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How do we get to Net Zero? Jul 23, 2022

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Everyone all over the world is experiencing the effects of climate change. Be they wild fires in France, record temperatures in the UK or disastrous flooding in Australia. Jeremy Wright AM foreshadows Join the Switch, a webinar taking place at 6 pm Tuesday 2 August, the perspectives and the expert panel. www.climateandpeace.com.au

Inspirational medical help for the Homeless. Streetside Medics in Sydney. Jul 23, 2022

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Homeless people are at a significantly higher risk of suffering poor health outcomes, including higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Streetside medics, a mobile medical service run by volunteer doctors, nurses and supporters takes a medical clinic to the street offering free health advice and treatment to the growing number of homeless in our society. www.streetsidemedics.com.au

Steady as She Goes...and She Goes Well. Jul 15, 2022

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Not easy being President of a Rotary Club but Dr Bruce Farnsworth takes it in his stride as he takes office at St Ives Rotary Club in Sydney's upper north shore. We learn about the projects supported by the Club and what Bruce has in store for the next 12 months.

The Story Behind Sydney's Biggest Book Fair. Michael Cleary. Jul 08, 2022

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Sydney's biggest book fair offers 110,000 books, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, games, vinyl records and stamp collections. It is massive undertaking relying on thousands of volunteer hours all dedicated to supporting Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury. Michael Cleary explains the history, how it all works and what visitors will experience at this exciting event. Knox Grammar School Wahroonga, 14-17 July 2022. www.lifelineh2h.org.au

Unsung Heroes Recognised by Rotary. Pride of Workmanship Awards. Jul 01, 2022

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The Pride of Workmanship awards recognise exceptional members of the community, going about their work, professionally, calmly and seeking no reward. John Collignon from Hills Kellyville backgrounds the awards program and we meet the delightful Dirce Pinto a recent recipient who manages the catering at St Josephs Conference Centre, in Sydney's north west.

Keeping the Homeless Warm and Dry. The Shelterbags story. Mary Crammond Jun 24, 2022

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Shelterbags, sourced from S Africa, paid for and distributed by Rotary provide a warm, dry and portable shelter for Australia's homeless. Mary Crammond, Shelterbags pioneer explains the need, the logistics and the impact of this valuable resource, particularly relevant during these colder months.

Exceptional Teacher Recognised by Rotary Jun 17, 2022

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Castle Hill Rotary awarded seven Excellence in Teaching Awards. We meet Clarissa Greenhalgh, Head of English at Castle Hill High School. We learn about the Foundations of English program, why her many non English speaking background students need it, the benefits it bestows and how they are measured.

Engage and Educate. Key goals for Incoming District Governor, Mina Howard Jun 10, 2022

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Mina Howard, incoming Governor for a District with 67 Rotary Clubs tells us why she joined Rotary and outlines her goals, plans and expectations for her forthcoming year in office.

Inspirational Women Recognised by Rotary Jun 03, 2022

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Rotary recognises women who have gone over and above the call earning themselves a Rotary Inspirational Women's Award. We meet Lindt Cafe siege survivor Louisa Hope and Olivia Hunter-Young clinical nurse specialist in paediatric and adolescent eating disorders. www.riwa.com.au

Indians to the Rescue! May 20, 2022

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Hills Kellyville Rotary Club in north west Sydney made Community Service Awards to two generous, warm hearted, creative and selfless members of their local Indian Hindu community. Pankaj Patel led the campaign to provide essential relief to people whose lives were devastated by recent floods. Dilip Darji worked tirelessly to ensure local Indians were cared for with culturally appropriate resources during the worst of the covid lockdowns. John Collingon ties the story together.

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