Our Family Retreat

When families have been living through illness or loss, exhaustion runs deep. 

Days blur together, emotions are heavy, and time together is often shaped by hospitals and appointments. Our Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat in Forster gives families space to breathe again.

Away from clinical settings, families can rest, reconnect, and spend special time together simply being a family. In moments when togetherness matters most, these stays help families feel normal again.

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Two-bedroom cabins
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Communal BBQ space
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Families stay a year
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Family stays rested and connected when it truly counts

Overlooking the calm waters of Wallis Lake, our Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat Forster gives families a welcoming space to relax, reconnect, recharge and spend precious time together with a weeks’ free holiday, offering:

  • Four two-bedroom cabins (two with wheelchair access)
  • Communal BBQ area and garden space
  • ‘Toy library’ including bicycles, board games and beach activities
  • Regular lunches and dinners hosted by community groups

Get in touch

Address: 
Cnr Oyster Parade & Dolphin Dr
Forster NSW 2428

Phone: 0428 301 088
Email: [email protected]

FAQs

Who can stay at the Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat Forster?

A family that has a child with a medical condition or illness that requires or has required ongoing medical treatment may be eligible to stay at our Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat Forster. We also offer a stay to families who are grieving a recent loss of a child. Eligible families can enjoy one week of free accommodation at the Family Retreat.

Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat Forster provides all the enjoyment of a family holiday, plus the connection with other families, staff and volunteers.

Our staff and volunteers are here to lend a helping hand before, during and after your stay.

Our dedicated volunteers can be found around the Family Retreat. Look out for their blue shirts and welcoming faces. 

Our Family Retreat Coordinator, Naomi is available if you need to talk, please visit the onsite office, or phone 0428 301 088. 

Families will receive discount vouchers from local business, to aid in some meals and activities during your stay.

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