Mission
The Mission of Ryder-Cheshire Australia and its Foundations in Australia is
“ to relieve suffering without discrimination”.

Function
Ryder-Cheshire Australia supports homes in India, Australia and East Timor. Separately incorporated Foundations in NSW, South Australia, Victoria and the ACT, operate autonomously, and several have regional support groups.  Overall policy is co-ordinated by a National Board which convenes a biennial conference for the State Foundations. The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation in Australia is run entirely by volunteers at all levels, ensuring 98% of funds raised reaches the intended recipients. It is an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of people who are sick, have a disability, or are destitute; with a proven track record of achieving its goals for over fifty years