Club Assembly was held on 19 March 2025 and the Community Service, Youth and Vocation Committees presented an update on their recent activities. Their many achievements reflect the commitment of club members to support the needs of our local community. Community Service The Community Service Committee members focused their efforts on collaborating with existing organisations who are delivering positive outcomes assisting the disadvantaged. Funding was directed to support social housing, emergency food and other necessities due to financial hardships, Christmas toys for children, rehousing support as a result of domestic violence and other homelessness as well as mental health. These organisations include Servants Community Housing, St Vincent De Paul Camberwell, You Matter, Camcare, Salvation Army Camberwell, Boroondara Outreach Kew, RIMERN and Headspace. Hands on programs include FORaMeal, a meal packing program to support families in disaster areas and providing a weekend working bee at Camp Getaway, Axedale, a sanctuary for regional families caring for a family member with a disability. Youth and Vocation The Youth and Vocation Committee members activities include youth educational scholarships and awards, a youth leadership program, awards for young adult graduating in trade courses and a school student welfare program. Club members participated in a year 9 student Mock Job Interview Program. Recipients of funding include Canterbury Girls Secondary College, Rotary Youth Leadership, Box Hill Institute and Camberwell High School. We are grateful to all members who participated in the Community Service and Youth and Vocation Committees activities.
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Club Assembly March 2025
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-04-01 13:00:00Z |
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Clement Fisk was inducted as a member of Rotary Camberwell on 19 March 2025.  Clement holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics. Now semi-retired, he’s had an extensive career as an Economist for over 30 years both in Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations Clement and welcome to Rotary Camberwell. We look forward to sharing your Rotary journey.
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New Member Clement Fisk
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-03-25 13:00:00Z |
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 Rotary Camberwell continued its tradition of inducting the current Mayor of Boroondara. Mayor Cr Sophie Torney was inducted as an Honorary Member of the Club on 5th February 2025. Mayor Cr Torney has extensive community involvement serving in various leadership and volunteer roles, including President of the MLC Parents’ Association, managing junior football teams, and supporting numerous charities such as Boroondara Community Outreach, You Matter, and the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School. Additionally, she is passionate about environmental causes. A warm welcome to our newest club member.
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Mayor Cr Sophie Torney - new club member
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-02-10 13:00:00Z |
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  The Rotary Club of Camberwell, in collaboration with the Running Water Project, has initiated the construction of twelve new menstrual health management (MHM) toilets at Kampong Thom High School in Cambodia. The project aims to address the issue of girls missing school due to inadequate menstruation facilities. Key Highlights: - Kampong Thom High School, the largest in the province, has only 48 functioning toilets for 3,133 students and 136 teachers—far below WHO standards.
- The project includes two blocks of 6 MHM toilets and two blocks of 10 urinals, increasing toilet capacity by 25%.
- The additional toilets will improve hygiene, reduce the spread of communicable diseases, and enhance school attendance, particularly for girls.
- Construction began in January 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of February.
- The initiative is part of a broader multi-phase WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) master plan for the school.
Funding and Impact: - The project is jointly funded by the Rotary Club of Camberwell, the Running Water Project, a District 9800 Grant and the Rotary Foundation, with a total cost of USD 20,000.
- This marks the 11th collaboration between Rotary Camberwell and the Running Water Project, with over AUD 43,600 contributed to WASH improvements in Cambodian schools since 2019.
- Since 2016, the Running Water Project has raised AUD 160,000, impacting 72 schools and more than 20,000 students.
Acknowledgments: The initiative has been made possible through collaboration with local educational authorities, community volunteers, and dedicated individuals such as Mr. Ho Sivuthy and Mr. Vann Narith, who oversee construction efforts. The project is a significant step towards ensuring better educational conditions, especially for female students, by providing essential sanitation facilities.
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Kampong Thom High School - Cambodia
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-02-10 13:00:00Z |
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 An extract of a letter of thanks from scholarship recipient Denis Martin Myungi: Dear George and everyone at the Rotary Club of Camberwell, I hope you and everyone at the Rotary Club of Camberwell are doing well. My family and I are also well too. There are many things I’d love to share with you in this letter. I began my journey at St. Jude in 2009 at the Sisia campus and completed my primary education in 2016. Fortunately, I earned a scholarship for secondary education and started Form One in 2017. I completed my ordinary level studies in 2020 and continued to advanced level education, which I finished in 2023. After completing my A-level studies in 2023, I had the opportunity to participate in a community service year. I volunteered at Muriet Secondary School, a government institution near my home, where I taught commerce to Form One students. Teaching 180 students was a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and I truly appreciated the chance to give back to my community. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Procurement and Logistics Management at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), located here in Arusha. The university provides an excellent learning environment—it is peaceful, well-organized, and equipped with great facilities, making my studies both enjoyable and beneficial for my future career. My future aspirations include starting my own business using the knowledge I have gained and contributing to my community. I also hope to become a successful businessman. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and articles as well as watching movies. I would love to learn more about you—about your family, and about the Rotary Club of Camberwell. Lastly, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support and sponsorship. Your generosity has been invaluable to my education, and I truly appreciate it. Wishing you and everyone at the Rotary Club of Camberwell a Happy New Year! With gratitude, Denis Martin Mvungi
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The School of St Jude - letter of thanks
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-02-10 13:00:00Z |
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Rotary Camberwell is proud to announce its member Anita Bejerano received a Medal of Order of Australia in January 2025. Anita has been a member since 1994 and currently serves on the Fellowship Committee. Our warmest congratulations Anita. Below are the official details:
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Anita Bejerano - Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
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Fabienne Nichola
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2025-01-27 13:00:00Z |
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… for families living with Myeloma in regional and remote communities Led by Camberwell Rotary, ROMP - the Rotary Outreach Myeloma Program - began in 2021 to celebrate the Centenary of Rotary in Australia. The award-wining annual program supports the work of Myeloma Australia, the only Myeloma specific charity in Australia. Through engagement with many Rotary Clubs and their communities throughout regional Australia, we aim to make a positive difference to the lives of people in their communities who are living with Myeloma. ROMP recognises and celebrates the pivotal role of registered nurses treating myeloma patients in regional cancer treatment centres and annually provides post graduate scholarships in cancer treatment for registered nursing applicants. Through nurse education, Myeloma (and all cancer) treatments are enhanced and life outcomes improved. “We’re tackling Myeloma one nurse at a time” ROMP is funded by its own discrete trust – “Camberwell Rotary Outreach”. Tax deductible sponsorships and community donations are invited to sustain the ongoing success of the ROMP initiative.
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ROMP - the Rotary Outreach Myeloma Program
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Murray Anderson
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2024-11-29 13:00:00Z |
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On Wednesday 4 September 2024, the Box Hill Institute (BHI) celebrated its Centenary. Due to our long-standing relationship underpinned by providing multiple Bert Stevens Apprentice Awards over decades, Rotary Camberwell Michael Blood and Fabienne Nichola, were amongst over 350 guests which included past students, staff and government representatives.  Distinguished BHI speakers covered many milestones of the past 100 years following the modest beginning as a Technical School for girls and women in 1924.  The recurring theme was the remarkable impact BHI provided and continues to provide young students a pathway to successful and diverse careers, in an environment where trade-based apprentices and related further studies, was very limited. Rotary Camberwell is proud to have supported BHI students with multiple Bert Stevens Apprentice Award over many years.
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Box Hill Institute Centenary
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Fabienne Nichola
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2024-09-05 14:00:00Z |
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 At short notice on 21 August, 2024 Rotary Camberwell members were asked to donate a pre-loved coat to support the work of the ‘Off Your Back’ winter coat drive to distribute to homeless Victorians. After a long spell of chilly weather, it was gratifying to have the generous response of over 45 coats to help keep a homeless person warm. Our thanks to Andy Chappell for coordinating. https://offyourback.com.au/
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Rotary Camberwell supports 'Off Your Back' Winter Coat Drive
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Fabienne Nichola
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2024-08-26 14:00:00Z |
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From L to R: Peter Allen (Rotary Camberwell), Bob McMullin (Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central), Chris Rantall (Guest speaker), John Hutson ( Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central & event organiser) and Adrian Campbell (Rotary Camberwell) The City of Warrnambool celebrated the 150th running of the Grand Annual Steeplechase this week, and the pre meet lunch organised by the Warrnambool Central Rotary Club was attended by 130 guests from all over the State. The charity partner of the event was Myeloma Australia, and our Club members Peter Allen and Adrian Campbell joined the lunch - representing the Club's award winning Rotary Outreach Myeloma Program (ROMP). We are pleased to report about $9,000 was raised for the Myeloma Foundation on the day through very generous donations and raffles - special thanks to local Rotary organisers John Hutson and Bob McMillan (who lives with myeloma). The Warrnambool community are remarkable ambassadors & fundraisers for those living with Myeloma - with this lunch event together with the city's recent 38mate Walk in February, they have now raised close to $20,000 for the cause - which is the best result of any town or city in Australia. Well done Warrnambool. The Camberwell Club's multi District ROMP initiative has sown seeds in Rotary Clubs all over the State, to support those living with blood cancers in regional Victoria and to improve health outcomes for those dealing with cancer. A cause worth fighting for in all our regional communities.
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ROMP Goes to Warrnambool
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Murray Anderson
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2022-05-03 14:00:00Z |
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Australia Day in the Park 2022
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Murray Anderson
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2022-01-14 13:00:00Z |
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Fun of the Fair - Yarra Bank Playground Family Fun Day
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Murray Anderson
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2021-10-20 13:00:00Z |
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