Arriving in Melbourne for the first time is an exciting experience, but arriving to attend a Rotary International Convention is awesome! This will be a reality for over 12,000 Rotarians, Rotaractors, their families and friends this month. Imagine playing a significant role in helping our visitors maintain this level of excitement and wonder throughout the […]
By PDG Martin GarciaDistrict 9940 Foundation Chair While New Zealand Rotarians on the North Island battled unprecedented rainfall and flooding during this year’s summer, Rotary colleagues in Finland were on a courageous mission in the middle of their winter. The North Islanders nervously followed the journey of their fellow Rotarians as they drove six field […]
Recent news reports of tragic drownings in local lakes and rivers has highlighted the need to ensure swimming competency, particularly within the local refugee community. Working with Gateway Health, RCAN now supports a program through Vicswim to teach water skills. Club member Mary Widdicombe is driving the program along with Bhakti Dhamala from Gateway Health. […]
In July 2022, more than a dozen Pacific Island migrants arrived in Albury Wodonga for work. With a strong association with Rugby Union, the young men were keen to get involved in a local team and were warmly welcomed by the Albury Steamers Rugby Club. Past President of the Rotary Club of Albury North, Clark […]
Following the devastation left in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, members, family and friends of the Rotary Club of Greenmeadows, NZ, have clocked up in excess of 422 hours volunteering in various ways to support their community and each other. Three members had water through their homes, outbuildings and land, leaving gumboot-deep silt in their […]
By PDG John Kevan Despite the headwinds of gaining members, the Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts, WA, has achieved a membership magic milestone. So far this Rotary year, under the guidance of President Deb Atkins, Membership Director Martin Sadle and an enthusiastic board, 16 new members have been welcomed into the club. From 24 members […]
Calling all foodies and community champions! Leo’s Community Café is the best spot on the Northern Gold Coast to grab a delicious breakfast or coffee while making a difference in the community. Every cup counts! A project of the Northern Gold Coast Rotaract Club, the café operates out of The Meeting Place at 25 Leo […]
Slavery is not a word we hear too often in our day-to-day lives anymore. We certainly don’t associate it with developed countries like Australia. But slavery still exists, and it’s more common than you might think. ‘Modern slavery’ describes exploitative practices, including human trafficking, servitude, forced labour, debt bondage, deceptive recruitment for labour or services, […]
Music for Dementia is an innovative program proving that music can help dementia patients and dramatically improve their quality of life. Extensive research has shown that the portion of the brain that contains music memories is the last to be affected in dementia sufferers. As a result, music can be used to engage with patients, […]
The Bandari Project is a not-for-profit organisation helping break the cycle of poverty by providing education opportunities to underprivileged children and women in Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania. The project commenced in 2015, with Geoff Coxall, of the Rotary Club of Port Fairy, as one of the founding members. The Rotary Club of Bordertown is also […]
John Kirby from the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes is the treasurer of Klibur Domin, an aged and disability care facility in Timor Leste. Several District 9780 clubs, including Casterton and Hamilton, provide assistance to the facility. Since independence from Indonesia, Klibur Domin survived the terrible events that followed the referendum. In 2000, the […]
January 11, 2023, marked the 50th anniversary of the then Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck proclaiming an end to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. To commemorate the withdrawal of our troops, the Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow, NSW, has planned a Community Walk for April 2, 2023. The walk aims to raise community awareness and […]