Thank you to Past President Adrian for last week's reflection on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Our new Rotary Melbourne short video was launched at last week's Changeover Lunch. Thank you to Janet Jane for the production and to our members for the support and involvement.
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This week’s duties: Sandra Hills, Karen Gornalle (Reception), Stephen Mandie (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Adrian Nelson (Reflection), Joseph Ebbage (Photographer).
Membership Anniversary Philip Cornish (11- TODAY!), Jane deGit (1), Ailesh Dupate (1), Karen Gornalle (1), Peter Habersberger (38), Sandra Hills (16), Ruth Carlos Martinez (9).
Happy Birthday Russell Board, Ian Hamm, Peter Manger, Jim Orchard, James Scuderi.
At the RI Taipei International Convention 26, Club President Sano-San held a reception at his design office in Taipei, and friends from Melbourne RC and Seoul RC attended,
Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network (RIMERN) a warehouse in Brunswick needs more volunteers on the first Monday of each month for the Rotary Melbourne's volunteering day. Volunterring involves collecting, storing, sorting and delivering household goods for rehomed refugees, family violence victims and homeless.
We have a new volunteering opportunity on Thursday 9th July from 8:15am to 1:30pm at the Magpie Nest café, Ground Floor, 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne (entrance via Westwood Place) helping to prepare and serve breakfast to homeless people in the city.
Vice President Branko Panich then began the Vice President’s reporting session with a note of apology from Vice President Carol Bond who is attending the Rotary International convention in Taipei. The report delivered by Branko, with help from Club Directors, provided members and guests with a comprehensive overview of the Club’s activities, achievements and priorities across 2025/26.
Rotary Melbourne members Sana Malik and President Elect Carol Bond attend the Rotary International Convention in Taipei. The highlight of the convention for Sana was Malala speaking at the General session.
It has been a long tradition of Rotary Melbourne that the outgoing President introduces the incoming Rotary Melbourne President, and reviews their year in the company of Past Presidents and partners. On Sunday 21 June 26, out-going President (Philip Cornish) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2025-26. Incoming President (Carol Janson Bond) outlined her plans for the coming year to be around Peace. Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club on Sunday having a jolly good time.
Club Guests: Santiago Parsons-Aubone
Guests of Members: Ray McLeod Dryden (Sumeer Bhandarkar RC Box Hill), Robin Whyte, Cynthia Borg, Arshad Samsudeen (Deb Yin Foo), Monica Savanovic (Peter Rogers).
Andrew Morrice was inducted on 27 November 2024 under the classification CEO - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Since joining the Club, Andrew has embraced Rotary with enthusiasm and purpose. An active member of the Kew–North Balwyn fellowship group, he serves on the Technology Committee and chairs the Community Health & Ageing Committee.
Congratulations Andrew.
Sambun Sambath, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne and Member of Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided a June 26 update. Sambun shares a month full of meaning — midterm exams, village visits with elderly families, peer guidance sessions as far as Stung Treng, and fixing bicycles that brought smiles to rural children. Plus football, friendship, and a reminder of why he never gave up riding a broken bike to school.
A $5,000 Rotary Club of Melbourne grant helped Docklands Yacht Club purchase a patient hoist that is now enabling people with physical disabilities — including stroke survivors — to access their sailing simulator.
Rotary South Pacific's latest newsletter covers three highlights: the buzz of Convention season, including connections made at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei; a spotlight on the free Specialist Hub, which connects clubs with experts across the zone; and upcoming awards nominations recognising outstanding Rotarian and Rotaractor contributions.Please find all the latest news of Rotary South Pacific here.
Thank you to Past President Philip Endersbee for last week's reflection on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
It’s close at the top of the Rotary Melbourne footy tipping competition, but we had a clear Round 12 winner, John Peberdy , who receives $100. John had tipped 81 winners at the end of Round 12, leading by the slimmest possible margin from Andrew Weeks on 80, followed by Will Abdo, Linda Holmes and Reg Smith on 79.
Congratulations to Rotary Melbourne member Sap De and Alison on the arrival of Baby Lillian, a future Rotarian. She was born on 5 June 26. Sap noted 'Mum and baby are doing amazing and we're getting used to our new sleep routine.'
Investing in the next generation of health leaders
Australian Rotary Health has spent four decades funding scholarships and research that change lives — not just for individuals, but for the families and communities around them. Chloe Price, a proud Yamatiji woman and medical graduate, is one powerful example: her 2020 Indigenous Health Scholarship opened a pathway she could see herself walking, and she has since mentored other Aboriginal students, volunteered in health programs, and advocated for culturally safe care. As the financial year draws to a close, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible and go directly toward keeping these pathways open. Visit australianrotaryhealth.org.au to support the next generation. You can Support the their projects here.
What’s happening across District 9800
From a first-time PELD attendee reimagining how clubs welcome new members, to a Footscray stalwart approaching 50 years of service, this edition of the District newsletter captures Rotary at its most human. Stories this month also include sleeping bags for Melbourne’s homeless, computer training rescuing girls from trafficking in Nepal, an inclusive football league in Hawthorn, and an eye program on the Indonesian island of Sumba now in its second decade. Governor Shep reflects on the final stretch of his Rotary year read on.
This month’s Evening Conversation took us somewhere a little different — the bustling Winter Night Market at Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market.
Appreciation to Plan International Philippians, Rotary Club of Lubang Island and Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. Australia.
Ilin San Jose people lived through disasters, typhoons, rain or heat and on a daily basis we use small boats, walk and use habalhabal to get buckets of water from springs/wells.
Appreciation to Plan International Philippians, Rotary Club of Lubang Island and Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. Australia.
Among the 3,372 residents of Barangay Burgos, people have endured disasters, typhoons, extreme rains, and intense heat. On a daily basis, many residents had to fetch water from the river or from distant springs and wells, often carrying buckets of water back to their homes.
In this years Kings Birthday Honours 2026 Rotary Melbourne member Dr Celina Ping Yu, was awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to business education, and to international trade.
Guests of Members: Robin Whyte, Helen Chaudhuri, Arshad Samsudeen (Deb Yin Foo), Debra Sonin (Philip Cornish), Amanda Battaini (Tony Battaini), Philip Whelan (Mary Barry).
