Ronald McDonald House of Herston

Details

Name :

Ronald McDonald House of Herston

Address  :

22 Garrick Terrace

Town  :

Herston

State  :

Queensland

Country  :

AUSTRALIA

Post Code:

4006

Phone  :

07 3257 0328

Web URL  :

Email  :


Description

A Ronald McDonald House offers a homeawayfromhome for the families of seriously ill

children who are undergoing medical treatment at nearby medical facilities

This allows families to stay together in a homelike environment at a fraction of the cost of

a motel room for as long as they need to therby helping to preserve the family unit in the

midst of physical emotional and economic adversity

Ronald McDonald House also offers parents the chance to draw hope and comfort from other

amilies in similar situations

Our Mission
Our aim is to provide a safe secure and supportive home away from home for seriously ill children and their families during their time of need
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