What We Do
Ronald McDonald House South Island is an independent charitable Trust whose mission is to provide free accommodation and support to families of children suffering illnesses that require hospital treatment in Christchurch.
The House is the ONLY facility in the South Island providing accommodation free of charge to families of sick children irrespective of their family income.
We operate with the equivalent of six full time staff and have over 60 volunteers who, in 2010 contributed the equivalent of four full time staff. This donated labour enables us to keep our costs as low as possible, so that the bulk of funds raised can to go towards operating the House.
The House provides a 'home away from home' for families going through the emotionally tough experience of having a sick child. We accept families of children, up to and including the age of 20, who have to travel to Christchurch for medical treatment and care. Families are never charged for their stay.
Due to the February 22 earthquake the main wing of the House is being repaired, and we currently have 12 rooms available to families. We are doing everything in our power to ensure that everybody is accommodated for, and if we are full alternative options are made available at no charge.
Please click here to view our current facilities
When we return to full capacity in 2012, facilities will include 22 one bedroom units and four two bedroom family units, safe internal and external play areas, teenagers room, adults quiet room, education room, art therapy room, dining, lounge, BBQ, laundry and kitchen facilities.
For accommodation enquiries please call us on 03 377 3311 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to email us
