In this month’s Melbourne Zero update, dive into a thought-provoking article from Peter Mares about how our housing system perpetuates homelessness. Homelessness is not a bug in the system, writes – it’s a predictable outcome of our housing policies, and if we want to eliminate homelessness, we need a different approach. Read his insights HERE
Rotary Melbouene is excited to share that our corporate member the Bionics Institute have raised $143,823 on their first ever Giving Day!
A very special evening meeting is being planned for this Wednesday 13 March 24 at the BioEyes at Monash University.
Topic Inspiring students about science
Date/Time 5.50 for 6.00 - 8:00pm, Wed 13 March
Venue: Ground floor, Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building, 7 Ancora Imparo Way, Monash University, Clayton Campus
In Person Only
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 6 March 24 the Guest Speakers were Robert Klupacs, CEO and Dr Yingjie Hu, Research Engineer who spoke on ‘Giving the gift of hearing: 35 years and counting’.
University of South Australia researchers have revealed the potential of enzymes derived from prickly paddy melon weed to create a more sustainable form of cement and prevent soil erosion.
Can you believe that the first match is THURSDAY MARCH 7th! You have only a couple of days to register for the Rotary Melbourne footy tipping competition which supporting our charitable endeavours.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG March 2024 Volume 8 Issue 9 features an article titled 'How Rotarians advance sustainability'.
Gathering on the Goldfields
Bendigo: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April 2024
Earlybird registration closes on Saturday 16 December 23
Book NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/1126739/sessions/4194420/sections/2109327/tickets.
Members and their partners are invited to participate in an amazing Fellowship Excursion in April 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know other members, discuss current and potential Rotary Melbourne projects and forge lifelong friendships, all while having a fun time. Registrations close this Wednesday 6 March 24.
The Australian Rotary Health February 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 28 February 24 the Guest Speaker was Abiola Akinbiyi, Founder Changepreneurs, who spoke on 'Empowering Young CALD Women: Mentoring, Education, Networking and Outreach'.
To be held on Wednesday 24 July 2024, @ 12:30pm at the RACV Club Level 17, 501 Bourke Street Melbourne. Confirmed speaker: Christine Holgate CEO Team Global Express on the Topic: 'The challenges of sustainability while ensuring reliable, cost-effective logistics'.
Next Meeting Wednesday 6 March 24
Speaker Hearing Week - Robert Klupacs, CEO Bionics Institute & Dr Yingjie Hu, Research and Development Engineer.
Topic ‘Giving the gift of hearing: 35 years and counting’
Time/Date Wednesday 6 March 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitelon Collins also Online via Zoom
Price: Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Rotary Melbourne is delighted to announce that Dr Doug Hilton AO has accepted the Club’s invitation to be the eighth Orator to commemorate the life and works of our Past President Thomas Baker and will speak on the topic 'If science is to save us'.
Australian Greek newspaper Neos Kosmos attended our Angus Mitchell Oration with Arthur Sinodinos and published this article.
Last Friday 23 February 24, was the 119th birthday of Rotary. District have suggested that a great way to celebrate would be to donate to Rotary’s number one humanitarian priority, the eradication of polio.
The article shows the strong link between domestic/family violence and homelessness, with this violence being the main reason women and children leave the home, many being homeless for a period of time. There are some really interesting statistics in the article. Click HERE to view.
In a world first, our electrical stimulation device to treat Crohn’s disease has been implanted in a patient at the Austin Hospital, with the aim of preventing inflammation of the gut recurring after surgery.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted '2024 has started with our new Year 7 students commencing their educational and boarding journey at MITS. The students have formed some great initial connections and have brought with them amazing enthusiasm and energy. With almost 90 students living with MITS across our four boarding houses, they join a thriving student community here on Wurundjeri Country.'
Members and their partners are invited to participate in an amazing Fellowship Excursion in April 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know other members, discuss current and potential Rotary Melbourne projects and forge lifelong friendships, all while having a fun time.
Can you believe that the first match is THURSDAY MARCH 7th! We have just over a week to get organised.
Next Meeting Wednesday 28 February 24
Guest Speaker Abiola Akinbiyi, Founder Changepreneurs
Topic 'Empowering Young CALD Women: Mentoring, Education, Networking and Outreach'
Time/Date Wednesday 28 February 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitelon Collins also Online via Zoom
Price: Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-28-feb
Districts and Rotary and Rotaract clubs play a key role in recruiting and recommending Rotary Peace Fellow candidates. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards fellowships to leaders in peace and development to study at one of the Rotary Peace Centers at premier universities around the world.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 21 February 24 the Guest Speaker was Arthur Sinodinos, former Liberal Party politician, Former Ambassador to the US , who gave the Angus Mitchell Oration.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 21 February 2024.
