Ronald McDonald Retreats With five Retreats in picturesque seaside locations across Australia, Ronald McDonald Family Retreats provide a peaceful getaway from the everyday, where families can simply be together in a tranquil setting. Families can enjoy up to a week of free accommodation, offering a welcome escape for those who might otherwise be unable to afford any time out due to the pressures of caring for a seriously ill child. Our Retreats are located at: • Bateman’s Bay NSW • Forster NSW • Palm Cove QLD • Bunbury WA • Busselton WA.
Iffrah and Wania’s story When her sister, was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago, Iffrah and her family moved from Pakistan to Australia. Since then, young Wania has been in hospital and the family has never travelled far from home. So when the opportunity came for a short escape to the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Bunbury, WA, it represented so much more than a weekend away. “Wania didn’t have much strength, but she wanted to do absolutely everything while we were away,” says Iffrah. “It was an opportunity for her to just be a normal child for once, to do things normal kids do.” “That weekend was very special. It is nothing short of amazing that places like that exist for families like ours.”
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania Our Impact 2021
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