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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 […]
Classic French-trained Chef Terri Taylor, a member of the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, Qld, was an early adopter of the no waste movement. “One of my first jobs as an apprentice chef was trimming strawberries,” says Terri. “The chef wasn’t happy with me as I had thrown out the equivalent of one punnet of […]
By Lesley McCarthy, Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington, Vic On a cold but clear July morning, members of the Rotary Clubs of Brunswick-Tullamarine, Flemington-Kensington, Footscray, Keilor East and North Melbourne ventured out to restore, replenish and extend habitat lost during the 2022 floods of the Maribyrnong River. Essendon MP Danny Pearson was joined by local […]
By PDG John KevanRotary Club of Mandurah Districts, WA In East Sumba, where the financial capacity to support water and health requirements for villages in remote areas is severely limited, Fair Future Foundation has been successfully providing materials and training to enable villagers to build their water and sanitation facilities for more than 15 years. […]
Throughout May, the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan, NSW, held the 2024 pilot program of U-Turn the Wheel (UTTW) at three local high schools in Queanbeyan – The Anglican School at Googong, Karabar High School, and Queanbeyan High School. Overall, approximately 125 students took part in the one-day program. Feedback from students and staff was positive, […]