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.
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
Guest Speakers: Peter Lusk, CEO of Southern Cross Kids’ Camps & Tenille Gilbert, Managing Director and Co-Founder For Change Co.
Topic International Women’s Day Panel – ‘Challenging Limitation for Young Women’
Time from 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne also Online via Zoom
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
You're invited to commemorate a successful Rotary International Convention Melbourne 2023 with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne, at Rotary Gala Dinner on Thursday 1 June 2023 at the prestigious Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Contact Jo in the Rotary Office to join the RCM table.
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.
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.
Footy Tipping is an important fund raising initiative of the club. Join the Rotary Melbourne Footing Tipping Competition for 2023.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events.
Register HERE.
In 2019 Rotary Melbourne joined seven other Clubs around Australia and became a ‘Peacebuilder Club’ by PP Robert Fisher.
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.
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
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'.
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’.
A multi club hosting event for Rotary International delegates and local Rotary clubs.
A casual night of fun and fellowship.
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
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.
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.
President Adrian paid tribute to Ron Cullen who last week celebrated 40 years of membership and service to our Club. We thought we would remind you of his background professionally and in Rotary.
The Australian Rotary Health February 2023 newsletter is available here. This edition has an article on 'Healing The Past – How We Can End Intergenerational Trauma in Indigenous Youth'.
Showcasing Sustainability at Rotary's Melbourne Convention
This special newsletter features the many exciting events that will take place at the Rotary International Convention (RICON) 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, 27-31 May, including wonderful opportunities for fellowship and learning in the days just before the Convention. Click HERE to view.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move November edition HERE.
