Two Honorary Past Presidents Peter McCall & Neville Barwick sharing stories of their professional life that had them nominated for membership of Rotary and the subsequent fellowship and service that has transpired. Thank you Cheryl Lacey for sending Rotary Melbourne this image.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is conducting a study of an experimental influenza (flu) vaccine using new mRNA technology and is seeking healthy adults 65 years and older.
Victoria’s single-use plastic ban came into effect on 1 February 2023. The ban was originally announced in early 2021, with the implementation date set from 2023 to provide time for government to engage businesses on finding alternatives.
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 article for February 2023 please click on this link
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest End Polio Now February newsletter HERE. Included this month is an article titled '2022 In Review'.
The meeting on Wednesday 1 March was a Members meeting and we heard about the Piggery Project in PNG, the Bionics Institute and up update on the International Convention in May.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond. Nominations are now open.
Past President Peter Rogers has provided the first update on the PNG Community Piggery Enterprise.
You may like to read the attached document by the Conciliation Resources report (Ciaran O'Toole) on Peacebuilding opportunities in Hela Province for those who want a better understanding of the unrest in Hela Province. Hela Province is where the Rotary PNG Community Piggery Enterprise (CPE) Project is conducted.
Footy Tipping is an important fund raising initiative of the club. Join the Rotary Melbourne Footing Tipping Competition for 2023. AFL footy commences on Thursday 16 March. Dont forget to get your tips in if you have registered.
The Guest Speaker for the meeting on 22 Feb was Ciaran O'Toole, Conciliation Resources, Director South East Asia/Pacific, speaking on the topic ‘Climate Change and Conflict Risks’. Ciaran’s presentation can be viewed HERE or for the full meeting click HERE.
Following is the video link relating to the Rotary Australia Day event hosted by D9800 and RC Southbank ESG Group https://vimeo.com/rotaryaustralia/australiaday2023
Rotary Global Scholar top-up scholarship:
This opportunity is funded by Rotary District 9800 and Rotary International. Applications close on 31 March 2023. For more information click: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/sitepage/foundation/scholarships.
Rotary International PEACE fellowships:
This opportunity is funded by Rotary International. Applications supported by District 9800 Clubs close: 15 May 2023.
For more information click: URL: www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
To celebrate Rotary Melbourne’s visiting sister and friendship clubs during the 2023 Rotary International Convention, you and your partner are invited to join us for a special evening with Rotarians and friends from across Australia and all over the world at our Marvellous Melbourne Cocktail Party at Melbourne's iconic Hotel Windsor.
Footy Tipping is an important fund raising initiative of the club. Join the Rotary Melbourne Footing Tipping Competition for 2023.
In 2019 Rotary Melbourne joined seven other Clubs around Australia and became a ‘Peacebuilder Club’ by PP Robert Fisher.
The Guest Speaker for this meeting was Ciaran O'Toole, Conciliation Resources, Director South East Asia/Pacific, speaking on the topic ‘Climate Change and Conflict Risks’.
Guest Speakers: Club Members
Topic 'Project Updates'
Time from 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
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Upcoming Convention events.
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A multi club hosting event for Rotary International delegates and local Rotary clubs.
A casual night of fun and fellowship.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director, notes 'Our newest cohort of 22 Year 7 students have settled in wonderfully to life in Melbourne, forming lifelong friendships and applying themselves beautifully at school. Our inaugural Year 8 school program is also underway, whereby last year's MITS students stepped into our new classroom space down at Richmond High School'.
Hosted by Lord Mayor Sally Capp with JLL Australia the first Zero Carbon Building Thought Leaders series - Delivering Value Add Retrofits on Tuesday 7 March 23.
April 12th 2023 the 15th voluntour for Umoja Orphanage Kenya departs Australia. Will you be on that flight? You won't want to miss this opportunity.
