To help local families who don’t need accommodation at the House we have a Family Room beside Wellington Children's Hospital. Families staying at the House sometimes use the Family Room when even crossing the road to the House seems too far away from their child and they need to be close by.

Parents call this room 'a haven' where they can escape the stresses of the hospital ward, relax, recharge, have a shower, freshen up, have a snack or even do laundry - all while being only seconds from their child’s bedside.  More than 2000 families use the Family Room over 9,000 times throughout the year.

The Family Room is open seven days a week from 10am – 10pm and is free of charge.

We need your help to operate this room by donations of essentials like tea, coffee or sugar.  Maybe you would like to consider volunteering your time, ensuring this room is open to families when they need it most.