Dr. Peter C. Farrell, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ResMed, is a believer in giving back to the community. For the past several years he has been a supporter of various universities, art institutions and a variety of health and human welfare organizations primarily in the United States and Australia.

In 2001, Dr. Farrell decided to sharpen the focus of his giving objectives, and to include his off-spring in the process of philanthropy. "One of the more important gifts I could instill in my children is the knowledge that a true sense of satisfaction and fulfillment is achieved through giving back to the community. Giving is a responsibility, and should be done thoughtfully and carefully. We see our gift giving as an investment upon which we look for a return; a return that is a quantifiable improvement in society. In other words, we don't give based on needs; we invest in expected outcomes."

Thus in 2001, the Farrell Family Foundation was established. Serving on the board are Peter C. Farrell, Chairman; Fiona Tudor, Executive Director, Treasurer and Secretary; and Dr. Farrell's children, Catherine A. Sertori, Paul A. Farrell, and Michael J. Farrell.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

Edmund Burke

"Since our child was diagnosed with cancer our family has been in emotional and financial turmoil. I don't think we could have made it through the ordeal without the support of the Red Kite social worker program, which the Farrell Family Foundation has generously supported."

(parents of a child diagnosed with
cancer in Sydney, Australia)