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24.01.2022 Rtn. John van den Burg takes the helm of our club to enable members to open opportunities in 2020-21 Congratulations to the team and best wishes for another successfull year of service locally, nationally and Internationally.

24.01.2022 Want to be part of a global health legacy? Join with @Rotary on #WorldPolioDay in the fight to #endpolio

24.01.2022 Rotary members throughout Australia, New Zealand and Oceania are working with Indigenous communities to provide education, healthcare and more. https://on.rotary.org/32iLhYp

24.01.2022 Christmas celebrate a time of giving and receiving with Rotary This Christmas, the Rotary Club of The Hills Kellyville are giving families a chance to bot...h give and receive. By coming to one of two easy locations, Hills families can ‘receive’ a wonderful fresh Christmas tree. The ‘giving’ part is that 100% of the profit from your Christmas tree purchase will go to great Rotary works in the local community and beyond. The Christmas tree sale dates are across 3 weekends in December - Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December - Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December (the last days subject to Christmas tree stock) In two locations over both weekends: - The Bull & Bush Hotel (car park), cnr Windsor Rd & Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills - The Ettamogah Hotel (car park), cnr Windsor Rd & Merriville Rd, Kellyville Ridge Both locations are easy to get to with plenty of space to park & select a Christmas tree in a Covid safe manner and, we’ll even help you load. If you’re really stuck, arrangements can be made for delivery. Our Christmas Trees are sourced from NSW farms around Sydney and are freshly delivered each weekend. Another way to give back to the community through our club this Christmas is ‘The Giving Tree located at Stockland Mall, Baulkham Hills. The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville not only holds events in the local community, we also raise funds for numerous programs far and wide, from the Hills area to outback Australia to overseas communities with specific needs. Some of the Local programs include a local Garden Competition and Literacy Initiatives for students. Further afield the club continues its Bourke Public School Breakfast Club project, helping school attendance. The club has been at the forefront of the drive for drought relief support and fund raising. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead have purchased new state of the art equipment for their Eye Clinic with funds organised by our club. At an International level, the club completed its twelve year project of refurbishing Arep Provincial School, Vanua Lava, Vanuatu. Anyone wanting to be part of an inspired group that are making a difference, contact the club though our website, Facebook page or the number below. Visit us at www.hillsrotary.org.au or for more details about our Christmas Trees, please contact Keith Stapley on 0412 079 014. Attached Images Club members with some fresh & fine Christmas trees Further information: Keith Stapley 0412 079 014 Christmas tree sales are an annual Rotary fundraising event.

24.01.2022 Donation of water heaters for Bushfire victims John Collignon, a member of the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville and Executive at Rheem Australia has been working on an initiative to assist with the rebuild for Bushfire victims with the Rotary Club and the Dural Mens Shed. Thanks to a major contribution from Rheem Australia, John arranged a delivery of 20 Rheem Hot-water heaters to the Dural Mens Shed. They are bound for the South Coast where they will be part of the rebui...ld in and around the Cobargo area the Dural Mens Shed have been sending a lot of goods and equipment to help with the rebuild. We are very grateful to Rheem Australia for this donation, valued at $17,000. The first photo below features (L to R): Chis Thomas, Coordinator, Dural Mens Shed; John van den Burg, President, The Rotary Club of The Hills Kellyville and John Collignon. The other image features them with other members of the Dural Mens Shed who helped unload the water heaters.

24.01.2022 "Eat A Meal - Save A Child's Life" fundraiser towards the memory of Sir Clem Renouf to support the #EndPolioNow campaign raised AUD 3,610. The contributions matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, its an outstanding result with AUD 10,830 going to Rotary International Polio eradication program. Thank you to Rtn. Haran Ramachandran, Ahsha Ramachandran, Lesly Gunaratnam and Gajendra Balabaskara for putting on this successfull #Fundraiser. Thank you to all the patrons and donors for their wonderfull support. #WorldPolioDay #endpolio

23.01.2022 One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio On October 24, #WorldPolioDay, thousands of events were organized by Rotary clubs around the world. #WorldPolioDay was founde...d a decade ago by #Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. #Polio is a deadly infectious disease. There is no cure, but safe and effective vaccines can prevent it. Below is a summary of where we stand as of October 25, 2020 There have been 6,793 events registered in 83 countries. This update reflex till 6400. 403,709 participants worldwide. USD$3,720,295.58 has been raised (a total of USD $11,160,886.74 with matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). This translates funds to buy 18,601,477 polio vaccinations!! End Polio Now

22.01.2022 Congratulations and best wishes. A tough challenge. The type only Rotarians take on.

22.01.2022 Rotary members have been making a difference at a time when communities need our help more than ever. We know that donors like you are people of action, and your support is changing lives where its needed most. Together, weve funded thousands of projects around the world. Weve provided resources for local COVID-19 health and recovery efforts in addition to other initiatives to prevent disease, and of course, our continued fight to end polio. Together, weve empowered other...s by funding sustainable solutions in communities that need clean water, hope for peace, basic education, quality care for mothers and children, or economic opportunity. No matter how large a problem may seem, thanks to you, we can work toward solutions and opportunities for people around the world. Last Rotary year, we raised more than $408 million for The Rotary Foundation! What we accomplish next will be possible because of your generous support. Thank you for your dedication to Doing Good in the World. https://cdn2.webdamdb.com/md_2s5aBUiZL731.mp4?1598896734 See more

21.01.2022 Our clubs projects in Sri Lanka was put on showcase last night via a discussion forum on Thayagam Tamil Radio. Primary focus was the Uyirilai Annual Sports Celebration Week, where we raised funds to support this event where we will bring the spinal cord injured men and women to show their sporting prowess to the world. Rotary continues to open opportunities to work on wide variety of projects. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge, skills and talents, why not join. Together we can create a better world for all.

20.01.2022 CLUB CHANGEOVER BILL BAZELEY ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - RTN. KEITH STAPLEY. In presenting the Bill Bazeley Award for Rotarian of The Year to Keith Stapley, President Fran complimented Keith for his leadership and persistence, on all of our clubs Community Service Projects. Fran highlighted Keiths passion and thanked him for progressing the Hills Community Garden project, to a strong position, despite many hurdles. A worthy recipient. Congratulations Keith.

19.01.2022 Our clubs RAWCS - Sustainable Community Development Programs in the Sub-continent would not be possible without the continued support from Nachle Dance School. We recognized one of the organizers Dr Vidiya Ramachandran with a Paul Harris Fellow (#PHF) in 2016. We wish her the very best while she is one of the leading front-line health professionals testing #COVID-19 in #NSW at #PWH She is married with two very young children. We take this opportunity to thank all health professionals who are working around the clock to keep us safe while risking their lives and their families.

19.01.2022 Another project approved to grant much needed ventilators for Government Medical College Hospital Karur. Our members have been collabarating with Rotarians in S...outh India to support the public health care system to address this unexpected pandemic bring normal life to halt. Another project approved to grant much needed ventilators for Government Medical College Hospital Karur. Date: 17-04-2020 Ref: Rotary Foundation Global Grant GG2011918 Application approved Dear Rotarians: Congratulations! Your global grant application for funding to provide 10 ventilators for COVID-19 patients to the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, submitted by the Rotary Club of Karur Wings and District 9685, has been approved by Rotary Foundation (India) (RF(I)) and the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The award is in the amount of US $31,100.

19.01.2022 Our members have over the years repurposed Health, Educational and other items of needs identified in developing countries thru RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service Donations-in-Kind activity. We are sharing a video on how Rotary's repurposing acitivity is a WIN/WIN for us and the beneficiaries. These hospital beds would have ened up in landfill if not for the work of Rotarians to secure them, clean and check and provide to countires where they will be put to good use. #Rotary #repurpose #spinalcordinjury #environment

19.01.2022 Rtn. Haran Ramachandran being awarded an Avenue of Service Recognition for International Service.

18.01.2022 The First District eNews is out - check out whats happening in Rotary District 9685 "My dear fellow Rotarians, Friends & Our Rotary Family, The beginning of 2020 has started out to be an incredibly challenging and interesting year. As we move forward from this COVID-19 pandemic, I can see just how good Rotary and our District is surviving and coping with all the new challenges. We have all pulled together to continue and expand the great work of Rotary in our District. My Spe...cial Thanks goes out to all the clubs that took up the challenge to hold zoom meeting or other forms of multimedia face to face gatherings.................. https://rotarydistrict9685.org.au//5d5c3716-4571-43b8-ad5f

18.01.2022 Want to be part of a global health legacy? Join with #Rotary on #WorldPolioDay in the fight to #endpolioPlease support as we embark on a COVID-19 Friendly Fundraiser to support PolioPlus Fund - Eat A Meal of Biriyani - Save A Childs Life. At the end of the 1980s, more than 350,000 children were paralyzed by polio every year. Today, Rotary and its partners have reduced the incidence of polio by 99.9 percent. However, until we see the last of the poliovirus, eradication efforts need additional funding, we are seeking your generous support.

17.01.2022 "We are obviously in an unprecedented time. In the spirit of Rotary, we again used our network and expertise to help communities." Pier Metrangolo, member of the Rotary Club of Morimondo Abbazia, Italy

16.01.2022 Rotary Club donates 5 Dialysis machines Chennai, Aug 16: Rotary Club of Chennai Kodambakkam handed-over 5 dialysis machines to Shree Jain Medical Relief Society..., Kodambakkam. This is with a cost of Rs.30 Lakhs sponsored by the club under the Rotary Foundation - Global Grant programpartnerships with Rotary Club of The Hills Kellyville & Rotary Club of Chatswood Sunrise (Clubs from Rotary International District 9685 New Southwales, Australia). While speaking during the handover ceremony, Past President & Chairman of this project Rtn.Maheshraj T said At present 7 dialysis machines are already in service and with addition 5 dialysis units, i.e 12 units from today will enable them giving dialysis to minimum 500 more patients monthly. Rtn.Balaguru.S, President Rotary Club of Chennai Kodambakkam said Patients who are from middle income group will also can avail Dialysis service at a very nominal rate. D.Jayakumar, Minister for Fisheries conveyed his greetings and appreciated the support in serving society, even when our nation is fighting against Covid19.

16.01.2022 Saturday 15th of August at 2:30 PM we will go live, while we dedicate 5 Dialysis machines to the Shree Jain Medical Relief Society. A global grant project of our club in partnership with Chatswood Sunrise Rotary.

16.01.2022 Enter now. Its free. The gardens looking great.

16.01.2022 Terrific event. Well done, Rotary.

15.01.2022 In Italy, one of the countries that has been affected most, clubs in District 2080 are raising funds to purchase ventilators and protective gear for overstretched hospitals. And when the worst of the outbreak was raging in China, the districts clubs raised more than $21,000 for protective masks to prevent spread of the disease there. Clubs in District 2041, also in Italy, raised funds online to buy protective gear for health workers who will care for COVID-19 patients at a 400-bed hospital being built at Milans fairgrounds. https://www.rotary.org//rotary-clubs-help-fight-covid-19-p

14.01.2022 This is the announcement for our Special General Meeting for 2020! Well be voting on a number of actions to make the club official. 1. Allocating roles based o...n the list below Board Roles President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Marketing Director Non- Board Roles Sergeant in Arms Social Event Coordinator New Member Coordinator If you would like to put yourself forward for any of these roles or would like to nominate someone for a role please send an email to [email protected] If you would like to put your name forward for multiple different roles in case you dont get first preference, please number them in order. 2. Removing signatories from existing accounts and appointing new members 3. Appointing a new public officer Any more questions please ask the page directly or reach out to Karenza or Cameron on 0481 101 333 Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club

14.01.2022 We continue to make a difference and open opportunities to help diverse communities. We are happy to share another of our International Project.

14.01.2022 Enter your garden, now. Its FREE.

14.01.2022 Over the last fortnight in Parliament it was a pleasure to acknowledge: Pendle Hill High Schools Shirley Antonelli Kings Langley Cricket Clubs ICC grant ... Seven Hills RSL Clubs Bev Black Lalor Park Public School leaders Seven Hills North Public School leaders Parramatta Polices Coffee with a Cop Sri Om Care events for the elderly The Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club Local NSW Rural Fire Service donations I also spoke on the Justice bill and our electorates recent visits from Communities Minister Gareth Ward and Western Sydney Minister Stuart Ayres.

13.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user-4100807/mobile-leprosy-clinic-2 One of our major projects in 2019-20 was to provide a Mobile Leprosy Clinic in Allahabad with a goal of spreading awareness about leprosy and other tropical diseases, help in reducing the cases of leprosy, disability due to leprosy and reduce the impact of tropical diseases like malaria , filaria, dengue etc, help children with disabilities who cant go to a hospital, by taking expertise to them. Mobile medical clinic will give "quality care to the unreached"

13.01.2022 #Rotary #India responds to combat #COVID-19 with contributions of over AUD 5M to the PM Cares Fund and further AUD $15M, excuting projects to protect lives. Congratulations to Rotarians around the world who are partnering with Rotarians across the globe to respond to the current #Pandemic in their communities. #RotaryResponds

13.01.2022 A wonderful Gentleman, trusted mentor, great Rotarian and philanthropist. Loved family man. We will all miss Don. Rest In Peace, dear friend.

11.01.2022 Our club recieved two district awards for our service to the #Youth and #International Service. Our work with youth in and around our The Hills Shire Council area has been a key focus of our club as well as International Service. Congratulations to Youth Service Director Jim Sifonios and International Service Director Haran Ramachandran.

11.01.2022 We have 92 year old neighbors. We have given them a green card. On the flip side is red. If they need us, groceries or support they will flip it to red. It is i...mportant that we look after and protect our elderly at the same time. Also they are our lovely friends and we would hate for anything to happen to them.

11.01.2022 The First Global Grant approved for this Rotary Year to the value of US$134,028. This will enable Gorakhnath Trust Hospital in Gorakhpur in providing efficient medical support to the underprivileged who cannot afford efficient medical care which costs heavily lest it is provided at the chikitsalaya (Hospital) at minimal prices. Congratulations to the International Committee for driving this project and to all the donors who made this possible during this difficult period with #COVID19 #Pandemic #HEALTH #Rotary #India #Australia #Hospital

11.01.2022 Great Hills area gardens and gardeners awarded for their efforts While most community events went into isolation, the Sydney Hills Garden Competition was held this year as the only Orange Blossom Festival event running in 2020. Intricately linked to the Hills Shire, the first competition ran in 1959 as the forerunner of the Orange Blossom Festival. Gardens entered into the competition were judged in their spring glory from mid-September culminating in an award ceremony held i...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Using ZOOM? Join us for an evening with Dr Sanjay Jayasinghe and also hear how Rotary is adapting to the Physical Distancing yet having a Social Gathering while still connecting the world.

10.01.2022 Another Successfull Project delivered with a total investment of AUD 208,000. A remarkable partnership between Rotary and AMAF to deliver much needed equipements to the Kilinochchi District Hospital.

09.01.2022 The #dialysis process is an ongoing long term continual process, the poor and needy, and the less affordable people are unable to go to other major cities like #Vishakapatnam, #Bhubaneswar, and so forth. This has necessitated the need for establishing up to date dialysis units and providing dialysis, both at free of cost and an affordable price as per the need. #Rotarians from #Rotary clubs of Midtown Bhadrak and The Hills-Kellyville partnered together to help in establishing additional Dialysis facilities to meet the increasing demand for Dialysis due to the increase in the number of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. This will enable in gapping the difference between Demand vs. Availability. The global grant application was approved by The Rotary Foundation in the amount of AUD 81,000.

09.01.2022 We continue to make a difference and open opportunities to help diverse communities. We are happy to share another of our International Project.

08.01.2022 The Rotary Clubs of Chatswood Sunrise and The Hills-Kellyville from District 9685 partnered with Rotary Club of Colombo Mid-City to enable District Government Hospital (DGH) - Kilinochchi to address the rising number of patients requiring orthopaedic Surgical intervention. As a result of this project, the Hospital was provided with the state of the art equipment’s to deliver the best possible service to the public. This resulted in additional surgeries being undertaken at th...e hospital, reducing the waiting time as well as patient transfers to other hospitals in the Northern Province, burdening the already overstretched public health care facility. The project will be saving lives and livelihoods thru quicker recovery of the patients giving them a better quality of life. This will also avoid excess financial burden on the families and reduce the travel time to hospitals further away from home. https://youtu.be/ziNaJ_Zq04I See more

08.01.2022 Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville and Vanni Rehabilitation joined together to provide dry ration food packs containing rice, flour, dhal salt, tea, sugar, etc. We are confident that we could alleviate the significant food stress among the affected populations. The project was made possible thru The Rotary Foundation District Grant from Rotary District 9685

08.01.2022 Rotary opening opportunities to make a huge difference.

06.01.2022 Smallpox is the only human disease ever eradicated. Let’s make polio the second! Join the fight to #endpolio with @Rotary on #WorldPolioDay

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06.01.2022 Holger Knaack has a fresh vision for the Rotary of the future. With a little help from his friends, things should go swimmingly. https://www.rotary.org/en/young-heart

06.01.2022 Our club has a long history of focusing on dieseas prevention and treatment. Our members have been busy working with our partners to support the @Rotarys repo...sne to support the health care systems in India and Sri Lanka. Congratulations to the team for another successfull grant application. Date: 16-04-2020 Ref: Rotary Foundation Global Grant GG2012067 Application approved Dear Rotarians: Congratulations! Your global grant application for funding to provide medical equipment and hand washing stations to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, submitted by the Rotary Club of Tiruchirapalli Metro and District 9685, has been approved by Rotary Foundation (India) (RF(I)) and the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The award is in the amount of US $30,001.

06.01.2022 "Rotarians against Leprosy" - Please join us on Saturday 15th of August at 4 PM via ZOOM as we hand over a "Hospital on Wheels" to reach out in rural parts of Uttar Pradesh, which has a population of over 204 million people in order to detect any symptoms of Leprosy in early stages so that it can be treated.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Adam and Margaret of NSW RFS Hawkesbury Catering Brigade

06.01.2022 Vale Rothrewel Donald (Don) Stein AM. (1930-2021) Don was born in the middle of the Great depression and raised on his parent’s poultry farm in Smithfield NSW and credited his parents for giving him the mantra of success- honesty, integrity, respect and trust. After serving an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner went on to become a highly respected busines man and leader in the field of soil compaction. Don was the inaugural inductee of the Earthmover and Civil Contract...or Hall of Fame. Don stated his philosophy on life was to help people as much as he could and he was able to achieve this through his experience and involvement in Rotary. The ideals of helping others and contributing something worthwhile to humanity are the elements of the Rotary cause that appealed to Don. Don joined the Rotary Club of Smithfield in 1968 and served 2 terms as its President. When the Smithfield closed in 1990 Don Joined the newly formed Rotary Club of Winston Hills where, he continued to serve the community. In 2015 The Rotary Club of Winston Hills merged with the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville. At a Club level Don was always keen to support all Avenues of Service with projects such as Australia Day Breakfast, building of school shade houses, Pride of Workmanship, Vocational Excellence, Rotary Youth Exchange, Jasper Road Public School and Rotary Australia World Community Service Projects to name a few. In recognition to his philanthropy and dedication to the work of Rotary, Don was Multi-Diamond Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Member and Major Donor, Emerald Companion of the Australian Rotary Health and in1996 he received a Vocational Excellence Award. Don not only generously supported by donation but supported long-term, on many boards and committees. Westmead Children’s Hospital (in 1995 the driving force behind the establishment of the Tri District Rotary Wing) long-term supporter/donor of adolescent health. Microsearch Foundation (initially a Rotary District Project) Vocational Excellence Committee Australian Rotary Health The Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Society Member and Major Donor (strong supporter of Polio Eradication program) Donations in Kind (Donating a truck for transporting donated goods). Don Stein truly followed the Rotary motto Service Above Self. In 2011 was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his outstanding contribution to industry, Rotary and his many charitable causes.

05.01.2022 Additional equipments to complement the phase one of this project was handed over to District General Hospital - Kilinochchi by Rotary Club Of Kilinochchi Town - RCKT members. The total project value was AUD $173K. Members of our club continue their efforts to raise funds and coordinate Global Grant projects thru Rotarians4Sustainability in India and Sri Lanka even in this current difficult situation. Congratulations to all involved.

05.01.2022 A spectator or a participant, sport can bring people from all walks of life together. Its not only good for one’s physical health but has a huge emotional and ...mental health benefits. Rotaractors and Rotarians from Rotary Districts 3220, 3231, 3232 and 9685, along with Tamil Engineers Foundation request your support for Uyirilai Sports Week Celebration 2020. We see sports activities as a driving force for the spinal cord injured to seek and restore their contact with the world around them. The events will start on the 28th of November and conclude on the 3rd of December to mark the International Day for people with disability. This event will bring together Spinal Cord Injured, their families and the community together thru sports. The events will be live streamed thru Facebook. If you wish to support this event financially please donate via thttps://donations.rawcs.com.au/6-2016-17. All donations are tax deductible for Australian Residents. https://youtu.be/g-xSwuDKp54 See more

03.01.2022 On behalf of President Fran Broadbent and members of the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville, we invite you and your members to join us on Monday 4th of May at 7 PM for a special club meeting. Our guest speaker is PDG Dr. Pramod Kumar, who will give us an update on Rotary India Responds to COVID-19. You may have read that within a month, Rotarians across India raised 8.1 Million dollars to support the PM Cares appeal by the Hon. Prime Minister of India. The Rotary Clubs ac...ross the country took up the changes implemented by the quick action of TRF trustees to make some exemptions to implement COVID-19 responding Global Grant Projects. To-date over 24.3 Million dollars worth of Global Grant projects have been implemented and many more are in place to support the struggling public health care systems in India to save lives. He will also speak on how the countrys total lockdown has affected the poorest of the poor. Click here to see the Facebook Event Please join our Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980891944 Meeting ID: 869 8089 1944 Password: 028977

03.01.2022 Let #Rotary kindled the spark within you to look beyond yourself and embrace #humanity. Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta Rotary kindled the spark within me to look beyond myself and embrace humanity. Service became a way of life for me and I, like many others, adopted the guiding philosophy that ‘Service is the rent I pay for the space I occupy on this earth, and I want to be a good tenant of this earth.’ #ServetoChangeLives

02.01.2022 One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio On October 24, #WorldPolioDay, thousands of events were organized by Rotary clubs around the world. #WorldPolioDay was founde...d a decade ago by #Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. #Polio is a deadly infectious disease. There is no cure, but safe and effective vaccines can prevent it. Below is a summary of where we stand as of October 25, 2020 There have been 6,793 events registered in 83 countries. This update reflex till 6400. 403,709 participants worldwide. USD$3,720,295.58 has been raised (a total of USD $11,160,886.74 with matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). This translates funds to buy 18,601,477 polio vaccinations!! End Polio Now

01.01.2022 https://events.humanitix.com/eat-a-meal-save-a-childs-life When Rotary International launched PolioPlus in 1985, more than 125 countries were still polio-endemic, and at least a thousand children were paralyzed every day - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Rotary Convention in 2009. Rotary has been responsible for the immunization of over 2 billion children worldwide. With Rotary’s work providing the catalyst for the establishment of the Global Polio Eradicatio...n Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, Rotary’s work alongside UNICEF, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has led a campaign providing a total of more than 10 billion doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) worldwide. As a consequence of these efforts, annual diagnosed cases of polio have declined by over 99.9%, with just 104 cases recorded to-date in 2020 and only two countries remaining polio-endemic - Afghanistan and Pakistan. A polio-free world is possible, but we can achieve it only by taking action together. Join with @Rotary this #WorldPolioDay to End Polio Now https://events.humanitix.com/eat-a-meal-save-a-childs-life See more

01.01.2022 Members from Rotary Clubs of Rotary Club of Kurrajong North Richmond Inc, Rotary Club of Colombo South and two of our members visited the NSW RFS Hawkesbury Catering Brigade to carry out a community need assesment for global grant application to refurbish the catering facility. It was an eye opener of the enermous task done by the catering brigade volunteers making 9000 meals a day to help the volunteer fire fighters from across Australia, Canada, US and more protect the #Environment, #People and #Property.

01.01.2022 Rotary Opens Opportunities