The Rotary Club of Wynyard Tulip Farm Project began approximately 30 years ago, when a local sheep farm was converted to a tulip farm. Charter member and farm owner Eric Roberts-Thomson offered the club the chance to man the gates and provide food for visitors to the farm, while the tulips were in bloom, as […]
Fifty years ago, Kaye Green arrived back home in Tasmania, after a year in Osaka, Japan, as a Rotary exchange student. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that extraordinary year, Kaye decided to create 50 bonsai artworks. “This ‘bonsai pilgrimage’ gave me the opportunity for a deep, reflective and meditative artistic experience,” Kaye says. “Drawing […]
When photographer Phil England created the photographic portraits of homeless people that featured in a humanitarian exhibition of hope, he stated, “Don’t walk past them, look into their eyes and you will see through the stigma. Everyone has a story, including a homeless person.” On International Women’s Day this year, Rotary clubs from Western Australia […]
Jervis Bay Marine Park on the South Coast of NSW covers 215 square kilometres and contains over 100 kilometres of coastline. The park’s spectacular 100-meter cliffs and waterfalls provided the backdrop for the Rotary Club of Nowra’s recent youth program fundraiser. Sightseeing, snorkelling and scuba diving tours around the bay were organised and led by […]
In 2022, the Rotary Club of Moonah decided it was time we corrected our own ignorance about the colonisation of Australia and the impact this had and still has on Aboriginal people. Members decided to host a NAIDOC week event to show their respect for and support of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community during their big […]
By Jenn WongDistrict Governor Nominee, D9910 In celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023, District 9910 hosted three ‘Women in Rotary’ events promoting and celebrating women in their communities. The first event, held in Auckland, NZ, was held at Wynyard Pavilion and saw more than 100 ladies attend. This was a lively brunch with […]
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 […]