“Little Matilda was born early at 35 weeks with severe growth restriction. One day before Matilda was born, her parents Amelia and Rory, learned that she had a large hole in her small heart. ”
““Without the House, we wouldn’t be able to get
treatment for Emily because we wouldn’t be able
to afford accommodation and the costs. It’s such
a blessing for us,”
“"Without the Charlie Bell Scholarship, none of this would have been possible. I would have struggled so much more and I wouldn’t have had access to the amazing opportunities that I have received. I will forever be grateful to Ronald McDonald House Charities."
- Cate”
“When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Willow was still undergoing treatment. Regional border and Government restrictions meant April and Russell could not visit Rebecca and Willow for weeks.”
“‘Heal Country’ symbolises connecting to Country, caring for and paying reverence to the Boodjar (land) in which we live on and appreciating the strong connection that us as Indigenous people have with our Country. ”