During a recent visit to Manila, Philippines, Rotary Melbourne member Antwan Malouhi visited the Rotary Club of Manila and exchanged banners.
Our immersive augmented exhibition of the Notre Dame de Paris at the Immigration Museum has been moved to Saturday 26th of April 2025 at 2pm. With refreshments and a French-inspired Cathedral choir, mark your diaries and book now for this special event.
Rotary’s commitment to peace was highlighted at the “Healing in a Divided World” conference, held 20-22 February in Istanbul. Convened by Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick, the event featured diverse participants discussing the long-term commitment required for peace. Attendees included the first 13 Rotary Peace Fellows from the Otto and Fran Walter Rotary Peace Center at Bahçeşehir University.
Past President Robert Fisher moderated the global Rotary SAFE Families Mega Meeting on Friday 7 March 24.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG March 2025 Volume 9 Issue 9 features an article titled 'Sustainable Living Starts Here: How You Can Make an Impact'. Click on read more below.
Prof Tristan Kennedy, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous at Monash University was inducted into Rotary Melbourne last week as the newest member of the Monash University Corporate Team.
For around 6 years Rotary Melbourne has been in collaboration with Hepatitis Victoria, now LiverWELL, to utilise the community influence of Rotarians to create greater awareness of viral hepatitis, both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Guests of the Club: Alan Duffy (Speaker), Tristan Kennedy (Inductee).
Visiting Rotarians: Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), Rosemarie Gamito (Global Pattaya, Thailand).
Guests of Members: Chrysanthe Pragastis (Sue McDonald), Patricia Matuschka (Deb Yin Foo), Ruwangi Fernando (Peter Berg).
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection on Wednesday 5 March 2025.
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 5 March 25 and the guest speaker was Professor Alan Duffy, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Swinburne, speaking on the Topic: Australia's Return to the Moon. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
Member Anniversaries: Neville Barwick (43), Rob Medcalf (16).
Member Birthdays this week: David Kram, Doug Marshall.
On Duty: Sue Smith, Marg Leser (Reception), Trevor Nink (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Bill Pickett (Photographer), Philip Cornish (Reflection).
Member Anniversaries: Peter Hanlon (7), Jim Orchard (8).
Member Birthdays this week: Mev Connell, Doug Marshall.
For the 6th edition of District 9800 February 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 DG Michael's Monthly Musings - February.
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 February 2025 please click read more below.
RC Canterbury is inviting Rotary Melbourne members and guests to attend their R4Bees event on Monday 7t April 25 at 6.30pm, at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South. Topic: Your Garden Our Future. Book HERE.
Rotary Melbourne's Zoll mobile ventilator, currently in use in ambulances transferring snakebite victims from outlying regional health facilities to Port Moresby General Hospital is saving lives.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Alberto Balbo on 20 November 2024 with the classification Energy – Decarbonization & Transition. Alberto has also contributed to Decarbonizing Asia – Innovation, Investment and Opportunities, published by World Scientific and unveiled at COP27.
As a Rotary leader, the 2025 Rotary International Convention is an exceptional opportunity for you to discover fresh viewpoints, learn best practices, and immerse yourself in the global scale of Rotary. From 21-25 June in Calgary, Canada, you can gather ideas and perspectives that will enhance your service projects, invigorate your meetings, and inspire you to create positive change in your club and community. Learn more and register today at convention.rotary.org
On 2nd February 25, I had the privilege of becoming a Rotary Melbourne volunteer for SecondBite, an incredible organisation dedicated to rescuing and redistributing surplus fresh food to people in need.
Footy Tipping Kicks Off March 7 – Join the Fun!
Footy season is here! 🎉 The 2025 Rotary Melbourne Footy Tipping Competition is back, and we want YOU in!
Members at lunch this week paused for a moment of silence in honour of Past President and Honorary Life Member David Jones who passed away on Monday 24 February 2025.
The Rotary Give Every Child A Future (RGECAF) Report (2025-2026) on strengthening systems for introducing a new HPV vaccine in Kiribati reveals promising progress. By the end of 2025, 140,000 children are expected to be vaccinated, exceeding the original target of 100,000. The report also covers an add-on HPV program in Kiribati and notes that four out of nine countries have integrated the immunisation program into their national schedules.
A group of 30+ people comprising Rotary Melbourne members, partners and guests joined Barb Yerondais for an architectural walking tour around the Streets of Fitzroy on Friday 28 February 2025.
