Poignant moment of a father and his two young children embracing at Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead, through the generosity of our community's donations

Donations

Families need us—and we need you.

Help families stay close when it matters most

Your generosity helps families with ill or injured children stay together, strong, and connected throughout their child’s healthcare journey.

Last year, we walked alongside close to 6,000 families through Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead and our family‑centred programs, including Hospitality Carts at Nepean and Campbelltown Hospitals, the Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Family Room at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and the Ronald McDonald Greater Western Sydney Learning Program.

Families can stay close because our community chooses to give.

By making a donation through the options below, you help ensure more families can remain at the heart of their child’s care, for the best possible outcomes.

Sick child and his younger sister playing and embracing each other on the bike track at Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead

One-off Donations

Provide a lifeline for all the families who rely on our programs and services through a one-off donation.

Family with a sick child supported by Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney

Regular Donations

Sustain ongoing care and support for the families in our care by making a monthly donation.

Little Athletics Hills District representatives delivering wishlist donations to Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney

Wishlist & In-Kind Support

Provide essential everyday items and practical gifts that make time away from home and hospital stays easier a little bit easier.
Fundraise in memory - Cloud shaped like a heart amid a clear blue sky

In memory

Honour a loved one through a donation so their memory lives on through care and kindness.

For families like Ollie's, your donation is life-changing.

Six-year-old Oliver was watching TV when his mum Naomi noticed he was covering one eye. She took him to an optometrist, who had no available appointments.

The family left for a holiday the next day. From the car rearview mirror, Naomi saw that Ollie’s eye had turned slightly inwards.

After many hours in emergency and a visit to another optometrist, they were faced with the unimaginable: Ollie had Rhabdomyosarcoma, a highly aggressive and rare form of brain cancer.

Thankfully, the family were able to rely on the support of Ronald McDonald House Westmead during this time, staying with us for 489 nights.

Family supported by Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead
"Without Ronald McDonald House, I truly don’t know how we would have made life work. We would have been drowning in debt. The House has meant not having to worry about bills that need to be paid, the cost of accommodation, meals, or travel expenses. This House has kept my family together."
Nathan
Ollie's dad

Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney

Dance to make a difference during National Families Week to support sick kids and their families.