Terry McAleenan, 

The  Fathering Project 

Terry McAlleenan is the Victorian Schools Manager for The Fathering Project.

The  Fathering Project aims to improve child development outcomes by inspiring and equipping fathers and father figures to effectively engage with their kids.

The Fathering Project delivers resources, programs and events specific to the engagement style and needs of dads and father-figures.  Studies show that the cumulative effect of improved fathering can influence a number of positive outcomes across the board

Their vision is for every child in Australia to have an effective father figure.

Chair: Tilak Dissanayake

Photo Credit: Gama Films

details to be advised

Morning tea and guided garden tour at historic ‘Coombe Cottage’, Dame Nellie Melba’s former home at Coldstream on Sunday 23 May 2021. 

Walk in the footsteps of Dame Nellie Melba through the beautiful gardens of her former home, ‘Coombe’, which were designed by William Guilfoyle architect of the Victorian Royal Botanic Gardens and established over 100 years ago.

The Club is making a group booking for morning tea and a guided garden tour.  If you would like to have lunch in the Coombe restaurant following the tour please make your own booking arrangements.  Restaurant booking details are at https://coombeyarravalley.com.au/

Morning tea commences at 10.00 am followed by the garden tour at 11.00 am.

Cost $30 per person

NOTE: Please assist the Special Events Team by booking early and NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 23 APRIL so we can advise Coombe of booking numbers.

James Leong is a medical graduate from the University of Melbourne and he has successfully completed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship examination in 2002. 

Paul Mulvaney is currently Laureate Professor of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. He served as Chair of the RACI Colloid Chemistry Division from 2009-2011 and is a founding member of ACIS, the Australasian Colloid and Interface Society (2013). From 2014-2016 he chaired the National Committee for Chemistry under the Australian Academy of Science and led the group that created the first Decadal Plan for Chemistry.

Paul has published more than 330 research articles with an average of >150 citations per paper.

His current role is Director of the new, 7-year ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science. This Centre is looking for new materials that can help Australia transition to a sustainable energy future.

Chair: Dennis Shore

Photo: Melbourne University

The joint changeover meeting of the Board and Board-elect will be held at the home of President Tilak Dissanayake, 16 Glenroy Road, Hawthorn 3122 on Wednesday 16 June at 6:00 pm.

Following the meeting partners are invited to join us for dinner at 7:15 pm at Deco restaurant, 211 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East.

Cost $45 per head for main and dessert.  Drinks may be purchased at the venue (no BYO).

For booking enquiries and any special dietary requirements please contact Andrew Crockett email: andpam@bigpond.com or mobile; 0411 297 873.

P Kuruvita?

The Rotary Club of Hawthorn's Changeover Dinner will be held on Saturday 26 June at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm.

Cost $80 per head all inclusive

Dress: Black Tie

Please ensure that bookings are made via the links below.  Bookings close on 20 June. 

Booking enquiries to Kim D’Arcy email: kimcco@tpg.com.au phone: 0449 584 530

?VACRO Speaker

Maria Berry is an educator and advocate for Elder Abuse awareness and education.

Maria has also founded a program, which has a focus on the engagement, value and respect of all older people and their contributions within our local communities. 

The Hush Foundation and Rotary Melbourne forged a partnership in October 2019 to expand the reach and capacity of the Gathering of Kindness program, which aims to make healthcare workplaces kinder for staff, patients and their families.   

'Maria has a background in Nursing, including experience in working with older people in residential care and community settings.  Maria has worked on various Advisory Committees, with the National Ageing Research Institute, Clinical Networks, Elder Abuse Australia and within conferences, forums and networking groups'.  

Chair: TBA

Tony Walker ASM is Chief Executive Officer of Ambulance Victoria. He is a Registered Paramedic with over thirty-five years’ experience working in a range of senior clinical, operational and leadership roles within the ambulance sector. 

Over the past six years Tony has led significant transformation at Ambulance Victoria to improve the health and wellbeing of their workforce and the response they provide to the community.  He holds an adjunct appointment as Associate Professor in the College of Health and Biomedicine at Victoria University and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Paramedicine and a Board Director of the Emergency Services Foundation, the Australasian Council of Ambulance Authorities and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Tony is a recipient of the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) for his contribution to the development of ambulance services at a state and national level and has also been awarded the Australian Resuscitation Council Medal for his significant contributions to improving resuscitation practice and outcomes. Tony was also a finalist for the Australian Mental Health Prize in 2019 in recognition of his work in improving paramedic mental health and wellbeing.

Chair: Julie Collette

Photo Credit: Ambulance Victoria

2020 deferred to 2021, dates TBC

Roster Co-ordinator sought