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Computers, Umbrellas and Books for Moree Oct 29, 2021

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Moree East Public School with an 80% indigenous population lacked many of the resources taken for granted in other communities. Pam Pritchard from Turramurra Rotary, assisted by other Rotary Clubs, leads the campaign to fix this....even sourcing huge market umbrellas to shelter the children from the relentless 40 degree summer heat. Rotary in action! To help Pam call +61 411 335 229

Public Speaking...Captivate the Future Oct 24, 2021

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Most people at some point in their life need to stand up and deliver a speech. Maybe to impress employers, to sway opinions, to pitch a business case, to accept an award, to debate an issue, to represent constituents and so on. Captivate the Future is a creative competition for high school students where they choose a passion or an idea that might change the world. They submit a short video and are eligible for a $1000 prize. Enterprising tertiary students Kailash Sarma and Tiara de Silva explain how it works. www.captivatethefuture.com

Cancer Doesn't Discriminate. Dr Toni Pearson. Northern Beaches Hospital Oncologist Oct 17, 2021

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Last year 145,000 people were diagnosed with cancer, that is one new diagnosis every four minutes and a daily death toll of 131. Happily there is hope for those suffering and recovering from cancer thanks to Northern Beaches Community Cancer Care. We meet oncologist Dr Toni Pearson who explains the resources they have...a wig library for example and other equipment and help they need to deliver this life saving program. www.nbccc.org.au

Unsung Heroes....RESCA Oct 09, 2021

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https://soundcloud.com/user.../unsung-heroes-of-resca-mp3 RESCA the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards recognise and salute exceptional members of the services, while also supporting research into PTSD and vocational training in the Pacific Islands. Ron Browne explains how RESCA works, Stewart Bailey a member of Surf Life Saving and who volunteers with Westpac Helicopter Rescue tells us how he won a medal from the Royal Humane Society. Alison Jack explains how she managed the ceremonial aspects of RESCA in the face of Covid, turning a traditional face to face presentation into a virtual event. www.rescawards.org.au

Rotarians Fighting Malaria Oct 01, 2021

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Humanitarian and Rotarian, Dr Jenny Kerrison, spearheads Rotary's fight against malaria in Timor Leste, the Solomons, Vanuatu and PNG. Using impregnated mosquito nets and an education program, the incidence of malaria with all its painful and life threatening consequences has been dramatically reduced. Jenny also explains the successful campaign she led to rehabilitate communities devastated by tropical Cyclone Seroja. ram.rawcs.com.au

My Rotary Year in Japan. Ezra Hill Sep 24, 2021

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Rotary Youth Exchange provides the opportunity of a lifetime for Australian high school students to live and study for 12 months in an overseas country. They learn the language, experience a new culture and along the way they learn a lot about themselves becoming more confident, mature and independent. Ezra Hill from Sydney is no exception as we hear about the amazing life changing experience on Rotary Youth Exchange in Sapporo, Japan. www.ryea.org.au

Giving Peace a Chance. Diane Tippett Sep 17, 2021

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Surely we all want peace! Today we meet Diane Tippett an organiser of the Raising Peace Festival starting now for 10 days, online. An initiative of leading peace and women's organisations who have come together to profile peace through exhibitions, speakers, discussion forums, workshops, films, music, activities and entertainment. Diane explains the what, why and how of Raising Peace. www.raisingpeace.org.au The UN International Day of Peace is Tuesday 21 September.

Meet the New President. John Hepburn, Kuring gai Rotary Club Sep 10, 2021

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An incoming Rotary Club President gets the chance to review the Club's progress, to propose new initiatives and meet changing community needs. John Hepburn from Kuring gai Rotary Club on Sydney's upper north shore outlines his vision, the challenges to be faced and some of the projects, old and new, supported by his club. From vaccinations for the Pacific Islands to a defibrillator at the local shopping centre. https://kuringgairotary.org.au

The Hills are Alive with the Joys of Gardening. John Collignon. 3 September 2021 Sep 03, 2021

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The lockdowns and isolation have brought more people to gardening than ever before as the joy of gardening helps many get through these challenging times. We meet John Collignon from the Rotary Club of Hills Kellyville in Sydney's north west, who discusses the success of their newly opened community garden. And we learn about the very popular Hills Community Garden Competition running since 1959. www.hillscommunitygarden.com

A Hand Up for People in Need Aug 27, 2021

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In Sydney's Northern suburbs, not for profit Hornsby Connect provides help for those doing it tough and experiencing financial hardship by distributing affordable groceries. They also assist people who are socially isolated and provide personal support to the long term unemployed. Stuart Armstrong, President of Hornsby Connect explains how it came about, how it is run and the difference the service makes. Another fine example of the Rotary motto ....service above self. www.hornsbyconnect.org.au

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