May is both the last month of Autumn and the second last month of the Rotary year. So, my journey to the end of my year as Governor continues. May is both the last month of Autumn and the second last month of the Rotary year. So, my journey to the end of my year as Governor continues. An article from Dr Mark Ellis AM, Rotary Club of Glenferrie
The Sumba Eye Program has been active since 2008, following a meeting between ophthalmologist, Dr Mark Ellis and Dr Claus Bogh on a plane flight to Sumba in 2007. At the time, Dr Ellis was conducting the first ever eye camp in Waingapu, the capital of Sumba, under the auspices of the international affairs department of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Prior to this meeting, since 2004, Mark had travelled annually to East Timor.An article from Paul Horton, Rotary Club of Collingwood
The Peace poles project has been a journey of 2 years plus. As a new club president of Collingwood Rotary, it was seen as a way of promoting the values of Rotary in an inner city context, linked to our reintroduction of Rotary Youth exchange.
An article from Suzette Kroll, Rotary Club of Footscray
A much loved member of the Rotary Club of West Footscray, Vern’s story is not only one of service, but of history, resilience and deep local roots that span more than a century. Joining in 1978 – the Club’s charter year – Vern set the tone for what would become decades of dedicated service, consistently embodying Rotary’s guiding principle of Service Above Self in ways both large and small.An article from Malcolm Baird, Rotary Club of North Brighton
Ross Nancarrow of Rotary Club of Port Macquarie and Executive Director of Every Daughter Matters visited Melbourne in late 2024 making presentations to several Rotary clubs on the work of that NGO’s program rescuing Nepal’s daughters from human trafficking. An article from Sarah Gosper, Rotary Melbourne
Rotary’s continuing partnership with its valued partner, Empowering Youth Cambodia (EYC), is delivering the High School and University Scholarship Program in the slum districts of Phnom Penh.
An article from Melissa Scott, Rotary Club of Daylesford
As part of a commitment to recognise the need for mental health support in the community, Daylesford Rotary has sponsored two blues trees: one at the Newlyn Recreation Reserve and the other at Glenlyon Reserve for a total of $3,000.
An article from John Cannon, Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst
The joy of receiving is equal to the joy of giving in this small but mighty local cause in central Victoria. Rotary stories often focus on large, high impact projects. Here we share a simple yet meaningful initiative that quietly supports a special group in our Bendigo community.An article from Jon Oppy, Carey student for 12 years and Camberwell Rotarian 46 years
As a student who spent twelve formative years at Carey, I could never have imagined that the open quadrangle – once filled with the scent of the chemistry laboratory and the sounds of daily school life – would one day become a sophisticated contemporary gallery.An article from Big Mac McNamara (Rotary Hawthorn)
The Reclink Football League has been running for over 30 years and is a pioneering Australian not-for-profit competition providing inclusive, supportive sport for people experiencing disadvantage, social isolation, or mental health challenges. It was founded by Peter Cullen in St Kilda and has grown from a grassroots kick-to-kick into a state league that builds community, confidence, and connection.
