Improving the mental health of young Australians with chronic illness Dr Amy Finlay-Jones A pilot randomised controlled trial of online self-compassion training Young people with a chronic health condition experience higher rates of mental illness and lower wellbeing than their peers. Dr Amy Finlay-Jones has developed an online program called...
Quirindi Silo Art wins Best of the Best
The ‘mural by day, light and sound show by night’ Quirindi Silo Art, on the NSW Liverpool Plains, has been named as the very best street art experience in Australia. The Quirindi Silo Art and Light and Sound Show received the Gold Award for the Best Mega Mural at the...
Leveraging youth programs
By District Governor Elect Stephen O’Connell OAM and Rotary Youth Exchange Chair Meredith Miegel Rotary’s youth programs offer Rotary clubs a valuable opportunity to connect with young individuals, their families, and peers, thereby demystifying Rotary and fostering community engagement. Actively involving these stakeholders in club activities amplifies Rotary’s visibility and...
Community mobile hub caravan to offer help in emergencies
By Karen StadeRotary Club of Whakatū, NZAssistant Governor D9999 A community mobile hub caravan gifted to Fire and Emergency NZ by Rotary will play an important role in the ability of New Zealand’s Nelson community to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and fires. Led by the Rotary...
A modern approach to promoting Rotary
By Anne MatthewsD9560 Passport Rotary Club Advertising executives will often tell you that a good marketing campaign displays creativity, resonates with the target audience, attracts interest, and achieves its intended objectives. And that is exactly what Kevin Mackin, of the Rotary Club of Yarram, Vic, did recently when he advertised...
Growing goodwill and partnerships
By Jane MooreRotary Club of Berwick, Vic The Rotary Club of Berwick, Vic, recently achieved a trifecta in establishing an outward facing community project that has also showcased Rotary and strengthened its relationship with long-term community partner St John of God Berwick Hospital. The planning, implementation, construction, and completion of...