The Governor of South Australia and State Patron of Ryder-Cheshire, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, called in to meet residents and view facilities at the Mount Gambier Homes in December. It was one of only a few stops on the itinerary for her first official visit to SA’s South East after being sworn […]
Terry Warr
An Invitation
I am extending an invitation to you to become a member of Ryder-Cheshire Australia. This is a great way to be involved and be kept informed about Ryder-Cheshire Australia. Being a paid-up member enables you to vote at the AGM on Saturday 21 May 2022, To become a member go to the Home page and […]
Congratulations Ryder-Cheshire
Ryder-Cheshire has been awarded the Palms Australia 2021 Solidarity Award in the Sustainable Relationships Category in recognition of an organisation that facilitates Palms’ approach to solidarity where the mutual development of individuals and organisations is achieved through long-term relationship. ‘I would like to express my personal appreciation for the contribution that you have made to […]
Klibur Domin Cyclone Appeal Ends
The 6 April Cyclone and resultant major floods that hit mainly the central and northern side of Timor-Leste caused catastrophic damage to roads, buildings and livelihoods of many in one of the poorest nations. This came on top of the recent COVID 19 outbreak which had already caused much dislocation in the community, particularly for […]
CYCLONE APPEAL TO PROVIDE AID TO KLIBUR DOMIN
Dear RCA Supporters and Friends of Klibur Domin, As you are no doubt aware, the cyclone that hit Timor-Leste and parts of Indonesia, has caused tremendous damage and loss of life. Reports we have been receiving indicate that damage and number of deaths are much greater than initially reported in Australian media. Of particular concern […]
CONGRATULATIONS RAPHAEL
This year Raphael celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. Thursday 4 April 10amA large group of guests assembled at the main gate for a walk around the campus. After meeting with the residents of the Shiv Sadan they visited Barbara Cottage and then stopped at the Resource Centre for a ceremony to unveil a plaque for the […]
Matt at Raphael
How best to describe my experience at Raphael? It was moving, humbling, eye-opening, sometimes challenging – though all the more rewarding for being so – but most of the time just a lot of fun. I spent the majority of my three months there helping out in the primary and pre-primary classes, assisting with activities […]
Meryl
Klibur Domin provides In-Patient Care, TB and MDR-TB treatment, and Community Based Rehabilitation for persons with Disabilities. Klibur Domin is located at Tibar, in the District of Liquica, 17 km from the capital of Dili. On the 16th October 2017, I flew from Brisbane to Timor-Leste, arriving at Dili Airport via Darwin. The purpose of […]
An Experience I will never forget
Natalia My 8-week Occupational Therapy (OT) placement in Klibur Domin is one I will never forget. It was an experience that developed and enhanced my personal growth by facing the challenges head on, putting myself in an unfamiliar environment and having confidence in my own abilities. From the friendly and supportive staff to the highly […]
Louis and Corey
In January/ February, we were given the chance to go and volunteer at Klibur Domin. From the moment we were picked up at the airport we were welcomed with warm East Timorese hospitality from all the staff and locals. Despite supposedly being wet season, we were able to do a considerable amount. Our first project […]