When a child is unwell, school can quickly fall away. Lessons are missed, routines disappear, and confidence can fade. For families and kids already carrying so much, this can be another heavy worry. The Ronald McDonald House Learning Program keeps children connected to learning and a sense of normal life, so families can focus on their child’s health, knowing learning is still moving forward.
We believe every school aged child has the right to achieve their full potential, with our Ronald McDonald House Learning Program there to assist children with an illness or injury, and their siblings, catch up on missed education. Offering a suite of education services to build each child’s confidence and self-esteem, including:
All services are free to eligible families, thanks to funding from our generous supporters and partners.
Eligibility for the program is assessed on a case-by-case basis. When offering individualised support programs, the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program staff take into consideration:
Qualified and experienced teachers have the opportunity to support ill and injured children by becoming a Ronald McDonald House Learning Program tutor. Tutors are contracted on an hourly basis, providing one-on-one, tailored tuition to children recovering from illness either at the student’s school or local community facility, across the Northern NSW region. Each student receives up to 40 hours of tuition.
You can ensure family stays supported and on track in their transition back to school – submit your interest today.
Planning for the return of a student who has suffered a serious physical illness or injury can present challenges for teaching staff.
EDMed® is a free, two-hour professional development session, providing teachers with a range of educational strategies and information to assist in the smooth transition and integration back to school.
EDMed® can be delivered face to face or in a self-paced, online learning environment. To register for EDMed® online, follow the link below.
To request EDMed® face to face email Dayle, Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW Learning Program Coordinator, via [email protected]
A serious illness or injury can make life stand still. Making any progress – whether it be in your education or career – can feel almost impossible. That’s why our Scholarship program exists.
By awarding one-off grants of up to $5,000 to deserving young people, we’re giving them the chance to get their schooling or career back on track. So, whether the money goes towards university fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies, Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW is there to help students embarking on tertiary education succeed.
As teachers Dele and Alan Gilmore dedicated their life to helping young people achieve, both academically and socially. Through personal experience they came to understand the value of keeping families together during a child’s serious illness and this led them to become founding members of the committee that established the Ronald McDonald House at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle.
In keeping with Dele and Alan’s passion to educate and help the local community, in particular young people who have been impacted by illness, the Dele and Alan Gilmore Scholarship has been established.
By awarding one-off grants totalling a maximum of $5,000 per year, to deserving young people, we hope to give them the chance to get their education back on track. Whether the money goes towards school fees, extracurricular activities, books or supplies, the Scholarship is there to help them succeed.
To apply for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
If you feel you meet this criteria, click here to complete an application form today.
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