On Saturday, PP Shraddha Sharma and crew undertook the numbering and color coding to ensure accurate reassembly in the destination country.
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nds Mount Alexander College in Flemington and he went to Canberra.
David Jessup, the Australian High Commissioner to the Maldives has sent through this report from DFAT’s Public Diplomacy update.
He says that they are really pleased at the reception the project has received both in Maldives and within DFAT. I wanted to share this with you as the significant contribution from the Rotary Club of Flemington/Kensington to the project has been recognised here.
The donation of thousands of books to 29 schools and public libraries across 15 atolls in the Maldives will reap goodwill for Australia in Maldivian communities for years to come. Maldives has 187 inhabited islands, the majority of which have their own local schools with great unmet demand for books and teaching resources – by providing the books to schools and libraries, Australia responded to this need.
The books and school resources were collected by the Rotary Club of Flemington/Kensington in Melbourne, sourced from Rotary Donations in Kind, individual donations and a partnership with a former South Melbourne Market bookseller, Robert.
Post then leveraged its Maldivian connections to handle, sort, and distribute the books.
An Australia Awards alumna, Asima Abdul Gadir, led a team of volunteers that vetted, stamped, and organised the distribution of all the books to different communities.
He was met at the airport by his Youth Counsellor from the Rotary Club of Odder, Tabita Ottesen. Tabita's daughter Madeline was an inbound Youth Exchange student to Portland, Victoria in 2018-19. Jay was delighted to meet their dog who has already adopted him.Imagine a classroom filled with refugee students, eager to learn but uncertain of their future; and teachers who are also refugees, relying solely on tuition fees for their livelihood. When fees can’t be paid, education stops, and both students and teachers face hardship. This is the situation at the refugee camp in Kassala, South Sudan. UN Media
Your donation can change this. By contributing, you provide a lifeline for teachers to continue their work without interruption, and for students to receive the education they deserve. This program ensures stability and hope for all involved, creating a brighter future where learning never stops. Together, we can break the cycle of uncertainty and empower a generation of refugees with knowledge and opportunity. Join us in making a lasting impact today.
Rotary is supporting fundraising with BBQ at Moonee Valley Festival on 22 February where all proceeds will go towards this project.
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The atmosphere buzzed with excitement and anticipation as they learned the ins and outs of operating these powerful machines.After two days of hands-on training and teamwork, the moment of truth arrived: all six volunteers passed the course with flying colours! Their hard work and determination paid off, and the sense of accomplishment was palpable.
Well done Peter and the other dedicated volunteers - this will ensure that the load doesn't just fall on one or two.
The DIK team couldn’t have been prouder. Thanks to the newfound skills of these volunteers, the warehouse now had enhanced capacity, allowing for more efficient movement of the vast array of goods. With their collective efforts, the team was poised to make an even greater impact in the community.Run by a WorkSafe expert trainer, the training was thorough and included OH&S, basics of safety using a forklft and checks prior to and postuse.
g time volunteer at the Op Shop has been inducted as a
the welcome news that the 10 pallets of books and stationery have arrived in Male. They have now been transported to storage and await dispersal.
Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and is essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving gender equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy. Literacy is a significant and specific goal for Rotary. It is so important that it is one of the 7 areas of focus for The Rotary Foundation and has the month of September dedicated to it.
A display of posters developed by RCG leader David Dippie showcased the projects of Rotary focussing on the environment, youth and local club projects. 
install playground equipment to deserving schools around Sri Lanka.
hn were champion cooks and had the hotplate sizzling early. 
Guest Speaker Peter Hitchener OAM, spoke of his time at Channel 9, his work with Sir Eric Pearce and Brian Naylor, and the old Bendigo Street Richmond site. Peter is a regular visitor to Japan and greeted the scholars in very good Japanese, chatting t them for some time.
night was the presentation of not 1, but 2 editions of badge number 500: 500A and 500B to .....
Peter Theodore Cribb was inducted as a member on 5 April 2006nominated by PP Allan Bruno. 
rict Governor Grant Hocking, Foundation Chair, spoke about the work of the Foundation in our district and the scholars we have sponsored. 
overnor Ron Payne and Deb joined with members, MVCC L2P Coordinator Emma Phillips, Mayor Pierce Tyson, Cr Rose Iser and community to cut the ribbon and free the wheels. 
oala habitat restoration, climate change actions and educating local community members and school groups on environmentally friendly approaches to boost the local ecosystem.
ck after a long illness. 
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Dr Theong Ho Low, PHF was a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Flemington in 1987.
Peter Michael Donnellan, a resident of Ormond Street, Kensington and esteemed long term lawyer in Flemington has died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Kien and daughter Susan.
The Polio Plus Society, a fundraising and recognition program specifically to support the worldwide effort to eradicate polio, is now open to District 9800 Rotarians. Members pledge to donate at least US$100 annually to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is gone from the world. To become part of this exciting venture, simply complete the Commitment Form and continue to donate to this vital program until polio is only a memory. You will receive a certificate and pin; and your contribution will count towards Paul Harris Fellow recognition and Major Donor status.
Inaugural members of the District 9800 Polio Plus Society will receive their recognitions at a launch event is planned for 15 April.
The Polio Plus Society brochure and commitment form are here: https://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/sitepage/foundation/polio-plus-society
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Polio Plus Co-ordinator,
Jane Pennington. Email: Jane.Pennington@rotary9800.org
ion was to Mount Alexander College today. Past President Lesley McCarthy presented to device to Stephanie Balaburov at assembly today. She also spoke to students and teachers, telling them of the value of such devices, and how they are saving lives.
The recipient of the club's year 12 scholarship was Sebastian Timpano who was nominated by staff for his outstanding efforts this year.
Shraddha together with PP Lesley McCarthy then made a special presentation to Dulcie. She was recognised as an Honorary Member for her 35 years of dedicated service to the club in so many different ways. Lesley then presented her with a Paul Harris Sapphire pin.
er students. She brought along 2 Temari Balls, created by a friend of hers, Keiko Atcheson, also a Chinese teacher. The balls are for sale. 
in a local area they share.
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