While February is the shortest month it seems to have flown by which means I am one month closer to the end of this amazing year.
An article from Grant Hocking ASM, Woodend Rotary
Making a Lasting Impact Together: As Rotarians, we’re united by a common purpose: to do good in the world and uplift communities in need. The Rotary Foundation stands at the heart of our service, empowering us to tackle challenges such as eradicating polio, providing clean water, advancing education, and promoting peace. However, the Foundation’s ability to support life-changing projects relies on the generosity and commitment of members like you.
An article from Colleen McCarthy, Bendigo Sandhurst Rotary
Is Leadership in Rotary About Position — Or Participation: Earlier this year, I attended the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). It delivered an engaging leadership course designed to strengthen knowledge and confidence within Rotary. The program is structured into four parts, each exploring different aspects of Rotary and effective leadership.
An article from Paul Horton, Collingwood Rotary
Source: FacebookThe Fitzroy and Collingwood areas of Melbourne, part of the City of Yarra, are a mecca for a diverse variety of Communities from around the globe. For many, Australia has become a haven from which to restart their lives or to launch a life in relative safety. Rotary is on the ground providing care in the community.
An article from Ruth Carlos Martinez, Rotary Club of Melbourne
Rising tensions over territory in the West Philippines Sea is not a show stopper for Melbourne Rotary. Amidst the fuss and conflict over territories by China and Philippines, Melbourne Rotary (led by Ruth Carlos Martinez) reached out to transform lives and save thousands of families traversing the seas on small boats in search of water.An article from Tony Battaini, Rotary Melbourne
The PNG snakebite project, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, is making improvements in the prevention and treatment of snakebite at a grassroots level. By extending St John Emergency Services the project stretches the reach and effectiveness across more remote Regions and Provinces of PNG. Rotary’s contributions of equipment and first aid materials has directly assisted health workers in the field and led to lives saved and significantly improved outcomes for snakebite victims. An article from Murray Verso, Williamstown Rotary
Through Interplast, Rotary supports lifesaving surgery and training of staff in Asia and the Pacific region. Around 28,000 surgeries and 15,000 training sessions have been performed since the partnership was formed in 1983. You and your club can change a life today and benefit that person’s community for years to come.An article from Doug Robertson, Rotary Central Melbourne
The silk-Miller Scholarship is Rotary Central Melbourne's longest running program, instigated in 1999 and named in memory of the two slain Police Officers, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller. (Source: Facebook)An article from Bryan Goodwin, RC Altona City
On 26 January, Altona City Rotary held its 4th Australia Day Celebration at the Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows. Supported by a $15,000 Grant from the National Australia Council, the event was the most successful yet.Looking for past stories
