We are there for families from every State and Territory. From capital cities to remote communities, we help families stay together and resilient during the most difficult time of their lives.
RMHC in Australia serves tens of thousands of families each year, but more need our help. Your donation can help us to expand to fulfil our purpose of caring for families with an ill or injured child.
Whether it’s a one-off donation or regular giving, you will make an impact on the lives of families.
Imagine every dollar you donate having a 360% increase in value? That’s the impact you have – not just on the lives of families with ill or injured children, but on the wider Australian healthcare and education systems.
Familes were supported by our Programs across Australia.
When a child is ill or injured, it affects the entire family. Everyday life is disrupted. That’s why we provide various Programs to help families stay together during every stage of a child’s illness and recovery.
Our 19 Houses across Australia help keep families together and close to hospital, giving them the support they need. Whether it be from our compassionate volunteers and staff, or other families who are navigating a similar journey, families can focus on being together, instead of spending large amounts of time and money traveling to hospital.
Our 19 Family Rooms across Australia offer a warm and welcoming place for families to come together. Located inside major children’s hospitals and run by our friendly volunteers, families can enjoy a cup of tea or a meal, play as a family, take a shower, or simply, rest.
Our 6 Family Retreats in peaceful locations give families with ill or injured children, or those grieving the loss of a child, the opportunity to take a break and spend some much-needed time together.
We support over 1,200 students on any given week catch up on missed education, keeping their minds engaged and making the return to school less stressful.
Our many Hospitality Carts across Australia are packed with toys, colouring in books and other goodies to keep children entertained while they’re in hospital, as well as snacks and personal products for parents and loved ones.
RMHC in Australia helps keep families together and close to the care their child needs. To achieve this, we have several Programs integrated into the hospital infrastructure, making things easier for families.
Everyone connected to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia has a unique story to share, and these stories reflect not only the experiences of families, but also the ongoing impact of RMHC’s support.
At RMHC Australia, we respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, skies and waterways on which we gather today. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We celebrate the resilience and strength of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, the next generation of storytellers, Custodians, and leaders. We are honoured to support and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including families with ill or injured children, so together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for every child.
Parents don’t know when their child will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can strive to support them all throughout their journey.