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MEDICAL/HEALTH Deposits include:

POP – Perspectives on Parkinson’s, Nerissa Mapes

Joanne Richter is the Rotary D9800 Rypen Camp Director and she recently emailed us to give feedback on a speaker they had at the Rypen Camp.

Her message reads: 'Even thou, our original guest speaker Andrew Darybshire cancelled as he believed his talk would be too emotional for the leaders and students as of the age group, he replaced a speaker on his behalf!

All I can say was Nerissa Mapes, is a 32yr old young lady that is an inspirational and motivational speaker who gets the audience involved. She spoke to the students at Rypen Camp (District 9800) at their level and captured the audience and highlighted the fact that each person has to face their own challenge in life. Nerissa is a remarkable person and her own challenge is dealing with Parkinson Disease!

The feedback I received from the host Rotary Club and the Rypen Committee representative that was at the Saturday dinner during the Rypen camp, they said the same thing as above, ie: that she was just inspirational. The host club will be having her as a guest speaker in the future at their club meetings and we are organising for Nerissa to return to the next camp and speak again.

With the assistance of friends and the foundation, Nerissa is raising funds for a worthy cause to help find a cure for Parkinson Disease'!

Contact: Nerissa Mapes
Mobile: 0437 810 858

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Website: www.pop.org.au

Prostate Health and Continence Health, Jo Fairbairn

Prostate Health and Continence Health, Jo Fairbairn
Jo Fairbairn (Community Partnership & Health Promotion Manager for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) is available to speak on Prostate Health and Continence Health. Jo can also provide a handout to audience members containing links to key National Men’s Health Organisations, a Men’s Health Information kit containing printed information on Prostate Health and Continence Health and a beyondblue: the National Depression initiative book ‘Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family’ by John Ashfield.

Contact: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Telephone: 1800 206 700 or

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Forensic Foundations, Anna Davey

Anna founded Forensic Foundations, a specialised service aimed at assisting practitioners entering the forensic arena or looking to broaden and deepen their skills. Anna operates in all areas of the forensic sciences focusing on quality management, the interface between science and the legal system and forensic science based Research & Development. Anna brings an unequalled depth of knowledge and experience to these.
Of special interest is her ability to help prepare inexperienced practitioners for appearances in court or when required to provide expert advice.
Contact: Anna Davey: Telephone: 0429 966 012

Website: www.forensicfoundations.com.au

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic)

Talk consists of St John Ambulance volunteers and the First Aid that they provide at major events and community events throughout Victoria. They like to bring 'along an ambulance for a bit of show and tell.'
Contact Gavan Woinarski, Telephone: 03 8588 8375 or 0411072507

“I Only Want What You Have”
Mental Illness and Homelessness – Engaging with a caring community.

Mental Illness affects 1 in 5 people in the community and is an illness that until recently has been largely ignored by the community. It is in the too hard basket. This is a tragedy given that the people affected by mental illness may be our children, our parents, our friends or members of our extended family. Unfortunately over the years society has marginalized these people and shunned them – the question that we must ask ourselves is – “As members of a caring and compassionate society, is this right, and what could I do to support these people in their journey of recovery?

At Richmond Fellowship, we believe that people with a mental illness are no different from you and me. Unfortunately they have an illness that the community does not understand, an illness that is, in most cases recoverable from, allowing them to rebuild their lives and regain their rightful place in our community.

Richmond Fellowship, in Victoria and South Australia, is a leader in working to support the recovery of people suffering from mental illness and those at risk of homelessness, it does this through helping them regain their sense of self belief and achieving their own goals.

Programs operate across Victoria in Melbourne, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Wodonga and Traralgon. In South Australia we have programs in Adelaide and Mount Gambier. Speakers will include a member of staff and if available a person(s) who has a lived experience that they would like to share.

Contact: Paul Ashton Telephone: 9418 2324 or 0418 136 070

'How City Rotary Clubs Can Assist People In Rural Communities': Beyondblue, Nick Tolhurst, Senior Program Manager, Public Health

TextBeyondblue is the national depression initiative. Around 1 million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year.
Nick's portfolio includes E-health: online or internet-delivered self-help therapies, Older people, Indigenous people, Rural populations and Men.
Contact: Nick Tolhurst on 03 9810 6100

Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, Steve Nicholls and His 'Best Mate' Zappa

“As a child, growing up wasn’t always easy and even though I wore prescription glasses, life was difficult. I was 20 years old when they told me I had an eye disease, Retinitis Pigmentosis which is hereditary and produces tunnel vision and total night blindness. By the time I was 24, I would be completely blind.

I had a wonderful group of friends who were very concerned for me as I started to live like a recluse, too afraid to leave the house. In June, 2000 I received the greatest gift – my Seeing Eye Dog Zappa.”

Hear how Steve and Zappa formed an amazing partnership and the funny and light hearted situations they meet every day.
Contact Steve Nicholls on 03 9381 6400 to hear this inspirational, entertaining and up-lifting experience!

Melbourne Alcohol Recovery Centre

Brian Cox is from Melbourne Alcohol Recovery Centre and is a recovering alcoholic. He is willing to talk at other Rotary meetings within the District. He was on '60 Minutes' some weeks ago helping Lester Ellis recover from alcoholism
Contact: Brian Cox on 0424 397 388 or Click here to email

Motor Neurone Disease

MND Victoria has a pool of 16 speakers residing across Victoria, who offer inspirational talks about their experiences of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Presentations include a description of this progressive nerological disease which, as the body's motor neruons die, affects movement, speech and breathing. In addition to a well informed talk their speakers share, on a more personal level, how MND has affected their lives.
Contact: Inez van Polanen, Co-ordinator of Information and Resources, MND Victoria, Telephone: 9830 2122

Sound Therapy, Ian Patterson

This is a listening therapy program using specially filtered classical music to improve ear and brain function. The renowned French ear, nose and throat surgeon, Dr Aldred Tomatis, established a link between the sounds we hear and our functioning in our speech, learrning, energy and stress. He developed a way to treat the ear with sound. At present Ian is involved in compiling research on the results he has seen with his tinnitus patients using Sound Therapy.
Contact: Sally Fenner on 1300 55 77 96

Diabetes and Reflexology

Derek Miglietti, Lecturer and Allied Health Professional.
Reflexology is a science that uses the thumb and fingers to press on reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Derek is an experienced health professional and lecturer who has treated children, adults, the elderly, athletes and people with chronic illness with reflexology. He has also worked for the St. Kilda football club and in the corporate sector. Find out how reflexology treats diabetes (and other conditions including asthma and hypertension). Practical demonstations also available! Preferred Geographical area: Batman, Beachside, Eastside, Monash and Yarra Clusters, breakfast and lunch meetings.
Contact Derek Miglietti Telephone: 9764 9359 or 0410 429 686
Website: www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/9129

The Role of Dr's During The Gallipoli Campaign: Dr Murray Verso

Did you know that Australian medicos at Gallipoli invented a vaccine for para-typhoid?
Contact: Murray Verso Telephone: 9397 1366 or Email Murray Verso

The Gene Technology Information Service (GTIS)

The GTIS is an Australian government-funded program set up to raise awareness about biotechnology, following a growing community need for balanced and factual information on the topic.

The GTIS is able to speak on a range of topics about biotechnology that might include the following:

What is biotechnology
Biotechnology and the media (or science and the media)
What is all the fuss about stem cells
Other topics might include, cloning, GM crops/ biotech in agriculture, genetic testing (IVF, designer babies..etc).

A range of information including basic explanations and facts about the science, its applications and the issues behind technologies such as genetically modified (GM) foods, stem cells, cloning, gene therapy and regulation can be provided by GTIS.

GTIS is based at the University of Melbourne. Other partners include the CSIRO, Children’s Medical Research Institute and the relevant Australian Government departments.
Contact: Jason Major, Manager,
B Sc (Honours Zoology) MSc (Science Communication)
Telephone: 1800 631 276 (free call) or 03 9348 2784 Email GTIS

“Mind Your Mind" Co-Ordinator From Alzheimer's Australia (Vic)

Mind Your Mind and help minimise the risk of Dementia. This informative and entertaining talk will provide your members and guests with important information to help minimize the risk of developing Dementia – (Dementia will be the number one cause of disability in Australia by 2016).
"No sales pitch, nothing to sell, happy to travel anywhere in Victoria"
Contact: Sandra, Co-ordinator, Telephone: 9815 7886 on Tues, Wed & Thurs only

Interplast Australia

was founded in 1983 by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Rotary International District 9800 in Victoria. Interplast conducts voluntary programs of plastic and reconstructive surgery to the people in developing countries e.g. South West Pacific, South East Asia and Africa. 28 Rotarians have accompanied their teams. "To hear more about this wonderful humanitarian program please contact":
Sue Attwood (03) 9249 1231 Email Sue Attwood

The Freedom Factor

Adriana James-Richard is a Psychotherapist, Trainer, Registered Nurse and Public Speaker. She co-founded the Freedom Team Foundation Inc. which is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to global unity, peace and prosperity. Adriana has pioneered a wealth of psychological understanding drawn from her private practice and clinical research developed with other colleagues within the Foundation. This knowledge (intellectual property) has been respectfully entitled “The Freedom Factor”. Springing from this knowledge, an innovative programme has been written with a view to free people from the suffering of addiction, and in this case, smoking.

Adriana is also involved in mentoring young people and people of all ages to reach their full creative potential. The Freedom Team Foundation Leadership Programme is an exciting venture involving psychological, educational and practical training aiming at creating benefits for humanity.
Contact: Adriana James-Richard 0413 771 796 Email Adriana

The Art of Breathing - Sleep Apnoea, Snoring and Asthma

Causes, symptoms and current medical treatments available.
Buteyko breathing technique - a successful, safe, effective and convenient method for the management of breathing and sleeping problems. Results of independent Clinical Trials and benefits of the method profiled
Contact: Jackie Moden 03 9375 3344

Alzheimers Disease And Vitamin D Study The Shepherd Foundation Study of Alzheimer's Disease

Study Co-ordinator, Karen Harris aims to 'increase awarenesss of their endeavours' and says, 'We are currently recruiting patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease for The Shepherd Foundation Study of Alzheimer’s disease. This is an investigator driven charitably funded study not connected with a pharmaceutical company. The principal investigators are Dr. Mark Stein, Endocrinologist; Dr. Sam Sherer, Geriatrician; and Professor Leonard Harrison. The study involves patients taking Vitamin D tablets for up to four months and undergoing some cognitive assessments at designated times in order to assess for any changes in cognitive function. Routine blood tests will also be performed in order to ensure serum levels are within a safe range. Some patients will also be asked to use an insulin nasal spray to see whether there is any impact on cognition and memory. We believe Vitamin D may have individual benefit as well as enhancing the effectiveness of current drug regimes’.
Contact: Karen Harris Study Coordinator Phone: 0405 224 488

The Red Cross Life Gift Organ Donation Program

The program actively involved in raising community awareness and understanding about organ and tissue donation, educating healthcare professionals about donation practices and ensuring the needs of organ and tissue donors and their families are addressed.
Contact: Dana Stojakovic (Administrative Officer) on 9349 4762

Glen Walsh, Personal Trainer

He gave us a fantastic talk and some small demonstrations and he kept us all very interested in ways to become and stay fit, slim and healthy - in body and mind.
Contact: Glen Walsh 0407 507 564

Heart Transplants

Heart Transplant Co-Ordinator at the Royal Children's Hospital
Contact: 9345 5522

Tinnitus Clinic Speaker

The clinic has developed the treatment technology to help improve the choice and quality of treatments available for people with tinnitus and reduced sound tolerance. Contact: 1300 367 907

Caritas Christi Hospice "Palliative Care

Email contact

Chronic Illness Peer Support - (ChIPS)

This program is run by the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Contact: Emily 9345 6616.

Multiple Scelerosis Speaker

Bruce has MS and is keen to promote the awareness of MS to the Rotary community. He gave us an interesting story of his diagnosis and issues relating to the disease and other clubs may get some benefit from his presentation. Notes from RC Hoppers Crossing
Contact Bruce, Mobile 0402 005 429

Absolute Hearing

Adrienne Blechman Audiologist
Contact: 9826-6911

Huntington's Disease

300 Victorians currently battle Huntington's Disease, and as it is also genetically inherited, over 2500 are at risk of developing this disease. Tony speaks from a true personal perspective as he discusses his families experiences facing the disease. Contact: Tony: 0400 834 720

Ambassadors of The Bionic Ear Institute - From Deafness to Hearing with a Bionic Ear

Trained in Public Speaking volunteers of The Bionic Ear Institute are willing to talk to your group about living with deafness and the changes that a Bionic Ear have made to their life.
Contact: Pauline Tel: 03-9667 7500

How to Live to 100 and Love It - Five Key Principles for all Rotarians

In this practical “how to” presentation, you will learn the Five Principles that:
Give you heaps of energy, Boost your popularity so that other people like, respect and admire you and Enjoy a quality night’s sleep so that you wake up feeling refreshed and enthusiastic.

Dr Peter Holsman is an experienced medical practitioner and public speaker who enjoys helping people make the most of their lives. A number of his clients are active in Rotary and they have suggested that other members will benefit from what he has to offer. Contact: 9882 515