After working as a volunteer, Swati joined the Rotary Club of Wyndham Harbour on the 21st July 2020 because she wanted to do more for those less fortunate, and with a group of like-minded people. Passionate about making a difference, bringing joy, relief and happiness to the most suffering, Swati has an extensive volunteering history with organisations such as Community Aid Abroad, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, AMES, The Smith Family, SAIL (Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning), Uniting, MS Community Visitors Scheme and the Sisters of Charity soup kitchen.
Although born in India, Swati lived in Kenya as a child until moving to Australia when her parents, high school teachers, came here as skilled migrants. Swati has visited and lived in many countries including Peru, Bolivia, Ghana, Madagascar, Mauritius, Greece, Turkey, New Zealand, the USA and UK. She has worked with many people from different ethnic backgrounds and feels she is a global citizen. At her happiest when she has done something good for others, Swati also finds a sense of satisfaction when she has succeeded at something into which she has put a lot of effort.
Swati enjoys reading and reflecting on interesting articles relating to various topics. Her personal maxims include: "We make a living by what we get, but make a life by what we give”; “Actions speak louder than words”; and, “This too shall pass.”
Recently retired, Swati is incredibly grateful for much in her life. She has a good home in which to live, enough to fulfil her basic needs, time to do what she really wants, and is blessed with health and wonderful friends.
As Rotarians, Swati sees that our biggest challenges in the future will be with our world leaders whom she believes need to be pragmatic, but also able to work with integrity, compassion and wisdom.