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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 |
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Behind The Badge
Oct 01, 2019
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Oct 01, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Andrew Crockett
Oct 01, 2019
Behind The Badge
Not to be missed. Behind The Badge talks are always popular. Come and hear from one of our new members. Chair: Ian Bentley |
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7 Steps To Overcoming Anything
Oct 08, 2019
Leigh’s goal as a public speaker is to successfully inspire people to develop courage, strength and persistence, especially in times of adversity. 'Leigh Woodgate and is an inspiring, honest goal-orientated speaker. Tom Burlinson, who played the lead role in The Man From Snowy River, introduced her in the ABC’s Australian Story, as follows: …A fearless horsewoman who grew up just down the road from the Snowy, who beat the men at their own game. They breed them tough in those mountains, and Leigh Woodgate’s experiences have been epic. Do your people hesitate at hurdles? Do they struggle to get back on the horse after setbacks? Leigh might have the story and the old-fashioned, pigheadedness to help them overcome anything! Growing up, riding was her life. She was a natural rider and from a young age developed into a champion; a proud and proficient professional jockey. One race changed all that. She had a horrific fall, broadcast on national TV. With the racing world watching and fearing the worst, she survived, but it took her 15 years to repair her shattered body and mind – 15 years of perseverance and dedication – to get back on the horse, literally. Leigh’s spent the last 5 years riding track work, as well as sharing her story with corporate and community audiences. As Leigh says; I’ve harnessed this experience to share my story and inspire audiences around the world. The story of the only woman ever to win the Great Mountain Race at Mansfield, as well as countless other awards and accolades as a professional rider, is one of determination. The accident changed the course of her life forever. At the 2nd last jump my horse stumbled and fell. The rest of the field was unable to avoid my body on the track. The resultant injuries were almost fatal; hardly a bone in my body was left unbroken. Leigh was in a coma for 17 days, then in hospital for 6 months. The whole time she believed passionately that she would ride again. Leigh had to learn how to eat, talk and walk again. Step by step, she strengthened her body and her resolve. Leigh’s received great support overcoming profound hurdles. 15 years after her accident, she finally received clearance from doctors to ride again, which she does professionally 2 mornings a week for the trainer Eric Musgrove. In 2012 she was recognized as the National Jockeys’ Celebration Day Ambassador, and was featured in an episode-long story on Australian Story. Leigh’s will and determination to get back on the horse have got her through daunting adversity, and she inspires others to overcome the obstacles they come up against in their own lives and careers. What people have said about Leigh: ‘Leigh is a fine example of a woman who has risen above her hurdles, and fearlessly steps forward. I certainly recommend her as a unique speaker with a compelling story.’ ‘Leigh’s story is one of extraordinary courage, determination and hope. Every man, woman and child in the room was deeply moved by her journey and we were all left inspired to make the most of our dreams and ready to tackle the insurmountable. I strongly recommend Leigh Woodgate as a powerful motivational and inspirational speaker whose story is relevant to all age groups.’
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Your Questions Answered: The NBN
Oct 15, 2019
Wally is part of the nbn local Community Affairs team in Melbourne. He writes: 'My role is to meet with local community and residential groups to help educate them about nbn and what it means for them. The purpose of this initiative is to ensure the community has all the necessary information during the rollout of the nbn network and have the ability and a forum to ask any questions and troubleshoot any problems you might have. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A that covers some critical areas such as: • What is nbn • What it means for the members and how to connect • How the nbn affects your existing landline phone and medical alarms • Power outages • Scams to be wary of. *Just to clarify, this service is purely for the benefit for the members. We are not here to sell anything as the nbn is the wholesaler (not a phone or internet provider). ' * Chair: Andrew Crockett |
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Oct 15, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Wally Ballout
Oct 15, 2019
Your Questions Answered: The NBN
Wally is part of the nbn local Community Affairs team in Melbourne. He writes: 'My role is to meet with local community and residential groups to help educate them about nbn and what it means for them. The purpose of this initiative is to ensure the community has all the necessary information during the rollout of the nbn network and have the ability and a forum to ask any questions and troubleshoot any problems you might have. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A that covers some critical areas such as: • What is nbn • What it means for the members and how to connect • How the nbn affects your existing landline phone and medical alarms • Power outages • Scams to be wary of. *Just to clarify, this service is purely for the benefit for the members. We are not here to sell anything as the nbn is the wholesaler (not a phone or internet provider). ' * Chair: Andrew Crockett |
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Rotary: Looking Into The Future
Oct 22, 2019
Grant Hocking joined Woodend Rotary in 2004 and has been President in 2007- 2008 and again in 2015-16, as well as Vice President, Community Service Chair, Foundation Chair and Bulletin Editor for many years. Grant has served at District level as Community Service Director (2011-2013) and as Assistant Governor Goldfields Cluster (2013-2015), Executive AG for the same period and AG mentor (2017-18). Grant has also been active for many years as a Foundation and Grants cluster advisor, Club Vision facilitator and supporting the D9800 Learning and Development team with RLI and New Member seminars. Grant is a Clinical Manager (MICA Paramedic) with Ambulance Victoria where he has worked for 33 years in most operational areas of the organisation. He has an interest in clinical quality and was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the 2014 Australia Day recognitions for development of Clinical Quality Improvement processes. Chair: Charlotte England
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Oct 22, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Speaker
Visit Of The District Governor, District 9800
Oct 22, 2019
Rotary: Looking Into The Future
Grant Hocking joined Woodend Rotary in 2004 and has been President in 2007- 2008 and again in 2015-16, as well as Vice President, Community Service Chair, Foundation Chair and Bulletin Editor for many years. Grant has served at District level as Community Service Director (2011-2013) and as Assistant Governor Goldfields Cluster (2013-2015), Executive AG for the same period and AG mentor (2017-18). Grant has also been active for many years as a Foundation and Grants cluster advisor, Club Vision facilitator and supporting the D9800 Learning and Development team with RLI and New Member seminars. Grant is a Clinical Manager (MICA Paramedic) with Ambulance Victoria where he has worked for 33 years in most operational areas of the organisation. He has an interest in clinical quality and was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the 2014 Australia Day recognitions for development of Clinical Quality Improvement processes. Chair: Charlotte England |
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Melbourne Cup Theme
Oct 29, 2019
Fr Joe Giacobbe has been a Catholic Priest for 45 years and currently works in the Western Suburbs – St Augustine’s parish, Yarraville. Joe began his pastoral work in the inner suburbs in the high rise housing estates in Flemington, North Melbourne and Fitzroy. In 1972 with the help of many friends in the Racing Industry the Doxa Youth Foundation was launched for the purpose of establishing a residential complex at Malmsbury to provide educational and recreational programs for these children. Over 200,000 children have attended the Malmsbury Complex. Doxa has initiated other activities, namely, providing residential City programs for children from poor rural areas in Victoria, a University program launched in 1993, whereby Doxa has sponsored in partnership with major corporates 500 graduates and a philanthropic partnership at the Doxa School, Bendigo for children who struggle in the mainstream school system. Over 8,000 children participate in Doxa program each year. As a fund raising project Joe established the Winning Post form guide in 1988 which was sold by the Foundation in 2007 when circulation reached 35,000 per week. Chair: David Rush |
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Oct 29, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MELBOURNE CUP THEMEOct 29, 2019
Father Joe Giacobbe
Melbourne Cup Theme
Fr Joe Giacobbe has been a Catholic Priest for 45 years and currently works in the Western Suburbs – St Augustine’s parish, Yarraville. Joe began his pastoral work in the inner suburbs in the high rise housing estates in Flemington, North Melbourne and Fitzroy. In 1972 with the help of many friends in the Racing Industry the Doxa Youth Foundation was launched for the purpose of establishing a residential complex at Malmsbury to provide educational and recreational programs for these children. Over 200,000 children have attended the Malmsbury Complex. Doxa has initiated other activities, namely, providing residential City programs for children from poor rural areas in Victoria, a University program launched in 1993, whereby Doxa has sponsored in partnership with major corporates 500 graduates and a philanthropic partnership at the Doxa School, Bendigo for children who struggle in the mainstream school system. Over 8,000 children participate in Doxa program each year. As a fund raising project Joe established the Winning Post form guide in 1988 which was sold by the Foundation in 2007 when circulation reached 35,000 per week. Chair: David Rush |
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Nov 02, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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No Meeting
Nov 05, 2019
Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s best known horse racing event. Since 1861 it has been held on the first Tuesday of November at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria. This event, popularly dubbed as “the race that stops the nation”, is a 3,200 metre race for three-year-olds and over, is said to be the richest ‘two-mile’ handicap in the world and is one of the richest turf races. More than 100,000 people usually attend Flemington Racecourse, and the race is televised live to an audience of about 650 million people worldwide'. Did you know? The 1875 winner, Wollomai, came from Phillip Island?, (which is located around 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and is better known for its penguin colonies). In earlier days, prior to a ferry service between Phillip Island and San Remo, animals were swum across to the Narrows. It was thought that Wollomai had very little chance of winning, but jockey Bob Batty rode the horse to success, in a time of three minutes and thirty eight seconds, before a crowd of 70,000 people. The owner, John Cleeland, returned to Cape Woolomai with £22,000 pounds, having given the jockey and trainer £500 each. |
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Rotary Foundation Dinner **NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Nov 13, 2019
Ravi is CEO of a publicly listed company which he founded with a worldwide clientele in the tea packaging industry. He also serves on the board of several other companies and charitable trusts. He is the founding president of the Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association. As his country’s national PolioPlus chair, Ravi headed a task force consisting of the government, UNICEF, and Rotary and worked closely with UNICEF to successfully negotiate a ceasefire with the northern militants during National Immunization Days. A Rotarian since 1974, Ravi has served RI as treasurer; director; Foundation trustee; committee member, vice chair, and chair; task force member; RI training leader; and district governor. He also chaired the Schools Reawakening project, sponsored by Rotary clubs and districts in Sri Lanka, to rebuild 25 tsunami-devastated schools to benefit 15,000 children. *See further details here
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Nov 13, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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2018 Global Scholar Recipient
Nov 19, 2019
Scott has returned from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Scott is 'an educator with a track record of working to further the Rotary Foundation’s goal of improving basic education and literacy in disadvantaged school contexts, and a clear commitment to building a career as a reforming school leader in Australia’s public school system'. Australia needs a coalition of public school system leaders, committed to improving student outcomes by investing in teaching and school communities'. Past District Governor, Bronwyn Stephens said: 'What an inspirational and aspirational goal for the recipient of the 2018 global scholar program'. Chair: David Rush |
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Nov 19, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Nov 19, 2019
Scott Bolton
2018 Global Scholar Recipient
Scott has returned from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Scott is 'an educator with a track record of working to further the Rotary Foundation’s goal of improving basic education and literacy in disadvantaged school contexts, and a clear commitment to building a career as a reforming school leader in Australia’s public school system'. Australia needs a coalition of public school system leaders, committed to improving student outcomes by investing in teaching and school communities'. Past District Governor, Bronwyn Stephens said: 'What an inspirational and aspirational goal for the recipient of the 2018 global scholar program'. Chair: David Rush |
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Nov 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The speaker for this meeting will be feature Georgina Imberger who, with a friend established a most unique charity which supports music education for the under privileged members of the community. With great determination she and her fellow organiser have transformed an old Brunswick factory as the base that has transformed lives through their piano project. The charge of $15.00 per head covers the cost of catering and venue hire. One drink is included with further drinks available to purchase from the bar. |
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Nov 26, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Cambodia
Dec 03, 2019
'Seda has worked as a broadcaster with Radio Australia since the inception of its Khmer broadcasts in 1992. Prior to this, Seda worked as a community health educator with various health agencies in Australia and in a refugee camp in Thailand, where she was herself a resident. Seda holds a Post Graduate Diploma of Asian Studies and a Master of Development Studies from Monash University, Melbourne'. Chair: Katrina Flinn
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Dec 03, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cambodia... Seda Douglas 'Seda has worked as a broadcaster with Radio Australia since the inception of its Khmer broadcasts in 1992. Prior to this, Seda worked as a community health educator with various health agencies in Australia and in a refugee camp in Thailand, where she was herself a resident. Seda holds a Post Graduate Diploma of Asian Studies and a Master of Development Studies from Monash University, Melbourne'. Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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Our Trip To Baguia, Timor....Plus An Update: Other International Projects
Dec 10, 2019
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Dec 10, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Dec 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Rotary Clubs of Hawthorn and GlenferrieChristmas PartyDate: Tuesday 17 December 2019
Venue: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Time: 6:30 for 7:00 pm
Cost: $65 per person
Entertainment: Michael Lapiña (Tenor) and the Glenferrie Hawthorn Rotary Choristers.
Payment: At Club Meetings or by Bank Transfer to Rotary Club of Hawthorn BSB: 083-166 A/C: 53254 5861 (please identify your payment with the code “CP - Surname” on the EFT)
RSVP: Wednesday 11 December 2019 indicating dietary requirements to Ian Bentley ibentley@bigpond.net.au
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Dinner Meeting, Having Fun
Dec 17, 2019 6:30 pm
We are celebrating Christmas with Rotary Glenferrie. At: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.Date: Tuesday 17 December 2019 RSVP: Wednesday 11 December 2019 indicating dietary requirements to Ian Bentley ibentley@bigpond.net.au
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Lunch At Moonah Links
Jan 28, 2020
12.30pm - 2.30pm 41 TURNBERRY GROVE FINGAL (MOONAH LINKS) - the gate code for entry will be provided on acceptance - $20.00 per person all inclusive (light lunch, refreshments, coffee and tea) Please advise dietary requirements Dress code: casual RSVP by 24th January 2020 to Ngaire Cannon Email: ngairec@bigpond.net.au Payments can be made by ETF to Rotary Club of Hawthorn BSB: 083-166 A/C 532545861 (Please identify your payment with the code “Fingal-Surname”) on the ETF
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For Cap And Country
Feb 04, 2020
For Cap and Country and its publication is about the importance of generosity, sportsmanship, perseverance and community to help us achieve our goals in life as much as in sport. Australian Test players, past and present, open up about the road from their backyards to the baggy green. Breathe in the mowed grass and linseed oil as they take their first steps to glory. Share with them the euphoria of their cap presentations. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Test triumphs and the despair of being dropped form the team. In sharing the players' stories - and disclosing how treasured Australian caps are kept under lock and key, in dank cupboards and stuffed in undies drawers - Jesse Hogan takes you inside their lounge rooms as well as cricket's dressing rooms. Their stories contain salutary lessons for the game's future. As such, this is a conversation about Australian cricket as much as it is a chat with its best players. And at its heart is the unifying force of the cap, under which all players are equals, no matter if they've played 168 Tests like Steve Waugh, or one like Bryce McGain Just two weeks before the first draft was completed, tragedy struck. Chair: Katrina Flinn
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Feb 04, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
FOR CAP AND COUNTRYFeb 04, 2020
Jesse Hogan
For Cap And Country
For Cap and Country and its publication is about the importance of generosity, sportsmanship, perseverance and community to help us achieve our goals in life as much as in sport. Australian Test players, past and present, open up about the road from their backyards to the baggy green. Breathe in the mowed grass and linseed oil as they take their first steps to glory. Share with them the euphoria of their cap presentations. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Test triumphs and the despair of being dropped form the team. In sharing the players' stories - and disclosing how treasured Australian caps are kept under lock and key, in dank cupboards and stuffed in undies drawers - Jesse Hogan takes you inside their lounge rooms as well as cricket's dressing rooms. Their stories contain salutary lessons for the game's future. As such, this is a conversation about Australian cricket as much as it is a chat with its best players. And at its heart is the unifying force of the cap, under which all players are equals, no matter if they've played 168 Tests like Steve Waugh, or one like Bryce McGain Just two weeks before the first draft was completed, tragedy struck. Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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Our Humanitarian Tour of Cambodia, January 2021
Feb 11, 2020
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Feb 11, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
OUR HUMANITARIAN TOUR OF CAMBODIA, JANUARY 2021Feb 11, 2020
Past District Governor Bronwyn Stephens...plus
Our Humanitarian Tour of Cambodia, January 2021
Bronwyn Stephens will let us know about the exciting trip, that's planned, to Cambodia in January 2021. (Plus we will hear about this year's Rotary International Women's Day Breakfast). Chair: Katrina Flinn |
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Epic Journeys - Cross-Continental Expeditions in Australia and the USA
Feb 18, 2020
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Feb 18, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
EPIC JOURNEYS - CROSS-CONTINENTAL EXPEDITIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND THE USAFeb 18, 2020
Mike Dorahy
Epic Journeys - Cross-Continental Expeditions in Australia and the USA
The Burke and Wills and the Lewis and Clark expeditions were amazing feats of stamina and courage. Mike's talk outlines the rationale for each expedition and reviews their parallels and contrasts while highlighting some of the incredible events which occurred during these treks. Chair: Noel McInnes |
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New Rotary Program: End Hepatitis Now
Feb 25, 2020
Did you know that viral hepatitis affects almost half a million Australians and that, in Victoria, about 6 people die every week of hepatitis related causes - more than the State’s road toll? Hepatitis Victoria and Rotary Melbourne have joined to achieve the World Health Organisation’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. With a cure now available for hepatitis C and a vaccination for hepatitis B, this global goal is achievable if community awareness can be raised. A Hepatitis Victoria educator and a lived experience public speaker will present at the meeting on Tuesday 25 February to raise awareness, address the problem of stigma and discrimination in the community and encourage people to seek testing and treatment. Chair: Kevin Rose |
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Feb 25, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
NEW ROTARY PROGRAM: END HEPATITIS NOWFeb 25, 2020
Martin Forrest, Hepatitis Victoria
New Rotary Program: End Hepatitis Now
Did you know that viral hepatitis affects almost half a million Australians and that, in Victoria, about 6 people die every week of hepatitis related causes - more than the State’s road toll? Hepatitis Victoria and Rotary Melbourne have joined to achieve the World Health Organisation’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. With a cure now available for hepatitis C and a vaccination for hepatitis B, this global goal is achievable if community awareness can be raised. A Hepatitis Victoria educator and a lived experience public speaker will present at the meeting on Tuesday 25 February to raise awareness, address the problem of stigma and discrimination in the community and encourage people to seek testing and treatment. Chair: Kevin Rose |
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A Peace Builder Club
Mar 10, 2020
'Peacebuilder clubs play a vital role in sparking passion and a direction for peace within their own Rotary clubs, districts and communities.
A central part of the mission of Rotary is to empower Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Rotarian Peacebuilder clubs commit to engage in dialogues and projects that promote positive peace in their communities and across the globe. Building peace may seem like a daunting task, but the Rotarian Action Group for Peace has identified the Simplify, Unify, and Engage approach, which paves a more do-able, effective and successful path to peace and nonviolence'. Chair: Dennis Shore |
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Mar 10, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mar 10, 2020
Gabe Hau
A Peace Builder Club
'Peacebuilder clubs play a vital role in sparking passion and a direction for peace within their own Rotary clubs, districts, and communities.
A central part of the mission of Rotary is to empower Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Rotarian Peacebuilder clubs commit to engaging in dialogues and projects that promote positive peace in their communities and across the globe. Building peace may seem like a daunting task, but the Rotarian Action Group for Peace has identified the Simplify, Unify, and Engage approach, which paves a more do-able, effective and successful path to peace and nonviolence'. Chair: Dennis Shore |
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UnstoppaBULL, World Record Holder, Explorer, Adventurer
Mar 17, 2020
'After surviving a day in the Death Zone, adventurer and explorer Dan Bull completed an unguided ascent of Mt Everest in his 20s. He has since made numerous first ascents up unclimbed peaks in uncharted locations such as northern Greenland, and has successfully tackled some of the world's most dangerous mountains. Among them, the infamous North Face of the Eiger, a vertical mile of brittle rock and ice in the Swiss Alps, nicknamed Mordwand in German, literally, 'Murder Wall'.
Dan now plans to take record-breaking to new heights, literally, as he attempts to make history, again, with his latest record-breaking attempt: The Highest Swim. Dan will continue to push his mind and body to the limits as he battles against a chilling assault on the senses and endeavours to swim in the highest lake on Earth and become the first person to swim above an altitude of 6,000m / 20,000 ft.
Nicknamed Unstoppabull by his sisters, Dan has an unrelenting desire to push limits and test the boundaries of what is possible. He has been awarded multiple Guinness World Records for his achievements, all accomplished whilst overcoming a debilitating childhood condition to demonstrate firsthand that Anything is Possibull'.
(Source: ICMI) Chair: Geoff Wright
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