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Kidney Transplant House Program

Our Kidney Transplant Houses are designed to help people in rural areas who live far away from treating hospitals. See if you’re eligible for free accommodation.

A man and woman in a kitchen

Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, Kidney Health Australia is able to provide free accommodation in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth to patients from rural and regional areas undergoing a kidney transplant.

We are here to support families and ease as much of the financial and emotional burden as we can during this time. Our Kidney Transplant Houses offer comfortable, quality accommodation where patients can rest and recover, with their loved ones close by.

Eligibility criteria

Our Kidney Transplant Houses in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth, are available for free to people undergoing a kidney transplant (and their families or carers) who live more than 100km from their nearest treating hospital (conditions apply). To be eligible, patients must:

  • qualify for funding from their state transport assistance scheme
  • pay a $200 refundable bond
  • sign a lease agreement
  • stay for a minimum two-week period.

Carers and families are also able to stay, although maximum occupancy rules apply for each property. Be sure to check the specifics of your nearest Transplant House when you apply. Stays are usually for 6-8 weeks but can be extended if a medical professional approves it.

Our Kidney Transplant Houses

Morley Transplant House, Western Australia

This three-bedroom, one-bath house is conveniently located a five-minute walk from shops and a bus stop. Download the expression of interest form.

The exterior of the house

East Brunswick Transplant House, Victoria

A well-appointed two-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Download the expression of interest form.

The apartment bedroom

Kent Town Transplant House, South Australia

A modern and secure apartment featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one as an ensuite). Download the expression of interest form.

An apartment living room

Express your interest

1. Check with your relevant state Patient Transport scheme office to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria.

2. If eligible, download and complete the EOI form for the specific state from the tiles below.

3. Once complete, send the EOI to transplanthousing@kidney.org.au

4. Upon receiving your EOI, Kidney Health Australia will access your eligibility and the availability of the house at the dates you have requested.

Please note, while we are committed to helping as many patients as we can, we may not be able to cater to all requests pending bookings.

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