Ronald McDonald House (Herston)

Our Herston House gives seriously ill children the best gift of all – their families. Our warm and supportive home-away-from-home provides the whole family with a comfortable place to stay and peace of mind, knowing they can stay together and close to their child’s hospital. Each night, up to 48 families call Ronald McDonald House Herston home. Our residential accommodation consists of two large houses side-by-side, with a range of great facilities and communal areas available for all guests to use.

Families staying with us cater for themselves, although we do supply tea, coffee and some basic food items free of charge. Our Make a Meal volunteers drop in every Wednesday night to cook a freshly-prepared meal for our guests to enjoy in a relaxed and social setting.

Accommodation is free for eligible families of seriously ill children. While our policy is to provide free accommodation, your stay at the House may require you to claim financial support towards accommodation and travel from the relevant government transport assistance scheme in your home state. Our friendly team are happy to work with you to apply for the relevant financial support. To find out if you’re eligible for government financial assistance, contact your hospital social worker or talk to one of our team.