The Jarriban Hospital in Puntland is in desperate need of hospital equipment and medical supplies.
Members Abdi Hassan and Mohammed Abbas Oar are leading this project to send a container to Jarriban.
Our request is in the queue at Donations in Kind with an ETD of March 2024.
The club previously sent a container in 2014 which was gratefully received and has made a huge difference to the community. However, war, famine and drought have continued to challenge people here and the need is great.
Shipping is expensive so funding is sought from donors - Jama Farah from Rotary Footscray has successfully raised funds for 3 containers using this crowdfunding site. Please share.
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. 
of Kindness was spearheaded by Lorry Rowe and her son Shane Warke of the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington in Melbourne, Australia.
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. 
motional video for 
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. 
om across the world. 
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 
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 
in a local area they share.
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Everyone is invited to celebrate the year 2022 with an evening of bowling, croquet, food and fun. Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club, Holmes Road Moonee Ponds. 
A new PhD research project funded by Australian Rotary Health and the /Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington PhD Scholarship. is aiming to equip schoolteachers with evidence-based strategies to tackle mental health problems in the classroom.
re fortunate support where we can by bringing a grocery item to each meeting. Each month, we will donate these groceries to one of the pantries.
Rotary International and UNICEF are partnering to deliver lifesaving medicines, clean drinking water, education materials and other critical supplies to children and families.
as launched ON 22nd August in Colombo by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Mr. George Laryea-Adjei and UNICEF Sri Lanka Representative, Mr. Christian Skoog together with Zone Director of Rotary International, Mr. A S Venkatesh, and Sri Lanka Rotary District Governor Ms. Pubudu de Zoysa.
esday, 24th August, Leonard and Shraddha met for breakfast at Sugarbeat cafe close to their homes, and what followed was an interesting & insightful walk down a memory lane of Len's life which was lived on the philosophy of hard work, friendship and care for his family, friends and community.
scones van did a roaring trade and their tables and chairs were appreciated. Funda Ozkan Tokatlii from Funda Art & Craft had a fabulous stand with many hand-painted watercolour art works, cushions and jewellery. She and her daughter were keen participants. We were also joined by Rubina from Jobs Victoria who met many of the attendees and made great connections. 
Jimmy came to Melbourne in March 2015 from Kabale Uganda and spent 3 months based in the Otways. Then President Hugh Stewart and his family who are heavily involved in agroforestry and landcare in the Deans Marsh - Yan Yan Guurt area arranged a number or vocational visits and learning opportunities. Jimmy attained a MasterTree Grower Certificate as well as participating in a number of agroforestry experiences. Together with PP Allan Bruno, a number of experiences were arranged for Jimmy during his time here.
ifficulties experienced this year in Sri Lanka, Eshantha reached out to us for assistance. A donation fro the club matched by donations from Rotary Nunawading, Bob Allardice, Jim & Liz Alvey and Peter & Bev Cribb has allowed the home funds to provide a sustainable supply of food; and to complete some much needed work at the home. The library now has shelves, the girls now had wardrobes for their belongings and there is security.
MentorMatch is a social enterprise purpose built to manage the International Student Mentoring Program. 
a meeting at Essendon Rotary, home of the Royce Abbey Awards where she was acknowledged by their members.
ikova was presented with the James Hosie Trophy for "Member of the Year". Karolina has participated in every club event and activity as well as being a regular volunteer in the Op Shop and at RIMERN. She even put her tool skills to work helping to remove the playground from JJ Holland Reserve.
Keating, Editor of Flem-Ken News for 18years was presented with a Community Service Award {and chocolates}. She has been a dedicated link in the Flemington and Kensington communities sharing stories, celebrations and connecting people. Mary is retiring at the end of this year and we hope to entice her to participate more in Rotary.
y saw a large group of Rotarians and volunteers join together at the Fit4 Use Store to farewell and thank Lorry Rowe for her 6 years 8 months term as Manager of the store. Lorry is retiring and moving to Queensland to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Service Above Self
Flemington, VIC 3031
Australia