Around District  9800

While February is the shortest month it seems to have flown by which means I am one month closer to the end of this amazing year.  
An article from Paul Horton, Collingwood Rotary
Source: Facebook
The Fitzroy and Collingwood areas of Melbourne, part of the City of Yarra, are a mecca for a diverse variety of Communities from around the globe.  For many, Australia has become a haven from which to restart their lives or to launch a life in relative safety. Rotary is on the ground providing care in the community.
An article from Ruth Carlos Martinez, Rotary Club of Melbourne
Rising tensions over territory in the West Philippines Sea is not a show stopper for Melbourne Rotary.  Amidst the fuss and conflict over territories by China and Philippines, Melbourne Rotary (led by Ruth Carlos Martinez) reached out to transform lives and save thousands of families traversing the seas on small boats in search of water.
An article from Tony Battaini, Rotary Melbourne
The PNG snakebite project, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, is making improvements in the prevention and treatment of snakebite at a grassroots level.  By extending St John Emergency Services the project stretches the reach and effectiveness across more remote Regions and Provinces of PNG. Rotary’s contributions of equipment and first aid materials has directly assisted health workers in the field and led to lives saved and significantly improved outcomes for snakebite victims. 
An article from Murray Verso, Williamstown Rotary
Through Interplast, Rotary supports lifesaving surgery and training of staff in Asia and the Pacific region. Around 28,000 surgeries and 15,000 training sessions have been performed since the partnership was formed in 1983. You and your club can change a life today and benefit that person’s community for years to come.
An article from Bryan Goodwin, RC Altona City
On 26 January, Altona City Rotary held its 4th Australia Day Celebration at the Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows.  Supported by a $15,000 Grant from the National Australia Council, the event was the most successful yet.
An article from Des O'Shanassy, District Interact Chair
Whilst fourteen Rotary clubs have sponsored new Interact clubs in recent years , a very good argument remains regarding the need to encourage far more clubs to invite schools in their region to charter an Interact club 
Looking for past stories

Latest News

How easy it is where we are to just turn on the tap and usually out comes potable, clean water.  Not so in so many parts of the world. Rotary's Monthly Theme for March brings that to our attention and there is an article on in the middle column reporting on a vital life saving project in the Philippines enabling villagers access to clean water without having to travel by boat to get some. 

What a great response through February providing stories and events for Networker - we had a load of interest and if we I missed something, please let me know - your Editor may have lost a story in the fabulous deluge.  There are a couple of articles which we have held over until March - you can have too much of a good thing.  It is still planned to feature BBQs in future stories.  I must point out that submitting an article in the content of the email is not encouraged - please the stories in the Word Template provided, submit the pictures separately in as high resolution as possible and NOT included in the Word document.  Send to networker@rotary9800.org   
Join us for the Multi-District Impact Summit in the vibrant regional city of Horsham, Victoria. This isn't just another conference; it's a powerful collaboration where Districts 9800, 9780 and 9510 will Unite for Good. Click on the graphic and follow the links for information on the Summit.

Subscribe to Networker

Subscribe to our eBulletin and stay up to date on the latest news and events.

Calendar of Events

March 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 28 29
30
31
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11