Rotaract Australia in Parramatta, New South Wales | Community organisation

Rotaract Australia

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Address: Rotary Down Under House Level 3, 43 Hunter St. 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.rotaract.org.au

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25.01.2022 A new month means a new Rotary Down Under edition out now! Absolutely bursting with awesome articles highlighting all the cool things happening in the Rotaract and Rotary world INCLUDING our very own new podcast thanks to Holly Corbett and Laura Telford! Check it out now <3 https://bit.ly/3n72rk2 And if you haven't checked out the podcast already click here >> for the first 5 episodes with more out tomorrow! https://spoti.fi/3ncYUAS

24.01.2022 Ever wondered what exactly Rotaract Australia is and what we do? Well look no further than this webinar that we created during National Board Training!

24.01.2022 New to Rotaract? Start here! Is episode two of Chats by Rotaract Australia our super awesome new podcast! Hosts Laura Telford and Holly Corbett chat all things Rotaract and how they explain to new people what they do! Check it out now https://spoti.fi/3mKHFGW

22.01.2022 In episode 5 of our Chats by Rotaract Australia podcast host Holly Corbett chats to RA Governance Director Ben Hill about constitutions and how they need to change thanks to #ElevateRotaract. Check it out now! https://spoti.fi/3mKHFGW

22.01.2022 Sending love to our friends and family in Victoria tonight!

21.01.2022 Check out the latest copy of Rotary Down Under! Lots of interesting articles about the Rotary Foundation!

21.01.2022 Did you know 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? This year, it also marks the first day of 16 Days of Activism ...against Gender-based Violence along with the global theme, Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!" We’ve been advised to stay home to be safe from #COVID19, but what if home is where she feels unsafe? Domestic violence has surged during the pandemic, but we can all help survivors get the support they need. #orangetheworld #16Days

20.01.2022 How cool is this!

19.01.2022 Time to head to northern NSW! Here is Holly Macbeth from D9650. 1. What Rotaract Club/District are you a part of? District 9650, New England Rotaract ... 2. How long have you been involved in Rotaract/Rotary (incl. Youth programs etc.)? I have been a part of Rotaract for three years now, I've been the president of New England rotaract for 2 years. 3. What drew you to Rotaract & what do you enjoy about it? I moved to a town where I knew only one person and wanted to make friends, I was definitely excited by the opportunities and the people I got to meet from being a part of Rotaract 4. What do you do outside of Rotaract (Work/Hobbies etc.)? Outside of Rotaract I’m a qualified pastry chef who loves to cook. I'm also studying to be a high school teacher so that I can hopefully improve the lives of young people. I love reading, magic the gathering, sailor moon and all things Disney.

18.01.2022 NEW Episodes now out! We are super excited to release two more episodes of chats by Rotaract Australia! And in episode 6 host Holly Corbett chats to Tassie DRR Madi Biggelaar about the benefits of training and ongoing professional development. In episode 7 host Laura Telford sits down with WA DRR Eeshwar Rajagopalan to chat about his experiences in Rotaract in Australia and around the world.... Click here to listen now! >> https://spoti.fi/3iqpByt

15.01.2022 Are you looking at recruiting new members? What about looking at members for board positions next year? Well Rotaract Australia has the resources to help! Back in June we hosted board training for Rotaractors across the country and all the sessions are now available as webinars! Everything from role specific sessions to event and strategic planning and more! Check them out on the Rotaract Australia website now!

15.01.2022 Are you struggling with the whole work, life, Rotaract balance especially in the lead up to the holidays? Well Listen to this chat with past RA Chair Ada for some simple tips to make sure you are not just surviving but thriving!

15.01.2022 NOW LIVE: The first official four episodes of Chats by Rotaract Australia are now live! Head to your favourite podcast app (Spotify, Apple Podcast or iHeart Radio) to listen to some great conversations! https://spoti.fi/3mKHFGW Episode 2: New to Rotaract? Start here with podcast hosts Laura Telford and Holly Corbett Episode 3: Chats with RA's OG Chair Amanda Barnes Episode 4: Rotaract and acknowledging traditional owners with Adelaide City Rotaract Club... Episode 5: Law & Order: Your Club's foundations with RA Governance Director Ben Hill. See more

14.01.2022 Next up is Jess Calderón from D9560 1. What Rotaract Club/District are you a part of? Rotaract Club of Gladstone, District 9560. ... 2. How long have you been involved in Rotaract/Rotary (incl. Youth programs etc)? Since 2018, so for about 3.5 years. RYLA 2021 was the best thing I ever did! 3. What drew you to Rotaract and what do you enjoy about it? I joined Rotaract to make new friends. What I love about Rotaract is the opportunities that it provides for professional development, meeting people, travel and being a part of a community where you are welcomed anywhere around the world. 4. What do you do outside of Rotaract (Work/Hobbies etc.)? Outside of Rotaract, I enjoy going to toastmasters, 5:30 club, spending quality time with friends while having a few bevvies, 4wd and camping. But for me, nothing beats going to the beach and having the sand between my toes and swimming in the ocean.

14.01.2022 Sometimes it's important to take the time to look after yourself, so that you can serve others. You might also have questions about how to help others who aren't ok. There is a great resource called Head to Health that you can check out to learn more: https://headtohealth.gov.au/

13.01.2022 Have you seen the latest issue of Rotary Down Under? Hills Rotaract Club, Inc are doing some great work and got featured! Check it out now <3 https://bit.ly/3n72rk2

12.01.2022 An oldie but a goodie! We love a good chill out session so share below your favourite tunes, spotify playlists and podcasts!

12.01.2022 Rotaract Australia is super excited to welcome Chris from D9570 to the RA Council! The council is made up of District Rotaract Representatives from across Australia and the surrounding Pacific Islands! Welcome Chris!

10.01.2022 Let's head back to Sydney with Jason Terry from D9685. 1. What Rotaract Club/District are you a part of? I am a part of the Rotaract Club of Pennant Hills - Cherrybrook which is a part of District 9685 (north of Sydney City)... 2. How long have you been involved in the Rotaract/Rotary family (incl. Youth Programs. etc.)? I have been a Rotaractor for 3 years and a Rotarian for an entire year as well. I had the opportunity to attend District RYLA in 2019 and was lucky enough to be chosen as 1 out of 26 people to attend the very first RYLA Oceania in 2020. 3. What drew you to Rotaract and what do you enjoy about it? I have been in community service for more than 10 years. I was drawn to Community service starting in St John Ambulance Australia when I was 16 years old and left when I was 25 years old. When I left St John it made me realise how much I enjoyed community service. It wasn’t long until I stumbled across the Hills Rotaract Club. In the year 2019, I was elected the treasurer of the Hills Rotaract club and due to how much I enjoyed it and wanting the organisation to grow, I started the Club of pennant Hills and Cherrybrook in District 9685. There is so much I contribute to Rotaract and these are: - Leadership Skills - Learning Opportunities - Rotary Connections - Rotaract Connections - International connections - International Opportunities - And most Importantly FRIENDS! 4. What do you do outside of Rotaract (work/hobbies. etc.)? Outside of Rotaract I am currently studying IT in TAFE and outside of TAFE I am a Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master and I also like to play commuter games with my friends online.

09.01.2022 Time to head west over to WA to introduce Eeshwar Rajagopalan of D9455! 1. What Rotaract Club/District are you a part of? Rotaract Club of Subiaco and Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay, District 9455, Western Australia... 2. How long have you been involved in the Rotaract/Rotary family (incl. Youth Programs. etc.)? My Rotary journey started as a participant across a number of youth programs, including the National Youth Science Forum in 2009. Rotary again sponsored me as part of the John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) at university, after which I joined the Rotaract Club of Rossmoyne as the Charter Vice President. I have been a Rotaractor now for 9 years and a Rotarian for 2.5 years, during which time I have been a member of several clubs, some overseas, held many club positions, and taken on a number of roles within the greater Rotary organisation. I currently hold the positions of RI Membership Committee Member 2020-23, District 9455 Youth Director 2020-23 and RA Non-Executive Director - Training 2021-22, as well as that of DRR 2019-22. 3. What drew you to Rotaract and what do you enjoy about it? I didn't know anything about Rotaract before I was invited by the same club who has sponsored me to attend JCLA. I joined because I felt that it would be a great opportunity to share what I had learned at JCLA, as well as to give back to the community. I've remained a member because of all of the amazing friends I have made globally, the opportunities it has provided me to serve and develop personally and professionally, and because it's a great excuse to travel all over the world and feel at home in every city I visit! 4. What do you do outside of Rotaract (work/hobbies. etc.)? By day, I am an engineer, working on developing, implementing and maintaining real-time monitoring systems for several global oil and gas production assets, as well as exploring opportunities to assist gas transmission network operators transition into the hydrogen economy. Outside of work I indulge in a variety of hobbies, including playing and designing boardgames, travelling, photography, videography and sound recording

06.01.2022 The first meeting for the 2021-22 council of DRRs is done! It was great to meet & get to know everyone face-to-face (even if it was virtually). We will continue to introduce the DRRs on our socials so everyone can get to know your representatives.... And remember, as members, you can always get in contact with your DRR if you need help or just want to update them on what your club is doing!

05.01.2022 Lest We Forget.

04.01.2022 How are you celebrating World Rotaract Week this 8-14 March? Share your celebrations with #WorldRotaractWeek and RSVP to the Facebook event for the most up-to-date news and access to virtual events throughout the week. https://www.facebook.com/events/747141379542863/

04.01.2022 Episode 4 of our Chats by Rotaract Australia podcast is a walk through memory lane with one of the first chairs of Rotaract Australia Amanda Barnes! If there is a program or event in Rotaract (or Rotary!) Amanda has done it or been involved! The fascinating chat between Amanda and host Laura Telford is now available in all places you listen to podcasts! https://spoti.fi/3mKHFGW

02.01.2022 On episode 3 of the Chats by Rotaract Australia podcast host Laura Telford chats to members from Adelaide City Rotaract Club about their Reconciliation Action Plan and what it means for their club! Check it out now! https://spoti.fi/3mKHFGW

02.01.2022 Did you catch our awesome chair Sam speak at the Zone 8 conference recently? Well if not check out her keynote address now!

01.01.2022 Have you heard of Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group - ESRAG? The Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) assists Rotary clubs, districts and multi-districts in planning, implementing and evaluating service projects, building awareness, and inspiring action. They are looking for Rotaractors to join their ranks so check it out today!

01.01.2022 Did you hear the news Rotaract Australia is starting a podcast to chat all things Rotaract? Well watch this space tonight when the first 4 episodes drop! We are so keen to share stories and resources with you all to help inspire you to be your best <3 And if you want to listen to the teaser episode ahead of the launch tonight click here >> https://open.spotify.com/show/50TyklK7ze6JZ1prj9Ju6g