It's been more than eighteen
months since Russia.
launched a full-scale
invasion of Ukraine.
An estimated five
million people remain displaced within Ukraine.
and almost six million are living as refugees
abroad.
A further four million,
seven hundred, people
have returned to their residence in Ukraine
after a period.
of displacement either
internally or internationally.
Humanitarian needs are
stubbornly high within Ukraine,
with occasional sudden increases prompted by
changing seasons
and the progress of the war.
Shifting frontlines mean some territory becomes.
newly accessible.
while, from others, people flee in search of
safety.
ShelterBox and its partners have already assisted
over 50,000 people.
and now we are launching our sixth project to help
a further 7,000 households.
with emergency shelter and household
aid items, like blankets, solar lights and
kitchen sets.
We need to raise $100,000 to
help fund this project.
Please donate today to help those affected
in Ukraine.
and provide lifesaving aid
for families affected by
and conflict around the world.
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Zambia
For the past few days our
volunteers
have been hard at working
in our newly constructed Bridge
building.
The bridge helps people cross
over obstacles together,
it folds gaps so that they are surmountable.
The work our volunteers did is a small but
essential part.
of the project behind Pamodzi
Ndi Ana.
The children with disabilities
come from far away,
in rural areas travelling many hours and
kilometres
bringing with them
their wheelchairs so that they can be.
assessed and fixed if needed.
While others come to receive their new
wheelchairs
or get their own wheelchairs
extended.
One small part in our small way
goes far in helping people.
. Through compassion, hard work,
and dedication we can ensure.
that those who are most vulnerable have a
chance at life
. Our work continues and we hope
to
help many more going forward.
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thanks to all our friends.
PNA Zambia
This week, we're celebrating 30 years of community
spirit.
and togetherness during Men's Shed Week!
The Men's Shed initiative has been a shining
beacon.
in
Australia’s regional towns since 1993,
bringing
people together to tinker with machinery,
share a
cuppa with mates,
and have heart-to-heart conversations about mental
health.
The local Men’s Shed in Kulin
is housed in the original Butler’s Garage
which was opened in 1938.
The building
also operates as a museum,
inviting visitors to explore
a fantastic
collection of vintage cars,
heritage
farm equipment and a settler’s cottage
wonderfully restored by the community.
But that’s not all! In the spirit of inclusivity
, some Men's Sheds across Western Australia now
welcome women to roll up their sleeves.
and get
involved as well.
Let's use this week to check in on our loved
ones’.
in regional
communities.
To learn
more about this initiative
or visit the
Kulin Men’s Shed visit the WAnderland website.
https://visitwanderland.com.au/.../kulin-museum-and-mens...
updates as of 06 September 2023
Summary of new polioviruses this week
Two cVDPV2 cases were reported in Garissa.
There are five cases reported in
2023.
Lisa Kazalac becomes our
newest member.
and simultaneously dramatically lowers the
average age of membership.
We are thrilled to announce that
we have.
two new members joining our
Rotary family!
Please give a warm welcome to
Peter and Jerry.
We are excited to have them on
board.
Let's make them feel at home!
2023
BulldustNBack Trial
14 – 17 September 2023
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www.bulldustnback.com.au
A great Rotary Cluster meeting
held this morning.
hosted by Mill Point Rotary,
with DG Ineke Oliver the guest speaker.
Ineke’s message covered many
positive opportunities.
of Rotary WA Clubs,
including the priority to focus on
Rotary brand promotion in the
community
and embrace the change which is
happening.
in the world around us.
Thanks, Ineke and congrats to
being appointed as the DGN for
Rotary WA 2025-26.
Paint the Highway REaD
On Wednesday 6 September, Craig
and Susan went along to
Paint the Highway REaD’s Annual Reading Day
event.
at the Mills Park Centre in Beckenham.
And what a wonderfully joyous occasion it was,
too,
with much singing, dancing, art and craft
taking place,
along with reading and storytelling.
Taking centre stage, of course,
was the story-reading team.
led by Maxine and the Possum
triplets.
Last Community Grants night,
our club awarded the team with funds.
to purchase a portable PA system,
put to excellent use at this event.
Maxine thanked us publicly for our support,
quipping that it was so much
better not to have to
‘Shout our stories.’
Paint the Highway REaD is a
local version.
of the Paint the Town REaD campaign,
which encourages communities to read, talk,
sing
and rhyme to babies and young
children.
It’s run by a collection of
volunteers and representatives.
from local councils, libraries,
education services
, ‘not-for-profits’, and
community groups,
of the Armadale, Gosnells, and Canning areas.
As part of the campaign, the REaD volunteers
visit.
libraries, schools, shopping
centres
and playgroups in the area,
conducting reading, singing and
play sessions to
stimulate literacy and a love of reading.
We are thrilled to announce.
that our club sponsored student.
from Perth Modern School, Mahek
won the Rotary 4 Way Test
public speaking competition tonight
. We are very proud of the
exceptional speech.
she delivered representing our
Club.
and her school so professionally.
Well done, Mahek.
Congratulations to our
representative Sophie.
for achieving State Runner Up in
the Rotary 4 Way Test
speaking competition.
Last night Sophie delivered a passionate speech titled.
"Ban Tik Toc",
urging Rotarians to follow the principles
& values.
of the 4 Way Test by rejecting Tik Toc.
Congratulations to Sophie and her support team
for reaching such a high
standard.
Pictured is Sophie, her mother Sarah
Ashurst,
teacher Kira Lawrence
from Peter Moyes Anglican
Community School
and Brian Butterworth from
Rotary Mindarie.
We would love to welcome.
our 2023 Youth Exchange Student Davide to
Perth.
It's wonderful to be able to host exchange
students again.
and we look forward to our time
with Davide.
Massive thank you to everyone
who has helped make this possible,
especially
St Mark's Anglican Community School
Vocational
Director Gerry McGann and Rotarian Geoff Longshaw
erect the latest Peace Pole at South Perth
Primary school.
Peace
Poles are internationally recognised symbols.
of
the hopes and dreams of the entire human family,
standing
in silent prayer for peace on earth.
Each
Peace Pole bears the message.
"May Peace Prevail on Earth" in
different languages.
on each of its four or six sides.
There are an estimated 250,000+ Peace Poles in
the world,
nearly in every country, dedicated as
monuments to peace.
There
will be a dedication ceremony later in the month.
to acknowledge the sentiment of the Peace
Pole.
APSN Chaoyang
School, Singapore was gifted.
30 handheld microscopes
by the Rotary Club Freshwater Bay on 28 August
2023.
The school immediately integrated the use of
the microscopes.
into the upper primary science
teaching curriculum.
A small group of students had
the chance to trial the use.
of the new learning tool and were fascinated
to see
the magnified images of organisms such as
butterfly’s legs and goldfish scales.
Teachers were equally excited to
include the new teaching.
and learning tool into their
science lessons.
They believe that the microscopes will help
students.
to develop a deeper understanding of science.
The handheld microscopes are a
valuable addition.
to the Chaoyang School Science
Department.
They will allow students to
learn about
the microscopic world in greater detail.
Thank you to Freshwater Bay
Rotarians Sheila Cheng,
LAU Eng Seng, Greg Acciaioli
and Nini Toley for attending the event.
at Chaoyang School on 28th August 2023
. More photos of the Microscopes
in use are available.
in a short presentation
available on our website:
https://rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Nick, Heather, and Trish visited
Christina.
and the Community Service
students
at Churchlands SHS with Pizzas on
Thursday
as a Thank you for the fantastic work they do
in helping us set up
and pack up the Stirling Farmers Market each
weekend.
We couldn’t do it without them!
Our members cooking up a storm.
at the 2023 Freedom of Entry - HMAS Stirling
event today.
Celebrating 45 years since HMAS
Stirling's commissioning
& 35 years since Rockingham became a city,
the City of Rockingham bestow trust &
confidence.
in HMAS Stirling through exercising
their rights of Freedom of
Entry.
What a fabulous day it was too!
Joe Hewber, President Bev
Moffat, Guest Speaker Adam Hewber,
Tom Murrell and John Sharp
Rotarians and guests
looking forward to hearing
the guest speaker from Ability Heroes
Drinks with Rotary Club Kwinana,
Sunday sundowner
at foreshore pub,
thank both clubs of Geraldton attendance.
What'll you do on Wattle Day?
Well how about a BBQ
next to the Historical Society and South Perth
Tram?
What a great day to get involved
in your local community celebrating
the Wattle which is a symbol
that comes directly from our land.
this is the day to celebrate the beauty and
wonder of the
natural world around us for ALL Australians.
Rotary Club of Mill Point wish you
all #HappyWattleDay!
Brett Wormall - Councillor Baldivis Ward - City of
Rockingham
Caught up with some local
and committed volunteers.
that contribute a huge amount.
of time to our community.
Volunteers from
Rotary Club of
Palm Beach WA Inc
assisting for a recent event.
Thank you for the volunteered
time.
and commitment to our community
Gosnells Junior Football Club
awards night
held at the Gosnells Bowing Club.
The Rotary Club of Southern Districts
was a proud sponsor of new jumpers .
Rotarian Andy Hopper on behalf of
Rotary Southern Districts
thanked the
" Hawks "
for a framed jumper
Our annual visit to
did not disappoint!
The menu was creative.
the food delicious and the
service attentive.
Well done to the students.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
Great to catch up with Kenn and
Chris from Applecross Rotary
recently to discuss plans
for the upcoming Jacaranda Festival.
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