MAMA Respond International - Inspiring

MAMA Respond International - Inspiring![]() Our guest speaker for last Tuesday's meeting was a very impressive young person Erin Hegarty, the founder of Mama Respond International. Back in 2013 Erin went to Kenya as a volunteer teacher. While walking home with a young Kenyan Nancy, she asked her what did she need and her reply was "a better future". The issue was around education with 130 kids in one classroom, there were plenty of teachers, just a lack of space. Erin deferred her degree and stayed for five months. During this time she was able to get built 2 classrooms at the Noonkopir Township Primary School, through local donations of material, cash and labour as well as using social media to raise funds back in Australia. In September 2017 Erin returned to the same school just when they opened a special needs unit. The room was very small with no amenities. It was more of a daycare centre than an educational space and had no curriculum for students with disabilities. After spending sometime with the kids in the unit she realised she could help them by getting a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for their disability. Erin gave a number of examples of assisting families with funding and where to seek help for students with a curable or treatable condition. |
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Early-bird special for Joint District Conference extended to January 15!The Conference team have extended the early-bird special for full conference tickets up until January 15! Simply insert the code EARLYBIRD65 when buying Full Conference Tickets (March 5-7) to make use of the discount, Click here to secure your discounted tickets. The Joint District Conference in 2005 celebrated 100 years of Rotary and the upcoming Joint District Conference will be celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Australia. The Gala Centenial Conference in 2005 was held in the recently completed Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's conference will be held in the "worlds most beautiful stadium" that was completed in late 2017. The joint conferences provide an opportunity to intereract with Rotarians across Western Australia and provide the numbers needed to hire premium venues. Rotary District Conferences provide speakers that engage and inspire. They also provide information on the many Rotary projects and activities both local and international. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and enjoy the magnificant Optus Stadium at what will be a memorable experience. And you will be able to say when people talk about this special event in years to come, "I WAS THERE!". Check out the Rotary WA Joint District Conference website - Click here |
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GIVE A FEEDTens of thousands of West Australian families will struggle to put food on the table this Christmas. Hunger is a growing crisis in Western Australia with at least half a million people struggling to afford enough food to eat in the past year. Sadly, more than 100,000 are children. |
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Containers for Change WA - where do your containers go?![]() Since the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) was introduced on the 1st October 27.8 million containers have been collected. Every container collected through Containers for Change is recycled! Before Containers for Change, only 3 in 10 containers were recycled, meaning the other 7 are either being littered or sent to landfill. Our partnership with Greenbatch not only takes the containers for refund but also continues to collect and process the non CDS type 1 and type 2 plastic containers. The Greenbatch Foundation have been doing this for over 3 years through support of passionate volunteers wanting to reduce plastic pollution. By using Greenbatch as a Container Refund operator they receive an additional 6 cents per container from the Containers for Change program that will support their great work in continuing to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER Western Australians to give plastic a new life and keep plastic pollution out of our oceans. WHERE DO MY CONTAINERS GO? A question often asked ......... |
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Kalbarri Wildlife Sanctuary Concept Plan & Vision![]() Hamish has had a passion for the environment since early childhood growing up in South Africa. Hamish retired in August 2017 and after a couple of overseas projects decided to do something local. Having wildlife as a passion and a second home in Kalbarri he thought Kalbarri was a pretty good spot to start. The idea come up looking at the plight of our wildlife to create a wildlife reserve that would become a world class Ecotourism facility and the reintroduction of Endangered small mammals and Plant species. |
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Applecross Rotary's New Trailer![]() Kenn Williams picked up our new trailer from John Papas Trailers (50 years locally manufacturing trailers) that was built to the specifications designed by Kenn and Mal Taylor. The new trailer will replace Kenn's trailer that the club has been using for a number of years to transport the significant amount of club property that we use for the Perth Makers Market and the Jacaranda Festival. The trailer will also be used for other club projects such as transporting furniture for Starick clients and will be a great asset for our new project with Greenbatch and the Container Deposit Scheme. The new trailer is larger and has a mesh cage, tool box and ramps to assist with loading and unloading. Signage will be able to attach to the mesh sides to promote Rotary's activities to the public and provide contact information for people interested in joining us. |
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APPLECROSS ROTARY JACARANDA FESTIVAL 2020![]() We are excited to announce planning has begun for the 20th Anniversary of the Applecross Rotary Jacaranda Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, the 28th November, at 9:30am - 3:30pm.*** Erin Madeley Consulting have been engaged to manage the stallholder registration process and to apply you will need to create a profile within the MarketLife Stallholder portal via the following link: Click here The Rotary Jacaranda Festival will feature 140+ stalls, an array of food options and a unique line-up of entertainment and a buzz of excitement that comes when thousands of people come together. It’s an unmissable day out and a great place to kick start your Christmas shopping, supporting small businesses, local community groups and other causes all at the same time! Applications opened on Wednesday the 22nd of July and will close on the 19th of August, with notification to go to applicants on the 26th of August. *** The event will take place based on government guidelines and recommendations surrounding COVID 19 at the time. Applecross Rotary may cancel event based on their discretion surrounding COVID19. |
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Rapid Relief Team - "Foot Operated Hand Sanitising Stations"![]() RRT is a not for profit organisation that is in 21 countries with about 55000 participants worldwide and the RRT is predominately for catering assistance for charitable and government organisations dealing with homelessness, natural disasters and the like with recent support for the drought over east by organising a huge number of trucks and donating hay to the drought stricken areas. |
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RYPEN 11-13 September, 2020Applications close 1st September 2020 contact Youth Director Logan Duncan-Smith - 0478 692 342![]() What is RYPEN? RYPEN stands for Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment, which through a weekend live in seminar, aims to create in young adults an awareness of their place in and responsibility towards, society. Participants are sponsored and paid for by Applecross Rotary. |
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Repairing Bodies & Rebuilding Lives - Interplast Australia & New Zealand![]() Interplast was started in 1983 by a Rotarian who replicated it from an organisation in America. The model is sending teams of volunteers across developing nations in the Asia Pacific. They only go to where they are invited and respond to specific needs. Teams are made up of volunteer anaesthetists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals. It is about restoring function as well as dignity and some examples are cleft lip, burns and injuries that haven't healed. |
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THANK GOD FOR ST PATS – Guest Speaker Dr Patrick Colgan AM, Board Chairman![]() St Patrick’s Community Support Centre lies at the heart of the Fremantle community. It started in 1972, when a frail elderly man appeared at the door of the Presbytery seeking help. He was cold, hungry and in serious need of care. |
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CAMP QUALITY presentation by Nadine Magill![]() Nadine is a fundraising specialist, originally from Northern Island. Her first job in Australia was raising funds for Camp Quality, then she worked on the capital campaign for the Ronald McDonald House in Nedlands, before returning to Camp Quality as a member of the National Leadership Team. |
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Cecil Aaron - EulogyDue to COVID 19 restrictions many of Cecil's Rotary friends were unable to attend his funeral. Applecross Rotary was represented by Lorri Brazier, Kenn Williams and Ian Fairnie. Lorri's entry into Cecil's funeral booklet perfectly decribed the impression Cecil had on his fellow Applecross Rotary; Rotarians, partners and friends. "Even though my friendship with Cecil was for a short time he was one of nature’s gentlemen. He had a priceless sense of humour, and that twinkle in his eye and mischievous grin - he always made me laugh. I will miss him at Rotary. God Bless" Lorri Brazier We thank Elizabeth for sharing information from Cecil's funeral. The following is Cecil Aaron's Eulogy: |
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Greenbatch Foundation-Rotary Coordination Group Update
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OUR TIPPYTAPS MAKE A DIFFERENCEGuest Speaker - Sara David AM, founder and CEO of Living Child Inc.Living Child Inc., the charity that Perth Midwife Sara David established in 2012, works in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, with villages in the Karem River system, such as Yamen and Bunam. Women in these communities are now able to choose when and how many children they have, are able to give birth safely, and know that their children will have every opportunity to grow and thrive. |
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WE'RE MAKING HEALTH A PRIORITY!![]() Have you heard about antimocrobial resistance? What about superbugs? Through #OneHealth we're working to improve wellbeing - through knowledge and through the simple act of handwashing. Applecross Rotary supports the goals of AMR Aware, to increase community awareness and understanding of the “clear and present danger” from increasing resistance of disease causing agents to all current drugs available for treatment of infections. The short video commissioned by AMR Aware Inc. and produced by Front Porch Films, provides a clear visual statement of the reality of the danger that exists and several simple things each of us can do to reduce the likelihood that someone we love will die from an untreatable infection. The video will be freely available for Rotary clubs and Rotarians to spread the word of how simple it is to reduce the impact of drug resistant infectious agents, and more importantly stimulate the action required, as a matter of great urgency. As Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer of the UK succinctly stated - we can forget Climate Change; we’ll all be dead from untreatable infections before climate change affects us! |
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Welcome Associate Members![]() l-r: Margaret Mendelawitz, Helen James, Beryl Telfer, Helen Dawson, Ann Kelly, President Barry Mendelawitz, Membership Director Kenn Williams, Kate Zappa, David Palmer, Heather Inglis, Helen Henderson, Peta Williams. New Associate members were presented with their badges and welcomed to Applecross Rotary at a special meeting on 18th September 2019. Several new Associate Members were unable to attend and will receive their badges at a later date. |
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Pride of WorkmanshipThis award acknowledges a person, who in the eyes of the nominator, displays outstanding qualities with respect to attitude, approach, dedication and commitment. It covers all aspects of work performance and ethics, including quality of output, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility. Nominations are sought, at any time, from an employer or by a member of the public and should be sent to the Applecross Rotary Director in Charge of Community Service. |
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Pride of Workmanship September 2019A Pride of Workmanship was awarded to Wendy Hiddlestone on 18th September 2019 Wendy Huddlestone and Lorri Brazier This award acknowledges someone whose work performance displays outstanding qualities with respect to attitude, approach, dedication and commitment. It covers work performance and ethics, including customer service, quality of output, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility. |
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Spotlight on HealthSuperbug Seminar serves up shock statistics Ever considered a world where a simple scratch could lead to death? The rise and fall of antimicrobial resistance means this is a very real possibility - and as early as 2050. ![]() Guest Speakers at the Superbug Seminar |
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Virtual Reality for Injury Rehabilitation![]() Associate Professor Marina Ciccarelli from Occupational Therapy at Curtin University showed how trials are showing how Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables people, who have suffered major injuries to the brain and/or spinal cord, speed up their rehabilitation. |
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Winter Partnerships![]() Applecross Rotary joined with donors from St Michael’s Church in Mt Pleasant to donate over 50 sleeping bags made by impoverished villagers at the Stiches of Hope facility in in Cambodia. These sleeping bags were donated to Anglicare Street Connect for local distribution. Support was also provided to ‘Foodbank’. |
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GUEST SPEAKER MARINA CICCARELLI: Use it or lose it - The consequences of spinal cord injuryAssociate Professor Marina Ciccarelli (pronounced Chik-a-relli) enthralled her audience describing how Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables people who have suffered major injuries to the brain and/or spinal cord to speed their rehabilitation. |
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ShelterBox 2019![]() In July 2019 Applecross Rotary was recognised as an Emerald Club Supporter having contributed over $10,000 to ShelterBox Australia. Applecross Rotary has been a regular contributor for many years. ShelterBox Australia supports international efforts by providing shelter, warmth, light and dignity to many families adversely affected by humanitarian disasters throughout the world. |
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Community Planting Day 2019Applecross Rotary supported the National Tree Day Community Planting Day on 28 July 2019 organised by the City of Melville. Applecross Rotary members and family helped with the Planting and with the barbeque lunch. 3000 seedlings were planted around the Booragoon Lake by 100 community volunteers and City of Melville staff. |
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Community Planting DaysThe Rotary Club of Applecross supports planting projects which improve the native plant areas along the Swan River and in the native bush areas of the City of Melville. It also gives the community the opportunity to participate in the protection of their environment. 2019 Over 3000 seedlings were planted around the Booragoon Lake on 28th July 2019 by over 100 volunteers at the National Tree Planting Day organised by the City of Melville. Applecross Rotary members and family helped with the planting and with the barbeque lunch. |
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Art ExhibitionsROTARY ART EXHIBITION AND SALE ![]() The annual Rotary Art Exhibition, a joint project of the Melville and Applecross Rotary Clubs, is held each year in a central area of the Garden City Shopping Complex. This Art Exhibition allows artists to display their paintings to a large number of people and hopefully sell one or more their paintings. The entry charge and sale commission are used to offset the exhibition costs. The profits are used by the Rotary Clubs for community projects. Members and friends of the Rotary Clubs set up the exhibition, provide the security and sell the paintings. |
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2019 Rotary Art Show and Sale![]() The 2019 annual Rotary Art Exhibition and Sale, a joint project of the Melville and Applecross Rotary Clubs, was from Monday 17 June to Sunday 23 June in the Garden City Shopping Complex during the Centre's standard opening hours. |
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Our members![]() ![]() Applecross Rotary is a club of some 40 female and male members whose ages range from the 20’s to 80’s. Our professions, businesses, backgrounds and cultures are diverse. Our members are, or have been, involved in a range of businesses, education, services and industries. Our professions include engineers, farmers, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, dentists, scientists, accountants. ![]() ![]() We have members with expertise in public relations, computing, health and safety, project management and extensive experience in mining, mineral processing, agriculture and retail and specialist businesses. We enjoy the fun, fellowship and friendships of our members during our meetings, social events and whilst contributing to our project teams and witnessing the value of these projects. |
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Join Us at Our MeetingAt our weekly meetings we enjoy an excellent program of interesting speakers, reports on Club projects, plans for upcoming social events and especially fellowship with members and visitors. As our members and visitors have other commitments our meetings finish on time at 8.30am. |
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Starick Artist BellaThe Applecross Rotary supports the Starick Refuge in Western Australia. This is a story of a 7-year old artist who benefitted from support from Starick and our Club. ![]() |
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Starick![]() Starick is a not for profit organisation which provides multi-layered support services in Perth’s south-east metropolitan area to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. Starick’s services include two refuges for women with children, supported community housing, court support, advocacy, children’s programs, community outreach services and an Op Shop. Applecross Rotary commenced support of Starick in 2016/17 with Malcolm Taylor and Lorri Brazier as Project Leaders. The work done by Lorri and Malcolm, and their support teams, has been carefully and sensitively undertaken and is leading to a trust being established between Starick, Applecross Rotary and the residents, most of whom have endured violence from their partners. |
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Rotary Jacaranda FestivalSaturday 28 November 2020 - 9.30am - 3.30pmOn the fourth Saturday in November Applecross Rotary will once again take over a much-loved section of Ardross Street, in the heart of Applecross Village, to deliver a fantastic, family-friendly day of fun and entertainment. |
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Rotary Jacaranda Festival history![]()
Applecross Rotary's Rotary Jacaranda Festival is held each November. It was held in Heathcote Applecross in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Due to insurance issues there was no Festival in 2003. It has been held in the Applecross Village in Ardross Street, Applecross each year since 2004. |
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Rapid disease detection saves lives in Sri Lanka
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Rotary Jacaranda Festival 2018![]() Rotarians Tim Inglis, Jarrad Hall, Jamie Kelly, and Murray McKay welcomed visitors to the Rotary Jacaranda Festival. |
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Nominations Open for Rotary Youth Leadership Award![]() The Applecross Rotary Club is sponsoring 2 adults age 18-28 years old to attend the 7-day RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) seminar. The deadline to apply is: 15 November 2019 The RYLA seminar will be held: Jan 11, 2020 – Jan 18, 2020 |
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And, the phantom cup winner is --And, the winner of the Phantom Melbourne Cup is ... |
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Aquinas College Service to AnawimAquinas Colleage students travelled to the Philippines to give service at Anawim, a charity helping the poor, elderly, and disabled. |
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Know a Young Scientist or Young Leader?![]() Nominate a student and a young adult who stands out in your community! |
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Microscopes in Schools![]() Pictured above Suresh Prabhakaran - Applecross Rotary Youth Director, Logan Duncan-Smith - Applecross Rotary, Carmel Costin - Yidarra Catholic Primary School, Daine Burnett - St Pius X Primary School, and Cath Parry - Bateman Primary School. |
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More than 160 stallholders confirmed for this year's Rotary Jacaranda Festival!This year's Rotary Jacaranda Festival is set to be an absolute show-stopper! ![]() |
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What do Rotaractors do?Looking to find out what Rotaract Club members do? ![]() |
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Scatter Meeting Como RotaryHelen Jones attended the meeting at RC Como where she was hosted by Rotarian Don Swift, a distinguished chemist formerly with CSIRO. Como is the largest Club in District 9465 with over 50 members, meeting Monday evenings at the Royal Perth Golf Club. ![]() |
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Pride of Workmanship Award to Ash Chambers![]() The Applecross Rotary Pride of Workmanship 2018 winner is Ash Chambers (pictured right) with Gemini Melville Manager, Andy Swift. |
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Australian Rotary Health
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Polio Eradication Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. On 15 August, 2018, Rotary announced nearly $100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio. Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners are using to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. |
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Philippines Justice Immersion 2019
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Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides for the selection and sponsorship of students in the 15 -18 year age group to travel to another country to spend twelve months attending a secondary school and living with host families in that country.
Handicamp: A week full of fun and challenges, and a lifetime of experiences.
Handicamp provides an opportunity for young people with a disability between the ages of 18-35, to attend a one-week live-in camp assisted by staff and buddies. Applications open on 1 October for the camp which is held in mid-January of the following year for both campers and buddies.
Learn how to make your own beautiful fettuccini with a special masterclass with renowned Chef Vince Garreffa. This is a fundraiser and cooking class to benefit rural education for kids in Bali.
Jeffrey Effendi and Angel Chen from DrawHistory spoke at the Tuesday 12 June breakfast meeting. We learned about how to brand social entrepreneurial programs.
Angel Chen and Jeffrey Effendi from DrawHistory, Rotarian Jason Tay, and PE Ian Fairnie
Rotary in WA Driver Education (RWADE)
Rotary in WA Driver Education is a program adopted by Rotary Clubs in both Districts 9455 and 9465. It is the strong preference of WA Police, RAC, and other supporting organisations that a common approach across WA be implemented and that it be subject to continuous improvement.
Professor Tim Inglis and Dr Barry Mendelawitz Applecross Rotary Members and Project leaders