Supporting seriously ill or injured kids' education for 25 years - and still going strong

Grant Quarry

By Grant Quarry
Published September 27, 2023

The Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP) is celebrating its 25-year milestone, having helped 18,000 children transition back to school after treatment for serious illness or injury.

Launched with a pilot of only 10 students in NSW in 1998, due to widespread demand, RMLP now provides tailored support to children in every state and territory across Australia.

From humble beginnings, each year 1200 students now receive vital support from the program, helping to prevent an average of ...

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