Give care and the warmth of home baking.
Baking a Difference is a heart-warming group volunteering experience at Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead, perfect for team-building, community groups, or anyone looking to lift spirits through something simple and meaningful.
You’ll spend time in our commercial kitchen baking fresh, sweet and savoury treats for families. After long days at the hospital, families return to the House to be greeted by the familiar smells of home baking – an instant source of comfort, calm, and care.
Those small moments matter more than you might imagine.
When families are juggling hospital appointments, treatments, and long hours at their child’s bedside, mealtimes often fall to the bottom of the priority list.
By baking for families, you offer more than a quick bite. The warmth and aroma behind home-baked food provide a sense of normality and a bit of joy during an otherwise overwhelming time.
It’s one less thing for families to worry about, and one more way they feel supported.
Who Can Participate
Corporate and community groups, clubs and teams, family and friend groups
Group Size
5 to 10 people (aged 12+)*
* We welcome young volunteers, with safety as our top priority:
Thank you for helping us keep the program safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Days and Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Fee/Donation
$1,100 (covers ingredients, professional chef guidance, and staff support)
Menu
Delicious family favourites such as scones, muffins, brownies, caramel slice, and more
Your Baking a Difference experience will begin with a warm welcome and a guided tour of Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead. After your baking session, your group will have the opportunity to serve families – a chance to connect and see the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Our meal programs are only possible because of the generosity of community and corporate groups. Your involvement directly helps us provide comfort, care, and practical relief to families during one of the most challenging times in their lives.
The booking fee is a tax-deductible donation that helps us reach our goal of increasing meal services by 70%. This growth will allow us to provide at least one nutritious meal per day, not only to families staying at the House, but across the wider Westmead Health Precinct.
Simply register by selecting your preferred date via the calendar below, and we will be in touch. For more information, call (02) 9806 7111, email [email protected], or fill in the enquiry form below.
If your group has participated in the Baking a Difference group volunteering program, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback will help us improve our programs, enabling us to better support families. You can share your experience by leaving a Google Review or filling in the form below.
