Stay with Us

If you live more than 25km from Orange

• And your child, aged 18 years and under is receiving treatment at one of Orange's hospitals including fracture clinic appointment, dental surgery and ENT surgery
• If you are a women experiencing high risk pregnancy

We have 8 comfortable family rooms with ensuites that sleep 6, with a communal kitchen and dining space stocked with meals for families to enjoy during their stay.

Supporting families as at the centre of what we do. Our 'home away from home' allows families to stay close to their child receiving treatment at Orange's hospitals

House App

• RMHC Central West has an app which we use to communicate with families, and provide important updates during your stay with us.
• Please scan the QR code and download the House App. 
• Once you have downloaded, please select RMHC Orange from the list to access RMHC Central West NSW

Ronald McDonald House Central West

IF YOU WISH TO STAY WITH US TONIGHT
PLEASE PHONE THE HOUSE DIRECT ON
63631960 before 5pm 
0477 931 960 after 6pm
PLEASE NOTE ACCOMMODATION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

IF YOU ARE WANTING TO STAY WITH US FOR A FUTURE DATE
PLEASE FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM USING THE LINK BELOW

FAQs

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CENTRAL WEST

Cost of Stay

• Your accommodation at Ronald McDonald House is free of charge regardless of how long you will be staying with us. 
• If you live over 100 kms from our facility in Orange, we bill the cost of your stay directly to IPTAAS (Isolated Patients Transport and Accommodation Scheme).
• IPTAAS is a Health scheme to help families. You will receive a travel subsidy from IPTAAS, straight to your bank account.
• If you need any assistance filling out the form, one of our Volunteers or Staff members will be happy to assist.

Room Availability

• As our House can run at very high occupancy rates, we cannot guarantee the availability of a room until 24 hours in advance of your stay.
• We will call you the day before your arrival.

Escort requirements for high-risk pregnancy:

• High-risk pregnancy guests MUST have an adult (18 years or older) escort with them at ALL times.
• You cannot spend time in the House unaccompanied or stay in the House alone if you are a high-risk pregnancy guest.
• This is a National Policy of Ronald McDonald House Charities designed for safety reasons with NO exceptions.
• Please ensure you can put these arrangements in place before arrival.

Children

• All children under the age of 18 must always be supervised during your stay.
• CAMHS patients are not to enter the kitchen area beyond the gates.

Location

• RMHC Central West is located within the grounds of the Orange Health Service at 1502 Forest Road, Orange
• A map is attached to assist you find the House.

Check In

• Is between 12pm and 4pm on weekdays.
• After 6pm at night.
• By appointment on weekends.

Parking

• Secure on-site parking is available at no cost to guests.
• Your room key will allow you access to open the carpark gate.

What to Bring

• Ronald McDonald House Central West is primarily self-catering.
• Basics such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, cereal, and condiments are complimentary.
• Some food items that have been donated from local suppliers will also be available.
• Generally it is expected that families will provide their own grocery items and prepare their main meals in our modern and well-appointed kitchen.
• We have organistions that come in and cook up for our 'Dinner in a Dash' Program – some basic home style meals are available for you and your family during your stay.
• All linen is supplied for your room including sheets, towels, blankets, pillows etc.
• Linen is changed weekly on Fridays.
• No electrical cooling, heating or cooking devices are to be brought into the House.

Pets

• Pets are not allowed, and they may not be housed in vehicles belonging to guests. 

Accessing the Orange Health Service Hospital

• RMHC Central West is a short walking distance to the Hospital 
• Staff and Volunteers will give you directions on how to get to the Hospital on your arrival.

We trust your stay with us will help ease the burden of your concerns at a time when your child is unwell, or you are accessing specialist medical care for your baby or unborn child.