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).
Member Anniversaries: Tony Battaini (2), Joseph Ebbage (10), Ted Garland (42), Christine Johnson (23), David Kram (19).
Member Birthdays this week: David Prest.
Happy years are ahead for Sam McLarty, Bionics Institute, who married Mairead on Saturday 8 March 25.
MC for the meeting was Bernie McIntosh who opened proceedings in the customary manner. President Catherine was unable to attend due to a Military Reserve event at the Avalon Air Show, and Vice President PP Mary Barry deputised to preside over the meeting and deliver the loyal toast.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Patricia (Tita) von Matuschka on 26 March 2025 with the classification Economics – Macroeconomics. For Tita, the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" is more than a statement – it is a personal conviction and a guiding principle.
The celebration of David Jones’ life was held at his beloved MCG on Tuesday 25 March, attended by some 200 friends. The vibe in the room was really positive, with many amusing anecdotes being recounted to the audience’s great delight.
Past President Peter Dakin (Club Almoner) does a good job of checking in on members. Peter is here with Bill & Mary Lou Philip along with Di Dakin at a Rotary Melbourne catch up.
In the first of a series of past members of Rotary Melbourne, we reflect on 1954-55 Club President Sir Albert Coates.
