Rise and Dine
Start your day by brightening someone else's
Start your day by brightening someone else's
Parents and carers of seriously ill children rarely have the time or energy to cook a fresh and healthy meal. This is especially true in the mornings, when they face another long and emotional day at the hospital.
That’s why we’re inviting you to step into our House kitchen. Power up our families by preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast. Not only will you be filling tummies; you’ll be starting their daunting day with comfort and support.
When families are constantly in and out of the hospital for treatments and appointments, mealtimes often fall to the bottom of the priority list. By taking care of breakfast, you’re offering more than just nourishment—you’re easing the emotional and mental load that comes with caring for a sick or injured child.
It’s one less thing for families to worry about, and one more way they feel supported.
"The culture at Ronald McDonald House is generous in standard, kindness in action. People can be themselves, vulnerable and strong, because their cares and concerns of everyday are covered. We are so thankful."
8 to 12 people (aged 12+)*
Monday to Friday from 6:45 am to 11:00 am
$1,100 (covers the cost of ingredients and support from a professional chef and staff)
A hot breakfast
Corporate and community groups, clubs and teams, family and friend groups
* Children over the age of 12 are welcome to participate, but we require a 1:1 ratio of child to adult for safety purposes. We thank you for your understanding.
Your Rise and Dine experience will begin with your cooking session. Your group will then have the opportunity to share a meal with families—a chance to connect, reflect, and see the impact of your generosity firsthand—before finishing with a guided tour of the Westmead House.
Our meal programs are only possible because of the generosity of organisations and groups. Your involvement directly helps us continue providing comfort, care, and practical support to families during one of the most challenging times in their lives.
The booking fee is a tax-deductible donation that will help us achieve our ambitious goal of increasing our meal services by 70%. This will allow us to provide at least one nutritious meal per day, not only to families staying at the House, but throughout the entire Westmead Health Precinct.
Simply register by selecting your preferred date via the calendar below and we will be in touch. For more information, call 02 9806 7111, email [email protected] or download the Rise and Dine Program Overview.
If your group has participated in the Rise and Dine group volunteering program, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback will help us improve our programs, enabling us to better support families. You can share your experience by leaving a Google Review or filling in the form below.
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