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The Next Wave of Climate Activism. A webinar. Tuesday 6 June Jun 02, 2023

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Tuesday 6 June sees the final in the Climate and Peace webinar series hosted by Rotarian, Jeremy Wright. Tune in at 6 pm for a topical and thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing the community as we grapple with the challenges of climate change. www.climateandpeace.com.au Jeremy also discusses his passion for bees, why we need them and what we can do to ensure their survival.

Whetting the Appetite for a Career in Science May 26, 2023

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The Science Experience provides students in years 9 and 10 with an insight into the activities, the work, study and career possibilities for people working in science. They do this at tertiary campuses under the guidance of scientists who donate their time and love their work. Representing Rotary on the Science Foundation which coordinates the Experience all over Australia, we meet Marilyn Mercer from the e club of Greater Sydney. www.scienceexperience.com.au

Never a Dull Moment in Kuring gai. Chris Lewis. May 19, 2023

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Chris Lewis President of Kuring gai Rotary explains the many projects delivered by his club....from a huge community fun run, to the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic to supporting a local school, cleaning up the environment, running a dementia cafe and funding youth programs. www.kuringgairotary.org.au

Developing Life Skills with Rotary (RYPEN) May 05, 2023

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RYPEN for 14-16 Year olds is an intensive residential weekend camp where the students develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. Convenor, Amanda Barnes explains. Apply by 15 May for the June 2023 winter Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment.

Organic Farming, Improving Lives in Senegal Apr 28, 2023

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Chris McMillan, Australian, applies his energy, expertise and vision to improve the lives of a community in Senegal. He introduces sustainable agriculture practices enabling the successful production of fruits, vegetables and honey. And in doing so raises the standards of living at Kaffrine in Senegal. An inspirational story.

Unsung Heroes Saluted by Rotary Apr 14, 2023

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Putting their lives on the line every day, our emergency services workers rarely get the credit they deserve. They shun the limelight and are truly humbled when they are recognised and saluted with a Rotary Emergency Services Community Award. Ron Browne and Warwick Richardson explain RESCA. Nominations are sought by the end of April. www.rescawards.org.au

Small Club....Big Impact Apr 02, 2023

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With only 18 members, Hornsby District Rotary Club punches well above its weight with a suite of projects for youth, for the local community and internationally. Of special interest is the Foreign Coin Repatriation Program which has raised over $500,000. Sadia Niazi and Simon Bryan explain. www.hornsbydistricrotary.org

Supporting Men in their Life Journey Mar 17, 2023

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Who can men turn to to share the major upheavals of life....house moving, job changing, family problems and so on? Mentoring Men is the answer and the CEO Simon Jarvis explains. www.mentoringmen.org.au

Improving lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo Mar 09, 2023

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Lucy Hobgood-Brown updates us on the inspirational work she is doing to improve the lives of people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Micro finance loans, emergency medicine education and helping pygmies harvest honey, sustainably....and more. www.handup.org.au

Opera in the Arboretum raises funds for earthquake victims. Mar 03, 2023

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Opera in the Arboretum is an open-air, all-weather, BYO picnic style annual charity event hosted by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy.

This community event brings together a star-studded line-up of artists to perform Opera’s much loved arias, duets and ensembles in the coastal rainforest setting of the Crommelin Native Arboretum in Pearl Beach on the Central Coast. This unique venue is an easy 60 to 90 kilometres drive north of the Sydney CBD, and about 80 kilometres south of the Newcastle CBD. Funds raised support local initiatives and help to buy Shelterboxes to relieve the distress of earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye.

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