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.

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:

  • Safe, welcoming accommodation, close to hospital so families can stay near to their child’s care
  • Everyday care and comforts that ease the pressure during long and uncertain hospital stays
  • Emotional and practical support that helps families stay strong through difficult times
  • Learning support that helps children catch up on missed education.
  • Programs and spaces that remove barriers, and give comfort and normality, so families can focus on what matters — their child

Together we can help families stay in their child’s fight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does my donation go?

Your donation helps more families stay at the heart of their child’s care when they have an ill or injured child.

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.

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.

Yes. Ronald McDonald House Australia is registered as a charity with the Australian Taxation Office. All donations of $2 or more are tax‑deductible in Australia.

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

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