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The Rotary Club of Sydney (https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubSydney) is set to champion yet another noble cause – ending violence against women. In observance of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women activism, the two-part initiative by the club’s Peace Building Group is hosting a crucial conference on 25 November, followed by a […]
An elderly resident prepares for a train trip…Three hundred trucks converge on Castlemaine, Vic…A Rotarian makes a difficult decision… We all know that kindness is part of Rotary’s DNA, however, when two extraordinary stories of kindness emerged from the Rotary Club of Castlemaine’s 34th Truck Show held in late 2022, a short six-minute film was […]
The Rotary Clubs of East Coast Bays and Henderson have a long history of working to improve the health services provided in their local hospitals, North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital respectively. Funding has been provided for the hospitals to obtain much needed and vital equipment and facilities not publicly funded. The ability for the […]
In early 2017, seven members of the then fledgling Rotary Satellite Club of Orewa-Millwater planned for what they could do to significantly support the community. Theo Simeonidis, former owner of the very successful Theo’s Greek Taverna of Wellington, suggested organising a total cultural experience involving Greek cuisine, beverages, live music and dancing: a Greek Extravaganza […]
Most Rotarians are familiar with the ubiquitous sausage sizzle fundraiser, often undertaken outside the local Bunnings store or supermarket. On tiny Norfolk Island, the local Rotary club has expanded this concept significantly, utilising their custom-built catering trailer. Since its foundation in 1973, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Island has long been known for catering at […]
The School Fruit Box program aims to provide weekly boxes of fresh fruit sourced from local suppliers, including Yamanto Harvest Markets and Brassall Fresh Fruit Market, to Ipswich state primary schools. By offering a wide variety of fruits, the program enhances the nutritional choices available to students, ensuring they have access to wholesome snacks that […]
The latest round of the Rotary Club of Balwyn Centenary Grants has just been announced. This round saw a total of $119,000 awarded to five projects in four countries. Prior to this round a total of $252,744 has been awarded to 10 projects – so the total contribution to-date has now reached $371,744 after two […]
The Rotary Club of Atherton, Qld, recently partnered with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and other Rotary clubs and service organisations in Far North Queensland to provide a vocational visit to the Cairns RFDS base. In April, a diverse group of humanitarians boarded a bus in Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands to make their way down the […]
Four years ago, the Rotary Club of Devonport spotted an opportunity to create an action-packed space for their mokopuna (young kids). They noticed the kids were creating a rough and hazardous bike track through an unused part of the Waitemata Golf Club. A core group of Rotarians worked tirelessly with the golf club negotiating a […]
The Rotary Club of Highton, Vic, has proudly announced its 1,000th visitor on the highly acclaimed Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tour. Since November 6, 2022, the club has organised guided tours of the Fyansford Paper Mill, offering an immersive experience through the mill’s rich heritage. Set on the Barwon River, overlooking the picturesque Buckley Falls, […]
Communication boards allow non-verbal children and adults a way to interact with other people sharing the same environment. The boards are developed using the resources of the site in which they are placed – they are site specific. The symbols on the boards are specific to that park/environment as well as basic commonly used symbols. […]
Literacy plays a central role in this year’s Rotary international theme, Create Hope in the World. Without reading one cannot actively participate in job seeking, getting a driver’s licence, read labels on medicine bottles, help with a child’s homework, or even readily participate on social media. Poor reading skills can result in lack of self-esteem, […]