We provide essential accommodation to more than 3,500 families with ill or injured children each year and we rely on the generous support of our community to keep our doors open all year round.
We currently have 148 accommodation rooms across our Herston and South Brisbane Houses. You can help us support more families by sponsoring one of these rooms through the Heart of our Home Program.
By participating in the Heart of our Home Program, you’ll have your name on a door but you’ll be doing so much more.
Sponsorship through the program provides families with:
Accommodation close to specialist treatment and medical care
Access to laundry services, kitchens, televisions, computers and games
Access to indoor and outdoor play areas, lounge spaces, regular activities and so much more
24-hour restricted access to our Houses ensuring families are safe and secure at all times
A sense of community with other families who are going through similar experiences
What you will recieve
Personalised recognition Your name featured on dedicated signage located on the door of your room for the full year of your support.
Engagement opportunities The opportunity to participate in our engagement programs, including Meals from the Heart and Bake Off events
Attendance at events The opportunity to attend selected events hosted by Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland
Impact report Provided with annual statistics of the families staying at Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, so you can see how you are making a difference.
On average, it costs $160 a night to cover the necessary costs associated with maintaining a room, including linen, electricity, cleaning and general maintenance.
The annual cost of supporting a room through the program is $5,000 + GST.
If you are interested to know more about the Heart of our Home Program, fill out the form below and one of our Fundraising Specialists will be in contact.