This Christmas, you can make an impact. Whether you donate essential pantry items, contribute to the toy drive or start your own fundraiser, you’ll help provide practical support, festive moments and a sense of normality for families staying close to their child’s care.
Christmas is a time for family and loved ones. But for some, the holiday season will be spent far from home navigating hospital appointments, treatments and times of uncertainty.
For families with ill or injured children, being together becomes more important than ever.
When a child is in hospital, family stays. Help make that possible this Christmas.
Create your own Christmas fundraiser and help families stay together when it matters most. Whether it’s a festive morning tea, Christmas raffle, workplace fundraiser or personal challenge, every dollar raised helps provide accommodation and practical support for families with ill or injured children.
Help make Christmas a little brighter for families spending the holiday season close to hospital. By donating gifts for children and parents, you’ll help create meaningful moments of joy and ease the financial pressure on families, allowing them to focus on what matters most: being together.
Give families the gift of togetherness this Christmas. Your donation to our Christmas Appeal helps provide accommodation, meals and practical support for families spending the holiday season close to hospital.
Help keep our pantry shelves stocked this Christmas. By donating pantry staples, you’ll help create a warm, homelike environment that eases stress and brings moments of comfort and joy.
Strengthen your team while supporting families in need this Christmas.
Help transform our Houses into a festive space for families spending Christmas far from home. Gather your team to decorate our shared spaces and help bring the magic of Christmas Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland.
Available dates:
Cost:
$500 per team PLUS donations of Christmas decorations are encouraged.
To book in, please email [email protected]
As part of our special Christmas edition of Baking a Difference, you’ll prepare nourishing meals and festive treats for families staying at Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland. It’s a hands-on way to provide comfort, care, and connection during the holiday season.
Available dates:
Cost:
$1,500 incl. GST
To book in, please email [email protected]
Help bring families together this Christmas by sponsoring Christmas lunch at Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland. Your support will help provide a festive meal for families staying at our Houses, creating moments of connection, comfort and joy during a season that can otherwise be filled with uncertainty.
In August 2025, two-year-old Cara’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. For parents Damien and Clare, the shock was overwhelming. With eight children to care for and Cara requiring intensive treatment close to hospital, the family faced the heartbreaking possibility of being separated for up to 18 months. Thanks to Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, they didn’t have to.
