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24.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/use/rotary-tackles-climate-and-peace Now more than ever the community needs to address and deal with the impact of a changing climate. Rotarian Jeremy Wright has convened a Climate and Peace Forum to understand our prospects for coping with future natural disasters including US and Australian bushfires. The forum is by webinar, Tuesday 10 November, featuring Greg Mullins AO, former commissioner for Fire & Rescue NSW, Lucinda Corrigan Chair of Farmers for Climate Action and Simon McKeon AO, Chancellor of Monash University. Listen here to Ian Stuart's interview with Jeremy Wright and tune in to the webinar via www.climateandpeace.com.au (its free)

22.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/us/rotaract-rotary-for-18-30-yr-olds Rotaract is a service, leadership, professional and community service organisation for young men and women. The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Rotaract Club started in August 2019. Today we meet the newly elected President Charlotte Weatherall and Vice President Tiana Jarmyn who explain what they've done, how they engage with their demographic and their plans for the future. An inspiring story of young people putting service above self. Contact [email protected] or find them on Facebook.

20.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//cross-egypt-challenge-part-one-of- We travel to the Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan to meet Ahmad Elzoghby, the chief organiser for the annual Cross Egypt Challenge. In this ten day event, motorcyclists and scooter riders are taken on an unforgettable journey taking in the main sights, monuments and attractions of Egypt. Along the way the riders attend Rotary meetings in the Egyptian desert, they stay at 4-5 star hotels plus one night luxury camping. Riders come from around the world with a strong contingent from Australia. While the 2020 event has been cancelled due to Covid, it is hoped that the 2021 edition can proceed. Listen to Part Two above and visit www.crossegyptchallenge.com

20.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//cross-egypt-challenge-part-two-of- We continue the discussion with Ahmad Elzoghby from the Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan who describes the Cross Egypt Challenge, a wonderful opportunity for motor cyclists and scooter riders to enjoy a ten day escorted ride to experience the attractions of Egypt. Covid permitting the next tour is in September 2021. www.crossegyptchallenge.com

20.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user-41/behind-the-scenes-at-st-ives This week we take a look at the Rotary Club of St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. Russell Crofts the President explains how it all started, the way that the club is governed and some of the community projects they support. Di Barnes, PR Director for the club discusses the Pride of Workmanship Award and the successful Tree of Joy project. We conclude with a look at laterite and its significance, geologically and as an aid to educational understanding. www.stivesrotary.org.au

17.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//popularity-of-the-printed-page-lif Despite the surge in electronic book publishing there remains an ongoing thirst for the printed page, the tactile and tangible experience you can only get from paper and board. Lifeline hosts a massive annual Book Fair 1-4 July at Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga, with over 110,000 titles. We meet Michael Cleary who tells us all about it and how the books are culled, collected, cleaned, priced, sorted and stored and the difference this enterprise makes for Lifeline. www.lifelineh2h.org.au

15.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//supporting-children-and-young-adul About one in a hundred people have an autism spectrum disorder with varying degrees of severity. Symptoms may include over or under sensitivity to sight, touch, smell, sound, temperature and pain often resulting in overwhelming anxiety, frustration and confusion when faced with the demands of everyday life. Jenny Loughnan explains the condition and the services of specialist school Giant Steps where she is Head of Primary. www.giantsteps.net.au

14.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//kyds-easy-access-counselling-for-t What is the biggest mental health concern facing young people today? It used to be drugs and alcohol but is now stress and anxiety followed by body image. Tackling this with great effect is KYDS, the Kuring gai Youth Development Service, now collaborating with other agencies across Sydney's upper north shore, offering face to face and tele health options. We meet Helen Jarvis, Chair of KYDS who tells us all about it. An inspiring story. www.kyds.org.au

13.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//rotary-recognises-inspirational-wo Chances are you'll know a woman who is doing something remarkable and inspirational...but probably shuns the limelight. The Rotary Inspirational Womens' Awards are designed to identify and salute women who are going over and above the call putting service above self. We meet Rae-Anne Medforth, Chair of RIWA and Sue Hayward, a Past District Governor to tell us what we need to know about RIWA and how to apply. Closing date for 2021 nominations is 16 June. www.riwa.com.au

12.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//books-in-homes-and-beirut-disaster Books in Homes provides free books to remote and disadvantaged communities. We meet Carmel Robinson from Castle Hill Rotary Club who explains how her club supports this initiative and its relationship with a small school in far north west Australia. We also learn about the Club's active response to the recent Beirut disaster, channeling funds to be used by the Rotary Club of Beirut at a time when traditional aid agencies and NGOs have their access delayed due to the impact of Covid 19. To support and donate go to https://gf.me/u/yufxzj

11.01.2022 https://www.dropbox.com//h1230y/AACq4Jxl41VIqOGUpYRqI5Ola Where do women who go whose lives have been ruined by domestic violence and homelessness? Where can they find a bed, sympathy, food and shelter? We meet Louise McCann, President of the Hornsby Kuring gai Women's Shelter who explains what they do, who they serve, how the facility is managed, and importantly the huge difference it makes to the lives and prospects for women in distress. www.hkws.org.au

10.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//carlingford-community-online-art-s A great way for artists to showcase their talents, for art lovers to browse the gallery and purchase unique art works for their enjoyment or as gifts. We meet Trudy Stevenson from Carlingford Rotary Club who explains how the idea came about, how to enter, the different categories, the prizes and the judging process. Chief judge is celebrated Australian artist and national living treasure, Ken Done OAM. An online art show, a creative way to celebrate art and to support two essential charities dealing with domestic violence. www.carlingordcommunityartshow.com.au

07.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//putting-their-lives-on-the-line-ro Do we ever stop to think what it must be like to be the police officer, the ambulance officer or the firey confronting a life threatening situation, often with fatal consequences? Well RESCA does. The Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards salutes emergency service personnel across seven agencies who have gone over and beyond the call displaying courage and leadership in and out of the work environment. We meet Ron Browne, Chair of RESCA in NSW who explains how it all works and the essential need to help emergency service workers impacted by post traumatic stress disorder. www.rescawards.org.au

07.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user-410080704/dressing-for-success The mission of Dress for Success it to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. We meet Vicki Hartley CEO of Dress for Success, Sydney who explains how it all works, where the garments come from, how funds are raised and the impact that the program has on women seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. And how they are managing during the Covid 19 restrictions. www.sydney.dressforsuccess.org

06.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user-4/books-in-homespeter-large-mp3 A home with books as an integral part of the way of life encourages children to read for pleasure and encourages discussion among family members about what they have read thereby providing children with information, vocabulary, imaginative richness, wide horizons and skills for discovery and play. We meet Peter Large, CEO of Books in Homes, a not for profit organisation which has provided over 2.7 million books to children in disadvantaged and remote communities. We learn how it works, how the books are selected and tne ways in which the program is supported. A great story enabled by many Rotary Clubs. www.booksinhomes.com.au

04.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com//building-a-school-with-butchers-bo Following a trek to Nepal in 2006, Sydney butcher Allan Waldon witnessed significant poverty and hardship and determined to help rebuild a local school which was small, damp and totally lacking in any resources. He raised money to get the project going by collecting donations at his butcher's shop in exchange for dog bones. This led to endorsement by Rotary and has now made a huge difference to the education of children in this remote part of Nepal. But that's not all. Allan is now raising funds to buy sanitary kits to prevent girls and their female teachers from missing out on education. An inspiring story. See Facebook: The Butcher and Nepal for details and how to get involved.

03.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user/insulin-pump-project-9-oct-2020 Type One diabetes is a form of diabetes in which very little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas. The cause is unknown but is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, insulin therapy delivered through an insulin pump attached to the body, can radically improve the lives of people with Type One diabetes. But these pumps are relatively expensive, so it is heartening to hear from John Waterhouse of St Ives Rotary Club about the successful campaign he has led to raise the funds to procure and distribute insulin pumps to those in need. https://portal.clubrunner.ca//diabetes-insulin-pump-program

02.01.2022 https://soundcloud.com/user-4100807/mobile-leprosy-clinic-2 Almost 3 million people in India live with leprosy related deformities. Leprosy is a long term infection that causes severe disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs and skin. The Rotary Club of Hills -Kellyville in Sydney's north western suburbs has raised funds to support a Mobile Leprosy Clinic to alleviate the situation in Uttar Pradesh. The clinic offers multi drug therapy, education and improves the capacity of local health care professionals. We meet the tireless and passionate Haran Ramachandran who leads the funding campaign at Hills-Kellyville. See Hills-Kellyville Rotary Facebook page.