Macquarie Home Stay to expand
Story: Kristin Murdock and Rod Corfe
Macquarie Home Stay, in Dubbo, is moving into its next stage of expansion, with plans for four new family cottages to provide additional accommodation for patients and families travelling from western NSW for medical treatment.
Managing Director Rod Crowfoot said the expansion, known as Stage Three, will create a village of four freestanding cottages, including three two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit, providing more space for families accompanying loved ones receiving medical care.
“We’ve got funding in place to build the first two cottages, which we’re really excited about,” Mr Crowfoot said.
“After updating our approvals, we’ll prepare construction certificate documentation and then be ready to call for tenders to get the first two cottages built.”
Mr Crowfoot was speaking during a visit to the Welcome Baby event in Bourke, where he joined with other service providers supporting local families.
He said the event was an opportunity to reconnect with families who had previously stayed at the facility, particularly expectant mothers travelling to Dubbo to give birth.
“We got to see lots of parents who have stayed with us, and meet other parents, so it was a great day,” he said.
September, October, and November are traditionally the busiest months for maternity-related accommodation, although Macquarie Home Stay supports patients requiring a wide range of medical services throughout the year. […]
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