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 6 FTE's and have over 60 volunteers who, in 2009 contributed the equivalent of 4.5 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.
We provide a 'home away from home' for families going through the emotionally tough experience of having a sick child. When families stay at our House, they have their own room, bed and bath linen, free laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens.
We have 12 one bedroom units and 5 two bedroom family units, safe internal and external play areas, teenager’s room, adult’s quiet room, education room, dining, lounge, BBQ, laundry, and kitchen facilities. We are currently expanding and building 9 new family units and an art therapy room.
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.
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
