Lesley McCarthy, Donations in Kind, is asking for Rotary Melbourne's assistance with a couple of different projects, including an Indigenous Op Shop Project and collecting tools to assist with the recent bushfires in Victoria.
Thank you to Tony Battaini for your reflection on Wednesday 11 March 26.
An unexpected leadership transition delayed the Malvern Group’s traditional outdoor gathering to mark the start of the new calendar year. Happily, the event was able to proceed on Sunday 15 March 26, bringing members together for an enjoyable afternoon of fellowship.
My name is Harry Dempsey and I am the Secretary of the District 9800 Australian Rotary Health (ARH) Committee. I am reaching out to seek your support for Australian Rotary Health (ARH). Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians through research, awareness, and education, and we need your help to continue making a difference.
Join us for the Multi-District Impact Summit in the vibrant regional city of Horsham, Victoria. This isn't just another conference; it's a powerful collaboration where we will Unite for Good.
This year's summit brings together three districts to amplify our collective power and drive meaningful change. We'll be focusing on the incredible things we can achieve when we work together, sharing our successes, and planning our future impact. Click on link for more info.
Rotary South Pacific 2026 is where regional leadership gathers, ideas ignite and momentum builds. Under the bold theme People. Planet. Peace., this Conference brings together Rotary leaders, changemakers and members from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to shape the future of our organisation. Friday, 30 October 2026 - Sunday, 1 November 2026 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Master of Ceremonies: PP Philip Endersbee
Reflection Delivered by Tony Battaini
After welcoming visitors and guests, and making our Guest Speaker, Walter Lee, AFL Executive General Manager Strategy, Data & Analytics, and Investments to speak on Playing the long game, to be fully introduced later in the meeting by VP Branko Panich.
Rotary Melbourne members are encouraged to book for the evening gathering on Thursday 9th April for the 7.30 show at Paris Cat Jazz Cafe for the Musical Tribute to Wes Montgomery Featuring the Jack Pantazis Group. Book online with the venue Paris Cat Jazz Cafe and put in the notes that you are Rotary Melbourne members. https://bookings.pariscat.com.au/checkout/2171/
On Sunday 8 March 26 we loaded founder Simone Carson’s Tesla to the gunnels at Prahran Market! Her she is with volunteer Victoria, a student from Melbourne Girls College. We’re always after additional help, so anyone willing to give a couple of hours on an occasional Sunday afternoon please contact Robert on robertwfisher1@outlook.com
The success of a program to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria is measured in more than statistics.
The statistics may appear faceless on paper: 512 deaths for every 100,000 pregnant women in Nigeria, one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. But they’re not faceless to me. I see the mothers. I see the babies. I have stood in the rooms where those numbers become either tragedies or triumphs. Click to read more.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG March 2026 Volume 13 Issue 6 features an article titled 'South Australian Algae Bloom – What has that got to do with Climate Change'. Click ESRAG_Issue_6,_Volume_13.pdf to read more.
Membership Anniversary Neville Barwick (44).
Happy Birthday Mev Connell (TODAY!), David Kram.
Club Guests Prof Christopher McDevitt (Speaker), Jessie Harman AM.
Visiting Rotarians: Ryusuke Yokoyama & Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), Pat Armstrong (Manningham City).
Guests of Members: Jane Bourke (Bruce Livett), Misha Coleman (Peter Rogers), Lily Shea, Nick Brown (Nick Batrouney).
On Duty: John Peberdy, Bob Glindemann (Reception), Jan Moffatt (Raffle), Philip Endersbee (MC), Tony Battaini (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photos).
The following information has been received from District 9800.
Hi, my name is Ross. I am retired and living in Melbourne. I recently decided to volunteer for BlazeAid, after seeing the news and discovering the enormity of the task, facing the farming & community of this region, after the recent Longwood/Euroa fires.
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 11 February 26.
On behalf of Walking Football 4 Health Victoria and the Soccer for Peace Foundation, we are delighted to warmly invite you, your Rotary members, and Friends of Rotary to attend and support the 2026 Harmony Week – 10 Hour Walking Football Game, a landmark multicultural sporting and community celebration taking place during Harmony Week in Melbourne.
Parents and carers often spend extended periods at RCH and need somewhere to relax, make a cup of tea, feed the baby, catch up on emails, seek information, find activities for the other kids, or just read a book. The Hub https://www.rch.org.au/frc/ is a home away from home for families and visitors to the hospital. Amanda Battaini has volunteered at the Hub since its inception 23 years ago.
In 2026, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) is celebrating 10 years of Confident Learners, Proud Communities and Strong Futures. Since 2016, nearly 270 young people have come to MITS from the Top End of the NT and from Regional Victoria, each pursuing their unique aspirations and passions through a Melbourne opportunity.
Prof Chris McDevitt's presentation is a must see because Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
MC for the day was Past President Bob Glindeman
Reflection was delivered by Past President Robert Fisher.
Several members of Rotary Melbourne attended the Bionics Insitute Preview Event on research into Women’s health — focused on treating perimenopausal brain fog, endometriosis and chronic pain.
Rotary has been part of the DNA of ShelterBox since day one, and today, I'd like to say thank you to Rotarians everywhere. Thank you for your ongoing financial support Thank to the Rotary volunteers who help promote the work we do.
Sambun Sambath, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne and Member of Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided a February 26 update where he completed hus first foundation-year subject, Cultural Anthropology. He sincerely appreciates you taking the time to read his update and for the continued support of Rotary Melbourne.
Rotary Melbourne member Antwan Malouhi has provided an update on his travels over the last 12 months. The past year has been one of the most eventful of his life — taking him across four countries, through personal challenges, and into an entirely new chapter for his business.
Rotary Melbourne member Ian Hamm was recently interviewed on ABC radio Conversation House on 26 February 26 on 'Combating racism in community sport'. Set The Standard is a Vic Health initiative designed to help local sports clubs fight racism by helping coaches and club leaders build culturally inclusive spaces.
