We wouldn't have been able to be there for each other if we didn't have a place like Ronald McDonald House - Tammi, mum to Hugo, who was born two months prematurely.
1,102 Great Southern families have stayed at Ronald McDonald House WA since 2012.
Annette’s Story
As Hugo’s grandmother, watching my daughter Tammi and her partner Tyler face Hugo’s premature birth and the agonising weeks that followed – while being 400km from home – was devastating.
But while Hugo was in Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) fighting for his life, it was such a relief to know Tammi and Tyler had the support, comfort and community of Ronald McDonald House Charities WA.
Ronald McDonald House WA provided so much more than just a room – it gave them a clean, comfortable space where they could focus entirely on helping Hugo grow stronger. And later, a place where I could visit my gorgeous newborn grandson.
Every time I see my grandson’s happy, healthy and cheeky little smile, I’m reminded of all the incredible care he received in his first weeks of life. I think of the support, kindness and sense of community Tammi and Tyler were greeted with at Ronald McDonald House WA. And I think of generous people like you, who made it possible for them to stay close to
their baby boy throughout his treatment - Annette, proud mum and grateful grandmother
Your kindness today will offer support to families far from home during the toughest of times.
All of our services are free for the families we serve.
Ronald McDonald House at QEII: Our 47 bedroom home is only 350
metres from Perth Children’s Hospital.
Ronald McDonald House in Perth Children’s Hospital: Located within the hospital, our 14 bedroom House allows close access for parents and guardians with the most critically ill children.
Ronald McDonald House on Park: Our newest House! This 50 bedroom
home offers supported accommodation to families in a beautiful setting only a short walk to Perth Children’s Hospital.
You can help local families like Tammi and Tyler’s with ill or injured children.
Ronald McDonald House was the best place Tammi and Tyler could have possibly been during one of the worst times of their lives. I can't thank you enough for donating to help bring this essential service to more WA families facing illness and injury far from home - Annette, proud mum and grateful grandmother
Our Impact, thanks to donors like you
1859
Families supported at Ronald McDonald Houses in WA
18437
Nights of supported accommodation provided to WA families
29073
Hours of volunteer service provided by West Australians
4290
Hours of tutoring provided to young WA patients and their siblings in the Ronald McDonald Learning Program
91239
Visits to our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
588
Nights of respite provided at Family Retreats in Busselton, Bunbury and Mandurah
You can help Albany families like Tammi and Tyler’s with ill or injured children.
We'll be forever grateful for the extraordinary care we received from the staff and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House WA. – Tammi
Acknowledgement of Country
Ronald McDonald House Charities WA acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia. We recognise their enduring and continuing connection to the sky, lands, waters, and culture of this land.