When a child is diagnosed with serious illness or suffers a life changing injury, it has a devastating impact on families. As well as the uncertainty and fear for all families, there is the increased stress and financial pressure for families who don’t live close to the Hospital where their child is receiving medical care. Ronald McDonald House Charities in South East Queensland provides accommodation and support to over 5,000 families ever year. We also provide Family Rooms at major children's hospitals in south east Queensland for day guests so they can rest and have refreshments between appointments and whilst in transit. Our in-house teachers also coordinate tutoring for children who have missed schooling due to illness.