The board of not-for-profit Macquarie Home Stay wants to provide much more than a comfortable bed for its guests who travel to the city for treatment at Dubbo Hospital.
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Trauma experienced by some of the visitors has prompted a call for professionals in the "social work and mental health space" to apply to join the board.
Likewise, "indigenous representation" is necessary along with input from people living across western and northern NSW, reports Macquarie Home Stay managing director Rod Crowfoot.
More than 200 of them have stayed at the affordable accommodation facility since it opened in January, including pregnant women and cancer patients.
Mr Crowfoot has announced an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign for new directors who can offer knowledge and experience in keeping with its shift to an operational phase.
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"We have been very fortunate to have had a cohesive and committed group of directors guide and support this project so far, and with the planned retirement of a number of these directors, it's time to bring new knowledge and experience from the region as we have shifted from the planning and construction phase to operational phase" he said.
The facility's constitution allows for flexibility in board numbers who in the future may interact through Skype.
The seven members of the current board have nurtured the project since its inception about 10 years ago.
Up to four members are now looking to retire. Mr Crowfoot intends to remain in his current position.
Meanwhile, Macquarie Home Stay will have a presence at upcoming shows at Walgett, Dubbo and Nyngan.
"We just want to make sure that everyone knows they can access us," Mr Crowfoot said.
Call 68854663 or email rod@macquariehomestay.com.au for an EOI pack.
The process closes on May 31.
