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

Volunteer Megan enjoys being a Pathfinder

We would like to introduce you to Megan, one of our longstanding volunteers and proud Pathfinder! Megan said she loves her existing role as a Pathfinder at Perth Children’s Hospital and is keen to replicate its success at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Conference Presentation: Mindfulness and Technology: How to Reconnect with Students in the Modern Age

In the modern technology age that we exist, it is easy to lose track of the best and most beneficial ways to approach screen time for children. For students living with executive dysfunction as a result of their chronic illness, the line between what educates and what restricts through the use of technology, blurs even […]

Jake’s story

In Jake’s first year of his life, the Bunney family spent about half of it away from their family, staying at Ronald McDonald House WA and getting Jake the treated that he needed to get him where he is today.

Parker family story

Tegan and her son, Cobber (6 turning 7 years old) are originally from Kununurra, 3,041kms from Perth, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The family, which includes Cobber’s siblings, Avena and Munro, now live in Perth, so that Cobber can receive ongoing treatment.

Imogen’s story

Located in WA’s South West region, 150km from Perth, is the small town of Australind. It’s here that Rachael, Russell and their daughter Imogen, call home. Imogen was born premature and also diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder ‘Fanconi Anemia’ and as a result, has had ongoing medical issues since her birth.

Fulton family story

Each year, families from the Pilbara with sick or injured kids will reach out to Ronald McDonald House WA for support whilst in Perth for medical treatment. One of those families is Lauren Lucas and Brendan Fulton who live in Karratha 1,500kms from Perth.

William’s story

It was Wednesday, February 17th 2021. Jasmine, her partner Patrick and their eldest son Oliver went to their local maternity hospital, 350km away from their home in Laverton, Western Australia.

Fitzgerald family story

In the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, 700kms away from Perth is Esperance. It’s here that Amelia, Rory and Matilda (5.5 months) call home. Little Matilda was born early at 35 weeks with severe growth restriction. One day before Matilda was born, her parents Amelia and Rory, learned that she had a large hole in her small heart.

Nine Perth & RMHC WA Work Together For WA Families With Seriously Ill Children

An exclusive partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities WA (RMHC WA) and Nine Perth has been officially announced today. The announcement was unveiled at RMHC WA’s Vision Event – Koolark (’Home’ in Noongar) at The University Club of Western Australia. Together, RMHC WA and Nine Perth will increase awareness and accelerated reach across fundraising and friend-raising activities […]