A solo walk covering 1500 kilometres will promote the need to support the mental health of Victoria’s emergency management community. To find out more, donate or follow Tony’s Trek go to www.esf.com.au.
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On 7 February 2023, the Rotary Action Group For Peace (RAGFP) held its first Global Peacebuilder Club meeting. In 2019 Rotary Melbourne joined seven other Clubs around Australia and became a ‘Peacebuilder Club’.
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To support as many children and young people as we can to heal from the trauma of homelessness, we must continually raise funds to provide the therapeutic care they need to achieve a sense of belonging.
The Rotary Club of Melbourne is a club that for generations has made a significant legacy to Rotary and to the City of Melbourne. Our new Peace Bell installation at our Rotary Park (newly renamed as “Rotary Melbourne Peace Park”) will provide yet another significant legacy and a focal point for Peace in Melbourne.
For the 8th edition of District 9800 Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
Rotary Melbourne golfing members might be interested in participating in the Footscray Annual Golf Day at Sanctuary Lakes, Point Cook on Friday 21st April 23. See the attached for more information and registration. Please contact club member Robin Reid if you are interested in playing in the RCM team.
The Evening team turned on another outstanding Evening Conversation on 8 March 23, featuring Peter Lusk, CEO of Southern Cross Kids Camps and Tenille Gilbert, Managing Director and Co-Founder of For Change Co.
We are pleased to advise that our Organising Committee is well advanced in organising the 2023, Second Rotary World Environment Day luncheon on Wednesday 17 May 2023 in the Sofitel Ballroom.
Congraultions to Keith Callinan and Trudi on the arrival of their great grand child, Eli Harley Dunstan, born 2 March 2023 at Box Hill hospital.
Guest Speaker Dr Jenny Gray, Chief Executive Officer Zoos Victoria
Topic 'Lessons from the Zoo'
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 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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Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Robert Klupacs into the Club on 1 March 2023. Robert is CEO of the Bionics Institute. His classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and he will be a member of the Central 2 Group. Robert, Ann and Melissa are excited about joining Rotary Melbourne as the Institute's philosophies align closely with Rotary's - helping others.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Ms Melissa McShane into the Club on 1 March 2023. Melissa is Development Manager at the Bionics Institute. Her classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and she will be a member of the Central 2 Group.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Mrs Ann Fazakerley into the Club on 1 March 2023. Ann is Head of Philanthropy at the Bionics Institute. Her classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and she will be a member of the Central 2 Group.
This SAFE Families initiative is focused on providing prevention of abuse information via printed translated Guides and films, initially, to our African Australian communities.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for the reflection on Wednesday 1 March 23.
Shinji Higuchi a member of our sister club RC Osaka updated Rotary Melbourne members & guests, on Wednesday 1 March, on the upcoming Osaka Expo. Click HERE to view a video on the Expo.
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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.
Congraultions to Past President Kevin Sheehan and Lisa on the late arrival of their grand daughter recently.
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.
