Caroline Springs plants seeds of peace

On 13 June 2025, the Rotary Club of Caroline Springs, Vic, installed two Peace Poles outside the entrance of the Caroline Springs Library. The Peace Poles are inscribed in eight different languages each, with the message ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’.

As divisions deepen across the globe, the poles serve as a constant reminder that we must choose peace and not allow our differences to get in the way of building better communities.

“Our thanks go to Mayor Steve Abboushi – City of Melton for officiating with the Rotary Club of Caroline Springs at our ceremony as part of our peacebuilding journey within the Melton community and surrounding suburbs,” said club member Ronald Moss.

Together, with all Rotarians and volunteers, we must continue to strive for peace within ourselves and for the community. This is only the start of our peace journey.”

“A single Peace Pole saying ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ may seem insignificant, but just like Mahatma Gandi’s peaceful protest seeking independence in India, all it takes is one person to make a difference.”

Luba Grigorovitch MP, Steve McGhie MP, Cr Kathy Majdlik – City of Melton and Cr Lara Carli – City of Melton – Sugar Gum Ward were also instrumental in making the ceremony possible. Wendy Mason, from Caroline Springs RSL Sub Branch, Peter Berg from Rotary SAFE Families – Building a Culture of Family Peace and Michael Dowling of the Rotary Club of Melton Valley, Vic, Alex Lapina and Rhea Varma were all in attendance to see the Peace Poles unveiled.

“We also couldn’t have done this without the amazing team at Melton Parks, who helped lay the Peace Poles. We thank everyone involved,”
said Ronald.

The Rotary Club of Caroline Springs is a peacebuilding club seeking to work with Rotary Safe Families and Rotary International to build a culture of peace within all communities regardless of race, colour or religion. RDU