Ronald McDonald House Charities

Service Description

Supports families with seriously ill children by providing a home for them to stay in while their child receives treatment in hospital. Families are provided with a home away from home and includes facilitiies for cooking, laundry and a place to rest and support each other. Programs offered include a Family Retreat, for families to have a week at a retreat to enjoy a holiday together, Learning Program, to assist children catch up on missed school work following their illness, and a Family Room for families to relax at the hospital where their child is being treated.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Parents may contact the house manager directly or referrals and bookings may be made by the GP, through the hospital or a social worker.

Service Fees

Donations welcome

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services Available

Disability Access

Yes. Lift, Wheelchair access, Ramp

Organisational Information

Area Served

National

Parent Organisation

Ronald McDonald Charities Australia

Postal Address

PO Box 392

Thornleigh

NSW

2120

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 14 February 2024