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Everyone involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland has a story to tell.

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Helping Hands on the Road

Discover Gianni’s inspiring journey from a tech career to volunteering as a Helping Hands Van driver with RMHC SEQ. Learn how he supports families with ill or injured children and why volunteering makes a real difference.

Celebrating our refurbished Gold Coast Family Rooms

Our Gold Coast Family Rooms are newly refurbished – calm, welcoming spaces for families to rest and reconnect during hospital stays.

Hospitality Cart Launch 2025

We’re thrilled to share something truly special – we launched the Hospitality Cart Program at the Queensland Children’s Hospital!

Gold Coast Community Organisation of the Year!

Discover how our volunteers make a difference and learn how you can join our mission to care for families in need.

St Henry Family

Ava’s first campdraft competition turned into a fight for her life after a devastating accident. Discover how Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland kept her family together during months of recovery and why your support matters.

Murphy Family

When a child suffers a life-threatening injury, life changes in an instant. There’s no warning. No time to prepare. One moment everything is normal and the next, your world is turned upside down.

Celebrating 30 years of Herston House

For 30 years, Ronald McDonald Herston House has provided a comforting home away from home for over 40,000 families in need, offering vital support near the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital.

All Night Long 2025

On Saturday 25 October, over 1,600 participants came together for a night to remember – All Night Long, a groundbreaking event that united two powerhouse charities for the first time.

Winchester Family

When 11-year-old Henry was diagnosed with bone cancer, Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland became a lifeline for his family. Read their story of hope and resilience.