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The story of how Rotarians came together at the start of World War II to find homes for Jewish children who had been displaced by the Nazis.
🎅🌍 From One Rotary Club to Another: Celebrating Community Spirit! 🎄✨ All the way from Reading, UK, here's a festive glimpse at their Rotary Santa Run held on December 1st, 2024! 🏃♂️🎅 This amazing annual event invites participants of all ages and abilities to join a fun-filled 5k, 2k, or shorter course, spreading holiday cheer while raising funds for local charities like Rainbow Trust and Thrive.
Charles Nelson, a VCE media studies student, recently interviewed some club members for his short documentary film about Rotary Melbourne. What does Rotary Melbourne do and why do our members want to make a difference? It's all about Service Above Self. Click on Read More to watch his film.
Rotary Melbourne's Christmas Appeal recipient in 2024 is Western Chances. Through scholarships, opportunity programs, and ongoing support, we don’t just help young people achieve their goals - we empower them to return to their communities with knowledge, skills, and hope. Please make a special Christmas donation this year.
December is Rotary Disease Prevention & Treatment Month, where Rotary educates and equips communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Rotary Melbourne makes impact from snakebite treatment in Papua New Guinea to ending trachoma in Australian indigenous communities, from immunising 100,000 children across 9 pacific island nations to preventing hepatitis here in Melbourne.
Do you listen to podcasts? The Rotary Voices podcast of Rotary International features in-depth interviews with thought leaders, Rotary news updates, and immersive stories from Rotary magazine.
Janet, a South Yarra Resident has provided Rotary Melbourne with her thoughts about the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park.
My involvement with DIK started sometime after Timor Leste gained its Independence in 2002 when the West Footscray store had started to ship all manner of supplies to Timor, and they sought some assistance in packing containers. That started my long involvement with Donations in Kind of over 20 years and it is impossible to capture in a few paragraphs the multitude of activities and my involvement but more importantly the great service this project delivers.
Every year, about 4,000 deaths occur from cervical cancer. US Rotary member Isabel Scarinci intends to deliver a knockout blow to the preventable disease. Scarinci is a behavioural psychologist and vice chair of the Global and Rural Health Program in the University of Alabama’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Learn how she hopes to wipe out cervical cancer.
Rotary District 9800 Polio Plus Co-ordinator Jane Pennington spoke at our weekly lunch meeting on 20 November 24 to encourage members to join the Polio Plus Society and support Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide! Members pledge at least US$100 annually to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eliminated. This is matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation, so for every US$100 donated, this equates to US$300 which immunises 300 children. Be part of this life-changing initiative and sign up now.
Transforming lives in Samoa, audiologists Philip and Cristy Newall have brought hope to children with hearing impairments. Through 23 visits, they’ve provided life-changing hearing aids, trained local staff, and opened doors to education and employment. Discover how their partnership with Senese Inclusive Education and Rotary Club of Apia is making a lasting impact.
In 2024, we celebrate 60 years of our club's Vocational Service Award. Notable Victorians have been recognised across decades for their commitment to their vocation and serving the community, including captains of industry, musicians, health professionals, academics, scientists, chefs and more.
Confused? Today you've received two Rotary Melbourne Bulletins. One with our old format and this one with the launch of our exciting new mobile-friendly Rotary Melbourne format! We wanted you to see the difference.
This updated format allows you to stay connected with all our latest news, events, and updates on the go. Enjoy a seamless reading experience across all devices, keeping you informed and engaged with ease. Welcome to our new bulletin. Hope you enjoy the new look!
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this November from Guatemala to Canada, from Bulgaria to Kenya.
November is Rotary Foundation Month, a shoutout to Rotary International's charitable heart. Creating a better world, one project at a time! From clean water projects in the Philippines to vaccinating kids in the South Pacific, from Peace Bells in Melbourne to building schools in Arnhem Land, and training midwives in Timor Leste to planting trees for the planet. These are just some of Rotary Melbourne's projects across the Rotary Foundation's 7 areas of focus.
The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians who need assistance to further their careers or studies in music. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of musical leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
To make it official, we filmed the draw last week of our 2024 Smith Family Raffle. Watch it here!
A revolutionary stroke treatment could be on the way! Thanks to Australian Rotary Health funding, ARH Scholar Jason Palazzolo and his Monash University team have developed ‘SCE5-scuPA,’ a clot-busting drug showing impressive results in safely dissolving brain clots. With over 100 Australians facing strokes daily, this groundbreaking research could save lives and improve recovery for thousands.
In February 2025, Rotary Melbourne celebrates Rotary's birthday in an extraordinary way - uniting 1,000 Rotary Clubs on the moon! Together, we will proclaim our shared message: Peace on Earth.
Please don't forget to support the Smith Family Raffle for 2024
Win $2,000 cycling equipment voucher from My Ride Collingwood supporting the Smith Family's Learning for Life Program for families needing support to fund the education of their children. It will be drawn on Wednesday 30 October at noon in the Office.
