Little Green Panda has secured a strategic growth investment from Everkind, a newly formed sustainable investment vehicle backed by entrepreneurs in the packaging industry and owners of Queensland-based Shawparth Food & Packaging.
The 2025 RM Festive lunch will feature anecdotes and music performances coordinated and led by Arts Committee Chair David and Music Scholarship Champion Karen. The program will range from piano pieces by Debussy played by Monash University student Sara Deeb to the ever popular singalong, with Tilly Jones’ special rendition of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire on cello and computer.
Rotary Melbourne’s crowded conference room on a balmy summer evening was the venue for our final evening conversation for the year.
Hosted by President Philip, this gathering of Rotary Melbourne members and guests exemplified what we do best: convivial conversation amongst ourselves. Formalities were restricted to a brief address by President Philip who reflected on his first 6-months as President, thanked everyone for their support, and wished us all well for a happy and relaxed festive season.
It was a fitting end of year event and a jolly good time was had by all.
Inspired by Japan’s unique ‘trash-picking sport,’ discover how Australia’s first spogomi World Cup qualifier turned waste collection into a fun and eco-friendly competition.
For the 5h edition of District 9800 October 25 Networker for 2025-2026, please click on Read More below. In this issue they there is an article on Call to Action: Be Part of a Life-saving project in Cambodia.
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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 articles on successful medical cases for December 2025 please click read more below.
On Thursday 4 December 25, Richard Parker, Trevor Nink, Jim Orchard, Jan Moffatt, Deb Yin Foo and Sue Smith picked up car loads of toys from Launch Housing HQ in Collingwood. The donated toys were delivered to their facilities in Dandenong, South Melburne, East St Kilda and St Kilda, bring cheer and happy faces to those less fortunate.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please click on Read More for Issue 17: October/November 25. This issue advises that Corporate Volunteers – Always Fun & Effective.
Vale our Honorary Member Bill Pratt who died peacefully in his sleep on the 1st of December 25. Bill had recently celebrated his 100th birthday having led a life of achievement, service and innovation. The family has chosen to hold a private funeral.
BIKE RAFFLE IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING
This is your final reminder to support Rotary Melbourne’s Raffle for The Smith Family — with ticket sales closing at 1:00 pm tomorrow (Tuesday 9 December).
🎟 Tickets: $5 each – or a book of 10 for $50📅 Draw date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 1:55 pm, Sofitel on Collins
Every ticket purchased brings us closer to giving more young Australians the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG December 2025 Volume 11 Issue 5 features an article titled 'COP30: Belém Forced the Climate World Out of Its Comfort Zone'. Click on read more below.
It has been an extraordinary past 12 months. Our team at Rotary SAFE Families is delighted to convey their achievements at this time of the 2025 end of year.
The Central 1 Group convened yesterday at the Australian Club for a distinguished and celebratory evening of Rotary fellowship, joined by our President and partners. The occasion offered an exceptional setting for meaningful conversation, renewed connections, and an energising exchange of ideas.
Membership Anniversary this week: Irena Bauer (2), Will Brown (2), Shailesh Dangle (11), Cheryl Lacey (21), Nick Pelham (19), Sue Smith (4), Prabal Soans (4).
Happy Birthday this week: Bruce Davidson, Ted Garland, Christine Johnson, Matthew Karakoulakis, Tristan Kennedy, Iqbal Reta, Chris Rodd, Ross Scholes-Robertson, Reg Smith.
On Duty: Marg Leser, Rosemary Nixon (Reception), Chris Wang (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Quin Scalzo (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photographer).
Did you see Rotary Melbourne member Bernie McIntosh on the ABC Gardening Australia program down on his peony farm in the Macendon Ranges on Friday 14 November 25. You can catch up on ABC iview or click on this LINK for more info.
During his recent business trip to Athens, Greece Rotary Melbourne member Dr Dimitrios Salampasis had the great pleasure of attending an event organized by the Rotary Club of Athens (Athinai) featuring a keynote presentation by the Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis.
The Australian Rotary Health November 2025 Newsletter features an article on the Australian Rotary Health Research Committee. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
BIKE RAFFLE IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING
🎟 Tickets: $5 each – or a book of 10 for $50📅 Draw date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 1:55 pm, Sofitel on Collins
Every ticket purchased brings us closer to giving more young Australians the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Membership Anniversary this week: Anthony Austin (1), Richard Dent (13), David Dunoon (21), Peter Hollingworth (21), Madeliene McManus (10).
Happy Birthday this week: Chris Rodd.
Meeting MC: President Elect Dr Carol Bond
Reflection: Delivered by Past President Robert Fisher – the transcript is available later in this bulletin
President Philip opened the meeting welcoming members and guests.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Tony Greenwood AM. Tony passed away on Friday 28 November 2025.
From Club Partnership to Personal Purpose
Reflection on FORaMEAL with a Personal Journey of Service by Yidan Xi.
