Wed 15 Sep 2021

by | Sep 21, 2021 | Bulletin

We learnt more about our newest Ivanhoe Rotarian David Davenport – the ‘Man behind the badge’. David is a Melbournian, although raised in Canberra. His family also spent two years in PNG before returning to Melbourne in 2006. David told us how he...

Wed 1 Sep 2021

by | Sep 7, 2021 | Bulletin

We gave a warm welcome to Leonie Farrell, Youth Services Coordinator at Banyule City Council. Leonie filled us in on the Council’s youth programs during Covid times. Emphasis is on engaging and empowering 12-25 year old young people with strong connections to...

Wed 25 Aug 2021

by | Aug 31, 2021 | Bulletin

Ivanhoe Rotarian Ross Pinney reported on his trip to the Top End in May 2021. Ross is President of the Australian Red Cross Society and was visiting Red Cross offices, personnel and clients in the NT. Ross explained how Red Cross’ focus is on management of...

Wed 18 Aug 2021

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Bulletin

We were pleased to hear from fellow Rotarian and Club member Lisa Wait who is employed in the role of Knowledge Translation Manager at the Epilepsy Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1963 by a concerned group of parents. Its origins are with an epileptic...

Wed 11 Aug 2021

by | Aug 17, 2021 | Bulletin

We welcomed via ZOOM Kate Warren from Ambulance Vic, who gave a very valuable and informative talk on Strokes – what they are, how to recognise them and what we can do to minimise the risk of stroke. 4 out of 5  strokes are caused by blood clots Since 2017, if...