Supplied by RC Camberwell and the Club's tribute in The Age of 06 November 2026
The President and Members of the Rotary Club of Camberwell extend their sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family of Donald Jago OAM, a much-loved member and friend of our Club and the global family of Rotarians for more than 36 years.
An article from Julie Mulhauser, Balwyn Rotary
A video commissioned by Balwyn Rotary and premiered at the 2026 Rotary South Pacific conference #PeoplePlacePlanet shares messages of gratitude and solidarity from the Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV).
An article from Mike McFarlane, Kew Rotary
Fellowship is a word very frequently used in Rotary circles, but how many new, or even long-term. Members are aware of the many “Rotary Fellowships” available; some 100 at last count! Another one of Rotary’s best kept secrets? Rotary Fellowships are friendly, independent social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to extend your Rotary friendships both here and abroad.
An article from Paul Rake, RC Chadstone East Malvern
Why do Aboriginal families make up 10.2 per cent of the homeless population in Victoria when they only make up 0.8 per cent of the wider community?
An article from Jo Kwok OAM, Brighton Rotary
Massive congratulations to Auburn High School who have achieved First place in The National Science and Engineering Challenge for 2026 which held last month at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
An article provided by Paul Horton, Collingwood Rotary from a letter from a Challenge participant
Each year, a number of Rotary Clubs in District 9800 sponsor young people to take part in the Enterprize Youth Sailing Challenge on the Tall Ship, Enterprize. The following is a letter of thanks to Collingwood Rotary from one of this year's participants, Leni Edwards, on the experience of crewing a Tall Ship on Port Phillip Bay on 26 September, the day of the AFL Grand Final.
September! An exceptionally busy and interesting month. DG Club visits (16) in full swing from Brighton to Wyndham Harbour to Footscray to the Goldfields, RYPEN camp, Installation / dedication of New Peace Poles (12) Camberwell Sunday Market celebrated its 50th Anniversary, Hoppers Crossing its 47th birthday, Bacchus Marsh member Russell Gilbert his 40th Anniversary (see separate article in Networker) and three Clubs presented with their Foundation Club Annual Donor Certificates.
Article by journalist, Evie Lamb entitled “Four Decades of Helping Out” which appeared in the Moorabool News, Times News Group
An article from Lesley McCarthy, Rotary Flemington Kensington
A partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Flemington Kensington, Williamstown and Pascoe Vale has seen RORP collect nine playgrounds from Brimbank, Melton, Moonee Valley and Geelong councils this year.
An article from Paul Horton, Collingwood Rotary
Back in September, the Rotary Club of Collingwood formally dedicated its Peace Poles at Collingwood College. Through the collaboration of the school executive and club members, eight Peace Poles representing the project have been combined which recognise the 46 language groups at the school.
Multi-District Conference in WarrnamboolThe Multi-District Summit held in Horsham was a such a great success it was decided to again combine with the other districts. In 2027, the three districts (9510, 9780 and 9800) invite you to the Multi-District Conference in Warrnambool. Starting on Friday 16th April and finishing on the following Sunday 18th April, this is a great opportunity to mix with our 9800 Rotarians and those from 9510 and 9780. Registrations are now open - click on the attached graphic to register.
Here is your Networker for September - we are already three months into the Rotary year and our DG has been very busy. We are again featuring a Rotarian who has achieved not just longevity in Rotary but also has contributed to his community. So, if you want to recognise a special member, share it with other Rotarians and those who may visit the District website - please don't keep it to yourselves. Download the Word Template provided, submit the pictures separately from the Word document in as high resolution as possible. Send to networker@rotary9800.org where it will go straight into your Editor's box. Also, remember if you know of any non-Rotarian who may wish to be on our mailout, please advise on the address provided.
