Starting April 1, the Macquarie Home Stay will be offer guest concierge services for those staying at the accommodation thanks to the generosity of Dubbo City Toyota and volunteer drivers.

With more and more Western area people requiring medical care in Dubbo, this service will provide invaluable assistance during a time of difficulty for many.

Macquarie Home Stay is the patient and partner/carer accommodation facility for patients from outlying areas who travel to Dubbo for medical care.

It is funded by grants and reliant on donations and fundraising.

The new service will assist patients to get around Dubbo by collecting and pickups from bus and train station and Dubbo airport, as well as assisting patients with appointment transfer, getting groceries or picking up scripts from the pharmacy.

Andrew Single Macquarie Home Stay President of MHS Board - Image courtesy MHS.

Andrew Single Macquarie Home Stay President of MHS Board says the new car is a wonderful thing for MHS.

“We knew there was a gap, we had people coming to town on public transport then having to pay a cab to get to MHS, yet another impediment for people that need help to get help.

“One of our Directors Allister Rodgers took himself to Dubbo City Toyota and genuinely asked ‘could we have a car’ and they said sure.

"Not only that, they are paying the registration and insurance and paying for the services also."

One of Macquarie Home Stay Directors Allister Rodgers who approached Dubbo City Toyota for a car - Image courtesy Macquarie Home Stay.

“We are in the process of getting volunteer drivers and then we can take people wherever they need to go. Its another piece of the puzzle put together to help the people of the Western area,” Mr Single said.

Ben Thompson, Dealer Principal and Managing Director of Dubbo City Toyota - image courtesy Dubbo City Toyota.

Ben Thompson, Dealer Principal and Managing Director of Dubbo City Toyota says Macquarie Home Stay is a vital service and the company were only too happy to support such a wonderful cause.

“Macquarie Home Stay is something our business is passionate about being involved in. It’s incredible for the community and they need help, and it is something we feel like we can contribute to, so to give them a vehicle just makes sense.

“I believe it is our duty to play a role in supporting the community where we can, and we are passionate about this project.

"Many of the people who support our business have need to use Macquarie Home Stay or assist in the running of the organisation, so it makes sense to us to support them as well.

"MHS is a great organisation that helps the greater Central and Western areas, and we are proud to be a part of it,” said Mr Thompson.

Macquarie Home Stay Dubbo - Image courtesy MHS.

Upon announcement of the new service people took to online expressing what a great initiative this will be.

Shayne wrote, “Macquarie Home Stay you just get better and better. This would mean I could come alone to hospital visits and leave my husband to look after things at home rather than arranging for someone to farm sit for us.”

“You guys go from strength to strength. Our region is lucky to have you,” said Michelle.