Help keep sick kids and their families together
When a child is in hospital, families don’t just visit, families stay. And we stay with them.
Meet some of our families
Meet Aubrey and her family
Aubrey was only 15 months old when she was diagnosed with a Teratoma tumour. After being turned away from hospitals three times, her family was flown straight to Sydney, leaving their home behind with no idea where they would live or how they would cope.
For 193 nights and counting, Ronald McDonald House Sydney has been their safe haven. For her parents, it’s a place where the weight is lifted, where they can get a hot, home-cooked meal and focus entirely on looking after their baby girl.
“Ronald McDonald House Sydney is a friendly, safe, secure place to stay while going through the toughest situation in life.”
For Aubrey, it’s a place where she can just be a kid, playing outside with her toy trucks and her family right by her side.
Meet Luke and his family
After a devastating accident on the Princes Highway, teenage Luke and his family turned to Ronald McDonald House Sydney while he recovered from life-changing injuries. Luke was hit by a car after getting off his school bus and has since undergone multiple surgeries, including the amputation of his right foot. As he focuses on rehabilitation and learning to walk with a prosthetic foot, the House has given his family a place to stay close together during an incredibly difficult time.
For the family, the House has eased daily pressures by providing meals, practical support and moments of normality. It has helped them laugh again, rebuild confidence and find comfort when hospital appointment and worry feel overwhelming.
With a safe place to shower, share a meal, talk when ready and simply breathe, Luke’s family can stay close and focus on his recovery.
More than just accommodation
Your support goes far beyond a place to stay. It helps us provide practical, meaningful support for families every day
Learning Program
A dedicated Learning Program that supports more than 200 students each year, helping sick or injured children and their siblings stay engaged with their education.
Aiming to build each child’s confidence and self-esteem as they return to the classroom.
Family Rooms
Two Family Room Programs, available in Sydney Children’s Hospital and Wollongong Hospital offering meals, laundry facilities, quiet spaces and a place for families to rest and recharge close to their child’s bedside.
Whether close to home or staying nearby, families can find support and comfort in one of our Family Rooms.
Comfort, care and stability
Support and care for families, helping them stay strong and promote healing.
Our essential services give families a community of support, warm meals, and a place to rest.
Because when a child is in hospital, families don’t just visit, they stay.
You make it possible
Every dollar you raise directly supports these essential services.
You’re not just a swimmer,
you’re a lifeline.
Together, we can continue to provide hope, comfort and care to families when they need it most.
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