Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Garden DesignFest is a biennial fundraising event organised by the Rotary Clubs of Kew and Brighton North, Vic, featuring the work of professional garden designers in an open garden format. On Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, gardens will be open from 10am...
A Rotary warrior wahine: Strong women never give up
A ‘warrior wahine’ is a term that blends the concepts of both strength and femininity. ‘Wahine’ is a Māori and Hawaiian word for woman, while ‘warrior’ conveys bravery, resilience, and a fighting spirit. Together, ‘warrior wahine’ describes a powerful woman who embodies strength, courage, and determination. It celebrates women who...
Cooking for a Cause
Classic French-trained Chef Terri Taylor, a member of the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, Qld, was an early adopter of the no waste movement. “One of my first jobs as an apprentice chef was trimming strawberries,” says Terri. “The chef wasn’t happy with me as I had thrown out the...
Collaboration, community and connecting with the environment
By Lesley McCarthy, Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington, Vic On a cold but clear July morning, members of the Rotary Clubs of Brunswick-Tullamarine, Flemington-Kensington, Footscray, Keilor East and North Melbourne ventured out to restore, replenish and extend habitat lost during the 2022 floods of the Maribyrnong River. Essendon MP Danny...
Sanitation solutions in Sumba
By PDG John KevanRotary Club of Mandurah Districts, WA In East Sumba, where the financial capacity to support water and health requirements for villages in remote areas is severely limited, Fair Future Foundation has been successfully providing materials and training to enable villagers to build their water and sanitation facilities...
Queanbeyan delivers U-Turn the Wheel pilot program
Throughout May, the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan, NSW, held the 2024 pilot program of U-Turn the Wheel (UTTW) at three local high schools in Queanbeyan - The Anglican School at Googong, Karabar High School, and Queanbeyan High School. Overall, approximately 125 students took part in the one-day program. Feedback from...