Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney
1 Labyrinth Way, Westmead NSW 2145
- Clinic
About Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney
Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney provides essential wraparound care and support services for families with children in hospital. Their programs remove barriers and provide practical, emotional, and financial support for families throughout their child's healthcare, all close to the hospital, helping families stay together during their child's medical journey.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney lists
- Accommodation
- 60 rooms at Ronald McDonald House Westmead operating 365 days a year, allowing families to stay together close to the hospital.
- Family Room
- A calm space away from the medical environment at The Children's Hospital at Westmead where families can take a breather while staying close to their child.
- Hospitality Carts
- Bedside comfort services provided at Westmead, Campbelltown, and Nepean hospitals to make big days easier for families.
- Day Pass Program
- Access to Westmead House common area facilities, programs, and support daily for patients and families, including meals and spaces for rest and play.
- Nutritious Meals
- At least one nutritious meal provided every day to reduce families' financial and mental burden around mealtimes.
- Learning Program
- Helps children reconnect to learning and a sense of normal life, building confidence and making the return to school easier.
- Education Services
- In-house Learning Centre with daily programs designed to keep patients and their siblings engaged in learning through play while interacting with peers.
- Counselling
- Partnership with CatholicCare Social Services providing counselling for parents and caregivers to help with mental well-being during childhood illness.
- Making Memories
- Family activities like movie nights, painting workshops, and carnivals that alleviate stress and provide opportunities for happy memories and social connection.
- Families on the Move
- Fresh produce delivery to homes for longer-term families who leave the Westmead House to help with the period of adjustment of being back home.
Get to know Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney
From Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney's website.
Working with families
Communication with families occurs through the organisation's various service touchpoints, including counselling services provided in partnership with CatholicCare Social Services to support parents and caregivers with mental well-being. Families are actively involved in activities such as movie nights, painting workshops, and carnivals, and can participate in the Day Pass Program to access House facilities daily. The organisation also provides education services and learning programs designed to include siblings and help children reconnect to normal life, while the Families on the Move program extends support after families return home with deliveries of fresh produce.
Locations & areas served
Westmead
1 Labyrinth Way, Westmead NSW 2145
Get directions to Westmead (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Sun
- Open 24 hours
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