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We believe the entire family needs comfort and support when a child is sick and should be fully involved with health care providers about the care and services their child receives.

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Ronald McDonald House programs

Our Ronald McDonald House’s in Newcastle and Tamworth provide a ‘home away from home’ for families with seriously ill or injured children who travel far from home for medical treatment.

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Two kids is sitting in the Ronald McDonald J1 Family Room. Both are playing with a toy plane and tractor. The young girl is wearing black framed glasses and has her right arm in a sling and cast.

Ronald McDonald House Family Room programs

Our three Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms located in John Hunter Children’s and Gosford Hospitals are a friendly place for families to rest and recharge close to the ward.

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Two kids is sitting in the Ronald McDonald J1 Family Room. Both are playing with a toy plane and tractor. The young girl is wearing black framed glasses and has her right arm in a sling and cast.

Ronald McDonald House Family Hub

Our three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in John Hunter Children’s and Gosford Hospitals are a friendly place for families to rest and recharge close to the ward.

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A family is crouched in front of greenery smiling at the camera. Included in the photo is a grandpa and grandma. In front of them is young boy, mum and dad. On mums lap is a small toddler wearing a nasal tube.

Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat

Our Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat provides families with a sick child, or those grieving the loss of a child, an opportunity to take a break and spend some much needed time together. 

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A Ronald McDonald Learning Program team member sitting on a lounge with a young child. The pair are playing with bricks and balls. and both are smiling and looking happy

Ronald McDonald House Learning Program

The Ronald McDonald House Learning Program helps school-aged sick kids catch-up on their missed education and stay on top of their school needs.

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More than a place to stay

Our programs provide so much more than shelter for families with children who need to travel for medical care; offering a place to sleep, rest and play; where they can keep working and learning, share a home-cooked meal and feel the warmth and comfort from other families, staff and volunteers. A place to stay together, stay strong and stay connected.

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