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Founded in 1959, the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations. The two-week residential student program is held annually at Imperial College London and The Royal Geographical […]
Within a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 health crisis has brought on an economic crisis and rapidly laid bare the underlying inequities and fragilities in the global food system. The World Food Programme has warned that the world is facing ‘multiple famines of biblical proportions’ that could result in 300,000 deaths per day – a […]
This year may not be off to a great start, but youth mental health remains at the forefront of our minds. In that regard, Australian Rotary Health is pleased to partner with QBD Books to Lift the Lid in schools, raising money for important youth mental health research and encouraging children to pick up a […]
These times of uncertainty are impacting many small businesses in ways they never have before. From whole industries forced to close temporarily, to businesses having to adapt their service offerings to meet new regulations, many of the small, local businesses you know and love are likely struggling. But there is a way you can continue […]
In the third episode of our podcast ‘The Research Behind Lift the Lid’, we interview Dr Lyndall Strazdins from the Australian National University. This episode will be particularly interesting for parents as Dr Strazdins talks about her research findings on work family conflict after receiving an Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Research Grant. To listen […]
Just before New Zealand’s lockdown was announced, Paul Conroy and Georgina and Gary Richards, of the Rotary Satellite Club of Orewa-Millwater, responded to a post on the Gulf Harbour Facebook page calling for a meeting to discuss what could be done to support the community in the face of COVID-19. With significant response from the […]
Rotary Zone 8 Coordinator and District 9820 Past District Governor Tim Moore hosts a discussion of projects that Rotary Clubs have been doing while in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In these times of lock down and self-isolation, Rotaractors from around the world have found a way to stay connected and engaged via a virtual meeting that’s running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The World of Rotaract Bar is constantly open via online platform Zoom and provides an opportunity to connect with […]
Does COVID19 have a silver lining for the environment? Environmental scientists state that these visible, positive impacts are only temporary, however, and are connected to the severe economic downturns and human suffering that are the result of the pandemic. There is a clear link between high environmental stress and human rights violations. During the pandemic, […]
togetherTalks is a weekly series of conversation events, connecting people from across the globe to a range of leading speakers from the worlds of business, volunteering, the charity sector and more. Taking place every Tuesday at 19.05, we will be welcoming Jennifer Jones as our first togetherTalks guest on Tuesday 5th May. Jennifer is a […]
The Rotary Club of Wahroonga, NSW, has been uniquely challenged by COVID-19. Not only has its regular major fundraising projects been forced into isolation, but its new Lost Socks venture has become infected too.We all know about lost socks. Despite the utmost vigilance, one goes missing and its pair languishes. Lucy Dahill and a group […]
Rotary Club of Frankston North (District 9820), guest speaker David Sabben, who was called up for National Service in the first intake in 1965, he attended Officer Training and then posted to 6RAR Brisbane, was appointed 12 Platoon Commander and was posted to South Vietnam in June 1966. He led his platoon at the Battle […]