A modified polio vaccine, nOPV2,
is offering new hope in the fight to eradicate polio.
The reengineered formula has a lower risk of causing vaccine-derived poliovirus.
This means it is less likely that the weakened strain of poliovirus
used in the vaccine will mutate and spur outbreaks
in communities where immunization levels are low.
The vaccine first rolled out in March 2021. In the first half of 2022
,
more than 370 million doses have been administered in more than 20 countries.
World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond:
A healthier future for mothers and children,
will be held virtually and in-person on 21-22 October
in Geneva, Switzerland.
The event will highlight the status of polio eradication
and address the potential for community-based solutions
that go beyond immunizations to enhance the health
of mothers and
their children.
Following the announcement of Rotary's
pledge of an additional US$150 million
toward future polio eradication efforts,
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones
will join Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO)
in discussing the state of polio eradication
and its broader relevance to global health.
Register now to attend in-person.
(Registration not
required to take part virtually)
The recent detections of the poliovirus in New York and UK
have increased awareness of the disease's continued threat.
Earlier this year, an unvaccinated man in New York
was paralyzed and poliovirus was detected in sewage in London.
The moment presents an opportunity to highlight
the importance of vaccinations as the only form of protection
against polio and many other diseases.
At the Geneva event, experts in polio, vaccines
and maternal and child health will also discuss
the benefits of going "beyond" immunization efforts
to invest in the children protected by these vaccines
and their mothers.
Building on the current investments will ensure
that the mothers and children saved from
vaccine-preventable diseases can benefit from other
preventative and life-saving services,
enabling mothers to have a positive experience
with their pregnancy and empowering young children
to achieve their full potential.
The event will be held in English with French
and Spanish interpretation.
With two weeks to go to the global GPEI pledging moment
in Berlin on 18 October,
the GPEI has been increasingly receiving contributions
to the polio eradication effort from
private individuals around the world,
wishing to contribute their own resources to the goal
of a polio-free world.
The pledging moment will provide the ideal platform
for public-sector partners to also re-strengthen their support
to achieving a
lasting polio-free world.
Canada has become the first country in the world
to advance to the second stage of poliovirus
containment certification,
with one of its designated poliovirus essential facilities
receiving a Global Certification Commission-endorsed
Interim Certificate of Containment (ICC).
This is a significant milestone in global efforts to minimize
the risk associated with ongoing handling and
storage of
eradicated poliovirus materials.
The Republic of Sudan closed a polio outbreak
on 15 September 2022. It had paralysed 58 children
across 42 districts before it stopped circulating
The District Membership Committee is looking for
enthusiastic members who are interested in coming together
to help start new clubs in our districts
The team will work with the an experience member
of the Membership Committee,
who has helped to start multiple Rotary clubs,
to assess geographic areas, demographics or causes
which may not currently be represented in Rotary.
The goal is to help that community start a new club,
without impacting an existing nearby club.
Rotary is such an amazing opportunity,
so you will be helping more people experience Rotary,
who may not have found their club yet or
who may not be able to access a club.
The commitment is about 1 hour per month.
Please email Samantha Fewster,
Membership and Club Development Director,
to express your interest in being part of this team
(samantha.fewster@rotaryeq.org).
The two-day Global Malaria Congress being run over
the two-days immediately prior to the May 2023 RI Convention.
The two-day Congress brings respected malaria experts,
governments, NGO's, corporates, Rotarians
and non-Rotarians together in Melbourne, Australia;
to share, educate and discuss how to Finish the Fight
Against Malaria.
Malaria is treatable and curable,
yet a child still dies of it almost every minute.
This is the tragedy we must stop
together.
Register to attend and add your voice to
Finish the Fight.
Click on the link to register
We warmly welcome our new member David Scaife MLA.
Another new member to our Rotary team.
Welcome
Susan!
Presented Paul Harris Fellow award to President Neil Halden
& past president & Wine Show chairperson Alex Alban.
At our Rotary meeting last night we had the company of
District Governor Ric McDonald with his wife Ailsa.
We also honoured two members with a Paul Harris Fellow
to Lyn Boddington
and a Paul Harris with Sapphire to Malcolm McDonald
(no relation to Ric).
They were recognised for their service above self dedication
to our club and Kojonup community.
Congratulations on
your very well deserved recognition.
We also participated in the annual wear a hat for
mental health initiative of Australian Rotary Health
and all fines and
donations on the night will go to this worthy cause
The winner at Woolworth s Forest Lakes
visiting the club was Aaron and Laura
Mark your Calendars (Thursday 27th October)
for
this not to be missed event!
This month's Club meeting (October Summit)
will feature Guest Speaker Cam Calkoen - Inspirational Speaker.
Cam was born in 1984 with Cerebral Palsy was told that his
biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks.
Despite these challenges he became an athletic gold medalist
in the 100 and 200 meters,
Tedx Speaker and won the 2020 Speaker of The Year in New Zealand.
He will share his insights into overcoming challenges
discovering priorities and living an
awesome life.
We also have the great fortune to welcome one of our
newest members Zafar Yasin. Zafar
will share his experience as one of the first military commando responders
in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu (dramatised
in Black Hawk Down).
You can attend the meeting in person at the Perth Rotary Office
in the CBD or online. Register your interest via the link:
http://events.humanitix.com/20221027-rotary-elizabeth...
The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course is available
to any interested adult and is ideal for individuals
who wish to increase their skill set and knowledge
in the area of mental health and organisations wanting
to ensure their workplace takes a proactive stance
in identifying the signs of mental health issues
in their workforce and refers those in need to
appropriate support avenues.
The facilitator of the workshop is City Rotary member
Louise Rabbone who is a registered Psychologist
and holds a Master of Psychology degree.
Louise has facilitated numerous mental health training programs
(including over 400 for beyondBlue)
and is a Master MHFA Facilitator.
Completion of the course will result in participants
being able to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider
for 3
years after completing a basic online assessment.
Rotary Fundraiser –
all proceeds of the course to go to City Rotary
community support projects.
Enquiries: Louise Rabbone 0401 954 400
Free parking –
use the Hyatt’s underground parking (enter from
Terrace Rd) and get your ticket
validated during check in
Channel 7
Rockingham Beach Cup
Get your tickets now and join us in the Palm Beach
Oasis this November 13th!
Tickets available here 
Kim Hughes is a former cricketer who played for Western Australia,
Natal and Australia.
He captained Australia in 28 test matches between
1979 and 1984 before captaining a rebel Australian team
in a tour of South Africa, a country which at the time
was subject to a sporting
boycott opposing apartheid.
A right-handed batsman, Hughes was seen to possess
an orthodox and attractive batting style.
He was identified as a potential Test cricketer from an early age,
but his impetuous style of batting, and personality clashes
with influential teammates and opponents saw a
later introduction to first class and Test cricket than anticipated.
During the split between the establishment
Australian Cricket Board and the breakaway World Series Cricket,
Hughes stayed with the establishment.
Hughes’ captaincy record with Australia was hindered
by a succession of matches being played away from home
(just eight of his 28 Tests while captain were played in Australia)
and the necessity to rebuild an inexperienced team
after the frequent absence, and later the retirement,
of several senior players.
This placed him under extreme pressure
and finally resigned the captaincy.
In more recent years his drinking problems
became well known but his strength in overcoming
the problem is to be
admired. He is bouncing back.
Image of Kim Hughes adapted from Djanga
under CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
$42 for City Rotary members,
$49 for non-members
Click here to book for
this event
With the arrival of spring we are enjoying watching the sun
set over the ocean as we gather for our meeting at the
MAAC
Marmion Angling & Aquatic Club
Was fabulous this week to welcome not only our District Governor Ineke,
but also past member (and President 1982/83) Don,
and
his lovely wife Hilary, back for a visit..
#rotaryinwesternaustralia #karrinyuprotary #ImagineRotary #sunsets
Another fabulous night In great company with enthusiastic people
from three clubs who make a difference in their communities,
we couldn’t fit them all in this photo!
Here we have three Club Presidents, two Assistant Governors
and one District Governor all grand titles but in essence,
people keen to lead and facilitate making good things happen!
The amazing John and Jerry from Australian Rotary Health (ARH)
joined Rotary Club Mandurah Districts in the annual community
Wellness Wednesday event for WA Mental Health Week.
The event was supported by many local mental health community groups.
ARH is one of the largest independent funders
of mental health research within Australia.
For more information go to
Catching up with Swan Rotary members (my own club)
up here in Broome, both of us a long way from home.
— with David Pauline Uhe and Geoff Oliver
Rotary Club of Cockburn FUN QUIZ.
Great night with over 90 participants enjoying the quiz.
Fabulous prizes once again thanks to our many sponsors.
Last Quiz for 2022,
November 3.
We went to a monthly quiz night at Cockburn.
We came 2nd!!
Walked away with a bag of lollies and chocolates
for winning 2 rounds.
Great night
This evening we learnt more of the urgent need to support locals
who find themselves without a roof over their head in our
community.
#roughit4rockingham is an initiative that aims to fund practical
resources
to ease the burden for individuals dealing with homelessness.
#RotaryClubofPalmBeach Community Director, Patchara Weggars
was delighted to present a donation to support
Deputy Mayor Hayley Edwards"
efforts to support the Salvation Army address the desperate needs
of homeless
people in Rockingham
THANK YOU! A few special shout
outs:
Many thanks to The Rotary Club of Mindarie, Bunnings Mindarie
and the RAAFFA Merriwa Hobby Shop
for the coordinating, donation of materials and for the making
of these 12 Red Book Boxes.
They are very much appreciated and a wonderful way for
Paint Wanneroo REaD to provide books to children in the community
that they can take home and enjoy.
Look out for them out in the community
. Please make contact if you know of a great location
to place one of these boxes. 
Many thanks to Heather Cole for her ongoing support
and creative ideas to help share Paint Wanneroo REaD
and books across the Wanneroo Community.
The bookcase at The Hardware Cafe was organised by
Heather and is a great community resource with books
for all ages and interests to take
home and enjoy 
Since the beginning of this year
Karen BEALE Councillor Shire of Mundaring
have started the Youth pantry.
Located at the Swan View Youth Centre,
each Friday arvo Karen and volunteers operate the program
to provide
food for less fortunate kids and teenagers.
We wanted to support this amazing initiative that
we donated a huge trollies worth of groceries and a coffee machine
. We know there’s people out there in the community doing it tough
so want to be do our little bit.
Thank you to Karen and all the volunteers in community
who make programs like
these possible
Some of our regional members are engaging in a workshop at Quairading,
imagining the future of Rotary in the wheatbelt.
Thanks to Samantha Fewster, Jill Dawson,
Kero O‘Shea of Membership Voice
Vinnies!
The St Vincent de Paul Society to be more accurate -
its origins, what it does and how it operates.
David Kennedy, President of the WA Chapter gave members
an explanation of the society.
Lake Monger Community Shed in partnership with
Rotary Cambridge installed benches at the frog pond
at Churchlands Primary School.
Many thanks to the team!
The RC Freshwater Bay is a sponsor of the
West Australian Music Teachers Association (WAMTA)
Music Awards.
This was held last Sunday, 2nd October at Trinity College
and attended by the Voc/Community Director Delia Hendrie
who presented the following awards:
First Prize, Grade
7 (Piano). Hannah Liaw [above]
Second Prize Grade
7 (Harp) Sophie Vo
Don’t forget to pay us a visit the Rotary Opshop Collective - Re-launch Party!
REQ President Melissa Dor has spent the afternoon
collecting donations for our humble stall. REQ,
along with dozens of other Rotary Clubs and vendors,
will be selling their wares tomorrow to raise money for worthy projects
. Come on down to 88 Broadway Fair Shopping Center in Nedlands
and say hello. Hope to see you there!
Como Rotary Car 1982, with Capt Squid & crew JD,
who are preparing to go in Mill Point Rotary’s BulldustNback
fundraiser event,
with all proceeds raised going to children’s mental health research
undertaken by ARH.
What an amazing night with some great Rotarians
in our new space at the Claisebrook Design Community.
Tonight we had an update on the last https://www.nysf.edu.au in WA
from some very talented Girrawheen Senior High School
students
Alexander Truong and Nevin Bryle Soriano.
Watch these two as they will be going places!
We hope so and wish them all the best. Bright
futures ahead!
Tonight our Rotarians were hosted by John Brown to a night
at the museum, where stories about farming, family
and connections to our past history were enjoyed by all.
#rotariansinaction RCEB are happy to be supporting
Helms Gardens Open Day!
Our circus tent is set up
ready for the fundraiser tomorrow!
All proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service! #rfdswa
A cause very close to all our hearts
Esperance RFDS Auxiliary Inc.
The Rotary Club of Byford & Districts is gearing up
for the next few months of events and fundraisers.
The 1st step is a busy bee at Denise's to clean up the Club's trailer
for our BBQ at the Serpentine Aircraft Builders
"Fly In" on the 23rd of October, then the SJ Food & Farm Fest
on the 5th of November and then more in the new year,
our 25th year of serving our community.
Cheers to Tom, Chris R, Chris T, Brenda, Ramone and Denise.
Top Job.
2022 Lorna Mitchell Spring Festival
at Hammond
Park.
·
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie were at the spring festival
selling raffle tickets,
Channel 7
Rockingham Beach Cup
Get your tickets now and join us in the Palm Beach
Oasis this November 13th!
Tickets available here
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
·
• 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 •
Expressions of Interest
are NOW open
for the Channel 7
Rockingham Beach Cup
Community
Festival on Sunday 13 November 2022.
This year we are excited to offer RYLA participants the opportunity
to complete a Certificate 1 in Leadership through South
Metro TAFE.
This Certificate has been running in
District 9455 for the past 4 years
alongside the RYLA program with great success
and with the impending merger of the two Districts,
it has been agreed to trial the Certificate alongside the District 9465 program.
Thank you to
RYLA 9455 Chair Tania Johansen for making this possible.
The Certificate is a nationally
recognised Certificate and offer participants
a unique addition to their CVs.
Past participants have reported an advantage over other applicants
for jobs as they have developed skills of self-management and team work.
Whilst many of the aspects of the
certificate
are covered in the RYLA program,
the actual program will not be impacted.
Participants instead will work online before and after the camp
to complete the assessments facilitated by Tania.
Students
will be given assistance as required to complete the work.
The Certificate offers a unique
partnership to bring our
younger community leaders the skills needed to
fully actualise their potential.
The total fees for the Certificate One in Leadership is approximately $200.
Your club may choose to share the cost of this with your
sponsored participant,
otherwise it is up to the participant to
pay this themselves.
We thank you for your ongoing
support with the RYLA program
and for embracing this new opportunity.
RYLA Applications can be submitted online at
https://forms.gle/LXeGw5rzz87wBwVw8.
Nominations close: 30th November 2022
If you have any questions, please contact Ian Ball on 0402 491 139 or
Yours in Rotary Service,
|
Ian Ball
Chair Rotary District 9465 RYLA Committee |
Tania Johansen
Chair Rotary District 9455 RYLA Committee |
Rotary Club of Geraldton Greenough
October 17 1986 [36]
Rotary Club of Broome
October 18 2000 [22]
Rotary Club of Batavia Coast
October 21 1969 [53]
Rotary Club of Wagin
October 24 1958 [64]
Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe
Bay
October 27 1956 [66]
Rotary Club of Morley
October 28 1964 [58]
Rotary Club of Narrogin
October 29 1948 [74]
Rotary Club of Boulder
October 30 1961 [61]
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