In 2016-17, there were 285 rough sleepers seeking the help of Uniting Care Harrison, which was looking after people in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. This number included 127 people sleeping on the streets and in parks, 115 people sleeping in cars, 15 in tents and 28 in improvised buildings...
Breaking Barriers: The charter of the Rotary Club of Briz Pride
In a world that constantly seeks to bridge gaps and celebrate diversity, the charter of the Rotary Club of Briz Pride, Qld, stands as a testament to the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. On August 19, 2023, a chapter of Rotary’s rich legacy was written with pride, acceptance and...
An elephant in Bayswater
It began with an elephant in the room. It was 1963 and the Rotary Club of Bayswater, Vic, chartered in 1961, had completed its community service project: a massive masterpiece of tubular steel, lovingly welded and moulded by Rotarians into the form of a pachyderm, over which children could clamber...
Rotary Say NO to Domestic Violence campaign launched at Parliament House
Parliament House in Canberra, ACT, was awash with purple on Wednesday, November 15, when past, present and future district governors, Rotarians and special guests joined commissioners, ministers, senators and New South Wales Police, who have partnered with NSW Rotary districts, for the official launch of the Rotary-led national campaign against...
Raise for Rotary
We’ve all seen fundraisers created on peer-to-peer platforms, but they are not exclusive to Rotary like Raise for Rotary is. Members, donors, and participants use Raise for Rotary to support The Rotary Foundation by creating fundraisers for birthdays, anniversaries, athletic challenges, and events like World Polio Day. It’s mobile-friendly, making...
Dennis Shore
With a passion for education and giving community members the opportunity to be the best they can be, Dennis believes The Rotary Foundation is Rotary’s engine room, giving power to Rotary so it can deliver amazing programs. As a chemical engineer, Dennis has spent his working career in the pulp,...