ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for June 2025 please click read more below.
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.
The Rotary Learning Center has a new mobile app called RotaryLearn that makes it easier for you to take courses on your mobile devices — like the All About Rotary Peace Fellowships course.👏🏽
Download Rotary Learning Center from your app store, open the app, log into My Rotary, and explore the catalog of courses to learn more about Rotary or take professional development courses while on the go.💡The app is also available in multiple languages.
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 0808 Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Monash Medal.
The Monash Medal is awarded for Leadership, Integrity and Service Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
Nominations should be submitted on the attached by Monday 30 June 2025
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.
Guests of the Club: Deb Yin Foo
Visiting Rotarians: Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), Sara Murdock (Pascoe Vale), Aviv & Jessica Palti (Passport Melbourne), Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne), Michael Lapina (Wyndham), Alex Lapina (Activate).
Guests of Rotarians: Kat Sayers, May Yin (Bernie McIntosh), Sam Calogero (Peter Rogers).
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 18 June 2025.
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), John Peberdy (Photos), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
At Rotary Melbourne's recent Thomas Baker Oration with Monash Chancellor Prof Megan Clark AC, we celebrated the power of long-term thinking. Discover how Dr William Roman’s team at Monash is revolutionising muscle regeneration with cutting-edge spatial biology, supported by the Thomas Baker Foundation. Read the full story of innovation, impact, and healing in action.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG June 2025 Volume 9 Issue 12 features an article titled 'Planting Seeds for the Future: Closing the Rotary Year with a Focus on Food Systems'. Click on read more below.
Rotary SAFE Families endorses the fantastic initiative "Towards Respectful Relationships" from Rotary Kingscliff (District 9640) and Ginny Georgio .
The Inner City News reports: From a single Brunswick East warehouse in 2021, RIMERN has grown into a Rotary-powered success story — supporting over 1,500 people in need with rehomed essentials and engaging clubs, corporates, and communities alike. Click read more for the full article.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please click on Read More for Issue 14: April/May 25. This issue is full of ways in which you can support RIMERN and the great work they do in supporting our community.
Our annual night at the National Gallery of Victoria's Winter Masterpiece Series on Friday 1st August from 6pm. This year features French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The night will include an introductory talk and exhibition.
Congratulations to St Monica’s College in Epping, recipients of the 2025 Environment Sustainability Award! The Award was presented at last week's Environment Lunch. Click Read More below to learn about the outstanding achievements of the students .
President Elect Carol Bond went to the Global Grant "Meet the scholars" event at the Albert Park Rotary Club. She was able to support Rotary Melbourne's scholar, Ashley Chandler.
Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, has been selected by the Board of Directors to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. Arezzo will become president on 1 July. Read more about his appoinment.
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 15 June 25, out-going President (Catherine Baxter) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2024-25. Incoming President (Philip Cornish) outlined his plans for the coming year to his "Rotary Melbourne Hall of Fame". Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club yesterday having a jolly good time. It was a very chilly day but that didn’t dampen the convivial chatter in the room.
Our 2025 Environment Lunch celebrated sustainability and innovation with inspiring guests, including students from across Victoria. Highlights included a compelling keynote by Dr Fiona Simon on Australia’s green hydrogen future, a Sofitel-led discussion on sustainable cuisine, and the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Award presentation to St Monica’s College for their student-led eco-initiatives.
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 .
