The First 2000 Days of Life is a project of the Rotary Clubs of Corrimal, Dapto, Fairy Meadow and Kiama. Research has shown that the first 2000 days of life has a significant impact on a child’s development and their future health and wellbeing. It is now known that the...
Yavusania Village Fiji Medical Centre Clinic Project
The Yavusania Village Fiji Medical Centre Clinic Project was initiated by the Rotary Club of Cronulla in 2016, when member Maria Moran – a director of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) – was approached by (Asinate) Rosie Latowa. Now an Ambassador of ROMAC Australia and New Zealand, Rosie...
The Krabi Project
The Krabi Project is an excellent example of how Rotary clubs can work together to achieve great outcomes. In 2021, the Rotary Club of Dapto in Wollongong was contacted by expat Kate Neuss, who was living in Krabi, Thailand. Kate asked if the club was able to fund a small...
Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards
Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA) is an annual event for District 9675. Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of NSW, is the Vice Regal Patron of the event.In keeping with Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self, these awards acknowledge and celebrate community service performed by women through...
Gala Night a glittering success
By Bruce JenksStewart Financial GroupRotary Club of Taradale, NZPhotos: Simon Cartwright Photography Good things happen when a great idea is supported by local businesses and Rotary. And that’s exactly what happened when Hawkes Bay resident Germaine Meeuws from Stewart Financial Group suggested she utilise her event-planning skills to organise a...
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Paws4aCause Dog Show is a project of the Rotary Club of West Wollongong. The $6,000 proceeds from this year’s event, which was held in May, went to Interplast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the organisation in Australia and New Zealand. This is a dog show with a difference, with...