By Samuel Harrison COVID-19 has brought public health into the spotlight like never before, introducing us to concepts that were previously the domain of medical professionals. Terms like ‘co-morbidities’ and ‘underlying conditions’ are now common parlance and help us assess the degree of personal risk we face from the ongoing...
A chance at life for Kenya’s street kids
Restart Africa is an inspirational orphanage rescuing homeless children from the streets of Kenya and providing them with a home, care and education. In 2008, Kenya was facing a severe post-election crisis, which resulted in over a thousand deaths and more than 500,000 people being displaced from their homes and...
A $30,000 boost to Hawkes Bay’s lifesavers
The Rotary Club of Greenmeadows, NZ, has donated $30,000 to be shared between the four Hawkes Bay Surf Lifesaving Clubs to keep beach-goers safe during the busy summer season. The donation will assist the clubs in covering the operational funding for their vital lifeguard services. The funds will provide medical...
Rotaract Moves For GECAF
Rotaractors across the globe have been movin’ and groovin’ to help save lives in the Pacific. The Move for GECAF campaign has captured a global audience and formed a fellowship between Rotaract clubs like never before. The campaign, though created during a global pandemic, has showcased just how Rotaractors can...
Rising to the challenge of youth suicide prevention
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians and has a devastating impact on families and communities. The Youth Suicide Awareness Project is addressing the alarming statistics through programs designed to increase adults’ perceived competence and confidence in responding to at-risk young people, and improve the likelihood of...
An op shop with a difference
The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale Op Shop has been operating for around 17 years, starting out in the basement of a small house on the banks of the Yarra River in Warrandyte, Vic. It has gradually evolved into the second largest retail operation in Warrandyte after the local supermarket,...