The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales have left thousands without homes, food, or basic supplies. SecondBite is responding by delivering emergency food hampers packed with essential, nutritious items to those in urgent need.
The news is that Shinji Higuchi, who is such a wonderful partner of ours from Rotary Osaka, is going to spend several weeks in Melbourne between May and June 25.
President Bill Redfern, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Frankston, I have pleasure in inviting members of Melbourne Rotary to our 75th Anniversary Lunch in the Rotary Room at the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, 17th May 2025.
On Duty: Robert Fisher, Rosemary Nixon (Reception), John Saunders (Raffle),Karen Kim (MC),Bruce Davidson (Photographer), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
This month marks three years since the invasion of Ukraine, and Rotary’s commitment to those affected remains steadfast. From providing advanced surgical equipment for life-threatening injuries to addressing the deep mental wounds of war, Rotary has played a vital role in supporting the injured and displaced. 🇺🇦
Read more about Rotary’s ongoing efforts to help the people of Ukraine.
In Harare, Zimbabwe, a 90-year-old residence has been gifted and transformed into The Friendship Bench Hub, a wellness centre fostering mental health and resilience. Supported by Rotary Melbourne, this inspiring project promotes community connection through innovative therapies and training, offering hope in challenging times.
Member Anniversaries: Sumeer Bhandarkar (4), Grahme Bond (40), Jacques Morin - TODAY! (17).
Member Birthdays this week: Gerry Johnston, Antwan Malouhi, Tilman Ruff, Prabal Soans, Quin Scalzo.
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.
