Culture & Values

Serving more families better by prioritising our people

Front of House staff at Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney
Chefs preparing breakfast for families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Westmead

Support for families with sick children is the epicentre of our mission. To provide the best support to families, our people must feel supported to give their best.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney strives to provide an environment where our families, staff, volunteers, and supporters feel welcomed, safe, and valued.

Australia is a vibrant and diverse nation, in terms of culture, religion, gender, and sexuality. We want our people and programs to reflect this diversity.

We are active and dedicated in our commitment to Reconciliation.

We strongly believe that recognising and embracing diversity in the workplace helps everyone feel valued for their uniqueness.

Our range of People & Culture policies and initiatives are centred around Work/Life Balance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Psychological Safety and Well-being.

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STANDARDS

It is the policy of Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney (RMHC GWS) to treat guest families and other program beneficiaries, employees, volunteers, donors, applicants for employment or volunteer positions, and all others fairly and with compassion, without regard to income or ability to pay, race, colour, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, political affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, disability or handicap, housing status, marital status, veteran status or any other group, status or characteristic protected by locally applicable laws and regulations.

RMHC GWS does not condone any form of harassment, joking remarks, bullying, or other abusive conduct (including verbal, non-verbal, and physical conduct) that demeans or shows hostility directed at another individual’s actual or perceived protected class as defined by the anti-discrimination policy.

RMHC GWS does not condone any form of conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for families, staff, or volunteers or that otherwise unreasonably interferes with the RMHC program environments.

Services at RMHC programs are provided without preference based upon affiliation with any individual or group, including members of the RMHC board of directors, RMHC staff, RMHC volunteers, McDonald’s personnel, Ronald McDonald House Charities representatives, or their friends or families.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • The non-discrimination policy is based upon the RMHC GWS core values and our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety.
  • RMHC GWS celebrates diversity of thought, experience, and culture.
  • RMHC GWS strives to create an environment where every person feels valued, comfortable, and supported.

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.