OUR HISTORY
The House opened in 1986 together with the support and commitment of the Royal Childrens Hospital, McDonalds Australia and various corporate and community supporters.
Extensive renovations were required to transform 4 Victorian terrace houses, which were built in the 1800’s, into our home away from home.
We have continued to grow over the years and we now occupy 11 terrace houses in Gatehouse Street with work recently completed at the end of December 2008 with our latest project.
As at the end of March 2010 we have accommodated over 411,130 nightly guests since opening in 1986.
OUR HOUSE
We are located in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD. Public transport and local shopping centres are also close by.
Our facility has:
We supply:
Is there a cost involved?
Yes there is a minimal cost to families. Please contact our House Staff for full details as this cost does vary depending on eligibility for state government assistance schemes.
COME INSIDE OUR HOUSE
Click here to see our picture gallery
The House opened in 1986 together with the support and commitment of the Royal Childrens Hospital, McDonalds Australia and various corporate and community supporters.
Extensive renovations were required to transform 4 Victorian terrace houses, which were built in the 1800’s, into our home away from home.
We have continued to grow over the years and we now occupy 11 terrace houses in Gatehouse Street with work recently completed at the end of December 2008 with our latest project.
As at the end of March 2010 we have accommodated over 411,130 nightly guests since opening in 1986.
OUR HOUSE
We are located in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD. Public transport and local shopping centres are also close by.
Our facility has:
- 43 bedrooms
- 2 isolation units
- 19 bathrooms
- Fully equipped kitchen facilities
- Communal dining and living areas
- Playroom and games room
- Laundry facilities
- BBQ area
- Outside play area
- Wheelchair access
- Parkland / playground located at the rear of the House
- Limited onsite car parking (hospital parking is adjacent to the House)
We supply:
- Linen, pillows, doonas and towels
- Milk, tea, coffee and sugar
- Daily newspapers and magazines
Is there a cost involved?
Yes there is a minimal cost to families. Please contact our House Staff for full details as this cost does vary depending on eligibility for state government assistance schemes.
COME INSIDE OUR HOUSE
Click here to see our picture gallery
