House Amenities
RMH is conveniently located approximately 5km from the Perth city centre and within easy reach of local shopping, train and bus transport.
The House is situated directly across the street from PMH with convenient access to the wards through the side entrance of the hospital. After hours, there is a security guard at the hospital available to escort parents between the hospital and the House.
Our House has:
- 12 rooms (8 ensuite rooms)
- 6 long-term self-contained units
- Communal dining and living areas
- Teen Den, kids playroom and computer room with internet access
- Fully equipped kitchen with individual storage space for families, including designated fridge and freezer space
- Fully equipped laundry
- BBQ area
- Outside playground
- Wheelchair access
- On site management
- Limited onsite car parking for families
All Rooms have:
- Double bed
- Single bed
- Trundle/Sofa bed
- Television
- Wardrobes
- In-room direct dial telephones to PMH
Who Can Stay
There is no means test for families to stay at Ronald McDonald House Perth. We open our doors to any family whose child or baby is undergoing medical treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
To minimize risk to children with weak immune systems, anyone who is suffering from or who has recently been exposed to a communicable disease is asked to let us know well in advance and may be required to find alternative accommodation (including family members with colds or flu).
Accommodation for the House can be arranged in three ways:
- By referral from the Social Work Department of Princess Margaret Hospital
- By referral from your local hospital
- By referral from your local PATS office
Alternatively, please contact us on 08 9346 9000. Our Administration Offices are open from 8am–6pm Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, an overnight and/or weekend supervisors will assist with your enquiry.
Accommodation Costs
WA families who live over 100 kms from the hospital are covered by PATS (Patient Assistance Travel Scheme) and all necessary paperwork is required to be completed with PATS prior to arrival.
Length of Stay
Here at the House families can stay together in a homelike environment for the duration of treatment. Stays can range from 1 day to years.
What to Bring
You will need to bring your personal clothing and toiletries, and supply your own grocery items which can be purchased from nearby shopping centres. We do carry limited emergency supplies and are assisted by other charities for families in need of additional support.
We have numerous home cooked meals prepared during the week by our wonderful ‘Make a Meal’ groups for the enjoyment of the House residents, however, there are still nights where families are required to make their own meals.
Staples such as bread, milk, orange juice, fruit, vegetables, pastries and pies are also delivered weekly from our donors Lawleys Bakery, Harvey Fresh, Fruit Express, The Lettuce Shop and Granny's Pies and Cakes.
Important things you should know
The house is a residential facility, we are not a medical treatment facility nor do we have medical personnel on staff.
Babysitting or child minding is not provided. Children must be supervised at all times. Just like a real house, all family guests are responsible for doing their own cooking, cleaning and laundry.
We have a zero tolerance policy towards excessive alcohol consumption, illegal drugs, and any form of disruptive behaviour or violence. Ronald McDonald House Perth is a non-smoking facility.
Governance
Ronald McDonald House depends upon our many generous sponsors and donors to assist us in providing quality care and services to families when they need it most.
