Albury Wodonga Carer Accommodation Centre ‘A Caring Community Project’ Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Seven Years in the Making 2005 – Project first suggested by family of cancer patient 2006 – Zonta Club of Albury Wodonga adopt project 2006 – Rotary Club of Albury North join project 2007 – Fight Cancer Foundation join project 2009 – Lions District 201V6 join project 2010 – Commonwealth Government funding $1.5 million approved 2010 – Architects appointed, design work commenced 2011 – Let the project commence! Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Why do we need it? Affordable, high quality accommodation for those seeking medical treatment and their family Caring environment on the hospital site Accommodation for those using the range of health services available in Albury Wodonga $65 million cancer clinic to be built on site Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Many people come in for treatments as outpatients, but over several days Side effects such as nausea, fatigue and debilitation often prevent patients from travelling home immediately after treatment Patients and carers are faced with financial challenges for accommodation. As a consequence, they use expensive motels, sleep in their cars or have a long daily commute. Extra stress is placed on both patients and carers Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Who Benefits? Deniliquin Jerilderie Finley Tocumwal Echuca Kyabram Shepparton Euroa Benalla Wangaratta Mansfield Myrtleford Bright Mt Beauty Beechworth Corryong Tarcutta Holbrook Tumbarumba Henty Culcairn Cobram Yarrawonga Corowa Howlong Rutherglen Chiltern The Albury Wodonga Region and beyond….. Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Project Partners The partners have entered into a ten year Collaboration Agreement in support of the project Lions District 201V6

Our Plans Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 Sloping site of 3,699 sq.m. (approx 100m x 37m) purchased for $350,000 + GST following an EoI process conducted by Department of Health (FCF was the successful applicant). The Contract for Sale placed restrictions placed on use of the land to prevent use for other than ‘charitable’ accommodation associated with ABH. A Project Agreement negotiated with ABH to give Right of Way over ABH Site to AWCA Basement Carpark in exchange for an additional 6 external parking bays for use by ABH. A sub-station serving AWCA will be built on ABH Land. AWCA will have a pedestrian path to the Hospital door. A rehabilitation walking path provided by Rotary Club of Albury West will be moved and re-instated during the project. The Site (beside the hospital)

Our Plans View from Albury Hospital showing the Carer Accommodation Building (including Stage2) Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 3 storey building at the north east corner closest to the hospital with a Lift serving all floors - Conference / Meeting Room (7.0m x 4.5m) for 20 people on Basement Floor (+ small kitchen and toilet) - 10 Guest Rooms on each of the Ground and First Floors (8 rooms with balconies) - All rooms with En Suite toilets and small ‘kitchen’ bench; 2 Disabled Rooms, 4 interconnected family rooms - Each floor has Communal Lounge / Dining Kitchen Area and Balcony at north east corner

Our Plans View from Keene Street showing entry Courtyard and parking for 15 cars (Stage 1) Additional 10 Rooms in Stage 2 with parking for 10 cars further up the hill. Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 - Entry to Lobby with Managers Office one side and Quiet Interview Room other side - Enclosed stair to Basement Conference Room and Open Stair to first floor level - Linen Room and small Guest Laundry at southeast corner of Carpark

Our Plans – Stage 1 Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 Landscaped Entry Courtyard parking for 15 cars (2 Disabled) 10 Guest Suites (4 with balconies) facing north and east All Guest Suites have Ensuite Toilets, small ‘kitchen’ bench, space for 3 beds, for small dining table and 2 lounge chairs 2 Guest Suites are disabled compliant, 2 Suites have a connecting door to allow family use 1.8m wide Corridors on south and west sides Communal Lounge / Dining / Kitchen area with Balcony at north east corner Office for Manager and Quiet Room adjoining Entry Lift and Internal Stair Unisex Toilet / Guest Laundry / Linen Room Ground Floor Level

Our Plans – Stages 1 and 2 Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 10 Guest Suites (4 with balconies) facing north and east in Stage 1 A further 10 Guest Suites in Stage 2 (approved by Council) - This number may be reviewed if required by Cancer Centre - Stage 2 is set back 25m from the Eastern Hill Reserve to form an Asset Protection Zone (bushfires) Communal Lounge / Dining / Kitchen area with Balcony at north east corner Lift and Internal Stair and 2 escape stairs Guest Laundry / Linen Room First Floor Level

Our Plans – Stage 1 Basement Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6 Similar level to main floor of Hospital with sloping path (for wheelchairs) linking Basement and Hospital Conference Room seating 20 for community use Adjoining Courtyard for BBQ with open fencing Small kitchen Unisex WC General Store (10 sq.m.) Garden Store (10 sq.m.) Undercover secure parking for 6 cars for manager and longer term carers or patients Basement Level

The Cost $5.5 million Estimated project cost for land, building & fit-out of Stage 1 for 20 Guest Suites. Stage 2 (additional 10+ suites) to be funded separately by Federal Government.

How will it be funded? Federal Government $1,500,000 NSW Government $750,000 Victorian Government $750,000 ? Community Fundraising $2,500,000 Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

How can you help? Club donations/pledges Run a fundraiser Private donations Business donations Form a local or regional committee Provide local contacts/possible donors

Examples only. Consult your financial adviser A person paying 45 cents in the dollar in income tax, and making a gift of $50,000 a year is actually giving $27,500 at personal cost each year and diverting $22,500 from consolidated revenue to our local area. A person paying 30 cents in the dollar and making an annual gift of $10,000 is, in fact, giving only $7000 at personal cost and bringing $3000 from taxation revenue to this community. Donations Tax Deductible

Community Funds Raised to Date 30 September 2011 $1,140,569 Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Governance A local volunteer Board of Management is to be established and will represent partners and other stakeholders. The Board of Management will be a sub-Board of Fight Cancer Foundation Ongoing operational funding will be via patient accommodation subsidy schemes and a small daily charge to guests. Various volunteer committees will guide the project through to completion and beyond Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

Two Years to Completion February Capital Fundraising Appeal launched May 2011 – Complete land purchase August 2011 – Commence site works October 2001 – Call tenders / appoint Builder November 2011 – Commence Building Works June 2012 – Complete building works July 2012 – Open Facility February 2013 – Complete Capital Fundraising Appeal Rotary Club of Albury North Lions District 201V6

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