Lord Mayor's Sleepout for Sick Kids
Join us for a night in support of Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Ronald McDonald House Westmead
A message from Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter
When a child is in hospital, the whole family’s world changes. Parents do whatever it takes to stay close and often for extended periods - because being there matters.
That’s why I’m inviting Parramatta’s business and community leaders to join me for the Lord Mayor’s Sleepout for Sick Kids: A Night in Support of Ronald McDonald House, Westmead.
This is about standing alongside families who need to stay near their child’s care, and helping ensure they have a safe, supportive place to be together.
On the night, we’ll take part in an overnight sleep out and also prepare and serve meals, spend time with families, and help share their stories with warmth and respect.
Please join us — or support the cause with a donation today.
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Here's how your support will help.
A place to stay nearby
Ronald McDonald House Greater Sydney Westmead gives families a welcoming place to sleep, rest, and be together. Just steps away from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, parents don’t have to choose between being close to their child and having a place to stay.
More places for families inside the hospital
From May 2026, the Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Family Accommodation inside The Children’s Hospital at Westmead will offer 10 rooms for those who need to stay overnight in hospital. It means even more families can remain close during critical moments of care.
A place to pause inside the hospital
The Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Family Room, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead offers families a calm space to rest and take a break just moments from their child’s bedside. It’s a practical and emotional retreat during the intensity of hospital life.
Food that brings relief
Warm meals and stocked kitchens mean families don’t have to think about cooking or grocery bills after long hospital days. It’s one less thing to worry about when everything feels overwhelming.
Support during the day
Through the Day Pass Program, families whose child is in hospital can access meals, showers, working spaces, and family facilities during the day, even if they aren’t staying overnight.
Comfort delivered to the ward
Hospitality Carts visit children’s wards at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, and Campbelltown Hospital, offering snacks, toiletries, and small comforts—small moments of care that make the big days lighter.
Learning doesn’t stop
Through the Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Learning Program and in-house Learning Centre, sick children and their siblings receive educational support through childhood illness, helping them stay connected to learning and return to school with confidence.
