A space of respite
Ronald McDonald House Whānau Rooms give families a calm, medical-free space within the hospital walls when their child is in hospital. During long days of tests and treatment, they offer a safe place to play, do a load of laundry, grab a bite to eat, freshen up, or simply pause.
There are 3 Whānau Rooms across Aotearoa, each located within the hospital and just steps away from a paediatric or intensive care unit. The Whānau Rooms are warm and welcoming spaces for families to rest while staying close to their child’s treatment.
Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room: Starship Children’s Hospital
This Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room is located on Level 2 in Starship, the National Children’s Hospital in Auckland.
Key services:
- 13 short stay beds for caregivers of children in hospital
- 3 meals a day
- Snacks, tea and coffee
- Laundry facilities
Physical Address
Starship Children’s Hospital
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland
P: 09 307 4949 ext 25262
Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room: Christchurch Hospital
This Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room is based in the Waipapa facility at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch.
Key services:
- 3 sleeping rooms with ensuites
- A laundry room
- Communal kitchen, dining space and lounge
- Computer and printing facilities
Physical Address
Christchurch Hospital
2 Riccarton Avenue
Christchurch
P: +64 27 208 3237
E: familyroomchc@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.nz
Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room: Southland Hospital
This Ronald McDonald House Whānau Room is an extension of the hospital and is directly connected to the children’s and neonatal wards.
Key services:
- 4 overnight bedrooms
- Communal kitchen, dining space and lounge
- Play area
Physical Address
Southland Hospital
Kew Road
Invercargill
P: +64 27 4058 596
E: familyroom-ivc@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.nz
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Ronald McDonald House Whānau Rooms offer families a non-clinical space to rest and recharge while children are treated at the hospital.