Inspired by Australian Rotary International President Sir Clem Renouf, then District Governor John Sever convinced Rotary and the world to believe in polio eradication. The infectious disease specialist died in April at the age of 92. Here we pay tribute to his pivotal role in polio eradication. By Peter Ross Range It was April 1979, […]
By Lucinda Diack A collaboration between the Rotary Club of Timaru, NZ, and the Rotary Club of Kathmandu, Nepal, has set a project in motion that is destined to be life-changing, not only for the women and children of Nepal, but for three incredible wāhine in Aotearoa. It is estimated 4,500 women die every year […]
By Anne Matthews, D9560 Passport, Rotary Club, Qld In the lead up to World Polio Day on October 24, Anne Matthews looks back on how far we have come in our quest to eradicate this debilitating disease and explores the worrying rise in vaccination fatigue and vaccine hesitancy throughout the developed world. One thing we […]
Supported by a Royce and Jean Abbey Vocational Scholarship, Reverend Dr Marthe Kondemo is empowering women in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s least resourced and poorest provinces, some accessible only by canoe or dangerous forest paths. Put life into Rotary – your life was Royce Abbey’s theme for his year as Rotary International president in […]
Our regional and rural communities have been through some tough times over the past few years, with drought, bushfires and floods having a massive impact on communities. Through Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) the government has provided $500 debit cards to farming households who are finding it tough due to drought. The Rotary Club […]
The Rotary Club of Caloundra, Qld, recently had Dr Sarah Casey as a guest speaker, who gave members a fascinating look into her work with rural women. By Anne Matthews, D9560 Passport, Rotary Club, Qld Dr Sarah Casey had long imagined bringing to life the stories of diverse rural women, given her background as an […]
A lifeline of clean water for Cambodia and Myanmar The Rotary Club of Wollongong, NSW, is assisting Australian charity The Water Gift in its mission to bring safe drinking water to the world one SAFE sticker at a time. Amid global challenges, where access to clean water remains a critical concern, The Water Gift offers […]
Rotary’s nationwide campaign to combat domestic violence By PDG Dave Harmon Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond, NSW In Ballina, NSW, a Rotary club is changing the community’s understanding and response to domestic and family violence. Here, Rotary Pacific Says NO to Domestic and Family Violence campaign founder, PDG Dave Harmon, shares its success, from the groundbreaking […]
Samoa is a developing country in the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 230,000. The population is too small to support local training programs for teachers, dentists and audiologists. Those working with people with dental problems or a hearing-impairment have either been trained overseas or have undertaken informal training locally. In 2008, audiologists Philip […]
Across Rotary Pacific, Rotary Community Groups are meeting to map out their strategies for success. Since the start of July, representatives from the clubs in each Rotary Community Group (RCG) – usually club presidents and presidents-elect – have attended workshops to get to know each other, learn about their clubs’ strengths and challenges, and discover […]
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Garden DesignFest is a biennial fundraising event organised by the Rotary Clubs of Kew and Brighton North, Vic, featuring the work of professional garden designers in an open garden format. On Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, gardens will be open from 10am until 5pm. Since the inception […]
A ‘warrior wahine’ is a term that blends the concepts of both strength and femininity. ‘Wahine’ is a Māori and Hawaiian word for woman, while ‘warrior’ conveys bravery, resilience, and a fighting spirit. Together, ‘warrior wahine’ describes a powerful woman who embodies strength, courage, and determination. It celebrates women who face challenges head-on and persist […]