The Ronald McDonald Family Room in Invercargill offers a place for family visitors to gather, dedicated play areas for siblings as well as patients who are able to come off the ward to play quietly with activities and toys.
Snacks, tea and coffee are provided throughout the day.
There are 4 short stay rooms for the caregivers of critically ill children when it‘s imperative they remain just moments away from their hospitalised child.
These beds are allocated in consultation with hospital staff and are given on a greatest needs basis.