Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP)

  • “I just wanted to thank the House very much for having Tyreece on the Learning Program this year. He has absolutely loved being in it and has come a long way with tutoring, so thank you for making this possible. At the start of the year he was at level 0 for reading and now at the end of the year he is at level 10.”

    Sarah-Rose, Mum to Tyreece (10)

The Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP) aims to bridge the gap for school aged students, from kindergarten to Year 12, whose education is disrupted due to serious illness or injury.

The RMLP is tailored to each students’ individual needs, assisting them to catch up on missed education following treatment and recovery. From improving numeracy and literacy skills, to identifying learning strengths and areas of need, the RMLP aims to make the journey back to school as smooth as possible, while also providing a much needed confidence boost.

The RMLP looks at all aspects of a child’s learning,  providing a suite of support which can include comprehensive assessment, tuition and allied health therapies with qualified professionals. Each program is tailored depending upon the child’s needs, location and family situation.

Who is eligible to use the Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP)?

The primary goal of the RMLP is to assist school-aged children, from kindergarten to Year 12, with serious illness or injury to catch up on their learning.

Your family does not have to have stayed in a Ronald McDonald House for you to be eligible to apply for the RMLP for a school-aged child.

Fees

We understand that having kids who are sick or injured can put families under financial pressure. That's why the RMLP is free for eligible families.

What's covered?

Most children will receive up to 40 hours (i.e. four school terms) of one-on-one tuition with a qualified and registered teacher, along with speech and/or occupational therapy if required and a psychometric assessment with an educational psychologist.

Acknowledgement of Country

Ronald McDonald House WA acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are privileged to live, work and welcome families. We honour their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community, and pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present.

Here, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, we open our doors to families from across Western Australia when they need us most. Grounded in the enduring care and wisdom of the Traditional Custodians of this land, we offer comfort, safety, and a sense of home.

We recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we walk alongside them with humility, respect, and a commitment to listening, learning, and healing together.