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.
A BIG thank you to the Boree Creek Quilters Group who recently donated 10 Handmade patchwork quilts to Lilier Lodge for guest use.
They look great on the beds and are very much appreciated.
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They are beautiful, well done.
How beautiful💕
Beautiful
Just beautiful x
We are so lucky with our wonderful community.
Very impressive
Love them. Great work ladies.
stunning work !
Stunning!
Absolutely beautiful. Such skilled needlework. Beauty and caring is such appreciated when going through stressful times because of ill health or a loved one in hospital. Hoping Lillier Lodge will be open to all those needing accommodation soon. 🙏🏻♥️
Oh very nice make the room look so bright
I stayed at Lillier Lodge in 2018 whilst my husband was in hospital, I could not speak highly enough of every member of the staff there, they were so caring and understanding. I have never ever heard anything but praise for them all.
They look lovely.
They look great, well done 👏
Makes you feeling better with lovely quilts,when my husband was staying there in 2015 the rooms were very dark and ugly and the manager then had no personality
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Lilier Lodge is looking for a new Casual Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our small and dedicated team.
The position is as a back up cleaner.
We are looking for some one who is able to cover for our cleaners at those times when they are on holidays or on sick leave.
The role involves cleaning of guest rooms (including ensuites) and communal areas of the facility. The hours are flexible with no after hours or weekend work required. The successful applicant must be experienced, reliable, a hard worker, have an eye for detail, and be a cheerful team player. They will also be required to be at least COVID double vaccinated.
If interested in the position please email your resume to The Manager, Lilier Lodge on lilierlodge@lilier.com.au before the 15th October, 2023.
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From one award winning Lilier Lodge Volunteer to another.
Lyn Gibson was Wagga's 2023 Local Woman of the Year.
Lyn is seen here congratulating Brian Roy on his recent Riverina Volunteer of the Year Award.
Congrats to them both as they are very well deserved awards.
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Congratulations to you both and thank you for all the amazing work you both do.
Congratulations
Congratulations Brian Roy well done, Lillie Lodge is a great place for people in need xx
Congratulations 👏 👏 Inspiring Legends
Congratulations. Such happy, kind faces.
Congratulations Brian
Congratulations Brian and Lyn.Very well deserved.👏👏
Congratulations to them both. What a grand facility and home away from home Lilier Lodge is. Staff are excellent, so kind and caring. Well deserved
Congratulations Lyn and Brian, well deserved. 👏
Congratulations to you both. We are so lucky to have such wonderful people to support us all along our journey. 💜💜💜
Well done congratulations Brian
Congratulations Brian!
Congratulations well done 🌟
Congratulations to you both. Excellent to be recognized.
Congradulations Brian and thankyou for the great work you do. You were a wonderful help to me during my time at Lilier Lodge. Thankyou
Congratulations Lyn & Brian
Congratulations guys. Well done.
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Thank you to Sunrise Rotary, Max & Sue Chapman, David Brady. David O'Grady, and Bedrock Landscaping Supplies for the amazing Mulching Makeover to Lilier Lodge's gardens.
Having healthy and attractive garden areas can be both therapeutic and relaxing for our guests and contributes greatly to the comfort of their stays.
Thank you.
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Great job!
Great job .. thank you x
So many thanks to all the volentiers and to Margaret and Alison and Lilier Lodge for being there for Peter and me for most of this year.Without you all I'm not sure how we would have coped. Peter is out of Hospital today, fingers crossed, 🤞
Well done !!
Gardens certainly make a difference. So appreciated!
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The Heavenly Charity Masquerade Ball was a great success and heaps of fun. Congratulations to Heavenly Hair Skin & Nails on their 10th Birthday.
Thank you Stephanie and the Heavenly Hair Skin & Nails Team for choosing Lilier Lodge as the Charity of Choice for the Ball. The funds raised were amazing and will make a big difference to the comfort of the guests needing to stay at Lilier Lodge.
Thank you again Heavenly Hair Skin & Nails
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It's Fresh Off the Press!!
Our latest edition of the Lilier Lodge Newsletter -
LILIER NEWS Edition 7 is Out Now.
This is our Bi Annual Newsletter which keeps YOU our Supporters up to date with what's happening at Lilier Lodge. We've had a busy 6 months so enjoy the read.
You can download a copy from our website at canassist.org.au/Lilier-News-Issue-7-June-2023-
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