Marilyn Bradford Marilyn, with her husband, Len, became supporters of Ryder-Cheshire after their two daughters, Gillian and Hilary, attended Ballarat Clarendon College. At that time, the College sponsored several residents at Raphael in India. The Junior School is still a generous donor for projects at Raphael, as you may read in another part of this […]
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Congratulations
Anthea Swann OAM Anthea has been honoured for her service to community with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours. She was one of the first volunteers to go to the newly formed Ryder-Cheshire Home, Klibur Domin in Timor-Leste. She has held many positions in Ryder-Cheshire both at […]
Raphael Volunteer JamieÂ
In November I had the pleasure of being back at Raphael for my thirteenth year volunteering. This time I was given the task of helping to write the progress reports for the sponsors which was a fun and an interesting challenge. It meant I was able to work closely with another volunteer, interview staff […]
From the RCA Overseas Volunteers’ Co-ordinator
Volunteering at either Raphael in India or Klibur Domin in Timor-Leste would, I am sure, give you a great uplift in your life. Volunteering comes with deep gratitude, happy smiling faces and a sense of worthwhile exhaustion. I suggest you start by looking at our videos of the different centres to get an idea of […]
🎉 Join the Ryder-Cheshire Australia Team! 🎉
Are you enthusiastic, skilled, experienced, and ready to make a difference? Do you have a passion for alleviating suffering without discrimination? If yes, Ryder-Cheshire Australia (RCA) needs you! 🌟 Who We Are: At RCA, we support two international homes: Raphael in India and Klibur Domin in Timor-Leste. These homes provide critical care to those who […]
From the President’s Desk
2025  is already upon us, and I am pleased, as your recently elected Ryder-Cheshire Australia President, to bring you this January issue of The Red Feather. The focus of our last issue was volunteering and the joy and profound fulfilment we all gain by giving our time, energy and skill ‘for the relief of suffering […]
Raphael Founders’ Day Celebrations
The 65th Founders’ Day Celebrations on 5th April were packed with various activities which kept us busy. Along with enabling us to talk to staff and board members and walk through the various areas of Raphael, enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked for us by the children of the Training Centre, it included a full day […]
A Momentous Celebration
Founders’ Day celebrated at Raphael on 5th April 2024 was a momentous occasion for us all, marking 65 years of commitment to service and community. It was heart warming to hear about the collective efforts over several months and the excitement leading up to the day of the performance. On arrival to Raphael guests were […]
My Raphael Experience
I arrived in India on the second week of January ready to make true one of my dearest dreams; serve others as a volunteer. I was so excited after receiving acceptance from Ryder- Cheshire Australia of my offer to volunteer in the Raphael Centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. There were a few months of expectation waiting […]
Visiting Klibur Domin
I made a visit to KD in January this year. I was warmly welcomed and was taken on a tour of the complex and was permitted to take photos. I was amazed at the development that had taken place since my last visit in October 2022. I delivered 50 packets of PANADOL and paracetamol donated […]