The Governor and Mrs Dawson engage with children during their class time at Ronald McDonald House. Visiting with Ronald McDonald House and a meeting of the Executive Council August 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Today, the Governor was welcomed to the Perth branch of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia. Ronald McDonald House WA provides essential, free support for young patients and their families from every corner of the state 24/7, 365 days a year and have done so for over 30 years. Given the isolated nature of WA, this service is integral to short and longer-term health and wellbeing outcomes for young patients beyond their hospital treatment. Former Australian Cricketer, Mr Adam Gilchrist, talks about the impact of Ronald McDonald House on families. The Perth facility can accommodate up to 180 people and has a communal dining area, a children’s playroom and playground, a teen den, gym facilities, a rooftop garden and a dedicated learning centre, where children can continue their schooling while they are undergoing hospital treatment. Upon arrival at the facility, the Governor was met by the Chairman of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Mr Andrew Sullivan, as well as Ms Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, Commissioner for Children and Young People, Mr Peter King, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charity and Mr Adam Gilchrist, Patron of the facility. The Governor explores the play room at the Perth Children’s Hospital, managed by Ronald McDonald House. The Governor and Mrs Dawson were invited to tour the facility, viewing the accommodation, recreation, and domestic and educational spaces in both the main house and at the Perth Children’s Hospital. The duo were welcomed to take part in a class all about volcanoes and spoke with children and their families about their experiences at the house. Executive Council The Executive Council gathers. The Governor welcomed the Honourable Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, BA, Minister for Health; Mental Health and the Honourable Don Punch MLA BPsych; BSocwk; MBA, Minister for Disability Services; Small Business; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing to Government House for a meeting of the Executive Council. Post navigation Meeting with the Minister of State and the Government House FoundationAll-day breakfast and calling the NT View all Articles
