An Indigenous Group Study Exchange from South Dakota, US, to south-western NSW has highlighted the shared experiences of both country’s First Nations Peoples. A group of Native Americans from the Sioux Nation spent time travelling through south-western NSW on a Group Study Exchange from October 15 to November 2. Kibbe...
Tackling a Rotary Camino one step at a time
Rotary International Director Elect Jennifer Scott AM outlines a new path forward for Rotary South Pacific in 2024-25. During September and October, I spent seven weeks walking the Chemin Le Puy, an 800 km Camino through France to the Spanish border. It certainly gave me time to think about the...
New partnership to address emergency shelter needs
In times of crisis, such as floods and fires, one of the most pressing needs is the provision of emergency shelter for those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. Recognising this critical need, a new partnership between Rapid Response Housing, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and Rotary aims...
Fit for Purpose Workshop jump-starts journey to club transformation
Photos @rhysmartinphotographer Earlier this year, 84 clubs throughout Rotary South Pacific were selected to participate in Fit for Purpose, an innovative membership program designed to empower clubs to grow and thrive. These clubs recently kick-started their transformational journeys by attending an inspiring workshop with top membership experts in our region....
Food, fun and fireworks for a happy New Year
Last year’s New Year’s Eve on Queensland’s Bribie Island was celebrated enthusiastically by the community with the inaugural Rotary Club of Bribie Island New Year’s Eve Carnival. And this year they are getting ready to do it all again! By Anne Matthews, D9560 Passport Rotary Club, Qld It was a...
Giving back to the community
A special way to give back to the community at Christmas is via the Rotary Club of Hills-Kellyville’sGiving Tree, located at Grove Square (formerly Stockland Mall), Baulkham Hills. The Giving Tree is run by the club in conjunction with Grove Square Centre Management and has supported those in need at...