Multiple activities during August made for a most interesting month. Highlights were – start of Club visits, Interact conference, Rotary Melbourne Monash Medal and Shrine service, RORP site visit, DG 5min Video Interview at Rotary Melbourne (on Socials) RESCA awards Dinner and 50TH Anniversary of Camberwell Sunday Market. The Nepal devastating floods– RAWCS - details of how members can make donations.
An article from Robert Fava, Rotary Club of Werribee
Thanks to a partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Werribee and Cabanatuan City in The Philippines, and the support of a Rotary District 9800 Foundation Humanitarian Grant, students at Nueva Ecija High School in Region III, Luzon in the Philippines now have access to new filtered water facilities and the school’s first dedicated e-Learning Centre.
An article from Barbara Rafter, RC Keilor East
John Rafter has been a committed Rotarian for fifty years, following his purchase of a newsagency in the St Albans area. He joined the Rotary Club of St Albans, a small but active club in District 9800 which gave him the opportunity to serve in his local and international community.
An article from Mark Stephens, District Foundation Grants
The Foundation Grants Committee has received many applications for both local and international District Foundation Grants. Several applications include clubs that have not applied for a Foundation Grant for many years and there are multiple projects involving multiple clubs to Create Lasting Impact. Foundation money is still available.
An article from Aviv Palti, Rotary Passport Melbourne
Rotary Passport Melbourne President Elect Maria Hicks OAM and longstanding Rotarian Brendan Kierce, Rotary Club of Brighton, recently travelled to Cambodia, where they witnessed first-hand the impact of Rotary-supported projects and the remarkable leadership of young people driving sustainable change in their communities.
An article from Colleen McCarthy, Rotary club of Bendigo Sandhurst
Each week in our Bendigo Sandburst Bulletin we honour a member to shine a light on the great work they do - no matter how big or how small. Two such members are Jude Miake and Brian Hodge.
An article from David Abbey, Chair Royce and Jean Abbey Vocational Scholarship Committee
Dr Benjamim Wachira, a Kenyan Emergency Physician, travelled to Australia in 2025 on a Royce and Jean Abbey Vocational Scholarship, hosted by the Rotary Club of Taree, NSW. Dr Benjamin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF).
Strategic thinking turned Balwyn Rotary’s investment in a new commercial combi-oven for Carlton North social enterprise Crafted Culture into more than a purchase - it became an investment in innovation, opportunity and the women whose lives are being transformed through employment.
An article from Leopoldina Joanna Guterres and Jennie Franklin, Rotary Passport Melbourne
Timor-Leste was colonised by Portugal for more than 450 years before being occupied by Indonesia for 24 years until 1999. Following a United Nations-administered transition period, the nation regained its independence in 2002.
July was an exciting first month as District Governor with many amazing and varied events and activities across our District. These included multiple Club Changeovers celebrating achievements and renewal. Special events included a Health & Wellbeing Forum for Youth, a National Science and Engineering challenge, a classic Rotary Art Show in its 61st year, the chartering of a Rotaract Club and a Radio Interview. This photo was taken at the Camberwell Rotary Art Show with Robert Pattison (sponsorship)and PP Peter Pratt (former treasurer).
