The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians who need assistance to further their careers or studies in music. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of musical leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. Applications close 30 April 25 for people under 30 years of age.
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for the reflection on Wednesday 2 April 25.
The Bionics Institute are recruiting participants to join our clinical trial to investigate examining whether a non-invasive form of brain stimulation, Theta Burst Stimulation(TBS), can improve the cognitive symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease such as memory and thinking difficulties.
Rotary Melbourne has a long, proud history of supporting the Rotary Peace Fellows program. This is the time of year to do a scan of your networks to identify a young person (25 - 35) who has a history of service above self either in their vocation or non-profit life. Information about the Peace Fellows program is linked here.
For the 7th edition of District 9800 March 25 Networker for 2024-2025, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. You can also read about Claire Davison District Governor-2027-2028.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'As Term 1 draws to a close, we reflect on a terrific start to the school year at MITS. In this edition our Year 7s nominate their Term 1 highlight and we provide an update on our new 283 Church Street classroom space.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
ShelterBox is sending a team to Thailand, and we urgently need your help.
Myanmar and Thailand have been struck by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, causing widespread destruction. Tremors were felt as far as China when the earthquake hit central Myanmar.
The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but early reports show enormous destruction across both Myanmar and Thailand.
This is a huge humanitarian crisis. CLICK ON read more to make a donation.
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 March 2025 please click read more below.
Guests of the Club: Jacob Caine (Speaker), Darren Templeton.
Visiting Rotarians: David Fernee (Packenham), Tamer Burjawi (Brighton).
Guests of Members: Mimmie Watts (Will Abdo).
Member Anniversaries: Catherine Baxter (6), Kenza Dairi (1), David Nurse (50), Chris Sotiropoulos (19), Robin Syme (48).
Member Birthdays this week: Catherine Baxter, Peter Hollingworth, Amanda Wendt.
Past President Adrian Nelson attended Brighton North Rotary’s 40th anniversary celebration last Thursday. With District leaders and fellow Rotarians in attendance, it was a joyful evening of fellowship, music, and reflection. A fitting tribute to four decades of service, celebrating a club that truly exemplifies Rotary’s enduring spirit and values.
CSL invited Rotary Melbourne on a site visit to its new Head Office at 655 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. This was in recognition of our Club’s support of the PNG Snakebite Partnership.
Rotarian Richard Dent was MC and opened the meeting with acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which Rotary Melbourne meets. Barbara Yerondais delivered the weekly reflection and a transcript is included later in this Bulletin.
April is Rotary International’s Environment Month – and Rotary Melbourne is proud to be leading by example. We tackle environmental issues through innovative projects, smart partnerships, and future-focused planning. Aligned with Rotary’s newest Area of Focus – the Environment and Sustainability – we champion conservation, community action, and climate resilience. Whether it's tree planting, food waste reduction, or youth leadership, we’re committed to creating a cleaner, greener future for all.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this March from South Africa to Canada, from New Zealand to Florida.
Rotary-UN Young Innovator Award Recipient - and former President of Melbourne City Rotaract - Vic Gosjean shows how innovative technologies are helping protect the Great Barrier Reef. Rotarians can play a vital role in marine conservation, climate action, and safeguarding our oceans for the future.
Our next big Club event is here! Run the Tan 2025 on Sunday 27 April 25 is all about raising awareness and funds for mental health. Whether you're keen to run or walk alongside elite athletes and TEAM ROTARY or support as a volunteer, there's a way for everyone to get involved. We need your help to come together for a great cause and make a real difference!
On Duty: Tony Battaini, Marg Leser (Reception), Rosemary Nixon (Raffle), Richard Dent (MC), Gerald Ashman (Photographer), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection).
Thank you to Cheryl Lacey for your reflection on Wednesday 26 March 2025.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of SecondBite, a milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to fighting food insecurity in Australia.
Fires, floods, and record weather extremes: What can we do? How do we adapt?
Join us on Saturday 12 April, at 1500 UTC, 900 Costa Rica, 800 PDT to hear and ask questions of Christiana Figueres and Mário César Martins de Camargo, 2025-26 Rotary International President.
PP Robert Fisher received an update from Manoel Felipe Marques, who has returned home to Sao Paulo, Brazil and is working as Chief of Staff at the Cruzeiro City Council.
Planet Ark writes that a Sunshine Coast trial project has confirmed the successful use of off-the-road (OTR) tyre-derived crumb rubber in bitumen-made roads, leading to more durable, longer-lasting roads.
Last Thursday, 27 March 25, the Club’s GO PIES met for breakfast in the Collingwood heartland adjacent to the original VICTORIA PARK.
Guests of the Club: Nikki Blanch (Speaker), Patricia von Matuschka (Inductee).
Visiting Rotarians: Teddy Kalaw (Manila, Philippines), John Hancock (Bangkok, Thailand), Josephine Juarez (Fair Oaks Ranch, San Antonio, USA).
Guests of Members: Noah Hefford (Dimitrios Salampasis).
