With your help, we provide families with better access to the care their sick child needs.
Ronald McDonald House North Australia is committed to providing families with better access to the care and support they need when their children are facing serious health challenges.
We offer a range of vital programs across North Australia, each carefully designed to provide comfort and essential support to families in need. These programs include:
Our programs aim to reduce the emotional and financial strain that illness or injury can impose on families, helping them stay together and remain close to the medical care their child requires.
Ronald McDonald House Townsville offers a essential accommodation for families required to travel for treatement for seriously ill or injured children or for mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
Families can remain close to the care their child needs during these difficult times, whilst having the reassurance of a private room, cooking facilities, fresh meals and safe and secure play areas are available for their family.
The Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in Townsville and Mackay provide a safe, welcoming space for families to rest, refresh, and reconnect when their child is in hospital.
These rooms are just moments from the child’s bedside, located in or close by the paediatric ward and equipped with essentials such as sleep-rooms for overnight stays, fully stocked kitchens, complimentary meals, laundry and bathroom facilities, and comfortable common areas to reduce the stress of hospital stays.
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program helps bridge this gap by providing free one-on-one tutoring with qualified teachers, tailored to each child’s needs.
The program builds confidence, supports learning recovery, and helps children return to school ready to succeed.
Tutoring is delivered online and in-person through qualified tutors across the North Australian region.
The Ronald McDonald Hospitality Cart brings comfort directly to families at the hospital bedside. Stocked with snacks, drinks, and essential items, the carts provide small but meaningful relief to families during long, stressful hours while their child receives treatment. Delivered with care by trained volunteers, the carts ensure families can focus on what matters most — supporting their child.
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The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Palm Cove provides families with a chance to relax, recharge, and spend quality time together in a safe, supportive environment. After long periods in hospital or caring for a seriously ill child, families can enjoy short breaks in fully equipped accommodation, surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and close to the beach. The Retreat helps restore energy, strengthen family bonds, and promote wellbeing for parents and children alike.
The care we provide every day is only possible through the support of our partners.
A partnership with Ronald McDonald House North Australia is more than sponsorship -it’s a commitment to helping families access the essential care, comfort and support they need throughout their child’s healthcare journey.
We work alongside organisations to create meaningful partnerships that align with your business objectives while delivering lasting impact for local families. Together, we can build sustainable support that keeps families close when it matters most.
