Klibur Domin (KD) welcomes all volunteers – both those with specific skills to share with the KD staff, and those with a desire and willingness to help with whatever needs doing. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains running the length of the island of Timor, KD is about 2.5 km inland from the Tibar […]
Terry Warr
Volunteer Week 2026
2026 is officially the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. This year-long initiative aims to recognise, promote and strengthen the vital role volunteers play in building resilient communities, addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. 2026 is a major global effort to encourage more people to […]
Vale Ron Southall
One of our very faithful sponsors, Mr Ron Southall, passed away recently. He was 91 years of age. Mr Southall had been a sponsor of residents at Raphael for more than 50 years! He was a very private person, devoted to his family and special friends. I never met Mr Southall personally, as he didn’t […]
An Unforgettable Experience
Over the past six weeks, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Raphael Centre for disabled children in Dehradun, India. My time there was both eye-opening and deeply rewarding. Each day brought something new to learn and experience, both from the students and from the dedicated staff who support them. One of my […]
Back to Klibur Domin
I returned to volunteer at Klibur Domin this year. I again provided diversional therapy for the clients at Klibur Domin. I also fixed sewing machines at both KD and the school across the road from KD. I was then able to make new aprons for the KD kitchen staff. They were so happy. Joy
Visiting Raphael
I was very interested to visit Raphael whilst passing through Uttarakhand Region on my way to trekking in the Himalayas. Having worked in an administrative capacity with a not-for-profit cerebral palsy organisation in Melbourne, several years ago, I was interested to see how children with cerebral palsy were taught and looked after in India. I […]
A Special Visit with a Special Story
Several weeks ago we were extended an invitation by Ryder-Cheshire member Trish Frith to visit her in Willunga, South Australia. Trish was so excited as Sunanda the daughter of Dhanvir Sing, who she sponsored some fifty years ago was to be staying with her and her family. Dhanvir, Sunanda’s father, began his life in Raphael […]
Volunteering – Recently retired? Gap year? Time out?
Raphael welcomes volunteers. Here’s how you might fit in. What to expect: Raphael is a community: residents, staff, teachers, volunteers, trainees, visitors. Its setting is peaceful: spacious, with trees, gardens and birdsong. Raphael’s main work is special needs education: for children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, Downs, and various physical and mental disabilities. […]
Honouring Fr Ted Burns
Fr Francis Edward (Ted) Burns sadly passed away on 29 September 2025 aged 87. Fr Ted first met Leonard Cheshire in1962 when Leonard visited the Corpus Christi College where he was studying for the priesthood. Fr Ted was highly impressed with the humanitarian work that Leonard and his wife Sue Ryder were doing, and he […]
Klibur Domin Dental Clinic
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 […]