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WERN - Winners of Community Award
Type: Story
Published: Dec 02, 2021
Western Emergency Relief Network (WERN) has been announced as the Community Program of the Year by Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities 2021 Awards.A BIG THANK YOU to all the amazing WERN Volunteers and Sponsors. You are all to be congratulated for enabling WERN to deliver help across the North and West of Melbourne.
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Op Shop promotes positive community partnerships
Type: Story
Published: Nov 10, 2023
Through its support of the local Op Shop Pantry, Rotary Flemington Kensington has extended its community partnership with JobFind which provides the Op Shop with volunteers who, over the past 12 months, have had an opportunity to learn on-the-job experience in retail and community. Whilst working in the Op Shop volunteers identified a need for toiletries to supplement the food items available through the food pantry. A commitment to a toiletry drive through all JobFind Centres has been an outstanding success. Melina Caccetta, Manager of the Op Shop operated by Flemington Kensington Rotary, has developed a strong relationship with the Flemington JobFind Centre. Through the Op Shop, JobFind has used the operation as a venue for prospective workers to gain retail and customer service experience in a friendly and supportive environment. This year, the shop has hosted ten workers for periods from 4 to 10 weeks. Melina along with her regular an
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Community
Type: Committee
Published: Jun 27, 2021
Community project and engagement Committee Members Name Club Position Brian Ahmed Werribee
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New Rotarian, Dasun Premadasa, is keen to focus on the community’s disadvantaged
Type: Story
Published: Dec 05, 2020
By Dorothy GilmourDasun Premadasa was inducted to Rotary Melbourne on 19th August this year with the classification of IT - Business Analyst.Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he completed his primary and secondary education, Dasun went on to join one of the country’s leading international software companies at the age of 18. He went on to work for several IT organisations in Sri Lanka, America and the UK before moving to Melbourne in 2007, where he has continued his IT career. Today, he works for Treasury Wine Estates as a Senior Global Business Analyst responsible for Sales and Marketing technologies. Dasun’s Scottish wife, Denise, is a cancer research nurse. They have a 19-month-old daughter and when time permits, Dasun enjoys scuba diving, hiking, running, cricket and rugby (union).Dasun’s introduction to Rotary came whilst he was still at school, joining the Interact Club in 1995. He held various director positions from Community Service to Finance
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Community Service
Type: Committee
Published: Jun 13, 2021
Committee Members Name Club Position Stella AVRAMOPOULOS Central Melbourne
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Sue Foley, District Chair Community Service - Harmony on a major scale
Type: Story
Published: Jun 12, 2021
By Rowan McClean, District 9800 Club Service ChairIt was a cheeky customer who invited Sue, a Bendigo Bank Manager, to come to a Rotary meeting in 2007 at Melbourne South. The meeting was full of friendly people and with their upcoming Christmas function involving singing to people in aged care, Sue couldn’t help but get involved, as she is also a singer. What followed was an understanding of other club projects and an opportunity for Sue to serve and network with her community.Over the ensuing years, Sue took on the roles of President and Treasurer several times, which also provided her with an even greater understanding of the workings of a Rotary club, as have the projects involving working in partnership with DiK and external bodies to provide care packs and clothing to people in need. As Chair of Community Service this year (and again next year), Sue has worked with DG Philip on the G’Day Program. “The program involves inviting non-Rotarians into
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Recognition of Community Champions by Rotary Caroline Springs
Type: Story
Published: Dec 10, 2023
In the lead-up to International Men’s Day (IMD) 2023, and in line with Rotary International President Gordon McInally’s focus on Mental Health, on November 17, Rotary Caroline Springs held a fundraising dinner to recognize community champions. Local organisations nominated people within their organisations to acknowledge their contribution and achievements in recognising mental health issues in the community. Recipients of recognition included Mary Brand from Caroline Springs RSL Sub Branch, Sam Vincent from Multicultural Association of Community Empowerment Inc (M.A.C.E)., Jono Ingram 1st Caroline Springs Scout Group, and Janeane Baker from Tobin Brothers. Representing Caroline Springs Fire Brigade (CFA) were Ryan Baker and his lovely wife Caitlin and parishioners of St Catherine Siena Catholic Parish including Fr-Richard Rosse. Congratulations to all the nominees. You and your organisations are all Champions. The awards were presented by the
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Community
Type: Committee
Published: Jun 29, 2022
Committee Members Name Club Position David Bradshaw Hawthorn Rotary Member
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Caulfield Racecourse Community Market Creates a Buzz
Type: Story
Published: Feb 24, 2023
Posted by Faye Kirkwood on Feb 24, 2023 After a lot of planning and preparation the Rotary Clubs of Caulfield and Elsternwick (not yet chartered) have started the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Community Market. The inaugural Market, with over 120 stall holders, was held on February 5th 2023 and was alive with people, stalls and dogs. There will be a Market on the first Sunday of every month from here on. The market is located around the Northern lake, an area within the Reserve that has been a well-kept secret up to now. Parking is free. Open from 9am to 2pm, the market offers fresh produce, local goods and food to go, along with a wonderful mix of friendly people to meet. For more information and stallholder applications, go to the market WebsiteAt each Market, the two Rotary clubs will be supported by members of a local Community Group.
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Establishing a Men’s Shed – a Rewarding Community Service Project
Type: Story
Published: May 31, 2021
By Rotarian Tony Hart, PHFMen’s Sheds are community based, non-profit, non-commercial, non-political and non-religious organisations accessible to all men. Their primary activity is the provision of a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in the company of other men. A major objective is to advance the wellbeing and health of their members.Sheds offer a range of activities from woodwork and metal work to cooking classes, art classes, computer training and any other activity in which members wish to partake. Some participants attend simply for the social interaction and company.With more than 1000 sheds around Australia, the Men’s Shed movement is strongly supported by all levels of Government due to the proven mental health benefits of membership. Significant Government grants are available to assist with establishing, expanding and equipping new and existing Sheds. Establishing a Men’s Shed i