Ryder-Cheshire

Mount Gambier Homes

The Ryder-Cheshire Mount Gambier Home Foundation

Our Foundation was formed out of a desire to provide a caring, 'forever home' for people living with a disability in the community.

As with all Ryder-Cheshire homes our guiding philosophy is the relief of suffering without discrimination.

The Mount Gambier homes are leased to and managed by estara, formerly known as ParaQuadSA and its service provider HomeCare+.

What we've achieved so far

The Foundation has built and maintains two homes: Ryder and Cheshire.
Each home accommodates five residents who have studio-style rooms with ensuites, shared living areas and alfresco spaces. Video tour
Planning has commenced for a possible third complex.

Ryder

Cheshire

Governor-General visits our homes

21 September 2024

The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, visited the homes on September 21 during the final leg of her first official visit to South Australia.

Accompanied by the Mayor of Mount Gambier Lynette Martin OAM, Her Excellency spent about an hour talking to residents, relatives, estara staff and members of the Foundation Board.

President Matthew Dixon and former President Neville Gilbertson OAM hosted the VIPs.

Group photo of five women sitting it and standing around table.

Her Excellency sits down with Ryder residents. (Photo courtesy Governor-General)

Group photo of people sitting at and standing around table.

The Governor-General (seated left) was keen to hear from residents and relatives.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn in conversation in Cheshire.

Group photo of five people sitting it and standing around table. Woman standing is shaking hands with seated man.

The Governor-General meets residents and relatives in Cheshire. (Photo courtesy Governor-General)

Group photo of two men and woman in discussion.

Foundation President Matthew Dixon (left), board member Neville Gilbertson and Governor-General Sam Mostyn. (Photo courtesy Governor-General)

'Can do' approach

'Perhaps this story will encourage others to take a can do approach and make things happen' - parents discussing the Mount Gambier Homes. Learn more!

Aerial view of homes, gardens and carpark