You may recall the call we made recently for volunteers for a small task at DIK to take lots of children’s shoes out of their packaging before they were sent to schools in Timor as part of the latest consignment of desk and chairs for several new schools being built by Spend it Well. Despite not being rushed with volunteers, a working bee of one (Bob) almost got the task done in the allotted time but there were still many cartons to do before the container was collected.
No cost No waiting ..all it needs now is publicity by you.
Attempted suicide in Australia equates to a full plane crashing every day, injuring 95% of the passengers, (mainly our healthy young women) and killing 5%. 3-5% call crisis lines, but 70-80% hint or warn friends and family. Most people freeze. MessagesHelp.Org is an Australian pilot launched by the Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation with Rotary in Sri Lanka and RC Melbourne.
The attached is the FINAL March 26 RGECAF newsletter which reveals that the as previously reported, our goal of raising US$3.9 million was achieved in August 2023. Rotary’s fundraising is completed while our project partner, UNICEF, continues to implement the project on our behalf.
Rotary Melbourne has received the latest update on the Cambodia Project from Stuart McIntyre OAM, District 9800 International Chairman. Thank you for your Club’s support for the Joint-Club Cambodia Project to supply essential medical equipment and supplies to The Children's Surgical Centre in Phnom Penh. It's great that 14 District 9800 Clubs supported by a District Grant from Rotary Foundation are collaborating to fund the project.
Rotary's 7 areas of focus encompass promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, and protecting the environment. These priorities guide Rotary Melbourne's humanitarian efforts, as we foster sustainable development through dedicated projects and partnerships.
Our local community projects address visible and preventable issues in communities in and around the greater Melbourne area, including ending homelessness, keeping famlies safe and making a contribution to health and the needs of the elderly in our community.
Nationally, we strive for large, impactful projects addressing areas of greatest need in the Australian community, particularly Aboriginal people, refugees, and those experiencing socio economic disadvantage.
Internationally, we develop and implement large, impactful projects primarily, but not exclusively, on the needs of communities in South East Asia and the South Pacific Islands. We also provide emergency aid in natural disasters.
Our projects are aligned with one or more of the Seven Areas of Rotary Focus.
Rotary Melbourne has a rich history of caring for and supporting indigenous communities across Australia from Melbourne to Arnhem Land, including health, education and community development.
The Rotary Club of Melbourne has long held a special focus on community health and supporting ageing. We identify issues in the community where we can can make a contribution and improve people's lives. Our members include specialists and experts in the health field, helping to identify, implement and manage live-changing projects.
Rotary Melbourne identifies projects and opportunities to help young people, manage vocational related projects, facilitate mentoring programs, and recognise success.
To celebrate our historic 5000th Club Meeting on 30th August 2023, Rotary Melbourne launched its 5000 Acts of Kindness project.
At the heart of Rotary is the ideal of service and doing good for one another. We are people of action, and we know that each little act makes a difference. Join us in making that difference, by performing your own Act of Kindness, and encouraging others to do the same.
Each year Rotary Melbourne recognises significant contributions of individuals both vocationally and in service to the Community.
