SecondBite | FareShare will receive the proceeds from this year’s World Environment Day Raffle.
The prize list is attached but the headline prize is a Bottle of 2005 Penfolds Bin 95 “Grange” value at nearly $900. We chose the 2005 vintage in recognition of SecondBite | FareShare’s 20th anniversary this year.
Saturday 5th July 25 is the date for the District 9800 Changeover - starring Peter Shepheard and Michael Lapiña
Grand Star Receptions, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North. 12 noon for a 12.30pm start. Click Read More to book.
An uplifting update from the Thailand–Myanmar border, where Rotaractors from Siem Reap delivered health kits, solar lights, and education to Karen students - part of a Rotary Melbourne-supported international project.
This is your last opportunity to update your Rotary Melbourne Members Directory entry in preparation of the 2025/26 printed Directory. Updates are required by this Friday 13 June 25. Please ensure you have checked both the hardcopy and online directory and advise any changes including updated photos. Please send your updates to the Directory Editor directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au Thank you to all of those members who have already responded.
Across the vast and scattered islands of Kiribati, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway - one that is saving lives, strengthening local health systems, and offering renewed hope to future generations. Dr Patricia Canning OAM shares a brief update on Rotary Melbourne’s Global Grant project, which is supporting the vaccination of the most disadvantaged and high-priority girls against HPV in partnership with UNICEF.
Experience the world through a lens in Rotary magazine’s 2025 Photo Awards. From fire-lit skies in Minnesota to quiet moments in Nepal, Rotarians capture unrepeatable instants - each a “decisive moment.” Discover the beauty, humanity, and surprise in these award-winning images
Member Anniversaries: Christina Boys (5), Jan Moffatt (19).
Member Birthdays this week: Ron Cullen, Madeliene McManus, Ian Ross (TODAY!), Dimitrios Salampasis, Rodney Smith, Arjang Taylor.
Guests of the Club: Fiona Simon (Speaker), Jenny Nam, Daniel Won, Simone & Ian Carson, Daniel Moorfield, Students & teachers from: Salesian College, Sunbury, Mt Lilydale Mercy College, Catholic Regional College Sydenham, MacKillop College Werribee, St Leonards College, Brighton East, Templestowe College, Kew High School, St Monicas College Epping, Beacon Hills College Berwick.
Visiting Rotarians: Alex Marshall (Glenferrie), John Burley (Nth Balwyn), Jo Kwok (Brighton), Patricia Armstrong (Manningham City), Pam Dittmer (Port Phillip), Shinji Higuchi (Osaka).
Guests of Rotarians: Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu, Claire Moore (Marg Leser), Amy Stevenson (Garry Fowler), Maggie & Hamish McDonell (Reg Smith), Kat Sayers, Sophia Bagatsing (Bernie McIntosh), Timothy Marjoribanks (Dimitrios Salampasis), Katerina Aleksoska (Peter Rogers), Sara Bice (Philip Cornish), Shane Nicholas (Jim Barry), Tim Harkin, Sushil Patil (Catherine Baxter), Nick Miller (Anthony Austin), Ioanna, Mary Svinos, Lia Zaparas (Barbara Yerondais), Kimberley Pierzchalski (Rob McGuirk), Tony Burchill, John Roiniotis, Robert Hogan, Clive Scott (Sofitel ).
Did you see our project in Rotary Down Under? Rotary Melbourne's End Trachoma initiative - featured in the June 2025 issue - continues working with Monash University and partners to eliminate trachoma in remote Indigenous communities through innovative water trailers and health education. Click below to read the article.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Mimmie Watts on 28 May 2025 with the classification Public Health - Education & Policy. Mimmie's career embodies Rotary-aligned commitments to global impact, educational transformation, community advocacy, and inclusive leadership.
Guests of the Club: Brendan Nottle (Speaker), Mimmie Watts (Inductee), Tracy-Kate Watts.
Visiting Rotarians: Elizabeth Drozd (Footscray), Jennifer Foster (Changemakers), Fleur Maidment (Central Melbourne), Shinji Higuchi (Osaka, Japan).
Guests of Rotarians: Karen & Mike Gornalle, Marcu Pearl (Deb Yin Foo), May Gin.
Member Anniversaries: Vaideek Chaudhary (4), Steve DeBono (1).
Member Birthdays this week: Gus Nossal.
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Sandra Hills, Sue Smith, Marg Leser (Reception), Mary Barry, Tony Battaini (Raffle).
The community of Dangan Elementary School are deeply grateful to Rotary Melbourne and donors for the comprehensive multipurpose improvement project recently implemented at Dangan Elementary School. This initiative focused on provision of access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, enhancing the learning environment, supporting environmental sustainability, and health improvement for learners and teachers.
The Rotary Club of Woodend is hosting its changeover on Saturday 12 July 25,12.00pm for a 12:30pm start, at the Glen Erin at Lancefield, 200 Rochford Road. Please see further details click read more below for the attached flyer.
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 May 2025 please click read more below.
Australian Rotary Health, online Mental Health First Aid Course will be conducted on Saturday 18 & 26 August 25. Click read more to see the attached flyer for more information and how to register. If you require further information please contact Dr Suresh Marcandan - his details are on the flyer.
Rotary Castlemaine has pleasure in inviting you to our Gala Dinner celebrating Rotary Castlemaine's 90th Anniversary and incorporating our Club's Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and Presidential Changeover on Saturday 21 June at 6pm. 2-course meal, drinks at bar prices. Click read more below to book.
You are invited to attend the above event being held by the Rotary Club of Albert Park on Wednesday 11 June 25 at The Bleakhouse Hotel, 97 Beaconsville Parade, Albert Park at 6.30 pm and hear from the Rotary Melbourne candidate Ashley Chandler (University of Geneva - Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies) Click Read More below to find out more.
Excitement is building for our Environment Lunch on June 11, where we’ll present the 2025 Rotary Melbourne Environment Award! 
As we get ready to celebrate this year’s changemakers, we’re cheering on one of our past stars: Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu, who received a Special Commendation in 2022 for her trailblazing business, Little Green Panda - and she’s on fire right now with international exports, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix and pop star Dua Lipa drinking from her straws!
As we turn the calendar page to June, we enter the final month of this Rotary year—and the closing chapter of my time as steward of our great District 9800. It’s a moment of reflection, gratitude, and anticipation.
Rotary Melbourne member Getrude Matshe shared a powerful personal reflection on LinkedIn, honouring the women who came before her - “walking through the dark with fire in their hands.” She weaves personal history, cultural identity, and female resilience into a stirring call for women - especially those over 50 - to find and use their voice.
Major Brendan Nottle delivered a powerful address on how the Salvation Army is tackling homelessness through dignity, partnerships, and action. From urgent housing to legal aid, his stories moved the room - and will move you too. Click through to watch the video and read more about this inspiring presentation.
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 28 May 2025.
When Australian Rotarian Stuart Raymond Kasule returns to Uganda, village elders ask how to better support those suffering in silence. Their questions show a growing hunger for change around mental health. From Canberra to Kampala, Kasule is bridging continents - and breaking taboos.
