Since 2015, Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW has been helping to keep families with a sick child together when they needed it most.
And with you by our side, we'll be there for families who need us in the Central West.
When a child is diagnosed with an illness, it can have a devastating impact on their family. As well as the uncertainty and fear, there's added stress for families who don't live close to the medical care their child needs.
We need your support to keep our doors open to families in need 24-hours a day, 365 days of the year.
You can help us be there for families so they can be there for theirs - make a donation today.
"Having a premie baby is a long journey and we didn't always know where we were going to end up, but it's been made a lot eaiser with Ronald McDonald House and the staff and volunteers".
- Garry, Henry's Dad
Your tax-deductible donation of $2 or more will help us to support families with ill and injured children when they need it most. Thank you. Privacy Collection Statement
It's more than just a place to stay...
Every day of every month, we're here for families - providing essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when chidlren need healthcare. Our vital programs offer sick kids and their families the opportunity to enjoy everyday family moments, right when they need them most.
Our Ronald McDonald House located in Orange offers a 'home away from home' for families who need to travel so that their child or mother experiencing high-risk pregrancy can receive treatment and care.
Our new Day Pass program gives families with ill and children receiving treatment in the Paediatric Ward and Special Care Nursery the opportunity to visit the House in Orange to rest and recharge and have a meal before returning to the ward.
The Ronald McDonald House Learning Program operates across Australia helps
school-aged sick kids catch up on thir missed education and stay on top of their school needs.
When a child is in hospital, family does whatever it takes to stay.
At Ronald McDonald House, we give them a community of support, warm meals and a place to rest. Making sure they have everything they need to stay together, connected and keep strong. (can shorten and cut if need to).
Because when a child is in the fight of their lives, family stays and Ronald McDonald House Stays with them.
Help more families stay together in their child’s fight
Your donation helps families stay in their child’s fight
Each year Ronald McDonald House serves tens of thousands of families across Australia. But the demand for our programs and services has never been greater.
Every dollar helps provide:
- Welcoming accommodation near the hospital, a place to rest, reconnect and stay together.
- Everyday care and home‑like comforts that relieve stress during long hospital stays.
- Emotional and practical support from people who understand the journey.
- Programs and spaces that remove everyday stress, so families can focus on caring for their ill or injured child.
of parents say they would need to travel 30km or more to access specialist medical care for their child.
of families who stayed said Ronald McDonald House helped to make them feel less stressed or anxious.
Families can face over $52,000 per year when their child is in hospital. Ronald McDonald House saves Australian families over $300m per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my donation go?
Support enables Ronald McDonald House Australia to provide essential services that remove barriers for families, so they can stay together, stay strong and stay close to the care their child needs. This includes accommodation and spaces close to hospitals, practical support, emotional care and everyday comforts that make a difficult journey a little easier.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Will I get a receipt after donating?
Yes. A tax receipt will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you enter the correct email address when making your donation so we can send it to you.
How else can I contribute?
There are many ways to help more family stays, including:
- Fundraising to help families stay close when it matters most
- Volunteering, offering your time and care to support families
- Taking part in events that bring communities together to support families
Make an ongoing impact on the lives of ill and injured children - become a regular giver
As demand for our support sevices continues to grow, we need your support to ensure that no familiy is turned away fro mthe care they require.
Becoming a part of the Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW Giving family, means you recognise the importanct of helping familes in their time of need. Your monthly donations ensure the long term sustrainability of the services we provide, and you can feel good knowing you're making a lasting difference for Central West NSW families in need.
Your donation stays in the Central West.
