Caring for families with a community of support

When a child is in the hospital, family stays.
And we stay with them.

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Canberra

Newcastle, Tamworth, Gosford and Forster

Orange, Dubbo and Bathurst

Randwick

Wagga

Westmead

The impact we made together, in 2025

18,096

families supported through Ronald McDonald House NSW Programs

41,935

nights of support provided to families at our Ronald McDonald Houses

85,752

meals served, ensuring families stay nourished when it matters most

5,408

families stayed cared for, supported by our Ronald McDonald House Hospitality Carts

27,142

families stayed strong at our Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms

199

families stayed connected, holidaying together at Ronald McDonald House Family Retreats across NSW

About Ronald McDonald House New South Wales

An ill or injured child needs their family close.

So, when a child is in hospital, families don’t just visit, family stays. And we stay with them.

Because we believe families shouldn't have to choose between being there for their child and having a place to stay.

When the best medical treatment for a child isn’t nearby, everyday life is disrupted.

Families often need to travel to access healthcare, at short notice, leaving their communities and support systems behind.

Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit organisation in Australia that cares for families when their child is ill or injured.

We provide more than just a place to stay.

We surround families with a community of support and the resources they need – a place to sleep, rest and play, keep working and learning, share a home cooked meal together, be comforted by other families who have been there, feel the warmth and support of our staff and volunteers, all close to the hospital - so they can stay at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.

When a child is in hospital, having the love and support of their family is essential and both deserve to be surrounded by care. We know when a family is together, and cared for, they cope better.

So, our essential services - Houses, Family Rooms, Family Hubs, Family Accommodation, Family Retreats, Learning Program and Hospitality Carts - remove barriers so families can stay together, stay strong and connected to everyday life, giving them something that feels like normal even when nothing else is.

Our wrap-around care supports their physical, emotional and financial well-being, every step of the way, making their journey a little easier, so they can focus on caring for their child, when their child needs them the most.

Demand for our services continues to grow, and many more families still need our help.

With your support, we know we can help more families stay together and close when it matters most.

Ronald McDonald House New South Wales
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