Dress for Success provides a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Through the program, women from all walks of life can acquire thoughtfully curated clothing, shoes and accessories to create the best impression at job interviews. Women also receive career guidance, counselling and […]
We had originally scheduled ‘Top Tipples’ doing good in the world for this month’s The Good Life – which we could probably all do with – but incoming RI Director Jessie Harman says we need Rotary more than Riesling in these uncertain times, so we listened. “It seems to me that the world needs Rotary […]
As advised in previous editions of Rotary Down Under, the Rotary International Board has agreed to Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands developing a plan to revitalise Rotary in our region. This is an exciting opportunity for all interested Rotarians to have their say. A full explanation of the project, its aims […]
The forgotten and abandoned 32 Battalion community of Pomfret in north western South Africa has no running water and no electricity… just the will to survive. But a collaboration between a number of Rotary clubs from Australia and New Zealand, individual donors and community leaders is changing the lives of those living in this isolated […]
District 9640 has launched another innovative public image campaign to engage the local community with Rotary. All 252 busses that operate within Gold Coast City Council limits in Southern Queensland and Tweed Heads in Northern NSW will carry two large stickers inside every bus, starting April 1 for eight weeks. The cost is $2 a […]
Don’t let the Coronavirus pandemic stop your club doing good in the community! Protect everyone by working safely As a member of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley and founder of a new online Rotary Club, Rebecca understands what it takes to effectively engage members remotely. Bec will share different options for Rotary Clubs to […]
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Zone 8 Conference Convenor Noel Trevaskis has made the difficult decision to cancel the Conference and Governors-Elect Training Seminar in Alice Springs, set for September 2020. “The health and welfare of Rotarians and their families was foremost in this decision,” Noel said. “There were also significant financial implications if we […]
The Rotary Club of Greymouth’s innovative approach to community projects has resulted in a partnership with Tai Poutini Polytechnic and, each Rotary year, a local cause: trees, gardens and a play area for the new hospital; 24/7 accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and AED/CPR training with St John Ambulance Greymouth; and now with the Greymouth […]
Rotary lost a true superstar with the passing of past RI Director and Treasurer Brian Knowles on March 8 at the age of 89. He is survived by his daughter Janelle and a large extended family. Brian joined the Rotary Club of Sandgate, Qld, in 1960 and quickly became president in 1963-64. He served as […]
In 1991, the Rotary Club of Gosford West, NSW, established a program whereby youth with outstanding talent on the Central Coast could showcase their skills in a series of variety concerts. The manager of the local community theatre agreed to support the program, an ex-schoolteacher with experience in the performing arts was appointed as director, […]
Over the past 50 years, Rotarians and Rotaractors helped create the world’s biggest community health and fitness event. In 1971, Australia was a nation of lazy people. We had a population of heavy smokers and even heavier drinkers. We had a failing community health system and the outlook was grim. A campaign of fitness education […]
Rebecca’s Rotary journey began in 2005 as a bright eyed NYSF applicant. Fast forward 14 years and she’s stayed actively in the Rotary family through RYLA and Rotaract and after an 18 month exploration period, she took the plunge and joined the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley. Professionally, Rebecca works in Corporate Social Responsibility for […]