Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney

Critical support for families of sick and injured kids

Much more than accommodation

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney provides essential services and holistic support to thousands of families with sick and injured kids every year. 

A child’s illness can devastate a family financially, psychologically and emotionally. So, it’s our ongoing mission to deliver essential services and holistic support proven to benefit overall wellbeing.

As well as our critical home-away-from-home in Westmead, we offer a Day Pass Program and the Ronald McDonald Family Room for patient families of The Children’s Hospital Westmead (CHW); Hospitality Carts in Nepean Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, and CHW; the Ronald McDonald Learning Program, and more.  

Campaigns & Events

Explore our upcoming events and discover ways to contribute or join us in raising funds, spreading awareness, making connections, and spreading joy within our community.

Our 2024 Impact

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Discover the heart of our mission through inspiring stories and updates, from the latest news and campaigns to the incredible journeys of our families, volunteers, and community of supporters.

Comfort through crocheted octopus toys

Bernice Luxford has crocheted over 700 octopus toys that bring comfort to premmie babies through the Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney Hospitality Carts.

Westmead Hospitality Cart launches

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney launches its Hospitality Cart at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

An anchor through tumultuous times

In her own words, Ashlee describes how Ronald McDonald House in Westmead supported their family when baby Ruby needed open-heart surgery.

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. With your help, we can support them throughout their journey.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, RMHC GWS respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional lands of the Burramattagal people of the Dharug Nation. We honour their enduring connection to this land, its communities, and the surrounding waterways. We recognise and respect the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the families we support, as well as our employees, volunteers, and supporters. We extend our deepest respects to their Cultures and to Elders past and present.

We affirm that the land we stand on has always been, and will always remain, Aboriginal land.