'When a child is ill and away from school nourishing
his or her mind is every bit as important as the medical
care they receive. Saving minds is just another way
of saving – lives if a child is unable to read, then
effectively their intellect will starve and their future
success in life all but destroyed.
It's nice to know that when your child is getting
better their minds are getting better and better.'
Bryce Courtenay
Patron of the Ronald McDonald Learning Program
A major concern when a child suffers a serious illness
is they miss lengthy periods of schooling and can fall
behind their peers. The Ronald McDonald Learning Program
provides seriously ill children with a second chance
in life by helping them catch up with their missed education
and reach their true potential.
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program provides comprehensive
assessment to determine each child's learning strengths
and needs. From the results an individual education
plan is developed which includes tuition and speech
or occupational therapy if required.
Results have been outstanding with parents and teachers
reporting on improved academic performance, self esteem
and confidence in the children returning back to school.
For more information please call the Ronald McDonald Learning
Program toll free number 1300 307 642 or your local State
contact.
Tracey Webster
National Learning Program Manager
Ronald McDonald House Charities
