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Rotary Recognises Inspirational Women. RIWA Jun 04, 2021

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https://soundcloud.com/.../rotary-recognises... Chances are you'll know a woman who is doing something remarkable and inspirational...but probably shuns the limelight. The Rotary Inspirational Womens' Awards are designed to identify and salute women who are going over and above the call putting service above self. We meet Rae-Anne Medforth, Chair of RIWA and Sue Hayward, a Past District Governor to tell us what we need to know about RIWA and how to apply. Closing date for 2021 nominations is 16 June. www.riwa.com.au

KYDS. Easy Access to Counselling for Teens. Helen Jarvis May 28, 2021

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What is the biggest mental health concern facing young people today? It used to be drugs and alcohol but is now stress and anxiety followed by body image. Tackling this with great effect is KYDS, the Kuring gai Youth Development Service, now collaborating with other agencies across Sydney's upper north shore, offering face to face and tele health options. We meet Helen Jarvis, Chair of KYDS who tells us all about it. An inspiring story. www.kyds.org.au

Putting their Lives on the Line. Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards. May 21, 2021

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Do we ever stop to think what it must be like to be the police officer, the ambulance officer or the firey confronting a life threatening situation, often with fatal consequences? Well RESCA does. The Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards salutes emergency service personnel across seven agencies who have gone over and beyond the call displaying courage and leadership in and out of the work environment. We meet Ron Browne, Chair of RESCA in NSW who explains how it all works and the essential need to help emergency service workers impacted by post traumatic stress disorder. www.rescawards.org.au

Resilience and Inclusivity in Architecture. H Y William Chan. Global Grant Scholar May 14, 2021

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H Y William Chan is a remarkable young Australian architect, an urbanist and design strategist with a passion to create resilient and inclusive places. A Global Grant from Rotary enabled him to study in Milan and fine tune his ideas about the social outcomes of architecture and the need for community challenges and perspectives to be considered from the outset. Keep an eye on him!

Indoor Agriculture and Philanthropy. Pride of Workmanship Award winners. Belrose Rotary Club. May 07, 2021

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Belrose Rotary Club recently announced winners of their Pride of Workmanship Awards. We meet Rhonda Hayes who manages the philanthropy program for her employer, and Francisco Cafferena whose company Sprout Stack pioneers indoor agriculture growing delicious salads and vegetables in a climate controlled facility in Brookvale. Could this be the way of agriculture in the future? www.sproutstack.co

Ship Ahoy! The Shipbuilders Heritage Walk. Apr 30, 2021

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From the 1820s for 120 years more than 500 large wooden ships were constructed on Brisbane Water, just an hour north of Sydney. This maritime history is commemorated on 2 May with the Shipbuilders Heritage Walk, an initiative of Kincumber Rotary Club. We meet Peter Rea who expands on the history and some of the famous ships built there. Peter explains the background to the Walk, the attractions along the way including some exquisite ship models, dioramas, historical displays, vintage machinery and classic cars. www.shipbuildersheritagewalk.com.

Giving the Girls their Dignity in Nepal. Allan Waldon Apr 23, 2021

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Proper menstrual health management is a universal human right, a critical component of gender equity and one that is vital to women and girls in reaching their full potential. We meet Australian farmer, the inspirational Allan Waldon who is determined to provide over 5000 hygiene kits to girls in remote Nepal, an area where just a few years ago he was instrumental in rebuilding a village school high up in the hills. Search The Butcher and Nepal in Facebook and visit www.sambhavnepal.org

Supporting Men in their Life Journey. John Milham Apr 16, 2021

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Where do men go when they experience distress or a sense of helplessness? Mentoring Men is a registered Australian charity providing free life mentoring programs for all men regardless of their background or beliefs. We meet John Milham who explains how the process works, who benefits and how Mentoring Men fills in the gaps left by other mental health agencies, drawing on the power of the "camp fire" conversation. www.mentoringmen.org.au

On Yer Ebike! Jake Southall. Sydney Electric Bikes Mar 29, 2021

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Electric bikes are taking the cycling world by storm. Riders can now tackle hills which were previously inaccessible. They are fun to ride, relatively inexpensive to own and to run. There are E bikes to suit all styles of cycling...road, mountain, cargo, cruiser and more. We meet Jake Southall whose company Sydney Electric Bikes is a sponsor of the Rotary owned Bobbin Head Cycle Classic..aka The Bobbo. Jake tells us what to look for in buying an Ebike, what they cost and how to make the right choice. www.sydneyelectricbikes.com.au

Motoring Matters with Mikki, Hornsby BMW Mar 19, 2021

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Hornsby BMW a car dealership on Sydney's upper north shore are sponsors of the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic, annual community bike ride with over 2000 riders, organised by four Rotary Clubs. A major fundraiser for Lifeline. Ian Stuart asks Mikki Weinand, Marketing, Product and Lifestyle Manager about tyre pressures, the right fuel to use, the purpose of the Eco button and his thoughts on the advent of electric cars. www.hornsbybmw.com.au

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