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See how we’re continuing to support the Western Australian community through our programs and services.

Supporting positive educational outcomes

In 2024, our Ronald McDonald House Learning Program was an educational lifeline to hundreds of school aged children across WA.

Crisp family story

After Florence’s birth in 2022, she was rushed into specialist care at Perth Children’s Hospital. Sarah and Andrew were preparing for a long stay in Perth. But with home two and a half hours away in Busselton, and two other young children to care for, it was difficult to find a place to stay for the whole family.

Annette’s story

While my grandson Hugo was in Perth Children’s Hospital fighting for his life, it was such a relief to know my daughter Tammi and son-in-law Tyler had the support, comfort and community of Ronald McDonald House WA

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.

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