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Peggy’s story: Staying together through treatment

At the beginning of the year, eight-year-old Peggy was a happy, healthy child living in Bendigo with her parents and three siblings. Then, as her mum Tana recalls, she became seriously unwell "out of the blue".

Hyundai Help for Kids Corporate Partnerships in Action

Thanks to our invaluable corporate partnership with Hyundai Help for Kids, families could step away from the demands of medical treatment and immerse themselves in the excitement and energy of live AFL.

Families still need support beyond the hospital system

Ronald McDonald House Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s continued investment in strengthening Australia’s healthcare system.

You can now Round-Up in the MyMacca’s app

For the first time in Australia, you can Round-Up your order in the McDonald’s app to support Ronald McDonald House.

Ronald McDonald House® in Australia accelerates growth to serve more families

Ronald McDonald House® reveals a bold ambition to double the number of families served by 2030 and a bold way forward to enable more family-centred care across Australia.

Thank You, Amart: A Decade of Support for Families

Ronald McDonald House Australia is celebrating 10 years of partnership with Amart, whose support has helped provide over 16,000 nights of accommodation for families of seriously ill children. Through fundraising, donations and furnishing our Houses, Amart has helped create warm, comforting spaces for families when they need it most.

Thank You, Steggles: Charity Chook 2025

Ronald McDonald House Australia is celebrating the success of the 2025 Steggles Charity Chook campaign, which helped fund vital accommodation, meals and support for families with seriously ill children. Featuring artwork inspired by real RMHC families, the campaign turned everyday purchases into meaningful community impact.

Thank You, Hyundai Help for Kids: Wheels from the Heart 2025

Ronald McDonald House Australia is celebrating its long‑standing partnership with Hyundai Help for Kids, launching the refreshed Wheels from the Heart fleet and unveiling newly named vehicles that support families with seriously ill children. With over $3.8 million contributed and 24,000 nights of accommodation funded, this partnership continues to drive hope across Australia.

Lachlan’s Story – Xmas Appeal 2024

Born at just 24 weeks, baby Lachlan faced a long and uncertain journey, and RMH Canberra became his parents’ essential home‑away‑from‑home for 117 days. The care, community and closeness to NICU helped Katrina and Kierren stay by his side through their toughest moments.

Ronald McDonald House on Park officially opens its doors

Ronald McDonald House Western Australia has officially opened Ronald McDonald House on Park, expanding capacity to support up to 50 more families each night. This milestone brings the charity closer to ensuring no WA family in need is ever turned away.

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