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Cook Government Election Commitment

Big news for WA families! This morning, the Cook Government pledged an election commitment of $50 million toward expanding Ronald McDonald House at QEII. The project will add 75 new rooms to the existing 47-room facility—bringing us one step closer to supporting more families when they need it most.

Milestone event raises record breaking funds for WA families

With over 1,000 attendees, the 30th RMHC WA Gala Ball set new fundraising records raising an awe inspiring $2.03 million for WA families with ill or injured children.

Tammi and Tyler’s story

Christmas is a time of celebrating, coming together with loved ones to share good food, good times and create memories that will last a lifetime. For Tammi and Tyler, the Christmas of 2021 was anything but that.

The 2024 AFL Grand Final Experience

For the third year in a row, 20 volunteers descended on Optus Stadium, to raise vital funds for families with ill or injured children, like the Wheelers’.

Ronald McDonald House on Park officially opens its doors

Today marks a milestone for Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia with Minister for Health and Mental Health the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA BA, officially opening Ronald McDonald House on Park.

Kirsty’s story

Kirsty and her daughter Madi first came to Ronald McDonald House WA when at age 9, Madi was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Myeloid Leukaemia. Since then, they have spent over 283 nights at Ronald McDonald House WA.

Wheeler family story

In 2022, Rosie was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the age of 5. Fast forward to 2024, the Wheelers' have called Ronald McDonald House WA their home-away-from-home for 560 nights (and counting).

Continuing care for Patrick

Once Patrick’s physical recovery was on track it was time to return to the farm and back to school. To help, Patrick accessed 40 hours of tutoring through the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program. It was through this program Patrick met Christine, a qualified teacher who would work one-on-one with him to help him catch up at school.

Government supports the critical need for expansion

The recent announcement of a $2.5 million investment for developing a business case to expand our services by Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Health Amber-Jade Sanderson comes at a critical time for West Australian families with ill or injured children.