By Jenn WongDistrict Governor Nominee, D9910 In celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023, District 9910 hosted three ‘Women in Rotary’ events promoting and celebrating women in their communities. The first event, held in Auckland, NZ, was held at Wynyard Pavilion and saw more than 100 ladies attend. This...
Volunteering at Melbourne Rotary International Convention
Arriving in Melbourne for the first time is an exciting experience, but arriving to attend a Rotary International Convention is awesome! This will be a reality for over 12,000 Rotarians, Rotaractors, their families and friends this month. Imagine playing a significant role in helping our visitors maintain this level of...
Courageous Rotarians drive ambulances into Ukraine
By PDG Martin GarciaDistrict 9940 Foundation Chair While New Zealand Rotarians on the North Island battled unprecedented rainfall and flooding during this year's summer, Rotary colleagues in Finland were on a courageous mission in the middle of their winter. The North Islanders nervously followed the journey of their fellow Rotarians...
Sleeping out rough to assist the homeless
There are many social injustices a Rotary club can choose to address, but one that touches the hearts of members of the Rotary Club of Chadstone/East Malvern, Vic, is the suffering of our fellow human beings who experience homelessness. In 2020, the club introduced its ‘Sleeping Out Rough Night’ program...
Learn to swim program for young refugees
Recent news reports of tragic drownings in local lakes and rivers has highlighted the need to ensure swimming competency, particularly within the local refugee community. Working with Gateway Health, RCAN now supports a program through Vicswim to teach water skills. Club member Mary Widdicombe is driving the program along with...
Steamers Rugby Club recruits Pacific Island migrants
In July 2022, more than a dozen Pacific Island migrants arrived in Albury Wodonga for work. With a strong association with Rugby Union, the young men were keen to get involved in a local team and were warmly welcomed by the Albury Steamers Rugby Club. Past President of the Rotary...