About us
When a child is in hospital, families don't just visit, family stays. And we stay with them.
Ronald McDonald House® across Australia served over 89,000 families across our Programs last year but more need our help. The demand for our services has never been greater.
Families need us, and we need you.
About Ronald McDonald House® Australia
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.
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.
We rely on funding from the community and many partners, including our Founding and Forever Partner McDonald's Australia, to help fund essential services for families, so they can stay at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible outcomes.
McDonald’s commitment to serving communities has helped Ronald McDonald House positively impact millions of families and expand core Programs and services throughout Australia.
Together, we can support more families through a child’s healthcare journey.
Our Impact across Australia in 2025
89,000
Families were supported across Australia
177,000
Hours of volunteer care
13,549
Families stayed in our Houses
1,070
Families stayed close in Family Accomodation
55,023
Families were welcomed to our Family Rooms
1,620
Families engaged in our Learning Programs
373
Families took a break at our Family Retreats
18,500
Families used our Hospitality Carts
By participating in Move for the House, you're helping families stay together when they need it most.
