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
Member Anniversaries: Christina Boys (5), Jan Moffatt (19).
Member Birthdays this week: Ron Cullen, Madeliene McManus, Ian Ross (TODAY!), Dimitrios Salampasis, Rodney Smith, Arjang Taylor.
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.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Mimmie Watts on 28 May 2025 with the classification Public Health - Education & Policy. Mimmie's career embodies Rotary-aligned commitments to global impact, educational transformation, community advocacy, and inclusive leadership.
Guests of the Club: Brendan Nottle (Speaker), Mimmie Watts (Inductee), Tracy-Kate Watts.
Visiting Rotarians: Elizabeth Drozd (Footscray), Jennifer Foster (Changemakers), Fleur Maidment (Central Melbourne), Shinji Higuchi (Osaka, Japan).
Guests of Rotarians: Karen & Mike Gornalle, Marcu Pearl (Deb Yin Foo), May Gin.
Member Anniversaries: Vaideek Chaudhary (4), Steve DeBono (1).
Member Birthdays this week: Gus Nossal.
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Sandra Hills, Sue Smith, Marg Leser (Reception), Mary Barry, Tony Battaini (Raffle).
The community of Dangan Elementary School are deeply grateful to Rotary Melbourne and donors for the comprehensive multipurpose improvement project recently implemented at Dangan Elementary School. This initiative focused on provision of access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, enhancing the learning environment, supporting environmental sustainability, and health improvement for learners and teachers.
The Rotary Club of Woodend is hosting its changeover on Saturday 12 July 25,12.00pm for a 12:30pm start, at the Glen Erin at Lancefield, 200 Rochford Road. Please see further details click read more below for the attached flyer.
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 May 2025 please click read more below.
Australian Rotary Health, online Mental Health First Aid Course will be conducted on Saturday 18 & 26 August 25. Click read more to see the attached flyer for more information and how to register. If you require further information please contact Dr Suresh Marcandan - his details are on the flyer.
Rotary Castlemaine has pleasure in inviting you to our Gala Dinner celebrating Rotary Castlemaine's 90th Anniversary and incorporating our Club's Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and Presidential Changeover on Saturday 21 June at 6pm. 2-course meal, drinks at bar prices. Click read more below to book.
You are invited to attend the above event being held by the Rotary Club of Albert Park on Wednesday 11 June 25 at The Bleakhouse Hotel, 97 Beaconsville Parade, Albert Park at 6.30 pm and hear from the Rotary Melbourne candidate Ashley Chandler (University of Geneva - Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies) Click Read More below to find out more.
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!
As we turn the calendar page to June, we enter the final month of this Rotary year—and the closing chapter of my time as steward of our great District 9800. It’s a moment of reflection, gratitude, and anticipation.
Rotary Melbourne member Getrude Matshe shared a powerful personal reflection on LinkedIn, honouring the women who came before her - “walking through the dark with fire in their hands.” She weaves personal history, cultural identity, and female resilience into a stirring call for women - especially those over 50 - to find and use their voice.
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.
Devastating floods have ravaged New South Wales, leaving thousands displaced and communities cut off. Rotary District 9660 is mobilising to provide urgent aid. Your support is vital - please donate now to help deliver emergency relief and long-term recovery to those in desperate need.
BOOK NOW for our annual Environment Lunch on 11 June with Fiona Simon, CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council—the peak body for the hydrogen industry. Representing the full hydrogen value chain, the Council advocates for a clean energy future. Invite colleagues and friends with an interest in sustainability.
Saturday 5th July 25 is the date for the District 9800 Changeover - starring Peter Shepheard and Michael Lapiña
Grand Star Receptions, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North. 12 noon for a 12.30pm start.
The Rotary Club of Rochester is hosting its Pie and Port night and changeover on Saturday 14th June, 6:60pm for 7pm, at the Heritage Courthouse. Please see further details in the flyer.
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.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 21 May 2025.
For the Special edition of District 9800 May 25 Networker for 2024-2025, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from District 9800 & District 9510 extraordinary success of the Inaugural Multi-District Impact Summit, held over the weekend (17-18 May 25) at the Morphettville Racecourse in South Australia.
