Because of you, families have stayed together when they needed each other most.
Because of you, families have stayed together when they needed each other most.
Every stay, every meal and every act of kindness has kept families close to the care their child needs. Together, we have given families comfort, support and hope while they face childhood illness. Here is the impact you have made so far in 2026.
The impact of Ronald McDonald House Sydney goes far beyond accommodation. From helping children continue their education to creating comfortable spaces for families to rest, here is a closer look at some of the moments that shaped 2026.
Spent together as a family, close to the care Ben needed.
"If we didn't have Ronald McDonald House Sydney, we probably would have had to mortgage our home to pay for accommodation"
Surrounded by safety, warmth and kindness when it mattered most.
“Ronald McDonald House Sydney didn’t just give us a place to stay; it gave us safety, warmth, and gentleness when I had nothing else left to give”
A safe haven, close to the care Aubrey needed.
"It was a safe haven amongst the chaos of hospital appointments and intensive treatments"
“I’ve been a high school teacher for over 30 years. As I transferred to part-time teaching and now approach future retirement, I knew I wanted to volunteer somewhere in some capacity. In 2024, I picked up a pamphlet in a local coffee shop. This was from the Family Room in Wollongong Hospital. Immediately, I knew this was something I felt strongly about. Something I wanted to be part of.
I thoroughly enjoy my fortnightly shifts in the family room. It is such a positive, warm & rewarding environment. Somewhere, I know I can make a small difference in the lives of families who need love and support – often under difficult circumstances. “
– Allison Green
Just one of our wonderful volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Sydney Family Room Wollongong ⭐
The greatest measure of our impact is not found in numbers. It is found in families.
As Ronald McDonald House Sydney celebrates 35 years, CEO Simone Daher reflects on the compassion, courage and community that have shaped our journey and why keeping families together remains at the heart of everything we do.
