A recent French transport survey discovered that cycling is becoming more popular than driving in the capital, while walking and public transport remain popular options.
Dorothy has been appointed a Rotary Specialist in Zone 8 with her area of speciality: Prevention of family violence to any community or diversity.
The Australian Rotary Health April 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
The combined Rotary Districts in Victoria are honoured to be hosting Rotary International President Gordon McInally at two different events in June.
Members and guests may find this series of 6 podcasts of interest. Each are around 30 minutes duration from the UK. They are both relevant and thought provoking as we think about the strategies that will power Rotary Melbourne into its next 100 years. To listen click on this LINK
Next Meeting Wednesday 15 May 24
Guest Speaker Dr Jonathan Spear, CEO Infrastructure Victoria
Topic 'Choosing Victoria’s Future: 5 Urban Development Scenarios'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-15-may
In the latest (May 24) Wine Fellowship bulletin members and guests might find the article on the 'History of Champagne' of interest.
Click HERE to read.
Rotary Melbourne has received the following message and video from Selba-Gondoza Luka,
"Words can not say how grateful we are as a Team at AAC. Your support and advocacy for our community is greatly appreciated. As indicated in my speech (on Wednesday 1 May 24) you have not ceased supporting us since we 2018. Our Team at AAC and the Community we will forever be grateful.
Please find below the Video that we have prepared so you could share with the Club Members and also for your own history to keep". The Rotary Melbourne video. https://youtu.be/PwLkLNsZFh0
Thank you to Tony Battaini for last week's reflection on Wednesday 1 May 24.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 1 May 24 the guest speaker was DrAndrew Watt, Co-head Australian Venom Research Unit, speaking on the topic ‘The Snakebite Partnership – saving lives across Papua New Guinea’.
Cameron Glover, Chief Executive Officer, Interplast Australia & New Zealand has sent Rotary Melbourne a letter of thanks.
Rotarians and friends might be interested in the recent article published by Rotary International about the RGECAF project. It includes a video from RIPP Jennifer Jones’ and Ruth Cross visit last year to Kiribati. The link is: https://www.rotary.org/en/healthier-lives-ahead-south-pacific-children Ruth Cross visited Rotary Melbourne and was the recipient of our major RGECAF fundraiser prize a few years ago. She returned to Kiribati and became President of Rotary there. Several of our members also sponsored a container of goods from DIK to Rotary Kiribati in 2020.
On Wednesday 1 May 24 Amit Gill (incoming Membership Director)and Peter Berg (RCM's City of Melbourne Liaison) showcased Rotary Melbourne and its volunteering opportunities at the Residents 3000 Community Event at the Kelvin Club, jointly organised by the City of Melbourne and Residents 3000 who are a very active citizen’s group ensuring the city has a vibrant community life.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG May 2024 Volume 8 Issue 11 features an article titled 'Leap into conservation: how you can help save amphibians'.
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 24 April 24.
Electronic gadgets and appliances help with our productivity at work, but what happens when it’s time to unplug and say goodbye to them? Here is some advice to help you manage your office e-waste.
So much news and so many new connections and events, our Inclusive Communities Initiative has proven to be very successful with Rotarians and many multicultural diverse communities.
Run The Tan Event – City of Melbourne and Rotary Melbourne support comms.
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 April 2024 please click on this link
In reflecting on the enduring spirit of ANZAC on Thursday morning, Stphen wanted to inform you that he will be participating, on behalf of Rotary Melbourne, in the 2024 Australia 108 Stair Challenge in supporting Giant Steps.
Next Meeting Wednesday 1 May 24
Guest Speaker Dr Andrew Watt, Co-head of the Australian Venom Research Unit
Topic 'The Snakebite Partnership – saving lives across Papua New Guinea'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-1-may
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 24 April 24 it was the 8th Thomas Baker Oration and the Orator was Dr Doug Hilton AO, CSIRO CEO, speaking on the topic 'If science is to save us'.
Rotarians Peter Rogers and Tony Battaini attended the WHO summit, held in Melbourne from 22 to 24 April, as guests of Monash University. The event drew over 1,200 delegates, including most of Asia Pacific’s leaders in public health policy and practice.
Investing in the future of our young people breaks the cycle of homelessness, and last week’s Youth Homelessness Matters Day (Wednesday 17 April) is a timely reminder of what we can do.
