There's something extra pleasing about seeing a big cheque presentation when the recipient is the local Macquarie Home Stay, and the organisation making the donation is the local Dubbo South Rotary Club.

It was an extra pleasure to hear about how the funds were raised.

The OROC group of bike riders recently rode through our outback towns, raising money and awareness of Macquarie Home Stay (MHS).

MHS currently has 14 units being used to house those from outlying towns who need to attend our local hospital.

The new Stage 2 will have another 26 rooms and units to house many who will be treated in the Oncology Department. It will be called the CWA NSW Guest House.

Many donations and sponsorships were given to the OROC bikers during their big ride this year, as well as directly to Macquarie Home Stay.

Managing Director of Macquarie Home Stay, Rod Crowfoot, took Dubbo Photo News around the new site as well as through the current open areas, and we're pleased to report that it truly is a home away from home.

Many people in Dubbo are unaware of this great service for people who come from outlying areas of NSW to use our hospital. Macquarie Home Stay gives them a relatively inexpensive option for somewhere to stay, close to Dubbo's health facilities, while they undergo treatment, helping to make their stay here a little easier.