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Rotary Matters
by Ian Stuart
Rotary Matters hosted by Ian Stuart. Rotary is a world wide service organisation with 30,000 active Rotarians in Australia. Tune into Rotary Matters and hear about the many worthwhile international and local causes, projects and people who make Rotary happen. There are many ways to engage with Rotary and the live to air program includes a What’s On of Rotary community activities open to everyone. Rotary Matters on air every Friday 1500-1600 hrs on community radio Triple H 100.1 FM
Episodes
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Supporting Men in their Life Journey
Mentoring Men connects mentors with mentees to deal sensitively and constructively with the many challenges faced by men in today's frantic world.. Relationship breakdowns, impending fatherhood and redundancy for example. Interim CEO Filipe Gama e Silva explains. www.mentoringmen.org.au 1300 583 925
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Rehabilitation at Lady Davidson. Liz Masters
Lady Davidson Private Hospital is a proud partner of the Rotary run Bobbin Head Cycle Classic. But what are the hospital's specialities? We meet Liz Masters General Manager and Director of Nursing who explains their role in rehabilitation following surgery or other condition. Stroke and the...
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One Meal. Nobody needs to go hungry. Chris Lake
The demand for food has never been greater. Homelessness, domestic violence, health breakdowns are on the rise. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers from One Meal food is rescued and redirected to those in need. Chris Lake explains how it all works, the impact it makes and how volunteers can...
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Financial Counselling...in greater demand than ever. Anne Holmes
With domestic violence increasing and people unable to pay their bills, the demand for Financial Counselling is greater than ever. Anne Holmes from Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney explains. National Debt Hotline 1800 007 007
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Bringing Safe Water to the World. Dr Martin Butson
Amid global challenges where access to clean water is of critical concern, Dr Martin Butson from Wollongong explains his innovative solution to disinfect water using the SAFE sticker system. The stickers affixed to commonly available plastic bottles measure the impact of the sun's UV rays in...
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Take the Train to End Polio
Enterprising Sydneysider Mark Anderson explains the highlysuccessful Train Ride to End Polio. Next one is Thursday 24 October 2024. Ride190 stations in one day or join the train at your station for as many stops asyou want. We will ride the train to every railway station in Sydney to raise funds…
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Exceptional Community Service. Recognised by Rotary
he Rotary Club of Kuring gai presented a Community Service Award to Astan Croft in recognition of the outstanding voluntary work he provides to palliative care patients and their families at Hammond Care hospitals. Nothing is too hard. Using his problem solving skills, his photography skills and…
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Rotary Youth Exchange. What it means to me. Vera Bo
Vera Bo from Denmark is spending a year in Sydney under the auspices of Rotary Youth Exchange. We find out what it means to her, what she is doing, where she goes to school, her adventures and the busy life she enjoys on this unique Rotary experience. www.ryea.org.au
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All the Fun of the Fair in St Ives
A major activity of St Ives Rotary Club is the annual Food and Wine Festival. But there is much more to it than luscious food and winning wines...with something for everyone in the family. Including musicians, entertainers, pony rides and a petting zoo. Dynamic dynamo Di Barnes explains....
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Rotary Researches Motor Neurone Disease
We meet Sally Vuong, recipient of an Australian Rotary Health scholarship which enabled her to research and study for three years the causes and potential curative solutions for Motor Neurone Disease. A delightful and very worthy recipient tackling a significant neurodegenerative condition...
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Bicycles Alleviating Poverty
Bicycles for Humanity collects and repairs bicycles which are then shipped to communities in the developing world, empowering the recipients to travel, to work, to get to school, to set up a small business, to get to medical support, food and water. David Tucker Chair of Bicycles for Humanity WA...
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Keeping all the Balls in the Air. Reflections of a new Rotary Club President. Helene Brunker
What is it like to take the helm as President of a Rotary Club? Recently appointed Helene Brunker explains what her club offers, the rewards it brings and her plans to engage more widely with the local community.
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Rotary Enriching Young People. RYPEN. Oliver Hadi
Oliver Hadi spent an intensive residential weekend on the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment developing motivation, life skills, self image and self pride . Fiind out what happens on the course, the challenges to be overcome and the ultimate rewards.
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My Rotary Year in Brazil
Sydney school girl Tilly Colville spends a year in Brazil under the auspices of Rotary Youth Exchange. What was it like? We learn about the food, the culture and the lessons learned during this life changing experience. An experience which will last her whole life.
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Giving hope to vulnerable women and children in Ethiopia
Karen Kendall adopts two orphans in Ethiopia. She then opens Shamida her own orphanage with six children, now there are over 30. Her expertise, her experience and knowledge enable her to assist other facilities including a Juvenile Remand Centre to deinstitutionalise. An inspiring story.
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A dental clinic in remote Papua New Guinea, thanks to Rotary
The remarkable story of Karo Haltmeier from Kenthurst Rotary Club and her vision to build a small dental clinic in a remote village on the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Funds were raised, the building is close to completion and will soon provide oral health services to a wide community in this...
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Changing Lives in Rural India with Beecroft Rotary
Thanks to Beecroft Rotary the monsoon rains in India are captured and retained to resist erosion and assist down stream agriculture. A local community receives hygienic compost toilets vastly improving sanitation and health. Niranjan Deodhar explains.
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Facing the Challenges in Changing Times. Niranjan Deodhar
What are the main challenges facing Rotary right now? Incoming District Governor of District 9685 in Sydney's upper north shore, Niranjan Deodhar paints his vision for the year ahead, the challenges and how they will be met. 17 mins.
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Behind the scenes of the Joey Joy Flight. Steve Buchanan
The Joey Joy Flight has enabled hundreds of disabled and disadvantaged children to experience the thrill of flight in a modern jet plane. But how does this all work and who puts it together? We learn about the role of Turramurra Rotary Club and Pathfinders the Qantas staff charity. Steve Buchanan...
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Dementia. What We Need to Know.
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions, and their personalities may change. Dementia ranges in severity from the...
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Inspirational Women Recognised by Rotary
Here is how to thank, to recognise and salute women known to you who are doing something exceptional in the community. Sue Hayward, Chair of the Rotary Inspirational Womens Awards explains why it matters and how it all works. Stacy Jane a RIWA winner in 2023 explains how following dreadful abuse...
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Birthing Safely with Zonta and Rotary
What must it be like to give birth in a mud hut on an earth floor? This is the dangerous situation for millions of mothers in developing countries. But thanks to the work of Zonta, assisted by community groups like Rotary, a simple but effective, hygienic birthing kit is now being assembled and...
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My Rotary Year in Brazil. Tilly Colville
What is it really like to spend a year overseas on the Rotary Youth Exchange program? 15 year old Tilly Colville spent 2023 in Brazil, learning the language, the culture, the cuisine and the customs. She travelled widely in Brazil and beyond packing in experiences and making friends which will...
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Inspirational Women Recognised by Rotary
Here is how to thank, to recognise and salute women known to you who are doing something exceptional in the community. Sue Hayward, Chair of the Rotary Inspirational Womens Awards explains why it matters and how it all works. Stacy Jane a RIWA winner in 2023 explains how following dreadful abuse...
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Helping Other Helpers Do What They Do Best. The Bikers Hand
The Bikers Hand is a group of motor bike enthusiasts who share a passion for charity rides and have a deep commitment to helping the homeless and individuals in need. Donations of food, drink, clothing and other everyday items are gathered and distributed to over 35 charities, support groups and...
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Improving Women's Lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dr Marthe Kondemo is visiting Australia from the Democratic Republic of Congo to learn about innovative women's health and livelihood initiatives to see what may be replicable in the DRC. While here she will meet a wide range of organisations dealing with such issues as domestic violence...
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Upcycling for Good
Jemma Wlasichuk transforms old furniture, saves useful items from landfill and turns them into items of beauty. Using trauma inspired design principles she devotes skill, time and inspiration to improve conditions at the Hornsby Kuring gai Womens Shelter. No surprise that Jemma won a Pride of...
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Feeding the Homeless at the Early Bird Cafe. Marilyn Smith
The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove actively supports the Early Bird Cafe located opposite State Parliament House. Over 20,000 breakfasts are served each year along with clothes, toiletries and books. As the homeless crisis gets worse it is clear that this service totally managed by volunteers is…
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Opening their Minds to Science. Jade Dunne
Jade Dunne a student at Barker College Sydney attended the National Youth Science Forum held in Brisbane. Held over nine days the NYSF immerses students in all aspects of STEM. Meetings are held with science researchers, business and community leaders during an intensive program designed to…
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The Importance of Strength in Staying Healthy
Strength training is shown to have an impact on our quality of life and reduces the risk of chronic conditions and injuries. Hamish McConnell, Area Manager for Kieser and a Partner in the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic explains. www.kieser.com.au
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Rotarians Ease the Pain for Ukrainians. And save lives at sea.
The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove provides resources to ease the plight of Ukrainians displaced within their country and those who settle in Australia. Another fine example of putting service above self. Guy Glenny also explains their long standing Sailing Regatta which raises funds to support...
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Spreading the Joy of Christmas with St Ives Rotary
The Tree of Joy ensures a gift at Christmas for hundreds of elderly residents of nursing homes and aged care facilities. Collection of gifts and their distribution is handled by enthusiastic members of St Ives Rotary Club on Sydney's upper north shore. Harold Morgan explains.
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Keeping it Green with Corrimal Rotary
More today from the Corrimal Rotary Environmental Group. A thriving community garden, a Sustainability Expo, Green Connect Farm, the Imagination Library and Wildlife Rescue. Dilys Hoser and Gerri Wood explain.
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Why Cycling and E-Scooters Matter to our Health, the Economy and the Environment. Matt Colston
Cycling and e-scooters are growing in popularity, with measurable impacts on our health, the economy and the environment. Peak body, We Ride commissioned EY to probe this and to quantify the results. Matt Colston, Associate Partner, Sports, Events and Venues Advisory, explains.
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Cleaning Up, Planting Trees, Monitoring Microplastics at Corrimal
Environmental issues are a major concern for Rotary all over the world, but none more so than at Corrimal on the NSW South Coast which has established the Corrimal Rotary Environmental Group, tackling a wide range of problems like cleaning up the waterways, plant propagation and monitoring micro...
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End Polio Train Ride plus Surgical Treatment in Australia for Pacific Island children...thanks to Rotary
Anita Robinson Chair Eastern Region Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children - ROMAC ROMAC is a project of the Rotary districts in Australia and New Zealand. Mobile: 0417457055 [email protected] www.romac.org.au ROMAC - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children “To provide medical treatment for...
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TB and Leprosy are Curable!
Brilliant Sydney researcher Mikaela Coleman won a Rotary Global Grant to investigate the scale of TB and Leprosy in the Pacific Islands. She meets community leaders, politicians and donors who all want to eradicate these diseases. But they don't always see eye to eye where the solutions are often...
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Art for a Cause. Michael Harriden...artist
Highly talented artist from the Lower Blue Mountains, Michael Harriden explains his passion for painting, how it has taken him around the world and the impact that his generosity as an artist (and as a long distance cyclist) has had in enabling the construction of schools in Cambodia and Papua…
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The Eyes Have It!
Thanks to volunteers from the Sydney ophthalmology profession, supported by Rotary, eyesight problems in Santiago City, Philippines were substantially reduced. This same dedication applied when the program was introduced with great success to Griffith and neighbouring towns in New South Wales.…
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Saving our Kids from Suicide
8.6 Australians die every day by suicide. More than double the road toll. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the age of 15 and 44. But Rotarian Lester Pearson decided to do something about this founding SOKS, Save our Kids from Suicide. Hundreds of lives have now been...
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Nothing goes to waste at Lower Blue
Kirsten Veldhuis of the Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club is determined to improve the Club's sustainability footprint. She patiently tracks the output of the Rotary Recycles Op Shop and is about to do the same at Glenbrook Markets. These initiatives have helped grow the Club's membership who…
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Nothing goes to waste a Lower Blue
Kirsten Veldhuis of the Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club is determined to improve the Club's sustainability footprint. She patiently tracks the output of the Rotary Recycles Op Shop and is about to do the same at Glenbrook Markets. These initiatives have helped grow the Club's membership who…
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All the Fun of the Fair!
PR powerhouse Di Barnes foreshadows the huge array of delicious food, wine, attractions and entertainment to be enjoyed at the famous St Ives Food and Wine Festival, Sunday 17 September. Not only will there be the popular Rotary Dress Up Booth but a new feature is the Paw Parade where families…
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RYPEN and its Impact
The Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment enables teenagers to develop life skills and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future. RYPEN convenor Amanda Barnes explains what it is all about and we learn what it meant to two graduates from the Winter RYPEN, Celeste...
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Meet the Hard Working new President
Bringing his many years of service at senior levels in business Dallas Booth, new President of Turramurra Rotary Club outlines his goals, including greater community engagement, an increase in members and a reduction in domestic violence,
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Leaders of the Future, thanks to Rotary. RYLA
RYLA the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is a transformational residential week designed to put leadership into practice in a supporting and encouraging environment. Matt Cross MP for Davidson in the north of Sydney explains what RYLA meant to him when he attended 15 years ago and where this has...
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Is This The Future For Rotary.
As Rotary clubs struggle to retain and attract new members, is it time for a new approach, a way to serve without the protocols associated with the traditional Rotary Club model? Greg Newling explains the background and early achievements of the innovative Kuring gai Rotary Community Network....
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The Pressure and Pleasure of Running a Rotary Club. Ian Spencer
Club Presidents usually serve a one year term of office. Today we meet Ian Spencer former senior businessman, retiring as President of Turramurra Rotary Club where he explains how he became President, the training provided for incoming Presidents, his goals at the start and reflections on their...
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Inspirational Women Saluted by Rotary
The Rotary Inspirational Womens Awards acknowledge and celebrate community service performed by women through their various activities and endeavours. Chairperson Rae-Anne Medforth explains Applications for the 2023 Awards close on 18 June. If you know a woman who you believe goes over and above...
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The Next Wave of Climate Activism. Jeremy Wright AM
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 To hear the…
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Rotary Matters hosted by Ian Stuart. Rotary is a world wide service organisation with 30,000 active Rotarians in Australia. Tune into Rotary Matters and hear about the many worthwhile international and local causes, projects and people who make Rotary happen. There are many ways to engage with Rotary and the live to air program includes a What’s On of Rotary community activities open to everyone. Rotary Matters on air every Friday 1500-1600 hrs on community radio Triple H 100.1 FM
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