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Mar 29, 2019 1:30 pm
Save The Date: Tee Off For A Fun Golf Day Imagine a fun, great day on a very enjoyable golf course. You are in for a treat! You can also meet people, network... Because you participate in this fun golf day, you are helping to eradicate a disease that causes blindness: This infectious eye disease can be prevented with good hygiene practices. But it is still present in remote Aboriginal communities and can lead to permanent blindness. We need to ensure that hygiene practices and the community environments are improved to completely eliminate the disease. YOU can help. Register for the Golf Day now! Go To: www.trybooking.com/BAOHP Or email Joy Millen millenjoy@gmail.com w
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Code 9 Foundation: You Are Never Alone
Apr 02, 2019
Mark Thomas is the founder of the ‘Code 9 Foundation’, and he has a remarkable story to tell. The Code 9 Foundation provides peer to peer support for Emergency Services Workers suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. Chair: Charlotte England
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Apr 02, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker Apr 02, 2019
Code 9 Foundation: You Are Never Alone
Mark Thomas is the founder of the ‘Code 9 Foundation’, and he has a remarkable story to tell. The Code 9 Foundation provides peer to peer support for Emergency Services Workers suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. Chair: Charlotte England |
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Apr 06, 2019 - Apr 07, 2019
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Mugshots 3
Apr 09, 2019
In the third book in the best-selling series, Mugshots 3 takes the reader inside the sinister world of Australian crime and reveals the truth behind the stories that shocked a nation. There have been gruesome murders, serial killings, terrorist plots, horrendous rapes and world record drug busts in Victoria during the 25 years since the Herald Sun was formed in 1990. Keith Moor has been an investigative journalist for almost 40 years — with more than 30 of them being with The Herald and the Herald Sun — and in Mugshots 3 he details 25 of some of the worst crimes committed in Victoria since the first copy of the Herald Sun rolled off the presses on October 8, 1990. Keith Moor is Insight Editor of the Herald Sun. He studied journalism at the West Australian Institute of Technology before starting a cadetship with the Perth Daily News in 1979. Keith won Australia’s top journalism award, the Walkley Award for news reporting, in 1986. He won the coveted award for his coverage of the kidnap of two Victorian aid workers in Pakistan. Keith travelled into war-torn Afghanistan to find the couple. He became the Herald Sun’s first Chief of Staff when the paper was formed in 1990, later progressing to become its News Editor and then Managing Editor (News) in 1995. Keith is the head of the Herald Sun’s investigative unit, having been appointed Insight Editor in November 1996. Chair: Noel McInnes |
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Apr 09, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Apr 09, 2019
Mugshots 3
In the third book in the best-selling series, Mugshots 3 takes the reader inside the sinister world of Australian crime and reveals the truth behind the stories that shocked a nation. There have been gruesome murders, serial killings, terrorist plots, horrendous rapes and world record drug busts in Victoria during the 25 years since the Herald Sun was formed in 1990. Keith Moor has been an investigative journalist for almost 40 years — with more than 30 of them being with The Herald and the Herald Sun — and in Mugshots 3 he details 25 of some of the worst crimes committed in Victoria since the first copy of the Herald Sun rolled off the presses on October 8, 1990. Keith Moor is Insight Editor of the Herald Sun. He studied journalism at the West Australian Institute of Technology before starting a cadetship with the Perth Daily News in 1979. Keith won Australia’s top journalism award, the Walkley Award for news reporting, in 1986. He won the coveted award for his coverage of the kidnap of two Victorian aid workers in Pakistan. Keith travelled into war-torn Afghanistan to find the couple. He became the Herald Sun’s first Chief of Staff when the paper was formed in 1990, later progressing to become its News Editor and then Managing Editor (News) in 1995. Keith is the head of the Herald Sun’s investigative unit, having been appointed Insight Editor in November 1996. |
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'Our Very Recent World of Difference Tour to Cambodia & Laos'
Apr 16, 2019
Come & hear about Katrina Flinn and Rob Hines' journey to Cambodia & Laos with World of Difference. World of Difference is a Rotary District 9800 endorsed project that powerfully portrays the work of Rotary in developing countries. The tours visit well resourced and well run Rotary supported projects, contrasting them with villages and schools in need of Rotary support and identifying opportunities for both donations and volunteering. Each tour builds on the last to provide ongoing dental hygiene checks, English language, knitting and craft classes. Come and hear about Katrina’s experiences and learn more about the successes and opportunities created through World of Difference.
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Apr 16, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Apr 16, 2019
Our Very Recent World of Difference Tour to Cambodia & Laos
Come & hear about Katrina Flinn and Rob Hines' journey to Cambodia & Laos with World of Difference. World of Difference is a Rotary District 9800 endorsed project that powerfully portrays the work of Rotary in developing countries. The tours visit well resourced and well run Rotary supported projects, contrasting them with villages and schools in need of Rotary support and identifying opportunities for both donations and volunteering. Each tour builds on the last to provide ongoing dental hygiene checks, English language, knitting and craft classes. Come and hear about Katrina’s experiences and learn more about the successes and opportunities created through World of Difference.
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A Spanner In The Works
Apr 30, 2019
'A Spanner in the Works is the extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and her all female garage on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street in Kew. Opening 100 years ago in 1919, Alice was the first woman to own and manage her own garage in Australia, employing female mechanics and drivers who also provided a chauffeur service. Author Loretta Smith, began her journey to uncover Alice’s life when one of her aged care clients mentioned her mother worked as a driver and mechanic for Alice Anderson. So began Loretta’s amazing journey in researching and writing about Alice Anderson's exceptional legacy'. Chair: Katrina Flinn
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Apr 30, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Loretta Smith
Apr 30, 2019
A Spanner In The Works
'A Spanner in the Works is the extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and her all female garage on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street in Kew. Opening 100 years ago in 1919, Alice was the first woman to own and manage her own garage in Australia, employing female mechanics and drivers who also provided a chauffeur service. Author Loretta Smith, began her journey to uncover Alice’s life when one of her aged care clients mentioned her mother worked as a driver and mechanic for Alice Anderson. So began Loretta’s amazing journey in researching and writing about Alice Anderson's exceptional legacy'. Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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May 04, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Journey From Africa To The Silk Road
May 07, 2019
Heather Ellis is an Australian author, journalist, public speaker and motorcycle road safety advocate who rode her Yamaha TT600 from south to north Africa, and from London where she worked as a motorcycle courier, to Vietnam via Central Asia on the 'Silk Road'. One of Heather's books, details Heather's epic journey over 15 months and 19 countries riding 42,000 kilometres from south to north Africa during 1993 to 1994. It has been described as Ted Simon’s Jupiter’s Travels meets James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy with a touch of Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Chair: Tilak Dissanayake
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May 07, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Heather Ellis
May 07, 2019
Journey From Africa To The Silk Road
Heather Ellis is an Australian author, journalist, public speaker and motorcycle road safety advocate who rode her Yamaha TT600 from south to north Africa, and from London where she worked as a motorcycle courier, to Vietnam via Central Asia on the 'Silk Road'. One of Heather's books, details Heather's epic journey over 15 months and 19 countries riding 42,000 kilometres from south to north Africa during 1993 to 1994. It has been described as Ted Simon’s Jupiter’s Travels meets James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy with a touch of Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Chair: Tilak Dissanayake |
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Jazz!
May 14, 2019
Thanks to Noel McInnes for organising this visit.
The Australian Jazz Museum (AJM), in Wantirna, founded in 1996, is one of Melbourne’s biggest secrets and greatest treasures with world renowned musician, James Morrison, as Patron. The AJM is the home of the largest Australian Jazz Collection and is fully staffed and operated by a dedicated band of volunteers. It is funded primarily by donations, memberships, tours, jazz workshops and CD sales. We have organized a Rotary visit to the Museum for Tuesday 14th May at 12:30pm. The Visit includes:-
The cost is $25 per head and limited to 35 people maximum. Book early and consider bringing a guest who likes music/jazz. This visit will open your eyes and your ears! Do not miss out. The Museum is at Koomba Park, 15 Mountain Hwy, Wantirna VIC 3152. It is on the corner of Burwood Highway and Mountain Highway and also just off East link. Ample Car parking is available. Route 1 - Drive straight out Toorak Road which becomes Burwood Highway, turn left at Mountain Highway and first on left is into Koomba Park. 26km and 29 minutes. Route 2 Via Monash and East link exiting left at Burwood Highway. 30.6km and 26 minutes Check out the AJM extensive web site on http://www.ajm.org.au
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May 14, 2019 12:30 pm
The Australian Jazz Museum (AJM), in Wantirna, founded in 1996, is one of Melbourne’s
biggest secrets and greatest treasures with world renowned musician, James Morrison, as
Patron.
The AJM is the home of the largest Australian Jazz Collection and is fully staffed and operated by a
dedicated band of volunteers.
It is funded primarily by donations, memberships, tours, jazz workshops and CD sales.
We have organized a Rotary visit to the Museum for Tuesday 14 th May at 12:30pm. The Visit
includes:-
An extensive tour of the Museum - 45 mins
Live Jazz with refreshments, tea and coffee - 45 mins
The cost is $25 per head and limited to 35 people maximum. Book early and consider bringing a
guest who likes music/jazz.
This visit will open your eyes and your ears! Do not miss out.
It is on the corner of Burwood Highway and Mountain Highway and also just off East link. Ample Car parking is available.
Route 1 - Drive straight out Toorak Road which becomes Burwood Highway, turn left at Mountain
Highway and first on left is into Koomba Park. 26km and 29 minutes.
Route 2 Via Monash and East link exiting left at Burwood Highway. 30.6km and 26 minutes.
Check out the AJM extensive website: http://www.ajm.org.au
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May 21, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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May 26, 2019 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Behind The Badge
May 28, 2019
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May 28, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Kim D'arcy
May 28, 2019
Behind The Badge
Come and listen to Kim's Behind The Badge talk. Not to Be Missed! Chair:Noel Halford |
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Conscious Incompetence: The Epidemic Gripping Australian Schools
Jun 04, 2019
Cheryl Lacey is an educationist, speaker and author. She has published several books, writes a weekly newsletter and has another book on the way.
Cheryl Lacey has worked extensively throughout Australia and internationally with leaders in education. The landscape of Australian education, while constantly changing, continues to increase in complexity, resulting in scope creep and scope seep in schools, workplaces, the home and the community more broadly. Rotary is an organisation that sees and acts on many needs in our schools - however, while these acts of service are of good intent, are our efforts hitting the mark?
Cheryl's professional diversity includes teaching & consulting spanning the early childhood to tertiary sector, business owner, and radio and print media. She's a lively, well respected and thought-provoking contrarian'.
Chair: President Ian Bentley
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Jun 04, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Cheryl Lacey
Jun 04, 2019
Conscious Incompetence: The Epidemic Gripping Australian Schools
Cheryl Lacey is an educationist, speaker and author. She has published several books, writes a weekly newsletter and has another book on the way.
Cheryl Lacey has worked extensively throughout Australia and internationally with leaders in education. The landscape of Australian education, while constantly changing, continues to increase in complexity, resulting in scope creep and scope seep in schools, workplaces, the home and the community more broadly. Rotary is an organisation that sees and acts on many needs in our schools - however, while these acts of service are of good intent, are our efforts hitting the mark?
Cheryl's professional diversity includes teaching & consulting spanning the early childhood to tertiary sector, business owner, and radio and print media. She's a lively, well respected and thought-provoking contrarian'.
Chair: President Ian Bentley
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The Power Of Rotary
Jun 11, 2019
Katie Wilford is an Iowa native in the land Down Under studying at the University of Melbourne for her Master of Education. When she is not writing assessments or doing research, you can find her cooking snags at Rotary barbies, volunteering at DIK and Missionaries of Charity, providing free mathematics tutoring at Epping Secondary, exploring Melbourne, and travelling throughout Australia (she has two states to go!). Australia has been Katie’s home for the past nine months and when asked about going “home” (back to Iowa) she often says, “I’m not done with Melbourne yet!” As a Rotary Global Scholar, she is an investment to Rotary with the drive to fulfil three big dreams: to teach, to feed, and to help. Chair: Geoff Wright |
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Jun 11, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Katie Wilford, Ambassadorial Scholar
Jun 11, 2019
The Power Of Rotary
Katie Wilford is an Iowa native in the land Down Under studying at the University of Melbourne for her Master of Education. When she is not writing assessments or doing research, you can find her cooking snags at Rotary barbies, volunteering at DIK and Missionaries of Charity, providing free mathematics tutoring at Epping Secondary, exploring Melbourne, and travelling throughout Australia (she has two states to go!). Australia has been Katie’s home for the past nine months and when asked about going “home” (back to Iowa) she often says, “I’m not done with Melbourne yet!” As a Rotary Global Scholar, she is an investment to Rotary with the drive to fulfil three big dreams: to teach, to feed, and to help. Chair: Geoff Wright |
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It's That Time Of Year Again...NOTE: THURSDAY MEETING AND NIGHT
Jun 20, 2019
'Late June every year is a time of change in the Rotary world. 6.30 for 7pm Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Black Tie With A Touch Of Tartan
Photo Credit: Luca Upper |
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Jun 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Incoming President Charlotte Englandis delighted to invite you and your partner to the
ROTARY CLUB OF HAWTHORNCHANGEOVER DINNERThursday 20th June, 2019 6.30 p.m. for 7 p.m. KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB GLENFERRIE ROAD, KOOYONG $75.00 per person all inclusive Please advise dietary requirements Dress Code: Black Tie with a Touch of Tartan RSVP by 10th June, 2019 online or to Ngaire Cannon Email: ngairec@bigpond.net.au Phone: 0419 313 981 Payments can be made online by choosing the online payment option OR (Please identify your ETF payment with the code “CO-Surname”) |
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Prevention: Anxiety, Depression, Other Mental Health Conditions
Jun 25, 2019
Preventing depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
Dr Stephen Carbone has a passion for promoting people’s mental wellbeing.
He holds qualifications in medicine, psychology and social work and has firsthand experience in supporting people with mental health conditions in both his professional and his personal life. He was an active contributor in several key mental health reforms in Victoria and nationally and has held senior positions in organisations such as Vic Health, Headspace and Beyond Blue.
Mental health conditions are not inevitable and there is now good scientific evidence to show many conditions can be prevented. The problem is we are just not using this knowledge effectively. This talk focuses on the prevention of mental health conditions. It discusses what prevention is, why it’s important, how we can prevent depression, anxiety and other conditions from occurring, and what our organisation and others are doing about it.
Chair: Dr Kevin Rose
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Jun 25, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Dr Stephen Carbone, Chair, Prevention United
Prevention: Anxiety, Depression, Other Mental Health Conditions
Preventing depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
Dr Stephen Carbone has a passion for promoting people’s mental wellbeing.
He holds qualifications in medicine, psychology and social work and has firsthand experience in supporting people with mental health conditions in both his professional and his personal life. He was an active contributor in several key mental health reforms in Victoria and nationally and has held senior positions in organisations such as Vic Health, Headspace and Beyond Blue.
Mental health conditions are not inevitable and there is now good scientific evidence to show many conditions can be prevented. The problem is we are just not using this knowledge effectively. This talk focuses on the prevention of mental health conditions. It discusses what prevention is, why it’s important, how we can prevent depression, anxiety and other conditions from occurring, and what our organisation and others are doing about it.
Chair: Dr Kevin Rose
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To The Rotary Camberwell Art Show
Jul 02, 2019
'The Camberwell Art Show has a large winners pool with artists competing for $37500 in prizes including a $20000 best in show. Our unstinting focus on quality where we showcase the country's best paintings to the highest standards provided art lovers and artists with the best gallery experience. There was high praise for the standard of the exhibition and the presentation of the art by our Curator Brenda Innes and her large team. Swinburne University of Technology continues to generously provide the home for the Camberwell Art Show at its modern steel and glass ATC Building at 427 Burwood Road Hawthorn. The ATC Building is transformed into 4 state of art galleries to professionally showcase the paintings for the 9 day exhibition. The show gets off to a flying start with a packed Gala Opening on Friday 28th June where over good wine and canapés patrons have the first choice of the art and witness the unveiling of the winning art. The night proves a boon for exhibiting artists as many works are eagerly snapped up by admiring patrons'. Photo Credit: Anna Kolosyuk |
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Jul 02, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
To The Rotary Camberwell Art ShowJul 02, 2019
Visit
To The Rotary Camberwell Art Show
'The Camberwell Art Show has a large winners pool with artists competing for $37500 in prizes including a $20000 best in show. Our unstinting focus on quality where we showcase the country's best paintings to the highest standards provided art lovers and artists with the best gallery experience. There was high praise for the standard of the exhibition and the presentation of the art by our Curator Brenda Innes and her large team. Swinburne University of Technology continues to generously provide the home for the Camberwell Art Show at its modern steel and glass ATC Building at 427 Burwood Road Hawthorn. The ATC Building is transformed into 4 state of art galleries to professionally showcase the paintings for the 9 day exhibition. The show gets off to a flying start with a packed Gala Opening on Friday 28th June where over good wine and canapés patrons have the first choice of the art and witness the unveiling of the winning art. The night proves a boon for exhibiting artists as many works are eagerly snapped up by admiring patrons'. Photo Credit: Anna Kolosyuk |
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Zoo Based Conservation Organisation, Zoos Victoria
Jul 09, 2019
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Jul 09, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoo Based Conservation Organisation, Zoos VictoriaJul 09, 2019
Craig Whiteford, General Manager
Zoo Based Conservation Organisation, Zoos Victoria
Craig is General Manager - Threatened Species, Wildlide Conservation & Science at Zoos Victoria Chair: Sheridan Brown |
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The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
Jul 16, 2019
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), which is a scientific research organisation based at Monash University in Clayton; the organisation is doing investigative and ground-breaking research on a variety of medical fields, using regeneration of human tissue and organs to address various illnesses and diseases. ARMI is a medical research centre based at the Clayton Campus of Monash University. Boasting 18 research groups studying a variety of regenerative approaches, ARMI is one of the largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research hubs in the world. Chair: Dr Kevin Rose
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Jul 16, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Dr Alasdair Wood
Jul 16, 2019
The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), which is a scientific research organisation based at Monash University in Clayton; the organisation is doing investigative and ground-breaking research on a variety of medical fields, using regeneration of human tissue and organs to address various illnesses and diseases. ARMI is a medical research centre based at the Clayton Campus of Monash University. Boasting 18 research groups studying a variety of regenerative approaches, ARMI is one of the largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research hubs in the world. Chair: Dr Kevin Rose
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Orange Sky Australia
Jul 23, 2019
In October 2014, two best mates had a crazy idea to put two washing machines and two dryers in the back of a van, and wash and dry clothes for free. Nicholas Marchesi and Lucas Patchett founded Orange Sky Laundry – a world-first, free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. On a mission to improve hygiene standards, Nic and Lucas stumbled on something much bigger and more significant – the power of a conversation. Every week, Orange Sky completes over six tonnes of washing, but more importantly, fosters more than 1,200 hours of genuine and non-judgmental conversation. With 29 laundry, shower and hybrid vans in operation around the country, Orange Sky Australia aims to positively connect communities. Chair: Helen Kavnoudias
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Jul 23, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Orange Sky AustraliaJul 23, 2019
Chrisoula Alisandratos and Mark Gowans
Orange Sky Australia
In October 2014, two best mates had a crazy idea to put two washing machines and two dryers in the back of a van, and wash and dry clothes for free. Nicholas Marchesi and Lucas Patchett founded Orange Sky Laundry – a world-first, free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. On a mission to improve hygiene standards, Nic and Lucas stumbled on something much bigger and more significant – the power of a conversation. Every week, Orange Sky completes over six tonnes of washing, but more importantly, fosters more than 1,200 hours of genuine and non-judgmental conversation. With 29 laundry, shower and hybrid vans in operation around the country, Orange Sky Australia aims to positively connect communities. Chair: Helen Kavnoudias |
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'The Good, The Bad & The Extraordinary'
Jul 30, 2019
Cathy is a Rotarian and primary school teacher in Bundaberg, Queensland, still working full time in her profession and continuing to create something extraordinary in Kenya for orphaned and vulnerable children who have no future prior to coming to be part of the Umoja Tribe. 'We are a project of RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) with Bundaberg Sunrise Rotary Club being our sponsor here and in Kenya it is the Rotary Club of Diani Beach'.
Chair: Denbigh Richards
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Jul 30, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cathy Booth, Founder & Director: Umoja Orphanage Jul 30, 2019
'The Good, The Bad & The Extraordinary'
Cathy is a Rotarian and primary school teacher in Bundaberg, Queensland, still working full time in her profession and continuing to create something extraordinary in Kenya for orphaned and vulnerable children who have no future prior to coming to be part of the Umoja Tribe. 'We are a project of RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) with Bundaberg Sunrise Rotary Club being our sponsor here and in Kenya it is the Rotary Club of Diani Beach'.
Chair: Denbigh Richards
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Jul 31, 2019 8:45 am - 11:30 am
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Aug 03, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Aug 06, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Aug 07, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Your Lungs, My Lungs
Aug 13, 2019
Tony Hyams AM. Tony was born in Melbourne and was educated at Melbourne Grammar. He graduated in 1969 from Melbourne University with degrees in Law and Commerce. Tony is married to Ann and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. After a short stint in the legal profession Tony turned to international banking and finance becoming head of Credit Suisse in Australia for most of his career. In recent years he has been a professional director of many companies including the Melbourne Airport, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, New Zealand’s largest printing company, the Military Superannuation Fund and as Chairman of the Commonwealth Government’s now $40 billion employee superannuation fund. He was involved with the World Economic Forum as a member of the Long-Term Investment Council and of the Role of Business Council and at annual meetings in Davos. All of these activities stopped abruptly when in 2009 he was diagnosed with a rare incurable lung disease. In his terms “a science fiction health adventure”. Chair: David Pisterman
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Aug 13, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Tony Hyams AM
Aug 13, 2019
Your Lungs, My Lungs
Tony Hyams AM. Tony was born in Melbourne and was educated at Melbourne Grammar. He graduated in 1969 from Melbourne University with degrees in Law and Commerce. Tony is married to Ann and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. After a short stint in the legal profession Tony turned to international banking and finance becoming head of Credit Suisse in Australia for most of his career. In recent years he has been a professional director of many companies including the Melbourne Airport, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, New Zealand’s largest printing company, the Military Superannuation Fund and as Chairman of the Commonwealth Government’s now $40 billion employee superannuation fund. He was involved with the World Economic Forum as a member of the Long-Term Investment Council and of the Role of Business Council and at annual meetings in Davos. All of these activities stopped abruptly when in 2009 he was diagnosed with a rare incurable lung disease. In his terms “a science fiction health adventure”. Chair: David Pisterman |
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Yimba Uganda
Aug 20, 2019
Emmanuel (Emma), was born and raised in the largest slum located in the capital of Uganda. His wife, Anne-Marie Reddan, is originally from Healesville. Their story is amazing. This inspiring couple have established 3 programs:
Emma is Uganda's most recognised Gospel singer, specializing in reggae and dancehall music and reputation presents as a positive role model for those interested in music. He has gone on to win many prestigious awards and continues to do so. For example:
The Music program provides selected students with: Guidance to help them to develop their art, A platform to record their music, Opportunity to distribute their music, AFL Football Fans. Listen to an African version of the Essendon Football Club theme: here Chair: Noel Halford
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Aug 20, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Emmanuel (Emma) Sserwanga & Anne-Marie Reddan Aug 20, 2019
Yimba Uganda
Emmanuel (Emma), was born and raised in the largest slum located in the capital of Uganda. His wife, Anne-Marie Reddan, is originally from Healesville. Their story is amazing. This inspiring couple have established 3 programs:
Emma is Uganda's most recognised Gospel singer, specializing in reggae and dancehall music and reputation presents as a positive role model for those interested in music. He has gone on to win many prestigious awards and continues to do so. For example:
The Music program provides selected students with: Guidance to help them to develop their art, A platform to record their music, Opportunity to distribute their music, AFL Football Fans. Listen to an African version of the Essendon Football Club theme: here |
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Aug 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
About our speaker
Janet Hay, has extensive experience in the subject of enhancing community development through humanitarian aid. Janet has worked with Asylum seekers who have arrived at Christmas Island, Nauru and Manus Island. Since this time she has completed a Masters Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid and is well qualified to speak on the subject of microfinance and social business. Her address will challenge current thinking about charitable giving and will be of interest to Aid Agencies, Corporates, and other Charitable organisations.
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Waltzing Matilda: A Forensic History
Aug 27, 2019
This song that started as an accidental collaboration in outback Queensland in 1895 caused the death of a seven-year relationship and went on to inspire a nation during World War II, following Banjo Paterson’s death in 1941. Waltzing Matilda ─ Australia’s Accidental Anthem written by a criminal barrister, is a forensic history of the events, the people and the places that led to the writing of Australia’s internationally famous song. This evidence-based approach dispels many of the myths and historical inaccuracies that have become folklore. The facts about the swagman, the contribution of Christina Macpherson and Sarah Riley and the timing and the place of the composition are all revealed. Chair: Noel McInnes |
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Aug 27, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speakers
Benjamin Lindner
Aug 27, 2019
Waltzing Matilda: A Forensic History
This song that started as an accidental collaboration in outback Queensland in 1895 caused the death of a seven-year relationship and went on to inspire a nation during World War II, following Banjo Paterson’s death in 1941. Waltzing Matilda ─ Australia’s Accidental Anthem written by a criminal barrister, is a forensic history of the events, the people and the places that led to the writing of Australia’s internationally famous song. This evidence-based approach dispels many of the myths and historical inaccuracies that have become folklore. The facts about the swagman, the contribution of Christina Macpherson and Sarah Riley and the timing and the place of the composition are all revealed. Chair: Noel McInnes |
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Cambodia: The Latest
Sep 03, 2019
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Sep 03, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Mr Peter C Lugg MBBS, FRACS, FAOrth.A
Sep 03, 2019
Cambodia: The Latest
Peter will update us on his work at the Khmer-Cambodia Friendship Hospital in Phnom Penh, and the need for a new trauma ward in Kampong Spue.
Chair: TBA |
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Sep 07, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project
Sep 10, 2019
My introduction to Cambodia came with a family visit to Siem Reap in early 2015 to see the temples. We were exposed to the plight of a people that have experienced so much tragedy in recent years and were literally re-building their country from scratch. The land mine victims were the obvious casualties, the less obvious were those in the villages in the rural areas.
We met a dynamic tour guide with a compassion for his people. He made us aware of the need of clean drinking water for families in the villages around Siem Reap. I was moved by the plight of these people, stayed to help and established the Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project
There is no need so basic as having clean water to drink, but over half the population of Cambodia does not have access to clean water. In the countryside, most people rely on water from rivers, streams and ponds. This water is often polluted and is a major cause of health issues in children.
The lack of sanitary toilets exacerbates the water problems. Nearly 70% of Cambodia’s rural population have no toilet.
I firmly believe that the future of Cambodia is dependent on educating the young people. The challenge is to have them finish high school but a prerequisite to school attendance is being healthy.
Clean water and sanitary toilets are essential for health. It is in this area of health and hygiene with clean water and sanitary toilets that I believe we can make a significant change in the lives of village families. To date, we have installed 234 Septic Tank Toilets and 86 Clean Water Bores.
Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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Sep 10, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Daryl Steer
Sep 10, 2019
Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project
My introduction to Cambodia came with a family visit to Siem Reap in early 2015 to see the temples. We were exposed to the plight of a people that have experienced so much tragedy in recent years and were literally re-building their country from scratch. The land mine victims were the obvious casualties, the less obvious were those in the villages in the rural areas.
We met a dynamic tour guide with a compassion for his people. He made us aware of the need of clean drinking water for families in the villages around Siem Reap. I was moved by the plight of these people, stayed to help and established the Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project
There is no need so basic as having clean water to drink, but over half the population of Cambodia does not have access to clean water. In the countryside, most people rely on water from rivers, streams and ponds. This water is often polluted and is a major cause of health issues in children.
The lack of sanitary toilets exacerbates the water problems. Nearly 70% of Cambodia’s rural population have no toilet.
I firmly believe that the future of Cambodia is dependent on educating the young people. The challenge is to have them finish high school but a prerequisite to school attendance is being healthy.
Clean water and sanitary toilets are essential for health. It is in this area of health and hygiene with clean water and sanitary toilets that I believe we can make a significant change in the lives of village families. To date, we have installed 234 Septic Tank Toilets and 86 Clean Water Bores.
Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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The New $58m Visitor Centre at Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade
Sep 17, 2019
'In July this year a new visitor centre was opened at Phillip Island Nature Park’s Penguin Parade. The new building and car parks replace existing facilities that were located in prime penguin habitat. Funded by $48.2 million from the Victorian State Government and $10m from the Nature Parks, the project provides facilities for the up to 4,000 visitors who attend the parade each night while creating over six hectares of new habitat which will be the eventual home for over 1,400 penguins. The centre has a high level of environmental performance and has already won an international architecture award. Kevin Love has been a board member of Phillip Island Nature Parks for the last six years. He chaired the project control group for the project. Kevin will talk about the reasons for the project; the business case; the design and how the project met its objectives'. Chair: Ian Bentley |
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Sep 17, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Kevin Love
Sep 17, 2019
The New $58m Visitor Centre at Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade
'In July this year a new visitor centre was opened at Phillip Island Nature Park’s Penguin Parade. The new building and car parks replace existing facilities that were located in prime penguin habitat. Funded by $48.2 million from the Victorian State Government and $10m from the Nature Parks, the project provides facilities for the up to 4,000 visitors who attend the parade each night while creating over six hectares of new habitat which will be the eventual home for over 1,400 penguins. The centre has a high level of environmental performance and has already won an international architecture award. Kevin Love has been a board member of Phillip Island Nature Parks for the last six years. He chaired the project control group for the project. Kevin will talk about the reasons for the project; the business case; the design and how the project met its objectives'.
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The Forgotten Story of ... the Chinese Goldfields Aussie Rules leagues
Sep 24, 2019
Adjunct Associate Professor Rob Hess is an historian and a former staff member in the College of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University. He has a long-standing interest in the social history of sport and his PhD was the first ever doctoral study of the history of Australian Rules football. Rob is a past president of the Australian Society for Sports History and he currently serves as a regional academic editor for the International Journal of the History of Sport. He is also a member of the Australian Football Heritage Group, an honorary heritage consultant with Netball Victoria and a Board member of the History Council of Victoria. His most recent book (co-written with Brunette Lenkić) is Play On! The Hidden History of Women’s Australian Rules Football, published in 2016. **Wear your favourite football scarf or hat!** Chair: Geoff Wright
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Sep 24, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker Sep 24, 2019
The Forgotten Story of ... the Chinese Goldfields Aussie Rules leagues
Adjunct Associate Professor Rob Hess is an historian and a former staff member in the College of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University. He has a long-standing interest in the social history of sport and his PhD was the first ever doctoral study of the history of Australian Rules football. Rob is a past president of the Australian Society for Sports History and he currently serves as a regional academic editor for the International Journal of the History of Sport. He is also a member of the Australian Football Heritage Group, an honorary heritage consultant with Netball Victoria and a Board member of the History Council of Victoria. His most recent book (co-written with Brunette Lenkić) is Play On! The Hidden History of Women’s Australian Rules Football, published in 2016. **Wear your favourite football scarf or hat!** Chair: Geoff Wright |