October 4, 2011 - DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

Preliminary Proxy Statement

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Definitive Proxy Statement

Definitive Additional Materials

Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14A-12

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on November 16, 2011

RESMED INC.

RESMED INC.

9001 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD.

SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

ATTN: CONSTANCE BIENFAIT

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		Meeting Information
		Meeting Type: Annual
		For holders as of: September 19, 2011
		Date: November 16, 2011 Time: 3:00 p.m. (US Pacific Time)
		November 17, 2011 10.00 a.m. (Australian Eastern Time)
		Location: ResMed Inc.
		1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista, New South Wales

		You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.


		See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 Before You Vote 

How to Access the Proxy Materials



				Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before November 2, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.

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				Voting Items
				The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

Election of two Directors, each to serve for a three-year term.

Nominees:

1a.

Christopher Roberts

1b.

John Wareham

To approve the Amendment to the 2009 Incentive Award Plan, which in part increases the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan from 22,921,650 (post split) to 35,475,000 shares.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote ONE YEAR on the following proposal:

To select the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation every year, every two years or every three years, as indicated.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:

Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

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