Safe Families have launched short films on Child Abuse and Male Abuse.
Please click on the following links to view:
https://rotarysafefamilies.org.au/highlights-item/45777/new-film-child-abuse/?type_fr=1123
https://rotarysafefamilies.org.au/latest-news-item/45778/new-film-abuse-of-men/?type_fr=1123
23 February - Lunch @No35 & Zoom – Prof James (Jim) Angus AO, Lieutenant - Governor of Victoria – Angus Mitchell Oration – bookings essential https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melb-weekly-meeting-23-feb
Young Achievers Award 2022 - Call for Nominations
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.
Peter Berg is currently reading the novel The Island of the Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak where a fig tree, believe it or not is a central character, from which Peter has learnt about the rich biodiverse qualities of fig trees.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
Lynne Hanratty from Kilmore made an inquiry through the Clubs Web site just a few days ago:
"I used to donate knitted jumpers and beanies to Donate in Kind in Footscray. Unfortunately my husband is ill and I can't travel there from Kilmore. I have about another 30-40 such knitted goods and was wondering whether a Rotary member could collect them from my home and deliver them to Donations in Kind."
The Rise and Rise of ESG: Can Capital Save the Planet? Members who missed the evening meeting on 9 February might like to take a look at this lively and informative meeting delivered by the Evening meetings team.
Check it out via this link: https://youtu.be/B1Ok8zJ-q24
The Rotary Club of Melbourne began working with District 9800 in early 2020 to assist folks impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires. One aspect of this work has been providing shipping containers to help individuals, service organisations and businesses who had storage facilities destroyed in the fires.
I have sad news to relay of the peaceful passing of former distinguished member Bill Charlton on Monday evening.
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 for February 2022 please click on this link
With February 14 just around the corner, you might be wondering what to gift your special someone? Well, Lighthouse Foundation has the perfect idea.
The Australian Rotary Health 2 February 2022 newsletter is available here.
Join the Bionics Institute to find out how our researchers at the Bionics Institute are developing an objective test for tinnitus to aid the diagnosis and development of potential treatments.
Register here to receive the zoom link
Like many who find themselves living in the urban slum communities of Phnom Penh, Ming Pheap left her home in the countryside in the hope of finding better opportunities in the city. Read Ming's story here.
Wednesday 9th February – Evening Meeting @ Online only via ZOOM
Guest Speaker Emma Herd, Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability, Ernst & Young
Topic ‘The Rise and Rise of ESG: Can Capital Save the Planet?’
Time 17.50 for 18.00 – 19.00pm
Venue ZOOM online - No Charge
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-evening-meeting-9feb
Rotary Melbourne would like to update you regarding the delivery of the RATs which some members have ordered.
Thank you to Suresh Marcandan for last week's reflection.
The annual Vocational Panel held on Wednesday 2 February yet again highlighted the rich talents and the diversity of skills of our members.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/3nVMIYhBtBM
Members can read the February 2022 Rotary Downunder online here.
Rotary Melbourne members may interested to read about the R100 Boroondara Playground project on pages 18 & 19.
Members may also be interested to read the article on 'Give every child a future' on Page 22 & 23.
Millions of people all over the world are currently displaced by armed conflict or persecution. In fact, 90% of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects and Rotary programs, the Rotary family is committed to pursuing projects that address the structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.....https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace
Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Online via ZOOM – Lunch Meeting
Speakers Rotarians Dr Chris Sotiropoulos, George Giamadakis and Professor Susan Davis AM, Moderator – Iqbal Reta
Topic Vocational Service Issues Panel ‘Opportunities for innovation in services and manufacturing emerging as we learn to live with Covid-19’
Venue ZOOM Online only
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelb2feb
Congratulations are offered to our Members for their Australia Day Honours: Dr Alan Finkel AC and Dr Sharann Johnson AM.
A reminder to save the date of Friday 22 to Sunday 24 April 2022 for the District Conference to be held in Albury.
Please note the Early Bird Registration closes on Wednesday 23 February.The Early Bird price for Rotarians, Partners & Friends is $395. This will increase to $430 after 23 February. Click here to register.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) held its 2021 Graduation Dinner prior to Christmas at the MCG where all 19 Graduates of Class 2021 were recognised for their achievements during what was a challenging year.
