I’m excited to share some of the wonderful progress made since 2018 and the incredible impact that the Klibur Domin Dental Clinic (KDDC) has had on the community. KDDC is built on the strength of teamwork and unwavering support. Klibur Domin (KD) provides essential healthcare to the community. The success is all thanks to the […]
Terry Warr
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Ann Mills 4 November 1947 – 2 June 2025 Ann and her husband Rob were early volunteers at Klibur Domin (KD) arriving in January 2001. Ann was subsequently manager from July to December that year, working hard to establish KD’s role in providing support to the people of Timor-Leste. She was a powerhouse of […]
National Volunteers’ Week 19 – 25 May 2025
National Volunteers’ Week celebrated the power of volunteering to bring people together with the 2025 theme ‘Connecting Communities’ Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and assist to strengthen communities. Giving to others fosters community engagement, connection and belonging. We acknowledge the spirit of connection and the amazing impact volunteers have in building thriving and […]
From the Archives – Cheshire Home in Russia
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski interviewed Mikhail Iashin in Moscow 13 February 2019. Mikhail Iashin, originally from Krasmoyarsk,has been the Director of the Regional Public Organization – Society for the Disabled of the War in Afghanistan, the Moscow Cheshire Home since 2015. On 29 July 1985 he had stepped on an anti-personnel mine in Afghanistan and lost one […]
Bina Day
On Friday, 16 May 2025, Dianne, Rachel, and I had the absolute pleasure of attending the ever-delightful Bina Day at Ballarat Grammar Junior School – an annual celebration that never fails to lift spirits and spark joy. Bina Day is a special day named in honour of the school’s very first Raphael resident they sponsored. […]
Klibur Domin – a Humbling Experience
The seven weeks that I have spent in Klibur Domin (KD), Timor-Leste, was nothing short of memorable and humbling. Prior to the commencement of my volunteering, Ryder Cheshire Australia (RCA) liaised with KD and drafted some tasks which I could possibly assist with, based on my work experiences. I also had the opportunity to speak […]
Raphael – an Amazing Experience
Arriving in Delhi, India and I am going to say it – ‘What a culture shock!’. We nearly collected ten cows before pulling up at the alleyway to our hotel. This is why you come to another country – to experience life that is not like your own. Excited for more adventures and I think […]
Raphael – Dehradun India
Diwali Celebrations Our candle workshop achieved a remarkable sale of nearly 24,000 diyas. The introduction of a new packaging design was met with widespread appreciation, enhancing the product’s appeal. Holi Celebrations Celebrated with organic colours prepared by students and staff using natural ingredients like beetroot, spinach, and orange peel. The training was organized by the […]
Walking in her Footsteps – Remembering Sue Ryder’s Legacy
Anniversaries are a good time to look back in gratitude and to look ahead with purpose. Sue Ryder herself would want us to focus on the latter. But here’s a quick glance back. Leonard and Sue first visited New Zealand in the early sixties. They came to talk with Airforce groups and radio stations about […]
National Volunteer’s Week 19 – 25 May 2025
National Volunteers’ Week celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the 2025 theme ‘Connecting Communities’ Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and assists to strengthen communities. Giving to others fosters community engagement, connection and belonging. We acknowledge the spirit of connection and the amazing impact volunteers have in building thriving and […]