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Leadership Lessons from Forgotten Women Artists of WA A whole generation of talented women artists from WA have been forgotten and overlooked. Too late for the art boom of the 1890s and too early for the #knowmyname movement, they remain hidden and unknown. Social norms and a male dominated industry have meant they have gone missing from our private art collections, our galleries and our art history books. This was an era of immense creativity, economic prosperity and social change. Yet if you were a women artist, you were not allowed to be more famous than your husband and any form of self-promotion was seen as in poor taste. |
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RYE: Valentin's UpdateValentin Weekly Report 2024-03-04.10 On Monday we went for a little hike to near Ellenbrook as Family. We made a little four-kilometre-long hike alone the Goat Trail. It was a pretty spot to walk and to explore the Nature of WA. I Finally go the opportunity to walk on the famous Australian red stones. Afterwards we went to a German Restaurant with the name Duckstein Brewery. It was a little bit of a surprise how good an sometimes very different people interpretate German dishes. At Tuesday morning's Rotary meeting, Brian Harris from Harrisburg Pennsylvania, who was one of the first Rotary Youth Exchange student in 1963/64, visited us and gave us a little presentation about his exchange and his learnings and the Benefit of Rotary in his life. He is now an active Rotarian in his Club with about 90 members, which is really impressive. After his exchange year he had to travel back to the US for 11 Days on a Ship, which I recon this an outstanding and great way of ending your Exchange year. It was very interesting to hear his story and his experiences 60 years after his exchange. On the weekend I was doing a 30 Hour Scout Sailing race. “Swanabout” is a competition from all the six scout groups along the Swan River, where you are trying to sail as many kilometres as possible. Sleeping was not one of the priorities everyone has. The whole time was just amazing. We sailed for more than 12hrs straight and I’m super happy to have the opportunity to be on the water sailing all the time and enjoying the company of my scout mates. At 9a.m the race started and I sailed on a pacer with my mate Hunter, where we had a enjoyable and exiting time sailing on the beautiful Swan River. At around 2:40p.m. after the wind picked up Hunter as the more experienced sailor highly recommended not to stay on the water. Afterwards I found out, that the Leader were about to tell the pacers to go of the water and some other Sailing club racer had problems with the wind as well. After we stored our Pacer at Heathcote we drove to Pelican Point in a motorboat and went back to Camp Walter in a car with Mike. We had a long dinner and relaxing break. Before we headed with my Sister Ailiana and another scout back on the water to do a short course to Mosman Bay and Back to Point Walter. After we came back we decided to do another short course without scouts and on this trip we came up with the idea of a making a long course witch would take us around 5 hrs and wouldn’t give us a lot of sleep. So we started the long course at 3a.m. and just with our great sleeping system we all made it through the night. Because we were now five people onboard we always had one person sleeping, one person being ready to take over when needed and three persons sailing. We came back to our scout hall at 10a.m., which was later than we expected. After we had some bacon and eggs for breakfast all the ventures from my crew left and went back home to get some sleep. Because Tom my Hostdad is a scout leader he needed to stay there and I liked to hang out at the scout hall with them and wait for the other crew to come back, before I fell into a 3 hour long sleep on the veranda in a swag. At 4p.m. we packed up and headed home. It was a great experience and I love sailing even more now. And last but not least a massiv HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best Mentor, Ian Fairnie. 🥳 |
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Sundowner to say THANK YOUPresident Tom presided over our November Sundowner to pay special thanks to District 9423 for exercising its discretion by allowing our first inbound exchange student for many years to delay his arrival until he had attended the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. And here he is, Valentin, with Norm de Grussa and Jill Hanna from the District Youth Exchange Committee. Tom also singled out Vice President Logan who heads the Youth Committee, who worked with Norm to locate two hosting families, Aurian and Tom Clarkson, and Waylen Bay Sea Scout leader Margot Whittington and her husband Keith. Quite co-incidentally, Norm, Logan and Tom (Clarkson) all attended Scotch College, where Valentin now continues his study for the International Baccalaureate. Remarkable really! Valentin seems to have Chis Whelan under control! Tables will be turned at the Jacaranda Festival next Saturday! Valentin with his current host mother, Applecross Rotarian Lorri Brazier The Sundowner was held in the Community Centre at Myaree Gardens Estate, and the feast included a very large Antipasto Platter donated by the nearby General Store in Marmion St. |
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GUEST SPEAKER: Jacqui Sheriff St John of God Health CareTHE FASCINATING HISTORY OF ST JOHN OF GOD IN WA Jacqui Sheriff, Group Manager History and Heritage, St John of God Health Care Jacqui’s presentation was fascinating, as was the fact that an organisation would see great value in managing and sharing their heritage collections. And across all of their services: hospitals, pathology, head offices, and outreach services across WA, Vic, NSW and NZ. This involves establishing a heritage collection policy, ensuring that industry standards are met, writing procedures and guidelines and providing practical, hands on assistance. A lot of people in WA will know about St John of God Health Services, either through personal contact or via a friend or family. Those older members might even remember the nuns who used to provide most of the hands-on services. Most of the nuns that came to WA were from Ireland but there were similar religious communities in France and Spain. They also provided educational services especially in remote communities, such as Beagle Bay near Broome. The first group of 8 nuns came from Wexford in Southern Ireland, answering a call for help from Perth Bishop Gibney, to help WA recover from a typhoid epidemic in 1895. If you have time when you visit Broome, go to the Cathedral Museum and read the accounts of Irish nuns arriving at Beagle Bay Mission, striding through waist-deep water onto the beach in full habits as there was no wharf where their boat could berth. The Irish Monsignor greeted the group giving thanks that his prayers had been answered. When the nun’s leader asked what he had prayed for, he responded that his priests would no longer have to clean the church buildings or prepare their own meals. Her response indicated he might perform some anatomically impossible task upon himself and took her nuns off to establish a school and an infirmary focussed on the local indigenous community! The main focus and legacy of the Sister of St John Of God was health care and apart from specialised Maternity hospitals in some regional centres such as Northam, they also cared for Lepers at a purpose built facility in Derby. The forces of modernisation, and more sophisticated health care led to all the individual programs being absorbed into a new umbrellar organisation, St John of God Health Care in 1989, overseeing all the activities in Australia and New Zealand. The ordained sisters gradually withdrew from providing their services but their heritage will not be forgotten, thanks to people like Jacqui. And their Values continue to shape St John of God Health Services today: |
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GUEST SPEAKER: Tiffany Alling Carers WATiffany Alling is a Community Engagement Officer with Carers WA and she enthralled all of us as she saluted the many people in our community who are unpaid carers, usually of a family member, but in reality it could be anyone else, but more than likely a friend. Carers WA is the peak body that represents the needs and interests of the estimated 230,000 carers in Western Australia. Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of family carers living in Western Australia. Here’s a video that explains thing better than this retired veterinarian can! Carers WA is independent of Centrelink, My Aged Care and the NDIS. Carer support in provided without means testing, and no proof of diagnosis is required to access their services. Carer WA can also help carers provide better care, and to look after their own emotional needs. One of the biggest challenges that a family carer has in convincing their loved one to let someone else care for them, even for a few days, so the family member or close fiend caring for them can have some respite. Family carers often have emotional fatigue, which may not be very visible, but can be quite debilitating. And here’s a message for carers, that we can pass onto someone volunteering to help support someone who has a disability, mental illness, terminal illness, alcohol and drug issues, or who are frail aged. Contact Careers WA on 1800 422 737 and talk to someone who can provide them with support. |
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GUEST SPEAKER - 6 May 2023Virtual Reality (VR) UpdateProfessor Marina Ciccarelli* with Guest Speaker Coordinator Dr Barry Mendelawitz. Professor Marina Ciccarelli first spoke to us about her VR research back in 2019 and returned last week to update members on how far the technology has come in the past few years. Like a lot of medical science, the advances in knowledge and skills has been breathtaking, and with AI moving to play a major part of our lives, it may well be a case of “you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” Marina’s research focuses on Spinal Cord Injury, and rehabilitation of cases that only a few years ago would have been classified as hopeless. However it seems that if a few nerve fibres are still intact, they can be taught to adapt through challenging activities, guided by VR. This finding opens up the opportunities to use VR headsets to help rehabilitate stroke victims and those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Using VR headsets (like the ones we donated after her last visit), the patients are presented with challenges such as imagining the preparation of a cheeseburger. And this can now be done remotely so the patient doesn’t need to come to a specialist clinic in Perth for this therapy, because it can now be done at home. This is a huge step forward for people who live some distance away. * Interesting Fact: Marina is the daughter of Cecil Aaron, a Club member who passed away a few years ago. Coincidentally, this week also saw the launch of Apple’s new VR hardware and software: |
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Fishy TailsClub members Brett Hammill, John Kelly, Peter McEwen and Chris Whelan recently enjoyed a fishing trip (4 days/3 nights) out of Exmouth. Captain Brendan and Deckhand Matt provided exceptional bespoke service that made for a great experience. The 44’ motor launch with a 14’ beam is a great fishing platform. Three members slept in the fo’csle and the fourth in the luxury ensuite with a huge double bed. John was the best “Hunter”, capturing two marlin and the smallest catch of the day. Brett “Hammerhead” nearly excelled: winner of the award for “the one that got away”; a huge marlin that broke free. He also outsourced the task of winding up 90 meters of tackle etc. to his fellow fishermen. Peter snagged a nice mahimahi and later managed to flick a hook through his own lip. Chris was constantly under competitive pressure from John, who always managed to catch the first fish, and from exhaustion after reeling in Brett’s tackle and fish from an immense depth. None the less he found a beautiful mackerel tuna and a nice big red emperor. We saw hatchling baby turtles fleeing into the sea soon after dark, a large turtle out at sea with birds resting on its shell, and a few noah’s where we had just enjoyed a sea bath: FYI they move at 80 kph and turn on a penny. After feeding the crew and team, we went home with about 25 kgs of filleted Goldband snapper and a relaxed attitude. All recommend “Innkeepers; Exmouth” to you and your friends, if interested. Awards and Fines John Kelly First Marlin and first fish Day 1 $10 Second Marlin $1 Smallest catch award $1 Canny Hunter award. $3 First fish Day 2 $10 Brett Hammill Largest (uncaught) Marlin $10 Laziest Fisherman award $5 First fish Day 4 $10 Peter McEwen First fish Day 3. $10 Only Mahimahi $5 Biggest and ugliest catch award $10 Chris Whelan Biggest mackerel tuna $10 Biggest Red Emperor $10 Luxury bed award $5 |
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LOBSTER TALESDr Ian Fairnie introducing Geraldton Fisherman's Coop CEO Matt RutterIf you were there, you already know that the trip to the Brolos Processing facility at Rous Head last Tuesday, and the presentation by CEO Matt Rutter, was a great experience. For those that weren’t there, I tell you the tale and show you a photo of lobster tails being prepared for the US market. Lobster Tails being prepared for the US market |
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Meet Our New RotariansTwo new members have been inducted into the ranks of Rotary International, and they are/were both school principals! Margaret Brede is the former Primary School Principal at St Mary’s Karrinyup, while Cranston (Cran) Collis is the current Principal of Kensington Special School, and boss of current member Nik Bluett. Early indications are that both new members are keen to be involved in some of our current projects and also propose new projects for Applecross Rotary. Guest SpeakerRebecca D’Olimpio from the City of Melville guided members through the proposed development of the Goolugtup wetlands that can be found close to the river between the South of Perth Yacht Club and Heathcote. The site’s focus will be Health and Healing, as well as mental well-being, and this will be facilitated through a fire and smoke theme. |
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Phew, another HOT Perth Makers Market!It all started on Saturday mid-morning at Kenn's storage unit loading the event materials onto the club trailer and utility, then heading to the Heathcote reserve to set up for the parking control for Sunday's Perth Makers Market. As an added challenge the oval, due to lack of water and maintenance, is getting very 'boggy' which resulted in a number of vehicles (including the club ute) having to be towed out when they got bogged. Guide Dogs WA joined George Mavros at the Rotary marquee. Their Corporate and Community Engagement Officer, Bec Woodward with some of her volunteers and staff, did a great job in promoting that Guide Dogs WA are currently seeking loving homes for their young adult dogs in training, for a period of 6 to 12 months. They also sold merchandise for their fund-raising activity and had some of their dogs in-training, much to the delight of people attending the markets. The numbers attending the markets did appear to be down due to the heat, however one of the dogs was still able to do her promotion work amongst the market crowd with her paws protected from the hot paths with dog boots! |
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Rotary fellowship at its best!Well done to Peter Smith (President Melville Rotary) for organising last Thursday's (February 23rd) event to recognise Rotary's 118 year anniversary, World Rotary Day. Rotarians from our zone gathered at 'The Rowing Pavillion' wearing their Rotary shirts for a no fuss 'Sundowner' enjoying good food, drinks and great company at one of Perth's newest venues overlooking the river at Canning Bridge. Unfortunately, Peter had double booked himself and had to leave early however it was agreed this will become an annual event on Rotary's anniversary. |
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BIG things happen when Rotarian's CONNECT!Wednesday saw the official opening of the new ambulant toilet block in the newly build special needs unit at Noonkopir Township Primary School, Kitengela, Kenya. This project was a cooperation between Applecross Rotary, Rotary Club of Embakasi, Mama Respond International and the Rotary Foundation. Many Rotary Clubs in Western Australia provided funding support. Another wonderful example of international cooperation between Rotary teams to help children with special needs in Kenya. Great thanks to Wangu, Risper, Paul, Dr Patrisio and Erin. |
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WEAR YOUR ROTARY SHIRT DAYD9465 has for several years promoted the no-cost publicity of ALL Rotarians wearing their Rotary shirts on the 23 February, Paul Harris’s Birthday. The event has been followed by several other Districts around the World but still needs clubs to be reminded to get involved. This initiative was started by a group of our AGs and is an easy way of showing Rotary in our community and inviting the conversation of ‘What is Rotary”. Ideally, the Rotary shirt would be worn all day as the Rotarians go about their daily business, not just at a Rotary meeting.
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Sensory Room ProposalLast meeting's guest speaker was Cranston Collis who is the Principal of the Kensington Secondary School. Cran is reaching out in the hope of receiving support to purchase several items needed to address the sensory, social, emotional and academic needs of their students at Kensington Secondary School. They are a school that caters for year 7 to 13 students with special needs. The plan is to refurbish one of their current classrooms providing a safe multi-sensory room that allows access for all their students. This is currently far beyond the standard scope of funding normally allocated to schools.Without this equipment their students are missing out on vital resources for their special needs and education. Following Cran's presention he has provided additional information as follows: Dear Applecross Rotarians, Thank you for listening to my presentation last Tuesday morning. I feel the need to follow up as from the questions I received I realised I had made some assumptions regarding the level of understanding with regards to what a sensory room actually is. I apologies for being in my ‘special needs bubble’ and thank you for the questions that made me realise this. I will endeavour to clarify for you a little better with this brief follow up address. A Sensory room is a purpose-built facility that can be controlled to suit the individual needs of someone who may be dysregulated or feeling anxious or even out of control as a result of something in their day to day environment. We all receive information from our environment and process this information without the need to directly attend to it. We move, see, touch, smell and taste without realising our brain is actually carrying on a multitude of processes to allow these things to happen automatically or subconsciously, this is called sensory processing. People who have problems with this have what is known as Sensory Processing Disorder. To have a diagnosis means you are unable to function without some kind of assistance. This may be in one or more of the sensory areas. One example, common to students with special needs, relates to touch and fine motor sensory processing. This presents with a student having difficulty in holding a pencil (writing), using the correct pressure (constantly breaking pencil). Considering another example, a student with Autism may find the noise of the classroom overwhelming. Removing them to a calm place where their favourite music can be played at their desired volume or images of an underwater seascape can be projected onto a wall and viewed. This acts as a powerful tool for returning the student to a mental state wear they are much less likely to engage in out of control violent or dangerous behaviour. It also means parents are not called as frequently to collect their child, having to leave work or lose much needed respite. Staff are also given another extremely effective behaviour management tool, decreasing the chance of being assaulted or injured and the resulting sick, workers compensation or stress leave. The student is also much more likely to be able to reengage in class learning activities. The multi-sensory room provides a multitude of learning experiences other than learning to control behaviour through the soothing of the five senses. It also helps to build key developmental skills such as cause and effect, hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. I hope this has helped with some of the points raised on Tuesday morning. Please feel free to email me for more clarification or more questions. Thanks. cran.collis@education.wa.edu.au |
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Rotary Youth Exchange Re-Commencing in 2023Late in December 2022 Jill Hanna, RYE Chair Elect D9423, advised PP Dr Ian Fairnie that after more than a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the RYE program will restart in 2023. The restarting of the Program means that our reciprocal Inbound Exchange Student for our last Outbound Connor Ovens (pictured with Ian prior to leaving for Germany in January 2020) is expected to arrive in July 2023. Applications for Outbound students who will leave in January 2024 will also be opening soon. A meeting was held recently with Ian, Connor (who is the current chair of ROTEX), President Logan, President elect Tom and RYE Chair elect Jill Hanna. The timeline for what needs to be done before we receive our inbound student is very tight and you will hear more at Tuesday's meeting of what needs to be done. |
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Rotary Jacaranda FestivalSunday 19 November 2023, 9.30am - 3.30pmThis year's Rotary Jacaranda Festival was held on Sunday 19th November 2023. This was the first time the festival was held on a Sunday proving to be a great success. Applecross Rotary will once again take over a much-loved section of Ardross Street, in the heart of Applecross Village, to deliver a fantastic, family-friendly day of fun and entertainment on SUNDAY 17th November 2024, date to be confirmed. |
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Community Service Award to Monica MorungaAt the recent MCCC Business After Hours co-hosted by Applecross Rotary and MarketLife, we took the opportunity to present a Community Service Award to Monica Morunga who has set up a charity, Feed it Forward, that feeds thousands of familys every month. Feed it Forward started collecting from a few local stores around Baldivis but has since grown to collect from over 90 places across WA and has more than 300 volunteers. The Club also donated $1000 to the 'Feed It Forward' charity. |
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KENYAN PROJECT UPDATEThe toilet block (GG2233171) is about 50% completed with an estimated completion in December 2022. Construction of the co-joined Special Needs Unit proceeds and is funded by a grant from DFAT and donations from MAMA Respond. Applecross Rotary, RC Embakasi and MAMA Respond are working to scope the fit out necessary to make these buildings functional. A new Global Grant will request multi Rotary District support for the fit out. The anticipated costs are around US$50K and the Global Grant application needs formal Applecross Rotary Board approval. |
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CHANGEOVER 2022Applecross Rotary's 51st Changeover was held on Wednesday 6th July at the Manning Rippers Football Club in the Manning Community Centre. Forty Five members and guests attended with a delicious 3 course meal provided by Duncan & Kristie owners of Krankin Cafe, excellent drink service from footy club members Jo-anne, Wayne and Rod, and guitarist/ singer Wayne Glasson providing the entertainment throughout the night. The colour theme purple and white Lorri tells me, was selected by Logan's partner Nikki! This year's President Elect and Secretary Tom Atkinson did a great job as MC and started the proceedings calling everyone to their seats and doing the Acknowlegement to Country. He then introduced outgoing President Peter McEwen. Peter acknowledged our special guests; DG Ric McDonald and Ailsa McDonald, PDG Pat Shraven, AG Kenn Williams and Erin Hegley Founder and Director of Mama Respnd International. Peter gave an overview of his annual report and then invited DG Ric to propose a toast to Rotary Internationsl. Following the meal MC Tom called up PDG Pat who took this opportunity to personally present the District 9465 Rotarian of the Year Award to Applecross Rotary member, Chris Whelan. Please find the details of this presentation in a following story in this AA. Pat also presented appreciation awards to AG Kenn Williams and Chris Whelan. In a surprise presentation DG Pat awarded a certificate to the Rotary Club of Applecross for the Bulletin of the Year 2021-2022. The certificate read "for delivering a consistently high standard weekly bulletin. The Applecross Advocate is a pleasure to read each week, it showcases the fun, friendship and pride we all have in being part of Rotary. The Advocate content and standard makes a great promotional tool, ideal for distributing to potential members or community groups. Your Club has also excelled in your use of social media and continue to expand your reach and build wider networks. Thank you to all members for your outstanding support to Rotary" PDG Pat presented Chris Whelan with the District Rotarian of the Year Award and in his acceptance speech he acknowledged the great part his involvement in the Mama Respond Kenyan project played in the reason he was receiving the award. He invited Mama Respond founder and director Erin Hegley to share the award with him for her fantastic work in Kenya and the opportunity for him amd many Rotarians and Rotary Clubs not only in WA and Kenya, but also in the USA to work together to make this project happen. Peter then acknowledged Chris's outstanding work for the club throughout the year with a PHF +2 recognition level and a PHF recognition to Erin Hegarty for making a difference to the lives of children in Kenya through her charity MAMA RESPOND International and in particular the project to build a Special Needs Centre at Noonkopir Township Primary School. Peter then made the following awards: Applecross Rotarian of the Year - Ray Philp Community Service Award - Brett Hammill A new Award "Applecross Rotary Jacaranda Festival Mal Taylor Award" to Mal Taylor Finally the time came for Peter to handball the Presidency to Logan ... President Logan Duncan-Smith thanked the Club Members for the honour of leading the club for the 2022 - 2023 Rotary year. |
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District 9465 Rotarian of the Year: Chris WhelanPDG Pat Schraven attended our Changeover on Wednesday evening and presented Chris Whelan with the ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR for DISTRICT 9465. The following was Pat's words leading up to the presentation: "As District Governor I am given the challenge of selecting a member worthy of the Rotarian of Year for District 9465. There are so many members who are worthy of this recognition so it is a challenge I am grateful to have. Amongst there are people who in their own quiet way make an enormous difference to the people around them. Their subtle and effective approach to mentor the emerging generation of leaders in Rotary, encouraging them to step up, share their ideas and be heard. Their business acumen and strategic thinking which has for years enhanced their own clubactivities, this year spilled over in abundance to support the future direction of Rotary. This member knows how to build strong, lasting relationships within Rotary and externally with local business and organisations that foster sustainable partnerships and helped his club and our district expand our reach. And when You think this member's cup is full they take on an international project that saw the collaboration of 10 clubs and the successful aquisition of a Rotary Foundation global grant. In the past year I have been in awe of his contribution to the transition of D9423 as the lead for the stategic focus team. Congratulations Chris Whelan - Rotarian of the Year for District 9465." |
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Rotary ART Show & Sale closes Sunday at 1pm |
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Stitches of Hope Sleeping Bags Keep Homeless WarmFor several years now, we have partnered with WA charity Street Connect, to buy sleeping bags for homeless people in WA. Last year over 80 sleeping bags were donated, and many ended up in Mandurah and Bunbury where there was high demand. “Stitches of Hope” is a registered charity that was established by Swan Rotarians Kay and John Eva. It is based in Cambodia and the sleeping bags are made in a local village, and pay a living wage to the workers. Kay and John get them delivered to WA where they can be purchased for $50, and donated to Street Connect. So your tax-deductible donation through RAWCS sends money to Cambodia for village development, and keeps homeless people warm in WA. Pretty good deal! We launched the 2022 Appeal a few weeks, and sold 36 sleeping bags. Great start - well done! Please chat to Ian Fairnie if you’d like to participate. |
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MUSINGS OF A PARKING LIEUTENANTPMM Project Leader Brett H does his final checks Well, another PMM behind us, and hopefully another strong fund raiser for those with a need. However, for the operations team, there’s is always something to laugh, cry, or enjoy about happenings on the day! You have to laugh… at those dear drivers who, on seeing a collection request, make sure the window is up, a grim look covers their face, and they try to move past as if we don’t exist….. and those which only the ‘rights’ of an ACROD pass confer, have the indignation to DEMAND a spot, even when we are totally full up…. And those gob- smacked who ‘just come for the playground’, or a family picnic, totally unaware that the event is on, … and some of our dear ethnic friends who look at you dumbfounded when one asks for a ‘donation for charity’! Drop a tear when idiots, despite directions, insist on driving up the wrong, out going lane, and have to be directed out without causing total chaos,…or want to stop and have a chat, despite traffic building behind them and holding up normal traffic flow,…. Or in the lower car park, get bogged in the sand due to stopping and trying to drive on again… But on the enjoyment side, working to a schedule with a wonderful group of fellow ‘volunteer soldiers’, irrespective of the heat, wind, rain … or early hour set up/later hour pull down, sharing in the fantastic fund raising the event presents, and knowing that Applecross Rotary has again overseen a very well organised event management activity. Long may we soldier on with this event, and have a laugh or a cry along the way! PP Barry M shows how to do it from year's of practice! |
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Rotary International re UkraineThe Rotary Foundation creates channel for direct humanitarian support in Ukraine regionIn response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members around the world to contribute funds to support the relief efforts underway by Rotary districts and has designated its Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions. To this end, The Rotary Foundation has approved:
In addition to support provided through the Disaster Response Fund, the Foundation is coordinating with partners and regional leaders, exploring effective solutions to the increased humanitarian needs.
A million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that number could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families. We will continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Visit My Rotary and follow Rotary on social media to stay updated on how clubs can get involved and what actions Rotary members have taken and the impact it has had for people in the region. For all other questions and to obtain more information, please contact the Rotary Support Center at rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org. |
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Guest Speaker Dr Mark Duncan-SmithLast Tuesday's meeting was a combined Dinner meeting with the Booragoon Rotary Club and our keynote speaker was Dr Mark Duncan-Smith, President of the Australian Medical Association WA. A University of Western Australia graduate, Dr Duncan-Smith is a consultant plastic surgeon and burns surgeon, who played a crucial role in the Bali Bombing Disaster of 2002 as one of the two treating Consultant Burn Surgeons. He has experienced first-hand what can be achieved with a medical workforce working in unison with medical administration towards a common goal, with the excellent health outcomes for survivors of both the Bali Bombing and Ashmore Reef disasters. He is a humanitarian doctor, undertaking 15 overseas volunteer surgical aide trips in his career, including Mongolia, Indonesia and Vanuatu. Mark made comment of the importance of these trips is to train and educate the locals in the treatment of burns that can improve the health outcomes of thousands of patients. The value of humanitarian work is of great value for his professional development as well as the use of his skills to treat patient conditions that he has not experience in Australia. The AMAWA is the peak representative body for doctors in WA with over 5000 members (50% of doctors). Their vision is to be "the leading and trusted voice for better healthcare" and their mission is to "represent, support and advocate for doctors, patients and the community". Mark took us through the current state of the WA health system including ambulance ramping hours and access to hospital beds. Mark spoke on COVID 19 and the importance of people to get vaccinated. He also presented the AMAWA's 'action agenda 2021' calling on the State Government to implement their 15 point plan. Mark finished by saying "if all you do and are is a surgeon, you will have a very boring retirement" WORK TO LIVE, DON'T LIVE TO WORK If you missed Mark's presentation you can view it on the Applecross Rotary members private Facebook group. |
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21 YEARS FOR APPLECROSS’S PREMIER COMMUNITY EVENT!The 21st Rotary Jacaranda Festival will be held on the 27th of November at its well established home in Applecross Village, and promises to be bigger and better than ever!!
“What started out with very humble beginnings in year 2000 and is now recognised as one of the BEST community Festivals in Perth, continues to charm all who attend,” Kenn Williams, from the organising committee said. “Set amongst the shady flowering Jacaranda trees and commercial hub of Ardross St., without doubt, it really does take some beating “ Certainly Covid-19 WA Health protocols must be again followed, but it will not have the crowd limitations of last year, as it currently stands. Only a QR Code check-in will be required, as for any other public event. |
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Ken-ya support this flush idea?APPLECROSS ROTARY, THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITENGELA and MAMA RESPOND International (a Perth based NFP) have joined forces to build what will be the only comprehensive toilet block for special needs students in Kitengela, Kenya (population 150,000). This will be at Noonkopir Township Primary School – a public school closely affiliated with Mama Respond.
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Banner Presentation by RYE Connor OvensRYE Connor Ovens presenting his host Club banner to IPP Ray Philp Thanks to PP Dr Ian Fairnie's Presidential Year goal to get Applecross Rotary back into the Youth Exchange Program, Connor Ovens in early 2020 embarked on his Rotary Youth Exchange to Germany hosted by the Rotary Club of Willich in District 1870. Connor took the opportunity at our special event celebrating the Club's 50 Anniversary and Changeover 2021 to present the RC of Willich's banner. |
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APPLECROSS ROTARIAN OF THE YEARIPP Ray Philp presenting PP Chris Whelan with 'Rotarian of the Year' trophy It was indeed a pleasure to present our Executive Secretary Past President Chris Whelan with the recognition as Rotarian of the Year, for his outstanding work that he does for the Club especially my year as President. Chris, like many Rotarians, brings his Corporate life skills to professionally manage the Club as well as the local and global projects that the club gets involved with. Chris is now fully retired and the VOLUNTEER hours he puts into Rotary if costed out would be substantial. On behalf of all the Applecross Rotary Members, thank you Chris.
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Notes on the early history of the Rotary Club of ApplecrossFrom the club's archives - the following was prepared by PDG Bruce James and presented on 3rd June 2011. The Melville Rotary Club was Chartered on 6th November 1959, having been formed by the Fremantle Rotary Club. Having formed the Cockburn Rotary Club in 1969, the Melville Rotary Club then formed the Applecross Rotary Club in 1971 with the idea that about half of their Members would transfer to the new Applecross Rotary Club. Tom Cook was the Secretary of the Melville Rotary Club for the 1970-71 Rotary year and was elected to be the Foundation President of the New Applecross Rotary Club on 2nd June 1971. He held these two positions at the same time until 30th June 1971. The Inauguration Meeting of those persons who had been approached to become Applecross Rotarians was held on Tuesday 13th May 1971 at a luncheon at the Sir Loin Restaurant at 35 Ardross Street Applecross. This restaurant became the weekly Club Meeting venue on a Tuesday with a 12.10 pm Fellowship preceding the Luncheon Meeting at 12.30 pm. Later on, the weekly Tuesday Luncheon Meeting was held in the Golden Host Room on the second floor of the Booragoon Hotel at Garden City. Since about 1988, the weekly Club Meetings have been Breakfast Meetings at the South of Perth Yacht Club at 7.30 am on Tuesdays. The Club gained its Charter at the Charter Luncheon on 2nd June 1971 with a total membership of 32 Members of which 24 had transferred from the Melville Rotary Club. Seven of these Ex-Melville Rotary Club Members were themselves Foundation Members of the Melville Rotary Club since its Charter Celebration on 17th August 1959. |
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Wheatbelt and Beyond Youth Mentoring (WBYM)In 2016 the Applecross Rotary Club began supporting a youth Mentoring program run by True Blue Dreaming Inc. aimed at providing individual mentors for country high school students who may not have the same opportunities as their city counterparts. The club's financial support was specific to programs running in the Bruce Rock and Wyalkatchem District High Schools and continued successfully through to 2019. However, in 2019, local support for the program at the Wyalkatchem District High School lapsed, and True Blue Dreaming changed their focus away from the mentoring program. Fortunately, the program in Bruce Rock was strongly established and continued to be supported by the school and local citizens, with the result that a new organisation, Wheatbelt and Beyond Youth Mentoring Inc. was established to continue the programs in wheatbelt District High Schools.
The Applecross Rotary Club remained convinced of the value of the mentoring programs, which was validated by an independent report in 2018, and continued its support. |
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Drop bears explained!Dr Garnett Hall made a very informative presentation to a good turn out of members, focussed on his role as a veterinarian in the Army Reserve. His unit was mobilised to support the volunteers fighting fires on Kangaroo Island in January 2020. They arrived to find a large area of national park had already been burnt and Captain Garnett busied himself providing professional support to the local vets treating burnt animals at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. A weather forecast of high temperatures and strong westerlies for later in the week suggested that the Centre would be in great danger unless it was made more secure, so Garnett approached the head of the army task force and secured a group of soldiers who managed, in a few days, to fire-proof the Centre. When the fire reached the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, it split north and south saving the lives of the animals and staff. There were many international TV crews covering the fire and after it was all over, Garnett had the opportunity to introduce a Scottish reporter to the highly dangerous Drop Bear, one of which was being treated in the Centre. Here’s the story: Garnett is certainly a very entertaining vet which must make for enjoyable consultations for pet owners at the Fremantle Animal Hospital. |
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Starick UpdateLast meeting's speaker was Helen Brady, who is a Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) working as part of the mobile outreach team at Starick. Applecross Rotary under the leadership of Lorri Brazier, have been supporting Starick since a presentation to the club in 2015 drawing our attention to the increasing crisis in the community caused by domestic violence. Unfortunately the demand on services provided by Starick are increasing. Starick is registered NFP organisation, providing multi layered support to women and children escaping family and domestic violence for over 35 years. They work predominately in Perth's south-east metropolitan area. Starick has 2 refuges as well as other programs to support women such as counselling, DVA's at Cannington and Armadale Police Stations, Safe at Home, and many more programs to support women and children. Helen explained that Domestic Violence is often called "domestic and family violence" (FDV) because it is just not the intimate partners that abuse. FDV means any type of abuse that creates fear and controls another person. Often causes physical, sexual and/ or psychological damage, forced isolation and economic deprivation. Starick's Mobile Outreach Service is part of the COVID recovery plan. The plan aims to provide a smoother transition and ongoing support to a woman with or without children, who is experiencing domestic or family violence and who has or is about to exit the refuge environment. |
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Super Power Kids Project - KalparrinCEO Carrie Clark and book author Rachel Callander At our last meeting we had the pleasure of hearing from one of our organisations that we support through the Cruising Butterflies activity. Families with children with special needs from the Kalparrin community enjoy a day out on a boat run by the Cruising section of the South Perth Yacht Club. Our club provides financial support for the day as well as some of our members make their boats available. Kalparrin's CEO Carrie Clark thanked the club for our ongoing support of the Cruising Butterflies activity and informed the meeting about Kalparrin. Kalparrin is Western Australia's oldest and largest member organisation, supporting 16500-plus members, who collectively represent 4,515 families raising 5925 children with disability, developmental delay, genetic, chronic medical and/or health conditions. Membership is FREE and provides parents with access to a vast array of practical and emotional support, information, resources, opportunities and events as well as connection to a community of thousands of other parents raising children with disability and additional needs. Carrie introduced their Super Power Kids project which has produced a beautiful book that celebrates the lives and abilities of children with a range of disabilities and conditions. The author of the book is Rachel Callander whose late daughter Evie who was born with a very rare chromosomal condition. In the two and a half years of Evie's life, Rachel learnt a lot about the use of language in the health system, and has spent the subsequent years continuing to explore the impact and implications on how it is used - to positive and negative effect. Rachel believes our language shapes our landscape. The words we speak influence the behaviour, attitudes, and beliefs of ourselves and others. Within high-stakes contexts, such as the sharing of difficult information, our words carry an enormous emotional weight. They can alienate and add trauma, or they can honour and empower. The Super Power Kids project is a transformative initiative designed to raise the profile of children living with a disability. 'These are the kids that Kalparrin supports and the best way to help them is to make sure their parents stay strong'.
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BARAVAN CARAVANSOur guest speaker for our meeting on the 2nd March was Bruce Barrett, a third generation of the Barrett family involved in Baravan Caravans. The first Baravan Caravan was built in 1954 by David and Horace Barrett, Bruce's father and grand father respectively. Bruce took us through the timeline of the Baravan business and the move from domestic vans to commercial and residential caravans. When Bruce retired a few years ago and whilst caravanning with his wife during 2019 in the south-west they discussed what they should do with their current caravan to last them another 10 years. They thought it would be a great to own one of their family’s Baravans, however none were built with ensuites and to convert an older caravan with all the features currently available in 2020 would be a huge task. Problem solved, Bruce reregistered the Baravan Caravan name and decided to build the last Baravan from scratch having started in October 2019. The construction was done in a storage unit opposite Kenn Williams unit where our Rotary gear is stored. Kenn and others have watched with interest as Bruce has toiled away for many, many hours to build 'THE LAST BARAVAN'. Bruce has kindly shared his presentation and you can download by clicking here. |
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MAMA Respond International - InspiringOur guest speaker for last Tuesday's meeting was a very impressive young person Erin Hegarty, the founder of Mama Respond International. Back in 2013 Erin went to Kenya as a volunteer teacher. While walking home with a young Kenyan Nancy, she asked her what did she need and her reply was "a better future". The issue was around education with 130 kids in one classroom, there were plenty of teachers, just a lack of space. Erin deferred her degree and stayed for five months. During this time she was able to get built 2 classrooms at the Noonkopir Township Primary School, through local donations of material, cash and labour as well as using social media to raise funds back in Australia. In September 2017 Erin returned to the same school just when they opened a special needs unit. The room was very small with no amenities. It was more of a daycare centre than an educational space and had no curriculum for students with disabilities. After spending sometime with the kids in the unit she realised she could help them by getting a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for their disability. Erin gave a number of examples of assisting families with funding and where to seek help for students with a curable or treatable condition.
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Containers for Change WA - where do your containers go?Since the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) was introduced on the 1st October 27.8 million containers have been collected. Every container collected through Containers for Change is recycled! Before Containers for Change, only 3 in 10 containers were recycled, meaning the other 7 are either being littered or sent to landfill. Our partnership with Greenbatch not only takes the containers for refund but also continues to collect and process the non CDS type 1 and type 2 plastic containers. The Greenbatch Foundation have been doing this for over 3 years through support of passionate volunteers wanting to reduce plastic pollution. By using Greenbatch as a Container Refund operator they receive an additional 6 cents per container from the Containers for Change program that will support their great work in continuing to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER Western Australians to give plastic a new life and keep plastic pollution out of our oceans. WHERE DO MY CONTAINERS GO? A question often asked ......... |
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SIGNAGE ON CLUB TRAILEROur trailer, that was purchased with our successful application for Federal Funding through the Volunteer Grant program, now has signage promoting Rotary and our club. Thanks to Kate Zappa for the design and Brent Caithness (Complete Film Solutions) for his support in producing the signs. |
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Kalbarri Wildlife Sanctuary Concept Plan & VisionThis weeks guest speaker was Applecross Rotarian PP Hamish Turner. Hamish has had a passion for the environment since early childhood growing up in South Africa. Hamish retired in August 2017 and after a couple of overseas projects decided to do something local. Having wildlife as a passion and a second home in Kalbarri he thought Kalbarri was a pretty good spot to start. The idea come up looking at the plight of our wildlife to create a wildlife reserve that would become a world class Ecotourism facility and the reintroduction of Endangered small mammals and Plant species. |
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Applecross Rotary's New TrailerKenn Williams picked up our new trailer from John Papas Trailers (50 years locally manufacturing trailers) that was built to the specifications designed by Kenn and Mal Taylor. The new trailer will replace Kenn's trailer that the club has been using for a number of years to transport the significant amount of club property that we use for the Perth Makers Market and the Jacaranda Festival. The trailer will also be used for other club projects such as transporting furniture for Starick clients and will be a great asset for our new project with Greenbatch and the Container Deposit Scheme. The new trailer is larger and has a mesh cage, tool box and ramps to assist with loading and unloading. Signage will be able to attach to the mesh sides to promote Rotary's activities to the public and provide contact information for people interested in joining us.
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Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth MentoringWheatbelt and Beyond Youth Mentoring (WBYM)WBYM is an independent, not for profit, incorporated organisation who delivers a mentoring program to inspire and empower young people in regional, rural and remote areas of WA through; igniting their passion to be lifelong learners; growing their aspirations; achieving their goals and to be the best they can be. Schools adopt the program and administer the program under the governance of WBYM. Applecross Rotary will provide funding for the program from time to time under the terms of a recently signed MOU. Karen Strange, Chairperson WBYM, and and Janine Dayman, Secretary/Treasurer WBYM, will join us for breakfast this Tuesday to give a thankyou for our donation and a brief update on the program. Pictured is PP John Kelly with the WBYM mentors and mentees after meeting at Bruce Rock on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August. |
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Repairing Bodies & Rebuilding Lives - Interplast Australia & New ZealandThis week's guest speaker was Janette Etherington, Interplast's Rotarian Engagement Coordinator, who ZOOMED in from her home in Victoria. Interplast was started in 1983 by a Rotarian who replicated it from an organisation in America. The model is sending teams of volunteers across developing nations in the Asia Pacific. They only go to where they are invited and respond to specific needs. Teams are made up of volunteer anaesthetists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals. It is about restoring function as well as dignity and some examples are cleft lip, burns and injuries that haven't healed. |
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THANK GOD FOR ST PATS – Guest Speaker Dr Patrick Colgan AM, Board Chairman*Pat has significant experience across the community and government sectors, including Chairing the State and Federal Australian Dental Associations and is a former member of the State Dentists’ Registration Board. In 2001, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to the Australian Community. St Patrick’s Community Support Centre lies at the heart of the Fremantle community. It started in 1972, when a frail elderly man appeared at the door of the Presbytery seeking help. He was cold, hungry and in serious need of care.
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Cecil Aaron - EulogyDue to COVID 19 restrictions many of Cecil's Rotary friends were unable to attend his funeral. Applecross Rotary was represented by Lorri Brazier, Kenn Williams and Ian Fairnie. Lorri's entry into Cecil's funeral booklet perfectly decribed the impression Cecil had on his fellow Applecross Rotary; Rotarians, partners and friends. "Even though my friendship with Cecil was for a short time he was one of nature’s gentlemen. He had a priceless sense of humour, and that twinkle in his eye and mischievous grin - he always made me laugh. I will miss him at Rotary. God Bless" Lorri Brazier We thank Elizabeth for sharing information from Cecil's funeral. The following is Cecil Aaron's Eulogy: |
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Greenbatch Foundation-Rotary Coordination Group Update
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OUR TIPPYTAPS MAKE A DIFFERENCEGuest Speaker - Sara David AM, founder and CEO of Living Child Inc.Living Child Inc., the charity that Perth Midwife Sara David established in 2012, works in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, with villages in the Karem River system, such as Yamen and Bunam. Women in these communities are now able to choose when and how many children they have, are able to give birth safely, and know that their children will have every opportunity to grow and thrive. |
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WE'RE MAKING HEALTH A PRIORITY!Have you heard about antimocrobial resistance? What about superbugs? Through #OneHealth we're working to improve wellbeing - through knowledge and through the simple act of handwashing. Applecross Rotary supports the goals of AMR Aware, to increase community awareness and understanding of the “clear and present danger” from increasing resistance of disease causing agents to all current drugs available for treatment of infections. The short video commissioned by AMR Aware Inc. and produced by Front Porch Films, provides a clear visual statement of the reality of the danger that exists and several simple things each of us can do to reduce the likelihood that someone we love will die from an untreatable infection. The video will be freely available for Rotary clubs and Rotarians to spread the word of how simple it is to reduce the impact of drug resistant infectious agents, and more importantly stimulate the action required, as a matter of great urgency. As Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer of the UK succinctly stated - we can forget Climate Change; we’ll all be dead from untreatable infections before climate change affects us! |
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Welcome Associate Membersl-r: Margaret Mendelawitz, Helen James, Beryl Telfer, Helen Dawson, Ann Kelly, President Barry Mendelawitz, Membership Director Kenn Williams, Kate Zappa, David Palmer, Heather Inglis, Helen Henderson, Peta Williams. New Associate members were presented with their badges and welcomed to Applecross Rotary at a special meeting on 18th September 2019. Several new Associate Members were unable to attend and will receive their badges at a later date. |
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Pride of WorkmanshipThis award acknowledges a person, who in the eyes of the nominator, displays outstanding qualities with respect to attitude, approach, dedication and commitment. It covers all aspects of work performance and ethics, including quality of output, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility. Nominations are sought, at any time, from an employer or by a member of the public and should be sent to the Applecross Rotary Director in Charge of Community Service. |
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Pride of Workmanship September 2019A Pride of Workmanship was awarded to Wendy Hiddlestone on 18th September 2019 Wendy Huddlestone and Lorri Brazier This award acknowledges someone whose work performance displays outstanding qualities with respect to attitude, approach, dedication and commitment. It covers work performance and ethics, including customer service, quality of output, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility. |
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Spotlight on HealthSuperbug Seminar serves up shock statistics Ever considered a world where a simple scratch could lead to death? The rise and fall of antimicrobial resistance means this is a very real possibility - and as early as 2050. Guest Speakers at the Superbug Seminar |
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Virtual Reality for Injury RehabilitationAssociate Professor Marina Ciccarelli from Occupational Therapy at Curtin University showed how trials are showing how Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables people, who have suffered major injuries to the brain and/or spinal cord, speed up their rehabilitation.
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Winter PartnershipsApplecross Rotary joined with donors from St Michael’s Church in Mt Pleasant to donate over 50 sleeping bags made by impoverished villagers at the Stiches of Hope facility in in Cambodia. These sleeping bags were donated to Anglicare Street Connect for local distribution. Support was also provided to ‘Foodbank’. |
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GUEST SPEAKER MARINA CICCARELLI: Use it or lose it - The consequences of spinal cord injuryAssociate Professor Marina Ciccarelli (pronounced Chik-a-relli) enthralled her audience describing how Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables people who have suffered major injuries to the brain and/or spinal cord to speed their rehabilitation. |
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ShelterBoxApplecross Rotary has donated funds to ShelterBoxAustralia in 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. Two ShelterBoxes were delivered to Syria in October 2017. |
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ShelterBox 2019In July 2019 Applecross Rotary was recognised as an Emerald Club Supporter having contributed over $10,000 to ShelterBox Australia. Applecross Rotary has been a regular contributor for many years. ShelterBox Australia supports international efforts by providing shelter, warmth, light and dignity to many families adversely affected by humanitarian disasters throughout the world. |
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Community Planting Day 2019Applecross Rotary supported the National Tree Day Community Planting Day on 28 July 2019 organised by the City of Melville. Applecross Rotary members and family helped with the Planting and with the barbeque lunch. 3000 seedlings were planted around the Booragoon Lake by 100 community volunteers and City of Melville staff. |
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Community Planting DaysThe Rotary Club of Applecross supports planting projects which improve the native plant areas along the Swan River and in the native bush areas of the City of Melville. It also gives the community the opportunity to participate in the protection of their environment. 2019 Over 3000 seedlings were planted around the Booragoon Lake on 28th July 2019 by over 100 volunteers at the National Tree Planting Day organised by the City of Melville. Applecross Rotary members and family helped with the planting and with the barbeque lunch. |
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Art Show & SaleThe annual Rotary Art Show and Sale, a joint project of the Melville and Applecross Rotary Clubs, is held each year in a central area of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Complex. This Art Exhibition allows artists to display their paintings to a large number of people and hopefully sell one or more their paintings. The entry charge and sale commission are used to offset the exhibition costs. The profits are used by the Rotary Clubs for community projects. Members and friends of the Rotary Clubs set up the exhibition, provide the security and sell the paintings.
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2019 Rotary Art Show and SaleThe 2019 annual Rotary Art Exhibition and Sale, a joint project of the Melville and Applecross Rotary Clubs, was from Monday 17 June to Sunday 23 June in the Garden City Shopping Complex during the Centre's standard opening hours.
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Our membersApplecross Rotary is a club of some 40 female and male members whose ages range from the 20’s to 80’s. Our professions, businesses, backgrounds and cultures are diverse. Our members are, or have been, involved in a range of businesses, education, services and industries. Our professions include engineers, farmers, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, dentists, scientists, accountants. We have members with expertise in public relations, computing, health and safety, project management and extensive experience in mining, mineral processing, agriculture and retail and specialist businesses. We enjoy the fun, fellowship and friendships of our members during our meetings, social events and whilst contributing to our project teams and witnessing the value of these projects. |
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Join Us at Our MeetingAt our weekly meetings we enjoy an excellent program of interesting speakers, reports on Club projects, plans for upcoming social events and especially fellowship with members and visitors. As our members and visitors have other commitments our meetings finish on time at 8.30am. |
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ShelterBox sending a team after Cyclone KennethCyclone Kenneth – Comoros Islands, Mozambique, Tanzania 14 May 2019 Two Australian Response Team members, Richard Brammall (Gold Coast) and Steve Roddis (Melbourne) will be joining the ShelterBox team heading to the Comoro Islands (or ‘Comoros’), after Cyclone Kenneth caused widespread damage at the end of April. Strong winds, torrential rains and waves of 6-12 metres battered the islands of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, washing away and destroying houses, schools, crops, power poles and health centres. The ShelterBox team will be meeting families and local partners, to assess the damage and to understand whether our aid would be suitable to help them recover. We will know more once our teams have visited affected communities, but aid items may include ShelterKits, water filters and mosquito nets. The country has been overwhelmed by its first serious cyclone in over 30 years. Entire villages in the storm’s path were affected. Almost 4,000 homes have been destroyed and a further 7,000 badly damaged, according to the government. And with 80% of the islands’ farms destroyed, plus schools and hospitals damaged, it will take months for communities to recover. Water infrastructure is damaged and will take time to repair (lack of power has stopped pumps working, and we’ve heard that water tanks have lost their lids and are filled with debris or seawater), raising concerns of an outbreak of water-borne diseases. Why is ShelterBox responding to Comoros? Cyclone Kenneth tore through Comoros before making landfall on Mozambique’s coast, where it caused further damage and flooding to a country already reeling from Cyclone Idai. Many international agencies are concentrating their efforts and resources in Mozambique. The UN, IFRC and UNICEF have announced funding or resources for Comoros, but as far as we know there have been very limited resources for emergency shelter. The relatively shallow waters around the islands can also make it more challenging and time-consuming to get aid to Comoros, meaning families who need support to rebuild have been left with nothing. ShelterBox is committed to going further, helping vulnerable families often overlooked by others. At least 345,000 people in Comoros have been affected by the disaster in some way, and the comparatively small amount of help available to them is one of the main reasons we’re sending a team. Where is Comoros? Comoros is a nation made up of three volcanic islands off the south-east coast of Africa, east of Mozambique and northwest of Madagascar. Although more prepared for the disruption of volcanic activity, people in Comoros haven’t experienced a cyclone this severe since the 1980s. Kieryn Deutrom Volunteer Program Manager ShelterBox Australia |
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Superbug SeminarMost members of Applecross Rotary are now familiar with the term “AntiMicrobial Resistance” (AMR), due to the frequent updates from President-Elect Barry, with strong support from Tim Inglis and Jarrad Hall. We sometimes read the term “untreatable infection”, and certainly Vice-President Hamish knows all about that and lived to tell the tale. And it seems that this was also the immediate cause of David Donaldson’s death, although David had been in general poor health for some time. However Mark Schipp and Colin Hughes turned up the TAKE ACTION NOW dial with their presentations to a large number of Rotarians and guests at the Crown Atrium this week. And why was a vet speaking to us? Because most antibiotics are used in animal industries and AMR may be transmitted through food. This is now being referred to as a One Health issue One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Here is the key graphic Australians are over-using antibiotics in human health, being Australia the 11th highest user of antibiotics out of 31 OECD countries. In 2015, more than 30 million antibiotic scripts were provided through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Fortunately Mark assured us that in Canberra he and the Chief Medical Officer work together ensuring a One Health approach to addressing AMR and very importantly our food industry works closely with them, unlike many other parts of the world. This in itself poses a risk to Australia as we import a lot of food, but Mark’s position as President of the World Animal Health Association helps him keep informed of One Health issues that put our health at risk. Colin Hughes added some other commentary that supported everything our Club is doing regarding AMR, and commended the work being done by a spin-off group from Applecross Rotary, AMR AWARE (Inc.). Colin’s enthusiasm for success in raising awareness of AMR though Rotary has resulted in him proposing to change the Four Way Test into the Five Way Test:
Honorary Member Dr Chris Back drew the discussion to a close by reminding those attending of the calibre of the speakers that had been assembled: Colin Hughes is a former Director of Public Health in WA, Mark Schipp is a world leader in animal health, and Professor John Edwards, former Dean of the Veterinary School at Murdoch University who chaired the presentations, is a senior UN consultant, and One Health expert. FOR A COPY OF THE PRESENTATION Click here
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Starick Artist BellaThe Applecross Rotary supports the Starick Refuge in Western Australia. This is a story of a 7-year old artist who benefitted from support from Starick and our Club. |
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StarickStarick is a not for profit organisation which provides multi-layered support services in Perth’s south-east metropolitan area to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. Starick’s services include two refuges for women with children, supported community housing, court support, advocacy, children’s programs, community outreach services and an Op Shop. Applecross Rotary commenced support of Starick in 2016/17 with Malcolm Taylor and Lorri Brazier as Project Leaders. The work done by Lorri and Malcolm, and their support teams, has been carefully and sensitively undertaken and is leading to a trust being established between Starick, Applecross Rotary and the residents, most of whom have endured violence from their partners. |
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Rotary Jacaranda Festival history
Applecross Rotary's Rotary Jacaranda Festival is held each November. It was held in Heathcote Applecross in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Due to insurance issues there was no Festival in 2003. It has been held in the Applecross Village in Ardross Street, Applecross each year since 2004. |
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Rapid disease detection saves lives in Sri Lanka
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Rotary Jacaranda Festival 2018Rotarians Tim Inglis, Jarrad Hall, Jamie Kelly, and Murray McKay welcomed visitors to the Rotary Jacaranda Festival.
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And, the phantom cup winner is -- |
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Aquinas College Service to AnawimAquinas Colleage students travelled to the Philippines to give service at Anawim, a charity helping the poor, elderly, and disabled. |
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Know a Young Scientist or Young Leader?Nominate a student and a young adult who stands out in your community!
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Microscopes in SchoolsPictured above Suresh Prabhakaran - Applecross Rotary Youth Director, Logan Duncan-Smith - Applecross Rotary, Carmel Costin - Yidarra Catholic Primary School, Daine Burnett - St Pius X Primary School, and Cath Parry - Bateman Primary School.
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More than 160 stallholders confirmed for this year's Rotary Jacaranda Festival! |
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What do Rotaractors do? |
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Scatter Meeting Como RotaryHelen Jones attended the meeting at RC Como where she was hosted by Rotarian Don Swift, a distinguished chemist formerly with CSIRO. Como is the largest Club in District 9465 with over 50 members, meeting Monday evenings at the Royal Perth Golf Club. |
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Pride of Workmanship Award to Ash ChambersThe Applecross Rotary Pride of Workmanship 2018 winner is Ash Chambers (pictured right) with Gemini Melville Manager, Andy Swift.
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Australian Rotary Health
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. It also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health provides funding into areas of health that do not readily attract funding and promotes findings to the community. It is a project supported by Australian Rotary Clubs with a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Australian Rotary Health provides funding into research areas of Mental Health, General Health and Indigenous Health and provides Rural Medicine and Nursing Scholarships. |
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Polio Eradication
Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. On 15 August, 2018, Rotary announced nearly $100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio. Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners are using to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. |
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Philippines Justice Immersion 2019
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Polio Outbreak in South Africa
Why Stop Craving Happiness?
Fast Fitness at Any Age
Ben Morton MP Leadership Starts Young
Taking on Autistic Employees
Are your details current?
Melville's New Rotaract Club - At Your Service!
Business Networking with Kenwick Rotary
Melville Rotaract Start Up
Giva' Damn Giva' Can
Rotary 2018 - Be the Inspiration
Russian Hospital Cambodia Hygiene Project 2017
Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides for the selection and sponsorship of students in the 15 -18 year age group to travel to another country to spend twelve months attending a secondary school and living with host families in that country.
Handicamp
Handicamp: A week full of fun and challenges, and a lifetime of experiences.
Handicamp provides an opportunity for young people with a disability between the ages of 18-35, to attend a one-week live-in camp assisted by staff and buddies. Applications open on 1 October for the camp which is held in mid-January of the following year for both campers and buddies.
Applecross and Melville Rotary Clubs Art Exhibitions
Mental Health Project
Rotary District 9465 Key Contacts
AR Indigenous Health Scholarship
Fettuccini Class and Fundraiser 9 July
Learn how to make your own beautiful fettuccini with a special masterclass with renowned Chef Vince Garreffa. This is a fundraiser and cooking class to benefit rural education for kids in Bali.
Starick Refuge Garden Clean Up
A Tribute to Liz Westoby
DrawHistory - What is Social Branding?
Jeffrey Effendi and Angel Chen from DrawHistory spoke at the Tuesday 12 June breakfast meeting. We learned about how to brand social entrepreneurial programs.
Angel Chen and Jeffrey Effendi from DrawHistory, Rotarian Jason Tay, and PE Ian Fairnie
Mercy Care's Aged Care Services
New Look for the 2018-19 Applecross Advocate
Are You Bait for the 2019 Rotary Shark Tank?
2018 Community and Business Awards
2018 Community and Business Awards News
News: Rotary Shark Tank 2018
Rotary Jacaranda Festival 2017
Supported 2016 - 17
Supported 2015 - 16
Community and Business Awards 2017
Applecross Rotary - Legends on the Record
VALE Professor Ray Wales
Ray was the first of our longer serving members to speak at Club breakfasts. It's an initiative we're undertaking having realised that many members may know little of their secret past.
Rotary Jacaranda Festival
RYLA Contact
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Rotary in WA Driver Education
Rotary in WA Driver Education (RWADE)
Rotary in WA Driver Education is a program adopted by Rotary Clubs in both Districts 9455 and 9465. It is the strong preference of WA Police, RAC, and other supporting organisations that a common approach across WA be implemented and that it be subject to continuous improvement.
Applecross Community Planting
Birthing Clinic Timor-Leste
Vegetable Garden Project South Africa
Club History
Stallholder information
Perth Makers Market
SUPPORT
Applecross News
AMR Awareness Project
Professor Tim Inglis and Dr Barry Mendelawitz Applecross Rotary Members and Project leaders
- Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.
- Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
- Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is accelerating the process.
- A growing number of infections – such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gonorrhoea – are becoming harder to treat as the antibiotics used to treat them become less effective.
- Antibiotic resistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.