AHLTA House

A home away from home for transplant patients and their families.

Why it exists

After a heart or lung transplant, patients are required to attend St Vincent’s Hospital for regular check-ups for at least 12 weeks. For those travelling from regional and interstate areas, AHLTA House provides a safe and convenient place to stay during this recovery period.

Pricing

Rooms are $30 per person per night (subject to change).

Bookings are managed through the Social Work Department at St Vincent’s Hospital.

Please ensure accounts are paid in full at least one day before departure.

Booking

Contact the Social Work Department directly or book through your assigned Social Worker

  • Confirm your booking before collecting keys

  • Advise if you will arrive after hours or on a weekend

  • Let the Social Work Department know if you have difficulty climbing stairs

About AHLTA House

Opened in 2006, AHLTA House is one of our proudest achievements, made possible through the generosity of supporters such as Anthony Jeffries, Sam Chisholm, Mark Brennan and the family of the late heart recipient Dianne ‘Dizie’ Boom of Temora, along with countless volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it a reality.

Located just 400 metres from St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, AHLTA House provides comfortable, affordable accommodation for heart and lung transplant patients who live more than 100 kilometres from the hospital.

What’s included

Each room is fully equipped with:

  • Bed linen and crockery

  • Full cooking facilities and a lockable pantry

  • Washing machine and dryer

  • Telephone (phone cards can be purchased in the Xavier Building foyer or near hospital public phones)

Safety and security

For your safety, hospital security can escort you to the house each evening.

Please meet at the Enquiry Desk, Xavier Building Level 3 at 7.45 pm.

Each room includes a small safe, though AHLTA and St Vincent’s Hospital take no responsibility for valuables left behind.

Please note that pedestrian access via the hospital loading dock is not permitted.Bookings are managed through the Social Work Department at St Vincent’s Hospital.

What to bring

Please bring your own

  • Food and drinks

  • Tea, coffee and milk

  • Laundry powder

  • Toiletries

Parking

Limited street parking is available nearby.

There is also an undercover commercial car park at St Vincent’s Public Hospital.

House rules

  1. No smoking on the premises.

  2. Keep common areas clean and tidy.

  3. Place soiled linen bags outside the front door on Wednesday mornings.

  4. Before leaving, make the bed with clean linen and place used linen in the bag provided.

  5. Turn off all air-conditioners and lights when not in use or when leaving the house.

Support AHTLA House

AHLTA House is funded entirely through donations and volunteer support. Every contribution helps provide comfort and care to transplant recipients and their families.

Donate today to help us continue this vital work.

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