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Club Member Amanda Wendt reflects on her unforgettable time at last month's Rotary International Convention in Calgary - cowgirl boots and all! From leading global teams to sharing fresh membership insights, she found connection, inspiration, and plenty of reasons to be excited for Rotary’s future.
July is Maternal and Child Health Month — Rotary Melbourne supports life-changing projects including immunisations across the Pacific (Give Every Child A Future), training midwives in Timor Leste, mental health research, and abuse prevention through SAFE Families. [Click on Read more below →]
Rotary Melbourne, in partnership with STEM Sisters, is working with regional and rural Rotary Clubs to help deliver Future Me - an engaging comic book series introducing STEM careers to young children, especially in underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
More than 20 members and guests braved a chilly Melbourne evening on Wednesday 9 July for Rotary Melbourne’s first Evening Conversation of the 2025–26 year. Held at the Imperial Hotel, the meeting featured engaging talks from Global Scholar nominee Alexander Tashevski-Beckwith and Rotary Peace Fellow Ika Trijsburg.
Rotary Melbourne’s support is driving impact in PNG, funding Dr Arabella Koliwan’s community awareness campaign and Kate Datson’s clinical training in Central Province. St John’s next goal - supported by Rotary Melbourne - is a dedicated retrieval ambulance to deliver antivenom to remote areas.
This weekend, Rotary Melbourne was presented with a special International Service Recognition by District 9800 Governor Michael Lapina for our ongoing work on our Papua New Guinea Snakebite Project. Project Champion Tony Battaini was on hand to accept this special presentation.
Our first meeting of the Rotary year featured an update on breakthrough neuroscience from Dr Christos Papadimitriou and welcomed back long-time member Professor Jeremy Oats AM. Click read more to catch up on photos, key moments, guest insights and full presentation links inside the bulletin.
A powerful international Rotary collaboration including Rotary Melbourne and the Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne has brought education, menstrual health kits, and solar lights to displaced the indigenous Karen students in the hills of Thailand and Myanmar.
The 2025 Changeover on 25 June was a vibrant celebration of Rotary Melbourne’s achievements and a warm welcome to incoming President Philip Cornish. Highlights included musical performances by our inaugural Music Scholarship winners, the induction of three new members, recognition awards, and inspiring reflections from outgoing President Catherine Baxter.
At last week's Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, Rotary announced US$2 million Programs of Scale grant to foster peace in Colombia. The Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Colombia program involves Rotary partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme on initiatives that enhance people’s ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and equip local leaders with tools for economic self-reliance.
Discover how a simple act of generosity from Rotary Melbourne and Australian students sparked a transformative education project in Dangan, Philippines - creating a new library, boosting literacy, and empowering young learners. See the impact of Rotary in action.
The Rotary Club of Melbourne is supporting life-saving innovation and frontline response through the PNG Snakebite Partnership.This article appeared in the new launch of RDU One.
The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a member or friend of Rotary. It is named after Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, and celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to the ideals and work of Rotary — whether through generous financial support or through exceptional service.
Master of Ceremonies began the meeting paying respect to the traditional owners of the land on which Rotary Melbourne meets. Past President Adrian Nelson delivered the weekly reflection.
Our 2025 Environment Lunch featured sustainable cuisine and inspiring conversations. Highlights included student-led eco-initiatives, the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Award, and Dr Fiona Simon’s keynote on Australia’s vital hydrogen future. Read more and see all the photos by clicking link below.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this June from Canda to Uganda, from Palermo, Italy to Maryland, USA .
Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Membership in a fellowship is open to any Rotarian.
Star of the Sea College impressed as the 2024 Rotary Melbourne Environmental Award winners with their creative campaign tackling fast fashion. Their student-led Clothes Swap and sustainability initiatives set a high bar - just in time for the 2025 award presentation at our upcoming Environment Lunch. Read more about their inspiring work and join us at this year's lunch!
Experience the world through a lens in Rotary magazine’s 2025 Photo Awards. From fire-lit skies in Minnesota to quiet moments in Nepal, Rotarians capture unrepeatable instants - each a “decisive moment.” Discover the beauty, humanity, and surprise in these award-winning images
Did you see our project in Rotary Down Under? Rotary Melbourne's End Trachoma initiative - featured in the June 2025 issue - continues working with Monash University and partners to eliminate trachoma in remote Indigenous communities through innovative water trailers and health education. Click below to read the article.
Excitement is building for our Environment Lunch on June 11, where we’ll present the 2025 Rotary Melbourne Environment Award! 
As we get ready to celebrate this year’s changemakers, we’re cheering on one of our past stars: Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu, who received a Special Commendation in 2022 for her trailblazing business, Little Green Panda - and she’s on fire right now with international exports, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix and pop star Dua Lipa drinking from her straws!
Major Brendan Nottle delivered a powerful address on how the Salvation Army is tackling homelessness through dignity, partnerships, and action. From urgent housing to legal aid, his stories moved the room - and will move you too. Click through to watch the video and read more about this inspiring presentation.
When Australian Rotarian Stuart Raymond Kasule returns to Uganda, village elders ask how to better support those suffering in silence. Their questions show a growing hunger for change around mental health. From Canberra to Kampala, Kasule is bridging continents - and breaking taboos.
From club updates to an enlightening address by sleep expert Dr Moira Junge, last week’s meeting offered food for thought - and action. Discover why sleep should rank alongside diet and exercise as a public health priority.
