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By Kurt AherneCommunity News Reporter If Rotary clubs are to attract new members, donors and sponsors, the good work they do needs to be understood in the wider community. From my perspective, as editor of a regional newspaper, I encourage all Rotary clubs in country and suburban locations to report to the local paper regularly. […]
Including a public relations component in your project plan can help attract the media attention and support your club’s projects and events deserve. Follow these steps for success. Know your local mediaBefore sending stories to a journalist, read your local newspaper, listen to the evening news, and follow journalists and news organisations on Facebook and […]
ROTARY is a proud financial and hands-on supporter of Te Kāhu Tiu. Based in Kapiti, Te Kāhu Tiu will address the root causes of offending amongst young men who are entrenched in the youth justice system – young men who have seen the worst of life from an early age, who do not recognise their […]
Local man Hubert Morris became so popular in Townsville, Qld, the community rallied together and raised enough money for him to fly to Perth in 1960, where he acquired a remarkable new invention – a seeing-eye dog. By Neil AndrewsRotary Club of Mundingburra, Qld It’s 1944. A 40-year-old man loses his sight. What is to […]
The Rotary Club of Whanganui North has a close association with Tonga, and in particular Vaiola Hospital, in Nuku’ alofa. Club member and orthopaedic surgeon John van Dalen has been travelling to Tonga for the past six years to carry out surgery for Tongan patients. He visits three times a year for up to 10 […]
An inspirational and respected community role model was announced 2024 Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year during the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk’s annual award ceremony, held at Canterbury Gardens. Karen community member Gai Porh La Myint has overcome great adversity but is now entrenched in her new community based in Eaglehawk, Vic, where she is an […]
Plant to Plate (PTP) is a community program offered to all primary schools across Palmerston North and the surrounding district. PTP delivers a quality service led by teachers and assisted by experienced, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working with children. The not-for-profit provides a low-cost service, which schools can apply for funding to cover. PTP representatives […]
A recently completed project in Melbourne, Vic, funded partly by a district grant from D9810, highlights the power to do good in the world through partnerships across Rotary districts and with other organisations. The Tiny-Site Backpacks 4 VIC Kids project had its genesis when two Rotarians, one from the Rotary Club of Rowville Lysterfield (D9810) […]
The Wildbase Recovery Project was a Rotary initiated project completed in 2017. The purpose-built facility for New Zealand’s most endangered wildlife was established through a unique collaboration, utilising locally-based specialist veterinary expertise from Massey University and hosted by Palmerston North City Council. The project was actively supported by Rangitane Iwi and the New Zealand Department […]
Members of the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast, Vic, have been visiting Ambon, Indonesia, to provide donations and hands-on assistance since 2013. Towards the end of 2023, a team of 10 club members returned to the island for the first time since COVID, completing a number of humanitarian projects over 10 days. The team was […]