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Volunteer with RMHC North Australia – Everyday Heroes Making a Difference
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At Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia (RMHC NA), we are dedicated to supporting families with seriously ill or injured children. Our mission is to ease the burden families face during medical treatment by providing a comforting, safe space to call home. We understand the emotional strain of caring for a child in need, especially when it means travelling long distances for medical care. Through the generosity of our community and supporters, we offer a vital home-away-from-home for families during their most challenging times, keeping them close to the care and support they need.
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
families were provided with hospital-adjacent accommodation at Ronald McDonald House
nights of accommodation provided at Ronald McDonald House to families in need
families relaxed and reconnected with a free 7-day holiday at the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat
essential care items and boredom busters provided to families, thanks to our RMHC Hospitality Carts
families accessed essential supplies through the support of our RMHC Hospitality Carts
visits to the in-hospital Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
overnight stays at Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in Townsville and Mackay
children supported and cared for across all programs
Everyone who has been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia has a story to tell. Here are a few of our families stories and how RMHC North Australia was able to help their family stay close.
A "home away from home" for families with hospitalized children.
A friendly place for families to rest and healing in the hospital.
Fully-equipped medical clinics on wheels,
RMHC [chapter] has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to families.
Explore our upcoming events and discover ways to contribute and join us in raising funds, spreading awareness, fostering connections, and spreading happiness within our community.
Join us for our North Australia Gala, a spectacular evening celebrating the strength and spirit of the Heart of the North while supporting our mission to ease the burden families face during medical treatment by providing a comforting, safe space to call home.
This year’s event is our biggest fundraiser, helping provide vital accommodation and support to families with seriously ill children across Northern Australia. We remain committed to ensuring no family faces the journey of a child’s illness alone.
With your support, we aim to fund 365 nights for families to stay close to their children. Every contribution helps keep the heartbeat of care strong for families who need it most.
Join the movement and Get Active for families with seriously ill or injured children. Across North Queensland, three iconic running events invite you to lace up, challenge yourself, and make every kilometre count by fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Choose your event, raise vital funds, and run knowing you’re making a real difference.
Run for a reason. Run for RMHC.
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Parents never know when their child will need urgent medical care, but they should always be able to rely on the support they need in times of crisis. With your help, we can ensure families have access to essential care and resources throughout their journey, offering the support that truly makes a difference during difficult times.