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Rotary Travellers.....Rotary Nomads Jul 10, 2020

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If you travel, own an RV or a motor home then Rotary Nomads may be the club for you. Nomads meet all over Australia and devote their time to a wide range of public service activity supporting communities, raising funds and pursuing a wide range of interests with fellow travellers. It could be delivering meals on wheels, assisting at a festival, or taking part in the Henley on Todd regatta. And much more. We meet Wayne Kemmis who explains who they are, where they go, what they do and the great fellowship that Rotary Nomads enjoy. www.rotarynomads.org

Young Rotarians making a Big Difference. The Rotary Social Impact Network. Rebecca Fry Jul 03, 2020

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A new network aimed at 20-40 year olds already engaged with Rotary who have not yet found a place in the Rotary family that meets their needs. No weekly meetings, no traditional Rotary rituals. But they make a difference, they meet via Microsoft Teams and they measure the social impact of what they do. Could this be the way of the future for Rotary? We meet the passionate and persuasive President of the Rotary Social Impact Network, Rebecca Fry.

Saving our Kids from Suicide...SOKS Jun 26, 2020

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Determined to arrest the incidence of youth suicide on the Central Coast of NSW, Lester Pearson OAM and his colleagues from the Rotary Club of Gosford North, set up SOKS a program to help teachers, counsellors, parents and sports coaches to identify signs of suicide and to intervene. Over 658 lives have been saved. This remarkable outcome is due to compassion, hard work and a determination to save lives at risk. No surprise that Lester has been recognised with an Australian honour for his work. Enjoy this interview, by Zoom.

Bonjour! My Rotary Youth Exchange Year in France....20 years ago. Paula Nolan. Jun 19, 2020

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We meet Paula Nolan who went to France as a Youth Exchange Student over 20 years ago. We learn how she applied, where she went, what she did, where she travelled, who she met and importantly the lifelong leadership and reliability lessons she learned and can call on today in her position as a senior executive in an Australian bank. A great example of Rotary's investment in talented young people.

Esperanto and Social Enterprise in the Congo Jun 12, 2020

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The Congo is a contender for the least lucky country in the world having suffered wars, the Rwandan holocaust, cholera, ebola and volcanic eruption. But thanks to the humanitarian work of Rotarian Penny Vos, education is now being provided and the colourful buntings made by adults to raise funds enable the purchase of sewing machines with which they are made. The international language of Esperanto enables the community to communicate and we learn about the role Esperanto can play in uniting people all over the world. www.mondeto.com and www.bonvolo.net

Youth in Performing Arts Jun 05, 2020

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YIPA, is a program enabling young people on the Central Coast of New South Wales, with outstanding talent to showcase their skills in a series of variety concerts. We meet YIPA director Gary Jackson who explains how it all works, the audition and coaching process, the benefits to the performers, some of whom have won national talent contests and one who went on to perform in London's west end. YIPA was started by the Rotary Club of Gosford North and the annual performances take place at Laycock Theatre. To see some of the amazing young talent go to You Tube and search for Coast Connect.

Recognising Emergency Services Workers. Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards May 22, 2020

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Designed to recognise and honour emergency services personnel who reflect the Rotary motto of Service Above Self, RESCA also funds a Research Scholarship into PTSD in emergency services workers and supports a Vocational Training Team to assist an Asia Pacific country with their own disaster preparedness. We meet Dot Hennessey OAM, the tireless and passionate visionary who pioneered RESCA and its expansion about to become an Australia wide initiative. www.rescawards.org.au

Drought Relief and Rotary's Adopt a Town scheme May 15, 2020

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In late 2019, rural communities in NSW were devastated by drought. No stock, no feed, no water and plummeting morale. Rotarians from Turramurra Rotary Club adopted three towns in the Upper Hunter region, providing vouchers redeemable in local businesses, assistance with community events like a bike ride and a Cuban dance event. Dr Parry Monckton explains where they went, who they met, what they did, why it mattered and its impact.

Disaster Relief. Shelterbox and Rotary (8 May 2020) May 08, 2020

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Right now around 88 million people around the world have been made homeless by natural disaster and conflict. Shelterbox Australia is working to change this. By providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster, Shelterbox is transforming despair into hope. Mike Greenslade CEO of Shelterbox Australia and a member of Alstonville Rotary Club is joined by Johanna Johns current President of Beecroft Rotary Club as they explain how the process works, how and where relief is distributed, how it gets there and the role of Rotary in making it all happen. www.shelterboxaustralia.org.au

Talented Students gain an Insight into STEM May 01, 2020

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The National Youth Science Forum delivers immersive and transformative youth-led experiences for young Australians to encourage life long literacy in science, engineering, technology and maths. Lyndall Pearson from St Ives Rotary Club explains how the NYSF works and Kira Trahana, student at Barker College, Sydney describes her experience at NYSF in early 2020, what she did, who she met and the impact that the program has had on her career thinking.
www.nysf.edu.au

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