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 Banyule....

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...

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...

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 you are...

A short-lived return to another combined face-to-face and ZOOM meeting (but not for long!) We welcomed our long-time friend Suzanne Crellin and her associate Craig from 3081 Angels. 3081 Angels is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organisation which collects quality,...

We welcomed Julie Johnston, Manager of the North East Neighbourhood House Network. Julie was full of information on our local Neighbourhood Houses. Did you know the first neighbourhood house in Victoria was in Greensborough? There are approximately 400 neighbourhood...

Another ZOOM only meeting as Melbourne enters its second week of the current Covid lockdown. Phil is stuck in NSW at his rural property - feeling the cold in his caravan and shed accommodation. Not quite the 50th birthday celebration he had in mind. Carl bunkered down...