Tax Appeal 2026
When your baby is in intensive care, you don’t leave.
You stay.
As close as you possibly can.
But for families like Ophelia’s, staying close isn’t always possible.
Because of people like you, Mary and Ben were able to stay at Ronald McDonald House Adelaide—just minutes from the hospital, so they could be there every single day.
Your support helps provide:
- A place to stay close to hospital
- Warm meals after long days
- Clean linen and essentials for rest and comfort
Most importantly, it helps families stay together during their child’s treatment.
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Ophelia's Story
Ben and Mary live more than 300 kilometres from Adelaide.
When complications during pregnancy meant their baby needed specialist care, they had to leave home and travel to the city, facing weeks away from everything familiar.
Then, at just 28 weeks, Ophelia was born.
There was only time for a quick kiss before she was rushed into intensive care.
But alongside the fear of what lay ahead, Ben and Mary faced another frightening reality… they had nowhere nearby to stay.
Without somewhere close to the hospital, they would have been forced to drive hours home, and leave their baby behind.
Thanks to the support of people like you, they didn’t have to.
They were able to stay at Ronald McDonald House, just minutes from Ophelia’s bedside, so they could be there every single day.
After long days in hospital, they returned to a place where they could rest and keep going.
A warm meal waiting.
A bed to sleep in.
Fresh linen and essentials.
The kinds of things that made it possible to be there for their child, again and again.
Today, more families are still facing the same question:
Where will we stay?
Your support can help make sure they don’t have to leave their child behind.
Holding families together when it matters most.
When a child becomes ill or injured, it affects the entire family. Families miss work. Families miss paychecks. Families miss meals. Not for convenience - but for love. Because family stays.Frequently asked tax time questions
Where does my donation go?
Your donation helps more families stay at the heart of their child’s care when they have an ill or injured child.
Support enables Ronald McDonald House South and Central Australia to provide essential services that remove barriers for families, so they can stay together, stay strong and stay close to the care their child needs. This includes accommodation and spaces close to hospitals, practical support, emotional care and everyday comforts that make a difficult journey a little easier.
Will I get a receipt after donating?
Yes. A tax receipt will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you enter the correct email address when making your donation so we can send it to you.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Ronald McDonald House South and Central Australia is registered as a charity with the Australian Taxation Office. All donations of $2 or more are tax‑deductible in Australia.
How else can I contribute?
There are many ways to help more family stays, including:
- Fundraising to help families stay close when it matters most
- Volunteering, offering your time and care to support families
- Taking part in events that bring communities together to support families
