Together, we can serve more families.
Our impact is measured in more than numbers – it’s felt in every family we help keep together. At Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, we remove barriers and provide support so families can stay connected, strong, and close to the heart of the care they need. This vital support is only possibly thanks to the compassion and generosity of our community.
With your support in 2024, we provided:
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families in Central Queensland in 2024:
9,443 room nights across our 3 Houses for Central Queensland families
770 families from Central Queensland stayed in our Houses
Martin Family – Gladstone
“Without Ronald McDonald House, I never would have financially or emotionally recovered from the 6 months we spent in Brisbane while our son was in NICU. Lincoln was born at just 24 weeks, shortly after I was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital 6 hours from home. Forever grateful for a home to live in while my son received lifesaving care.”
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families on the Gold Coast in 2024:
2,586 room nights across our 3 Houses for Gold Coast families
149 families from the Gold Coast stayed in our Houses
Marchan-Adams Family – Gold Coast
“I think words will never be able to describe how grateful we are for Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland’s facilities and for the kind and warm volunteers. The Gold Coast University Hospital Family Room was a life changer that brought us a lot of peaceful and enjoyable moments whilst we were in hospital.”
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families in the Greater Brisbane Area in 2024:
8,761 room nights across our 3 Houses for Greater Brisbane families
489 families from Greater Brisbane stayed in our Houses
Cowell Family – Moreton Bay region
“Without Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, we would have been alone during Jackson’s fight against cancer. I can’t put into works how much it means that we’ve all been together.”
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families in South West and Darling Downs in 2024:
6,129 room nights across our 3 Houses for South West & Darling Downs families
425 families from the South West & Darling Downs stayed in our Houses
Kohn Family – Toowoomba
“During our 10 months stay, our son was able to continue his education through the Queensland Children’s Hospital School whilst our daughter was in intensive care. Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland allowed our family to remain together during the hardest year of our lives, and we are so thankful for the generosity of so many that made that possible.”
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families in the Sunshine Coast in 2024:
3,695 room nights across our 3 Houses for Sunshine Coast families
269 families from the Sunshine Coast stayed in our Houses
Friske Family – Sunshine Coast
“Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland has given us a home–away–from–home, some normality and a meeting place for family when we are blessed with visits. Without the support and assistance we’ve been offered, we really don’t know how we would have been able to keep it together over this hard time. We want to thank everyone involved, especially the volunteers who have been so helpful throughout.”
Here’s a glimpse at the impact your support has made for families in Wide Bay and Burnett:
5,604 room nights across our 3 Houses for Wide Bay & Burnett families
499 families from the Wide Bay & Burnett stayed in our Houses
Armatage Family – Bundaberg
“Thank you for providing us with a home, meals and a smiling face after a day spent in the hospital! We will forever be grateful and ambassadors for life.”
See your impact in action. Our Annual Impact Reports show how your support ensures more families can stay at the heart of their child’s care, for the best possible outcomes.
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