Meeting Recap 10th July 2025
Guest speaker Graeme Sayer from the Rotary Club of Belvoir Wodonga spoke about a powerful initiative addressing domestic and family violence, launched five years ago after a club member’s personal tragedy. Now involving 15 clubs across VIC and NSW, the program focuses on raising awareness, especially among youth, and supporting services like Love Bites. Graeme highlighted the challenges of cross-club coordination and the importance of tackling cultural and generational roots of violence.
Key Dates:
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Purple Picnic - Saturday, August 30, 12:00 - 2:00PM, QEII Square, Dean St, Albury
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DV Forum - Monday, September 16, The Cube, Wodonga (featuring Phil Cleary)
Congratulations to our Club - Gold Award Recognition!
We are proud to share that our club has received a Gold Award for our commitment to the Framework for Improvement. This recognises our efforts to strengthen membership, culture, and community impact.
As part of the award, a $500 donation has been made to The Rotary Foundation on our behalf, with recognition points credited to our club for future use.
Thank you to all members for your ongoing commitment and leadership in helping drive meaningful change.
Up coming SHARE Shed Working Bee
26th July 2025
The SHARE Project is gearing up for an upcoming working bee in Broadford, where volunteers will come together to help sort, pack, and prepare educational resources for shipment. This hands-on day is a great opportunity to see the project in action and contribute directly to its mission of supporting underserved communities. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the SHARE Project, all helping hands are welcome. It’s a chance to make a real impact while connecting with fellow Change Makers.
Rotary SAFE Families Call for Global Action
Rotary SAFE Families is taking the next big step by forming a Rotary Action Group for SAFE Families - Stopping Abuse in Families Everywhere. With interest from 48 countries following two global Mega Meetings, this initiative aims to connect and support efforts worldwide to prevent family violence and abuse.
 We are honoured to have Pat Merryweather-Arges (Rotary Naperville, USA) join in an Executive role, bringing a wealth of Rotary leadership and experience.
Rotarians with a passion for this cause are encouraged to join the Action Group. To express your interest, contact Dorothy Gilmour at info@rotarysafefamilies.org.au with your details and a short profile.
Let’s unite to create real, global change in the prevention of family violence.
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