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An extraordinary result for Western Australian families with sick kids

On Saturday November 11, RMHC WA hosted its 29th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities WA Gala Ball – Extraordinary. The theme EXTRAORDINARY was inspired by the strength and resilience RMHC WA families show day in, day out despite the difficult times they go through.

Volunteer Estell is a NICU Nurse

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the local community and give back, but it also gives people the chance to kickstart their career. Did you know 95% of employers believe volunteering is a great way to gain real-world experience (i) and serves as an advantage in job interviews? That’s exactly why Estelle, paediatric nursing student, started volunteering at Ronald McDonald House WA.

Announcing our winner of the 2023 Grand Final Experience Raffle

Congratulations to Ciaran Lyons! Ciaran is the proud winner of an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience of the 2023 Grand Final Experience Raffle

Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia purchases a third Family Retreat

Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia (RMHC WA) has purchased it’s third Family Retreat property in Mandurah thanks the support of Lotterywest and the Krysyna family.  

Back to school with the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program

We all know that education is vital for growing children, let's face it even as adults we never stop learning; but what happens to a child when almost every aspect of their lives including going to school are put on hold due to illness or injury?

A holiday to remember

For many of us family holidays are a given in our yearly calendar. Whether it’s a road trip to see friends, a lazy week or two by the beach or heading to the grandparent’s house with all of your cousins, there’s always an adventure on the cards. But for 75% of families with a ill or injured child, holidays are simply out of reach[i].

Helping people, helping you.

We are all conscious of how important it is to look after our mental and emotional wellbeing. You only need to scroll through your newsfeed to be bombarded with tips on meditation – motivation – exhalation. But did you know that volunteering has been found to improve self-assessed mental wellbeing, self-esteem, happiness, and satisfaction with life?[i]  

Stacey’s story

Stacey gave birth to a seemingly healthy daughter Elaina, yes, there were the odd fevers and bruising, but she was vivacious and kept her on her toes, 'she didn't look sick'.

The Lauro family story

Ronald McDonald House WA provided a home away from home for the Lauro family so they could be together throughout Ethan’s medical journey.

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