“We couldn’t have gotten through what we did without Ronald McDonald House – without them, I don’t know how we could have kept the family together.” Belinda, Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW family
Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child. Family stays together and we stay with them – when it matters most.
Families are stronger when they are together. By staying at a Ronald McDonald House, parents can be more rested, which enables them to better communicate with their child’s medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed. They can also focus on the health of their child, rather than grocery shopping, cleaning, or cooking meals.
Our primary goal is to provide safe and reliable short and long-term accommodation for regional families who have to travel away from their homes for their child to receive medical treatment at John Hunter Children’s Hospital or at Tamworth Hospital.
We understand that being away from home for long periods of time can put families under financial pressure. That’s why our accommodation is free for eligible families with sick or injured kids.
While our policy is to provide free accommodation, your stay at the House may require you to claim financial support towards accommodation and travel from the relevant government transport assistance scheme. Our friendly team are happy to work with you to apply for the relevant financial support.
To find out if you’re eligible for government financial assistance, contact your hospital social worker or talk to one of our team.
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