Charity

Helping families stay close since 1981.

When a child is Ill or injured, it affects the whole family. Everyday life is disrupted, especially when the best medical care is far from home.

Across Australia, Ronald McDonald House® Programs wrap families with care, giving them everything they need to stay together and keep strong – a place to sleep, rest and play, to keep working and learning, warm meals and a community of support, all close to the hospital – so they can focus on caring for their ill or injured child.

When a child is in hospital family stays, and Ronald McDonald House® stays with them.

At McDonald’s Australia, we have been supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House® since 1981 and will continue to do so for generations to come.

Ronald McDonald House® and Family Accommodation

Families often have to travel far from home to receive the medical care their child needs. Ronald McDonald Houses provide essential care and support for families, only steps away from the hospital.

Ronald McDonald House® Family Room and Family Hub

Family Rooms and Accommodation are located near to the hospital ward. Just moments away from their child’s bedside; families can make a cup of tea or a meal, play a game,  take a shower, or simply rest.

Ronald McDonald House® Family Retreat

Family Retreats in idyllic locations give families with an ill or injured child, or those grieving the loss of a child, the opportunity to take a break, reconnect and spend some much needed time together.

Ronald McDonald House® Learning Program

With a Learning Program in each Australian State and Territory, Ronald McDonald House® Australia helps students catch-up on missed education, making the return to school less stressful. In addition, the EDMED program helps ensure teachers are well-equipped to support ill or injured children returning to school.

Ronald McDonald House® Hospitality Cart

Hospitality Carts deliver practical supplies and comforting items to families at their child’s hospital bedside. Stocked with refreshments, personal items and simple distractions for children, and operated by our volunteers, our carts help families stay close and connected.

How you can help Ronald McDonald House® families

You can help too by donating at your local Macca’s® Restaurant:

  • Drop your spare change in our donation boxes in Drive-Thru or at the Front Counter
  • Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House® when you place your order on the kiosk or ask our friendly crew to round-up your order to the nearest dollar
  • Buy a 600mL bottle of Cool Ridge of water and 10c will go directly to Ronald McDonald House®
  • Visit a Macca’s on McHappy Day® to donate by purchasing a Helping Hand, Silly Socks, or a Big Mac® ($2 from every Big Mac sold on McHappy Day goes to Ronald McDonald House®)

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