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Parent Accommodation in Perth Children’s Hospital

When a child requires critical care in the hospital, family stays. And we stay with them.

Our Parent Accommodation in Perth Children’s Hospital is located on level 5 and provides a place for parents and carers of critically ill or injured children with a safe comfortable place to stay on the ward.

Rooms here are allocated by Perth Children’s Hospital on a case by case basis and are prioritised for parents, guardians and carers of children in critical care.

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Meals Provided
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Overnight stays provided to WA families
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Staying at our Parent Accommodation in Perth Children’s Hospital

Our 14-bedroom in-hospital accommodation is modern and comfortable, and has the closest access to the ward for parents, carers and guardians of critical patients.

We provide families staying here with tea and coffee facilities; computer and internet access; a quiet reading zone and TV area; as well as access to lockable storage units, a domestic kitchen and laundry facilities.

Please note: rooms here have limited access for siblings and additional support people. Eligible families with siblings can apply to stay at our much larger Ronald McDonald House at QEII or Ronald McDonald House on Park, located within walking distance from the hospital.

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Rooms

Comprised of 14 double-sized ensuite rooms, each room is equipped with a double-sized bed, private bathroom, and TV, providing a welcome respite for parents, carers or guardians.

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Meals

Families staying in our Parent Accommodation in Perth Children’s Hospital have access to basic appliances in the domestic kitchen in the communal living area. We also provide pantry items as well as daily meals:

  • Breakfast consists of cereals, pancakes, toast, preserves, fruit as well as tea and coffee facilities.
  • Our commercial chefs take care of dinner, offering a range of nutritious and delicious meals each night.

Families are provided with a dry storage locker, should they require it during their stay.

Support during your stay

Our staff and volunteers are on hand to provide support and assistance during your stay:

  • Our dedicated volunteers are on hand to provide support and care throughout your stay
  • Our Family Liaison Officer (FLO) will be able to answer any queries about your stay and provide assistance with paperwork if required
  • Our Wellbeing Coordinator offers one-on-one counselling sessions for parents, guardians or carers. Should you require the support of our Wellbeing Coordinator, please see our FLO on duty

Staying at Ronald McDonald House Parent Accommodation
in Perth Children's Hospital

Accommodation here is allocated by Perth Children’s Hospital staff to parents and/or guardians of critically ill or injured children in ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
 
Due to the nature of care prioritised, in our Parent Accommodation there is limited access for siblings and additional support people. Eligible families with siblings can apply to stay at our much larger Ronald McDonald Houses at QEII or Ronald McDonald House on Park, located within walking distance from the hospital.

How do I find out more?

Our friendly team at Ronald McDonald House WA are here to help, contact us for further information or you can contact your hospital social worker to talk to our team.

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