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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 […]
On July 12, 2012, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed March 20 the International Day of Happiness, recognising the relevance of happiness and wellbeing as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of people around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. It also recognised the need for […]
Rotary Down Under caught up with the ever-optimistic Dr Jessie Harman, the first female Rotary International Director from Zone 8 and Chair of the RI Membership Board. Check out some highlights from our chat and read the full story in our March edition. #internationalwomensday #eachforequal #womeninrotary #rotaryopensopportunities Video: Rhys Martin (Facebook / Instagram)
Happy World Rotaract Week peeps ??? Hundreds of Rotaractors from four countries, 19 districts and 28 clubs rocked up to the Australian Rotaract Conference 2020 last month to join like-minded changemakers, exchange ideas, develop personal and professional skills and just have a whole lotta fun. The inspirational and all out awesome Bruce Sullivan was main […]
Interact leaders from throughout Queensland and NSW kicked off World Interact Week on Saturday with the #Interaction2020 District Conference. Organised by the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, the day involved plenty of motivational fun and games to connect Interactors with other clubs from Rotary District 9640. A highlight of the day was packing more than […]
The Rainforest was nurtured by Michael Schnitzler a famous musician and conductor, who is also a conservationist. His efforts have helped to raise $4 million to turn land which was used for logging and grazing back into rainforest. The Esquinas lodge is part of this development and harbours a large variety of wildlife. I have […]