Cameron Brae Giving Back: Supporting the Ronald McDonald House Hospitality Cart

March 3, 2025

At Cameron Brae, we believe in supporting our local community, and our recent initiative with the Ronald McDonald House Hospitality Cart has been a heartwarming reminder of the power of generosity.


When Merrilyn Nessi came to collect our donations, she was blown away by the kindness of our team. The trolley was running low on stock, and she even considered breaking policy to make a Woolworths run herself. Thanks to our team’s generosity, that wasn’t necessary.


What is the Hospitality Cart?


The Ronald McDonald House Hospitality Cart is a mobile resource that brings comfort and practical support to families with seriously ill children in the hospital. Many families spend long days at their child’s bedside, away from home and the things they need most. The cart provides:



  • Boredom-busters – Books, craft kits, puzzles, and toys to entertain children and siblings.
  • Educational resources – School supplies to help kids keep up with learning.
  • Practical care items – Toiletries and personal essentials for parents caught off guard by unexpected hospital stays.
  • Snacks and beverages – A small but much-needed moment of relief during stressful times.


How You Can Help


The Hospitality Cart runs entirely on donations, and demand is high. If you’d like to contribute, donations can be dropped off at the Birling Sales & Information Centre at any time. Some of the most well-received items include:


  • Colouring books, crayons, and craft kits
  • Small toys and puzzles
  • Toiletries (travel-sized shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant)
  • Individually wrapped snacks (muesli bars, crackers, juice boxes)


Every small contribution makes a huge impact. Whether it’s a boredom-buster for a child, a practical necessity for a parent, or a snack to help get through the day, your generosity can bring real comfort to families in need.


A Big Thank You to Our Team!


Our team truly embraced the spirit of giving—Jo and Susie, along with Jo’s daughter, hand-crocheted tiny premature octopuses; Sarah Neilson channelled her teen self and went all-in with an Amazon haul; Katie gathered funds and shopped up a storm at Kmart; and Sarah Scott has been steadily collecting donations through her family’s grocery trips.


Now, we’re inviting our local community to get involved too. Let’s keep the trolley stocked and continue supporting the families who need it most.


💛 Donations can be dropped off at the Birling Sales & Information Centre at any time.


Together, we can make a difference—one small act of kindness at a time.

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