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Accommodation Services

Drummond House

Drummond House provides comfortable and secure home-style accommodation for families while their child is attending appointments at Royal Far West. This facility enables families to stay together with easy access to the medical centre and Royal Far West School. Accommodation in Drummond House may also be provided for country children and their families accessing specialist services that are provided by other organisations.

Located onsite at Manly, it is within walking distance of Manly Beach, the wharf and ferry terminal and the local shopping area.

Access-controlled and fully staffed 24 hours a day, there are 38 rooms with their own bathroom including a shower and toilet, beverage making facilities and a lockable cupboard for storage. Communal lounge areas with comfortable lounges, televisions, books and games are on every level.

All meals are provided in a communal dining room located on the ground floor. There is a daily accommodation charge which includes all meals.

  • Breakfast 7:00am to 8:15am
  • Lunch 12 noon to 1:00pm
  • Dinner 5.00pm to 6.00pm

What you can expect during your stay:

  • On arrival you should go to reception on the ground level and check in. You will be given your room keys and swipe cards to get in and out of the building.
  • You will be given your child’s schedule of appointments. It is your responsibility to take your child to the appointments.
  • You will be given contact details for your child’s care co-ordinator.
  • There are a limited number of local parking permits that allow parking in surrounding streets. Please ask a staff member when you check in if you would like a permit.
  • You have the option to book your child or children in to any of the recreational activities program during the week.
  • ‘Brown bag’ lunches are provided for children attending the Royal Far West school. Morning, afternoon tea and supper are provided in the dining room.
  • On the day of your departure you will need to vacate your room by 10am, settle your account and return any parking permits. Your account will be calculated based on the number of people in your group and the length of your stay.

Drummond House also accommodates families participating in the Respite program held every January.

For more information on this service, please contact us:
By email: intake@royalfarwest.org.au
or by free call: 1800 500 061 or 02 8966 8500