Host a Fundraiser For Us

Create a lasting impact for Ronald McDonald House Central West

There are many ways you can make a difference at Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW.

One of the most impactful ways that directly helps us to support families is by hosting a fundraising event for us.

You can create your own fundraiser like a sporting event, mufti day, trivia night or sausage sizzle or join in one of the annual events that we run like ‘Redtember’. Read about Redtember below…

Your Support will make a lifelong impact in the Central West

Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW has grown our services and support since opening in April 2015. From our House in Orange on the grounds of Bloomfield Campus to opening our Hospitality Cart in Dubbo Hospital.

We are able to support more families, better, with the generosity of kind people from our community. We can remain a constant support for them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – thanks to you!

Come up with your own fundraising event or challenge or team up with workmates, friends, family, your local club, or school… the possibilities are endless.

No matter what you choose to do, thank you for choosing to help us support families who rely on us each year.

Click the button below to visit our

‘Redtember 2025’ page

Get Involved this September!

Redtember 2025

Your effort can make a big impact

Imagine that you have just received the worst news possible – your child is seriously ill and you need to relocate your family in order to receive the lifesaving treatment that your child needs.

You would drop everything right? But what does that actually mean?

The families that stay at Ronald McDonald House Charities are away from their home, their support system and everything they know. The House provides them with support to ensure they can concentrate on what is most important, their sick child and family.

These are just a few things Ronald McDonald House Charities provide to families

A House that is open 365 days a year, to ensure families have a place to stay at no charge
Support sick kids and their families through various programs
Make sure families have a home cooked meal and most importantly
Continue keeping families together during this difficult time

With your help we’re keeping families close in their time of need

Get Your school, work place or go solo and Choose An Event to hold with a RED THEME

Here are some ideas…
Muffti Day at work or school – everyone comes wearing red for a gold coin doantion at your school or work place
Cupcake Stall – Red Icing or Red decorations on your cupcakes
Walk-a-thon – Set a Target of Km’s to Walk during the month of September ‘Redtember’ and ask people to sponsor you

Or even come up with your own creative idea and add a red theme to it.
It can a single day event or keep it going for the month of September during ‘Redtember 2025’

Fundraise Your Way

Choose to hold a BBQ, set yourself a fun or fitness challenge, or host an event… use your creativity and imagination to come up with a special event – the possibilities are endless.

Fundraise at School

Rally your class, year, or the whole school for a bake sale, disco, or pyjama day. Bring a spot of fun while inspiring the school community to support other kids.

Fundraise at Work

Boost office morale and team culture for a good cause. Gather your workplace for a fancy dress day, a lunchtime challenge, or even some inter-department competition.

Club Fundraiser

Hold a dedicated round, auction off your ‘Old Boy’ Rugby jersey at your local Club Derby, or host a sausage sizzle. Channel that team spirit into supporting families going through their toughest times.

Celebration Fundraiser

Do you have a birthday or wedding coming up? In lieu of gifts, many people turn their celebration into a fundraiser that will make a difference in other families’ lives.

Fundraise in Memory

Honour a loved one in your own way. Let their legacy live on through the lasting impact your fundraiser will make on the lives of families who rely on our collective support.

Interested in Putting a Fundraising Event together for Ronald McDonald House Central West? We’d love to hear from you – please follow the link to apply

Acknowledgement of Country

At Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW we respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, skies and waterways on which we gather today.

We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We celebrate the resilience and strength of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, the next generation of storytellers, Custodians and leaders. We are honoured to support and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including families with ill or injured children, so together we can create a brighter, healthier future for every child.

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.