Hand in Hand- Let's lift the lid on mental illness

Date: Friday Feb 4, 2022, 6:30 pm

Gala Charity Banquet

A four course dinner, with wine, beer and soft drinks include. Entertainment includes a live band multicultural dances, opera singers, door prizes, raffles, auctions and dancing.

$180 per guest with an early-bird rate of $160 per guest up to and including Tuesday 30th November 2021. Number of seats will depend on density requirements specified by the government and hence will be strictly on a first come first served basis.
(A 'Deductible Gift Receipt' will be issued for a non-refundable amount of $50 from the above price)

https://rotarydistrict9800.org.au/event/hand-in-hand--let-s-lift-the-lid-on-mental-illness/

Italian Night

RI President Shekhar Mehta urges countries at COP26 to protect mangroves

By Ryan Hyland

Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta joined the Rotary delegation to the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 November to explore ways Rotary can work on environmental challenges, including by restoring mangroves, a crucial ecosystem that can mitigate the effects of climate change in coastal areas.

The climate summit, also known as COP26 (short for Conference of the Parties), brought together nearly 100 heads of state and governments over a two-week period to set new targets for fossil fuel emissions. This was Rotary’s first time at the annual conference.

Rotary Acknowledges Outstanding Teachers

The pandemic forced teachers to adopt new modes of teaching. It was uber timely that Rotary Altona City established the Hobsons Bay Rotary Teacher Awards program in 2018.

Focusing on early career stage teachers, experienced teachers, and teams, the awards recognise and encourage outstanding performance in local schools.

Rotary supports COVID-19 Vaccinations in Timor Leste

Rotary Port Phillip in conjunction with representatives of Spend it Well, a local Timorese Government organisation, SABEH, and the Australian Government representative in Timor Leste coordinating the Australian Government response to COVID19, initiated a project to administer one dose of an anti-COVID vaccine to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people over a two-week period. 

Rotary & Interplast – A Good News Story

Fifteen-year-old Rashmi dreams of being a doctor. When Interplast last met the Sri Lankan schoolgirl, she was busy studying for her Ordinary-Level examinations, undertaken in the final two years of high school.  

Aiming to enrol in a biology stream for her higher studies, Rashmi’s goal was to become a doctor, and help others, as she has been helped over so many years.   

2023 International Convention

Melbourne will host the 2023 International Convention!! While the official promotion program for the Convention will not commence until after the 2022 Convention, have a think about the opportunities to Volunteer at this wonderful event.

https://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Stories/2023-international-convention