Rotary Melbourne members honoured the 106th Anniversary of the Battle of Amiens at the 0808@0800 service, joining dignitaries to lay wreaths at the Shrine of Remembrance in tribute to Sir John Monash and the Australians who served.
Guests of the Club: Robert Webster, Jenni Webster, Peter Shepheard, Michael Meszaros.
Guests of Rotarians: David Horgan (Deb Yin Foo), Heather Lake (Stephen Lake), Brett Lombardi (Cheryl Lacey), Nathan Grills (John Peberdy), Maj. Jim Barry (Stewart Stribling), Myfanwy Trant, Ruth White, Brenton Ward, Janine Shearer, John Vansetten, Gily Lau, John Henry, Jerry Andrews, Kriston Symons, James & Melinda Rosenberg, Michael Bennett, David Polonsky (Visitors).
At a meeting rich with history and fellowship, Rotary Melbourne proudly awarded the 2025 Monash Medal to Dr Robert Webster OAM, honouring his exceptional leadership, integrity, and service. Surrounded by distinguished guests and past recipients, the occasion celebrated values exemplified by Sir John Monash and alive in today’s community leaders.
Russell and Narelle Board, currently visiting Denmark and eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first grandchild, caught up with former Rotary Melbourne Exchange student Julie Hindkaer.
We are proud to announce Dr Robert Webster OAM as the 2025 Monash Medallist — a distinguished Australian whose lifelong service as an educator, soldier, and community leader embodies the values of dedication, integrity, and public service. For the past eight years, Dr Webster has been the prominent face and voice of the Returned and Services League (RSL) in Victoria, tirelessly advocating for veterans and their families
Thank you to Phil Endersbee for your reflection on Wednesday 30 July 25.
The Australian Rotary Health July 2025 Newsletter features an article on Indigenous Health Scholarship Recipients - VIC, upcoming events and feature articles. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
For the 25th edition of District 9800 July 25 Networker for 2025-2026, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including the presentation of the Royce Abbey Award to Stephen Rando – RC Melbourne – Enthusiasm and leadership. Congratulations Stephen. Rotary Melbourne also received the District Recognition Award for our International PNG Snake Bite project.
Don’t miss out on the online blended Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course on Saturday 16th and 23rd August run by MHFA co-founder and Rotarian Betty Kitchener AM.
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised course comparable to physical first aid with over 8 million MHFAiders across 29 countries. Join now and learn the skills to support someone facing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is available. Click read more to see attached flyer.
On Duty: Bruce Davidson (Photos), Karen Gornalle (Reception), Jan Moffatt (Raffle), Robert Fisher (Reflection), Bob Glindemann (MC).
Membership Anniversary this week: Bob Fels (40), Ross Scholes Robertson (39) & Colin Honey (22 TODAY!), Yiannis Ventikos (1).
Happy Birthday this week: Timothy Conolan & Philip Endersbee (TODAY!), Tony Greenwood, Stephen Lake, Ramona Martinovici.
Guests of the Club: David Olsson (Speaker), James Scuderi (Inductee), Ashley Chandler.
Guests of Rotarians: Michael Li (Deb Yin Foo), Ajayi Temi (Mimmie Watts), Tony Burchill, (Catherine Baxter), Mike Gornalle (Karen Gornalle), Jamal Hakim (Will Abdo), Peter Holdsworth (Peter Dakin), Thisby Lau, Chrysanthe Pragastis (Sue McDonald), Michael Li (chris Wang), Kerry O'Brien (Bruce Livett), Caroline Pilot (Marg Leser).
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 July 2025 please click read more below.
Rotary Melbourne's Make A House a Home project (MAHAH) delivered a further 10 sets (20 tea-chest boxes) of new homewares to Launch Housing’s front line offices in Dandenong and Southbank.
Last week’s meeting featured keynote speaker David Olsson AM, who delivered a compelling address on the evolving Australia–China relationship. The meeting also included a reflection on the UN International Day of Friendship, the induction of new member James Scuderi, and an inspiring farewell from Global Scholar Ashley Chandler ahead of her studies in Geneva.
The Australian Rotary Health June 2025 Newsletter features articles on a breakthrough on a new drug for schizophrenia, upcoming events and feature articles. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an amazing five days at sea – an experience which will reshape your outlook forever and change your future. The carefully structured Sailing training voyage will help develop visionary leadership skills. Learn what you could gain from the program.
Applications for the September voyage on the Enterprize close on 20th August 25.
At this year's Young Achiever Awards presentation, we also launched our Young Achiever Award Alumni and the inaugural Alumni Yearbook. The purpose of our Young Achiever Award Alumni Yearbook is to celebrate the rich history of the Rotary Club of Melbourne’s commitment to recognising and encouraging young leaders who want to both develop their careers and community service.
Robert & Myra Fisher were completely surprised, while hiking in a remote part of the Grampians in Scotland (near Royal Deeside) recently, to have come across this notice. Somehow it felt like home from home. Click read more to see photos.
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection on Wednesday 23 July 25.
Rotary Melbourne proudly congratulates the 2025 Young Achiever Award recipients - Billy Chen, Pailene Lim, and Mursal Rezai — who were honoured by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, at a special ceremony held on 23 July at the Sofitel on Collins. These inspiring young leaders are already making a significant impact in their fields and communities, continuing the strong legacy of the Award.
Guests of the Club: Governor (Speaker), Ethan Laurie, Pailene Lim, Piang Kang, Kataleen Lim, Mursal Rezai, Marzia Rezai, Billy Chen, Eric Yu, Dion Whitfield, Edward Lee, Joseph Alkarra, Laura McArthur, Julie Noonan.
Visiting International Rotarians: Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), John Schwartz (San Diego, California US).
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Gary Goldsmith (Rotary Community Leader), Peter Shepheard (D9800 Governor - RC Altona).
Guests of Rotarians: Daniela Tabita (Ramona Martinovici), James Scuderi (Peter Rogers), Michael Li, Pam Hargreaves, Patrick Andrews (Deb Yin Foo), Alice Zhang (Yidan Xi), Amy Maddison (Reg Smith), Paul Bongiorno (Carolyn Burr), Penne Ebbage (Joseph Ebbage).
Membership Anniversary this week: Bruce Livett (1), Jo Crowston (2), Abdullah Saeed (16), Clive Weeks (26).
Happy Birthday this week: Alberto Balbo.
On Duty: TBD (Reflection), Tony Battaini (MC), John Peberdy (Photos), Karen Gornalle (Reception), Stephen Mandie (Raffle).
Last week’s meeting was a standout occasion as we welcomed Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, to present the 2025 Rotary Young Achiever Awards. With moving reflections and inspiring stories from three exceptional recipients, it was an event filled with pride, purpose and promise.
