great weekend Lilier. I am sure the accolades will be flowing Margaret and Alison.
Finally, Lilier Lodge has a brand new Phone System.
We are back and contactable by everyone again. Try giving Alison or Margaret a call on 6925 5240.
No more problems now contacting us on our landline particularly if you had an iPhone.
A Big Thank You to Mark Dureau & Jo Coleman who's generous donation made this possible. ... See MoreSee Less
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THANK YOU
A Great Big Thank You to everyone who attended and supported the Fundraising High Tea for Lilier Lodge and Can Assist Wagga Branch on the 20th March, 2022.
It was a very successful day and the weather was beautiful.
We particularly, want to recognise and thank our amazing supporters.
Inland Rail; Borambola Wines;
Dr David Palmieri;
Murrumbidgee Magic Chorus;
Lime Leaf Catering; 2AAAFM; Bill Lane; Bunnings Warehouse Wagga Wagga;
Bill Booth; Coochie Lawn Services; and Celi's Bus Service.
Thank you also to everyone who bought Raffle Tickets. The Lucky Prize Winners were;
1st Sharon Connors
2nd Brett Miotti
3rd Kate Warren
4th Russell Eastwood
5th Jenny Gregurke
6th Carol Grylls
7th Kay Armstrong
If you weren't able to attend this year and still want to support Lilier Lodge and Can Assist Wagga you can make a donation by clicking on the link below.
www.mycause.com.au/page/277660/fundraising-high-tea-for-lilier-lodge-can-assist-wagga-wagga
Watch this space for the exciting details of next year's High Tea to be held on Sunday 19th March, 2023 ... See MoreSee Less
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Timeline photosIf Karen and her husband were living in any other state or territory in the country they would have received a higher rebate – in fact, up to $72 a night higher.
On average, a resident of country NSW will receive $42.32c less a night than the rest of the country. What a disgrace!
Thank you Dr Joe McGirr MP and Helen Dalton MP for helping to bring this injustice to light.
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