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
I recently returned from the ShelterBox
International Fundraising Conference
in Truro, Cornwall.
The conference, held at ShelterBox HQ, was a great chance
to network with international colleagues, old and new,
and learn about the exciting direction that the organisation is taking.
In short, the plan is to scale up our international programmes,
so that we can help more people, in the best possible way.
We can't do this without people like you,
so I hope you'll come on this journey with us,
as a valued member of the team.
It has been heart-warming to see the generous response
to our Pakistan Appeal, with over $200,000 raised so far.
As you will read below, those funds have already
been put to good use.
There is news from Ethiopia and Ukraine,
whilst work continues in Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria,
Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
There's also a heads-up about this year's Giving Day
and an offer to write an online will for free -
did you know that 70% of adults don't have a will?
Mike
Greenslade
CEO ShelterBox Australia
Since mid-June, Pakistan has been overwhelmed by severe monsoon rains
and flooding.
The authorities have reported a 150% increase in rain in 2022,
compared with the 30-year average.
Waterways that feed the main Indus River that runs through Pakistan
have burst their banks, flooding large areas of dry land,
and leaving people in desperate need of water, food,
medicine, and shelter
. Over 110 districts have been declared ‘calamity hit’
by the Government and many are calling the flooding a
climate induced humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.
It is estimated that around 33 million people have been affected
by the flooding (15% of the total population of Pakistan)
; more than 1,200 people have lost their lives and
almost 1 million
people have been displaced.
Our initial response will focus on supporting approximately
1,200 households across four locations in Sindh and Baluchistan.
The emergency shelter package includes ShelterBox relief tents,
tarpaulins and rope, along with an accompanying NFI (non-food item)
package to support the same households with water filters,
water carriers, blankets, mattresses,
mosquito nets and solar lights.
Project 2 will look to support a further 5,000
households.
Ethiopia remains a complex humanitarian emergency,
characterised by the ongoing conflict, insecurity,
and the effects of climate change which have all
contributed towards mass displacement and humanitarian need.
The conflict in North Ethiopia intensified in 2021
and expanded from Tigray to the neighbouring regions
of Amhara and Afar. Over 3.5 million people are displaced
within these three regions.
As many as 20 million people across the Horn of Africa
are affected by drought.
The number of people directly displaced by the drought
within Ethiopia has increased to 560,000.
Project 5 is a 12-month project, running through to February 2023.
Working with our partner, IOM (International Organization for Migration)
, we aim to support 12,000 of the most vulnerable displaced families.
This represents a huge scale up on previous projects
due to the massive needs in the country and comprises
three cycles of
distributions, each supporting 4,000 households
As Pakistan continues to struggle from the effects of the
devastating floods affecting parts of the country,
polio staff on the ground continue to
assist emergency relief efforts.
In flood-affected districts,
the polio effort is supporting establishment of
critical health camps, to provide basic clinical services,
particularly ensuring treatment of water-borne
and vector-borne diseases,
and distributing water purification tablets.
All routine immunization antigens are also provided
to target children and pregnant women.
Staff are actively conducting surveillance for
communicable diseases, identifying nutrition needs
of displaced populations, and collecting and analysing
life-saving data to help target response strategies.
Polio programmes around the world have a long history
of supporting broader public health and humanitarian emergencies,
as was the situation earlier this year in Afghanistan
, following the
devasting earthquake there.
At the same time, the polio programme is adapting its operations,
to ensure polio eradication efforts can continue unabated,
even amid the tragedy.
The programme is at a critical juncture –
intensive response is ongoing to stop this year’s outbreak
in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Virus linked to this outbreak was last month detected
in an environmental sample from Karachi,
in the south of the country.
At the same time, the high transmission season for
polio transmission is now starting and this transmission
risks being particularly
intense given the floods.
While detection of virus in Karachi is not unexpected,
given the large-scale and frequent population movements
between Karachi and the rest of the country,
in particular Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Urgent efforts are underway, coordinated by the
national and provincial Emergency Operations Centres
(NEOC and PEOC),
to continue surveillance efforts in greater Karachi
and further boost immunity levels through health camps,
to prevent polio from establishing a foothold
in Pakistan’s largest city which has historically
been a major polio reservoir.
Despite the extraordinary climatic conditions
and consequent operational challenges aggravated
by the collapse of infrastructure,
the programme continued with the August polio campaign –
including across Karachi –
and re-adjusted the schedule in all accessible areas.
While the immunization campaign could not be conducted
in Balochistan and parts of Sindh,
the effort managed to reach nearly 32 million children
in the country, with health workers wading through
deep water
to reach children with the life-saving vaccine.
Pakistan polio
infrastructure continues to support flood relief,
while intensifying
eradication efforts.
“Rarely have I seen such commitment and dedication
as I have seen in Pakistan,”
commented Dr Hamid
Jafari, Director for Polio Eradication,
WHO Eastern
Mediterranean.
Rotary’s
service to the community is growing.
Rotary, one of the oldest service organisations in the country
is experiencing a growth, in Mandurah,
with new members joining to provide ‘Service above Self’.
Volunteering is strong in Mandurah,
and the Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts, supports
many local community projects, cultural organisations,
sporting clubs and schools.
The five new members who recently joined Rotary
have a passion for local community service.
‘We are delighted to welcome these new members,’
said President Deb Atkins.
‘They are experienced professionals who have organised their lives
to make time to give back to the community.
Another four new members will
join us next week.’
President Deb announced that the Rotary Christmas Wishing Well,
and the Rotary Family Day and Duck Race will be on again.
In recent years, funds raised from these events assisted
over thirty local organisations.
Should you be interested in finding out more about Rotary
please call 0407 242 198.
New Mandurah Districts Rotarians.
L to R. Michelle Wong, Dan Solak, Sue Daley,
Chris Depiazzi and Joe Maiolo.
Meeting of 12th October our newest member,
Maria-Cristina Angel was formally inducted,
having joined prior to a mercy dash to Spain.
. Welcome to the RCFB Cristina!
This year Rotary Wyalkatchem proudly participated in fundraising
for the Busselton Rotary Community Shelterbag Project.
‘Shelter bags’ are lightweight, wind proof swags that were bought
for the homeless amid
the housing crisis.
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Thanks to the Rotary Club of Bunbury Leschenault
for having me along to your meeting this week.
I was pleased to share my background with your members.
Service organisations like our Rotary Clubs
are essential to the fabric of our communities.
They do amazing things!
Is your Rotary/Rotaract club really inclusive?
Does that include the LGBTIQA+ community?
Join in on 18 October to find out more about making your
Rotary club a safe space for the LGBTQA+ community.
Stacie Mei Laccohee-Duffield is a member of the
Rotary club of Ellenbrook.
Stacie Mei is a Project Manager with
North Metropolitan Health Services in the Youth Mental Health Team,
and is a Senior Project Officer, Deputy Chair of the Board
at Gender Recognition in Ageing (GRAI)
and a board member for the Rotary LGBT+ Fellowship.
Stacie Mei is passionate about her community
and helping young people not live the journey she has had.
With 58.2% of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14 to 21
having seriously considered attempting suicide
in the past 12 months in Australia,
Stacie Mei envisions Rotary as part
of the solution.
Click here to join our Membership Voice webinar
on Tuesday 18 October
7pm AWST/ 9pm
Qld/ 9.30pm ACDT/ 10pm AEDT
INTRODUCING THE CENTURY OF CENTURIONS
https://rotary9465.org.au/page/the-century-for-centurions
We are calling on Rotarians and non-Rotarians to support our goal
of gaining 100
CENTURIONS by the end of November.
The Rotary Foundation provides much needed humanitarian funds
for Rotary's 7 key areas of focus.
By becoming a CENTURION you are assisting Rotary in their great work
around the globe including Ukraine assistance,
Polio eradication and
COVID responses in regions that need it most.
Membership is OPEN TO EVERYONE
and is a great way for non-Rotarians to support Rotary in what they do best
without the commitment of membership.
All contributions are 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE,
so it is perfect for businesses and individuals alike.
For further details follow this link:
https://rotary9465.org.au/page/the-century-for-centurions
or if you
would like a club presentation contact our Centurion Chair:
Genevieve Carr Ph 0448 170 601
Email:
We are hosting a community game if pétanque! You
are invited!
Tue 25 Oct 2022. Fun starts at 5:30 pm
Sign up at
https://rotarysubiaco.org.au/.../rotary-of-subiaco...
Free food and drink. No experience required.
Chat with us about your community and business projects
while enjoying a game.
The Rotary Club of Karrinyup enjoys some fabulous sunsets at
the Marmion Angling and Aquatic
Club (MAAC).
We invite you to bring family and friends along to share our
fabulous Sundowner event to raise funds for End Polio Now.
Come along and chat to our members,
while enjoying some
fabulous food and drink.
Substantial finger foods will be provided. Cash bar.
There will be door prizes and raffles.
Dress
is smart casual. Family and friends most welcome.
Limited numbers. Book early so you don't miss out.
Pay online now to secure your booking.
Bookings close COB Thursday 20th October.
Payment Options
1.
$36 pp by EFT Payment to the Club’s General Account as follows:
BSB 306054 Acct 0589649
(Please use ‘Sundowner’ and your
‘surname’ on the EFT advice)
OR
2. You also have the convenient option of paying via credit card
using RC
Karrinyup's secure checkout link to 'Square'
Sundowner for
Polio Plus - $36.00 pp
For the past four decades GP Dr. Raji,
majority of whose patients are indigenous,
has dedicated her life to two main areas,
Indigenous and women’s health.
Believing in wholistic, culturally appropriate treatment, early diagnosis,
timely intervention and ongoing follow up she empowers her patients
with greater awareness of health issues and ownership
of
the management of their health.
Dr Raji works from her practice in Gosnells,
via a ‘Street Doctor’ mobile van,
plus for those unable to access either of these, travels to the homes
of the elderly and those living a distance from the
services provided.
A labour of love in closing the health gap has resulted
in improvements in the health and wellbeing of her patients
and inspiring other health works to emulate her, leaving a legacy
for the improved health of highly disadvantaged, marginalised
and vulnerable members of our
society.
Dr. Raji is a living example of Rotary’s motto of
‘Service Above Self’.
A number of supporters of Dr. Raji, including her husband,
plus AG Jeremy Wood and Rotarians from the RC Cambridge,
PP Alan and
Dee Mepstead were in attendance at this meeting.
Director Greg Acciaioli and Pres Fiona manning the RCFB stall
at the inaugural RAWCS expo showing many amazing projects
created by Rotarians to assist those in need
with tax deductible donations!
We are promoting the IIMC and Triple B projects.
Mama
Respond is at John
Mcgrath Pavillion.
We’re at the Rotary RAWCS convention today promoting
all the wonderful things we do with Rotary by our side
. Rotary members are wonderful people
- they’re a wealth of knowledge and they’re happy
to donate time for a cause they believe in. We’re so great full that they
believe in our cause.
What has Rotary done with us?
Well, built a whole ambulant toilet block and fundraised
for the fit out of our special needs unit for a start.
But behind what the public sees, rotary member have stood by us
as wrote grants, proof read those grants, advised, lead, mentored,
connected and
so much more!
Applecross
Rotary Rotary
International
At this weeks Rotary meeting members wore hats as part of the
‘Lift the Lid’ campaign
to raise funds for Mental Health
. We had to wear a hat that started with the first letter of our name
hence Sheryl’s
sombrero and Wendy’s witch’s hat!
With Monday being World Mental Health Day,
we also celebrated with our annual Lift the Lid on Mental Illness
hat day to raise awareness -
members getting into the spirit by donning their favorite headgear -
and a donation from our club heading to Australian Rotary Health
to fund Mental Health Research.
Rotary Club of Northbridge members celebrating Hat Day
for Australian Rotary Health.
The club sent ARH a cheque for $147.70, funds
raised on the day
Amanda gave us insight into living well with mental health issues.
We learned why she founded
groups to support adults.
Our club is proud to Lift
the Lid on mental health.
Belmont Rotary Club LEAP awards night 2022
Belmont City College Year 12 students
Braydon de
Bruyn with vice principal Sean Overend.
The mighty Como Rotary Car 1982 and Capt Squid with crew JD
are all revved up to go on the BulldustNback trek!
BIG THANKS to all donors supporting our cause,
of children’s mental health research,
which has reached $5,425. Much appreciated to all!
On Sunday 9th October 2022 Wanneroo Rotary Club along
with the Rotary Clubs of Mindarie, Belmont and Kalamunda
joined forces for two massive sausages sizzles
to celebrate the opening of the new Airport Rail Line in Perth.
The idea was originally floated by one of Wanneroo’s members
who has been working on the project for 8 years.
The logistics of the day were enormous.
7000 sausages and buns, 2 pallets of water,
1 pallet of assorted soft drinks, 200 kilos of sliced onions,
a refrigerated truck to carry it all, two portable cool rooms
to keep everything cool, 6 barbecues and approximately
60 Rotarians
to make it all happen on the day.
There were two sites, High Wycombe and Redcliffe.
All goods were paid for by the Airport Link Project
and the donation
will be split among the four clubs.
There will also be a donation made to the
Wanneroo Christmas Day Lunch that both
Mindarie and Wanneroo are organising.
This was a great collaboration between the clubs
and a financial benefit to all.
An incredible turnout at the launch of the Airport
Line
The sun was out, and so were lots of families celebrating
the new METRO NET Airport Line at both
High Wycombe and Redcliffe Train
Stations.
Thanks to all the volunteers but especially the Rotary Clubs
who cooked up a storm with BBQ sausages for all to enjoy!
The Rotary Club of Subiaco is proud to be part of the collective.
President Wilma, Interact mentor Shauna,
and Photographer Fiona (behind the camera)
helping prep the Rotary shop
Another fabulous sunset meeting last night at the
MAAC Marmion Angling & Aquatic Club
where we were privileged to hear from Fr.Ihor Holovko
- from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of WA -
and Andriy Tatsiy, who helped found United
Ukrainians WA.
Fantastic morning on Saturday packing birthing kits with Zonta,
. Rotary Clubs of Northbridge and Matilda Bay
. Read more about this project here
Attadale Rotary had a very interesting and informative
Business meeting run by President Bev on Monday October 10,
with lots of time for fellowship as well.
Colin McCulloch was this week's lucky winner of the door prize,
a bottle of wine presented to him by Joyce Smith
Churchlands Senior High
School
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This morning, members from the
Rotary Club of Cambridge, Western Australia,
host family, friends along with Principal Mr Hunt and staff
said goodbye to our Year 10 Rotary Exchange Student Suzanne Dessein
at a morning tea. Suzanne is the first exchange student
to Western Australia post COVID
restrictions.
Suzanne is from France and has been staying with the Veerman family
and attended Churchlands SHS since the start of Term 2.
During these uncertain times it has been difficult for the
Rotary Club of Ballajura/Malaga along with CCY Inc.
to get our Ballajura Community Garden going.
But with the amazing help of local businesses, the City of Swan
and The team at the Ballajura Community College,
we have been climbing that mountain to get things done.
I do want to mention one particular organisation
that has continued to support us with Paint,
not only from the Wattyl Malaga Store,
but today we also had the pleasure of getting further paint
donated to us by Daniel at the Balcatta WATTYL Store
on Erindale Road. What an amazing company.
Today Sam Mesiti had the pleasure of picking up
this donation from Daniel in Balcatta.
Many thanks to you all in helping us achieve
and complete some of the amazing artwork our
young people are now involved in.
Rotary club of Ellenbrook took part in a couple of events this month
including a Sausage Sizzle at Ellenbrook Rovers Christian Football
Club.
Followed by attending the Science Fair at
Ellenbrook Secondary College.
Demonstrating our commitment to service, fellowship,
diversity, integrity, and leadership.
Rotarians provide community service
to both local and international communities.
The Ellenbrook Rotary Club has a simple mission:
Help local community.
Have as much fun as possible.
Come help us with our community projects
. Be involved in making a real difference,
and improving the lives of your
neighbours.
You will be amazed how rewarding it is!
And just like that another @esperance_show done and
dusted!
The Ag show is the biggest weekend of the year for us
and fundraising which none of it would be possible without
the support of the community.
So a huge thank you to everyone who supported the fish van.
Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton helped out at
Landor Races this year.
For the second year running, 21 members of the club managed
the bar and raised
valuable funds for the community.
Busy Bee 
at Assisting Your Life To Achieve AYLA Inc.
Recently our Club spent a Saturday morning to revitalise
and spruce up the outdoor areas of their Opshop.
From weeding and general cleaning to building chairs
and tables out of used wooden pallets,
it was a great hands-on volunteering opportunity
to make a difference within the community.
Another day, another sandwich making session…
This is a room full of super busy business and community people,
carving out time in their day to make 1,070 sandwiches for our local children
INCREDIBLE 
Well done 
You guys are the
best
Morning shift at Bunnings Homebase!
Have you ever seen two Lazy Boys in one picture?
Treasurer Jim and little bit exhausted from
collecting donations today.
The Rotary Club of Karrinyup enjoys some fabulous sunsets
at
the Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club (MAAC).
We invite you to bring family and friends along to share our fabulous
Sundowner event to raise funds for End Polio Now.
Come along and chat to our members,
while enjoying some fabulous food and drink.
Substantial finger foods will be provided. Cash bar.
There will be door prizes and raffles. Dress is smart casual.
Family and friends most welcome.
Limited numbers. Book early so you don't miss out.
Pay online now to secure your booking. Bookings close
COB Thursday 20th October.
Payment Options
1.
$36 pp by EFT Payment to the Club’s General Account as follows:
BSB 306054 Acct 0589649 (Please use ‘Sundowner’
and your
‘surname’ on the EFT advice)
OR
2. You also have the convenient option of paying via credit card
using RC
Karrinyup's secure checkout link to 'Square'
Sundowner for Polio Plus - $36.00 pp
We are hosting a community game if pétanque!
You
are invited!
Tue 25 Oct 2022. Fun starts at 5:30 pm
Sign up at
https://rotarysubiaco.org.au/.../rotary-of-subiaco...
Free food and drink. No experience required.
Chat with us about your community and business projects
while enjoying a game.
.GIF)
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
Get your tickets
now and join us in the Palm Beach Oasis this November 13th!
Tickets available
here
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../channel-7-rockingham...
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
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• 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 •
Expressions of Interest
are NOW open
for the Channel 7
Rockingham Beach Cup
Community
Festival on Sunday 13 November 2022.
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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