Medical Accommodation Australia
Furnished apartments near Australia's major hospitals for patients' families, visiting specialists and healthcare locums — flexible terms, all-inclusive pricing, fast placement.
Medical accommodation in Australia covers two distinct needs that are often conflated: accommodation for patients and their families travelling to major hospitals for treatment, and accommodation for healthcare workers — locums, visiting specialists, registrars and allied health professionals — on temporary clinical placements. Both groups require proximity to specific hospitals, flexible terms that match uncertain medical timelines, and a proper home environment rather than a hotel room during what can be a weeks-long or months-long stay.
For patient families, the difference between a hotel room and a furnished apartment is significant. Families supporting a member through chemotherapy, cardiac surgery, rehabilitation or paediatric care need a kitchen to reduce daily food costs, a separate bedroom for rest, laundry facilities and the psychological comfort of a home-like environment. Major specialist medical precincts — including the Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent's in Sydney, The Alfred and Peter MacCallum in Melbourne, and the Princess Alexandra and Royal Brisbane in Queensland — attract patients from across Australia and internationally, meaning families often need accommodation for weeks or months.
For healthcare locums and visiting specialists, furnished accommodation arranged through an experienced provider means reliable proximity to the hospital, fast placement and flexible exit terms that match placement durations — which frequently change.
ExtendedStays.com.au arranges medical accommodation near all major Australian hospitals and health precincts. We respond within 2 business hours, and for urgent family medical situations we aim to present options within 2–4 hours with same-day move-in available in most major cities.
Who uses Medical Accommodation?
Patient Families
Supporting a family member through treatment, surgery or recovery at a major hospital? We source furnished apartments within walking distance so you're always close — with a proper kitchen, laundry and living space instead of a hotel room.
Healthcare Locums & Visiting Specialists
Medical locums, visiting specialists, registrars and allied health professionals on temporary placements need reliable furnished accommodation near their hospital or clinic — we arrange it quickly with flexible terms.
Hospitals & Medical Institutions
Healthcare networks that need to arrange accommodation for incoming medical staff, international recruits or interstate trainees — we manage the logistics on your behalf with direct institutional billing.
How it works
Tell Us the Hospital & Dates
Share the hospital name, how long you need accommodation and how many people. We respond with proximity-matched options within 2 business hours.
We Source Proximity Options
We match you with furnished apartments and serviced residences as close to the hospital as possible — walking distance where available, always within a short commute.
All-Inclusive, Flexible Terms
Weekly and monthly rates with utilities included. Early departures and term extensions accommodated — we understand medical situations change.
12 cities & regions covered
We source medical & healthcare options across all major Australian cities and key regional hubs.
Schemes & allowances you should know
NSW — IPTAAS ($75–$120/night)
NSW residents travelling 100km+ one-way for specialist treatment qualify for IPTAAS accommodation subsidies: $75/night for nights 1–7 and $120/night for nights 8 or more (cumulative per financial year). Carers also eligible at the same rate. Lodge via Service NSW at service.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 478 227.
Learn moreQLD — PTSS ($70/night commercial)
Queensland's Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme subsidises $70/night for commercial accommodation for patients travelling 50km+ one-way for specialist care not available locally. Carers eligible with medical certification. Apply via your treating hospital.
Learn moreWA — PATS (up to $110/night)
WA PATS covers up to $110/night for patients and $15/night for support persons in commercial accommodation, for patients travelling 100km+ (70km for cancer and renal patients). Fuel subsidy also available. EFT payments only. Contact WACHS or your treating hospital.
Learn moreVIC — VPTAS (up to $60/night)
Victoria's VPTAS reimburses up to $60/night in commercial accommodation for patients travelling 100km+ to access specialist services. Concession card holders are prioritised. Contact your regional health service.
Learn moreSA — PATS ($44–$80/night)
SA PATS provides up to $44/night for intrastate stays and $80/night for interstate accommodation. Patients must travel 100km+ one-way. Apply through your treating specialist or hospital social worker.
Learn moreTAS — PTAS ($66–$87/night)
Tasmania's PTAS subsidises $66/night intrastate and $87/night interstate accommodation for patients travelling 75km+ (50km for dialysis/oncology). Apply through your Tasmanian hospital. Concession holders receive additional gap assistance.
Learn moreNT — PATS ($60/night)
NT PATS provides $60/night for commercial accommodation for NT residents travelling 200km+ one-way (400km/week for renal and oncology patients). Contact NT Health or your treating Darwin hospital.
Learn moreACT — IPTAS ($42.78/night)
ACT residents requiring specialist care unavailable in Canberra may qualify for IPTAS, covering $42.78/night commercial accommodation in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane. Contact ACT Health at health.act.gov.au.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Which hospitals do you have accommodation near?
We source accommodation near all major Australian hospitals including Royal Prince Alfred, St Vincent's Sydney, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Alfred, Royal Melbourne, Royal Brisbane & Women's, Princess Alexandra, Sir Charles Gairdner, Royal Adelaide and many more. Tell us your hospital and we'll find the closest available options.
How close to the hospital is the accommodation?
We aim for walking distance (500m–2km) where possible. In some locations, the nearest furnished apartments may require a short drive or public transport connection — we're always upfront about distance and will provide options at multiple proximity levels.
Can you arrange urgent accommodation for a family in a medical crisis?
Yes. For urgent situations we prioritise fast placement. Call us directly and we'll aim to have options within 2–4 hours, with same-day move-in available in most major cities.
Is medical accommodation tax deductible for healthcare workers?
For locums and visiting healthcare workers, accommodation costs are often tax deductible as a work-related expense. We provide detailed tax invoices to support your claim. Speak with your accountant regarding your specific situation.
What is the minimum distance I need to travel to qualify for a government accommodation subsidy?
Distance thresholds vary by state: NSW IPTAAS requires 100km one-way (or 200km cumulative per week); VIC VPTAS is 100km; QLD PTSS is 50km one-way; WA PATS is 100km (70km for cancer and renal patients); SA PATS is 100km; TAS PTAS is 75km (50km for dialysis and oncology); NT PATS is 200km; ACT IPTAS applies when your required specialist care is unavailable in Canberra. If you're unsure whether you qualify, your treating specialist's office can certify your travel on the scheme application form and confirm eligibility.
Can my carer or family escort also claim accommodation subsidy?
In most states, yes — provided your carer or escort has been certified as medically necessary by your treating specialist. NSW IPTAAS reimburses an approved carer at the same rate as the patient ($75 or $120/night). QLD PTSS and WA PATS also include carer subsidy entitlements. A single apartment with a second bedroom can satisfy both the patient and carer subsidy claims on one invoice, making a 2-bedroom furnished apartment an efficient choice for patients who travel with a support person.
Does my extended-stay apartment qualify for IPTAAS or PATS reimbursement?
Yes, provided the accommodation is commercially operated — has an ABN, is offered to the general public, and issues a tax invoice. Extended-stay apartments sourced through ExtendedStays.com.au meet all these requirements. We can issue IPTAAS and PATS-compliant itemised invoices showing the accommodation address, covered dates and nightly rate in the format required for claim submission. NSW IPTAAS reimburses up to $120/night for stays of 8 nights or more; WA PATS reimburses up to $110/night. You pay the nightly rate upfront and reclaim the subsidy from your state health scheme.
Ready to find your medical & healthcare options?
Tell us your requirements and we'll respond with curated options within 2 business hours. No booking fees, ever.
Commercial disclosure: ExtendedStays.com.au is a commercial accommodation broker remunerated by accommodation operators, not guests. Accommodation options are presented based on fit for your requirements. Government subsidy eligibility and scheme amounts should be verified directly with the relevant authority before making accommodation commitments.