Exceptional Community Service. Recognised by Rotary

Mentoring Men connects mentors with mentees to deal sensitively and constructively with the many challenges faced by men in today's frantic world.. Relationship breakdowns, impending fatherhood and redundancy for example. Interim CEO Filipe Gama e Silva explains. www.mentoringmen.org.au 1300 583 925

Lady Davidson Private Hospital is a proud partner of the Rotary run Bobbin Head Cycle Classic. But what are the hospital's specialities? We meet Liz Masters General Manager and Director of Nursing who explains their role in rehabilitation following surgery or other condition. Stroke and the neurodegenerative Parkinsons for example. www.ladydavidsonprivatehospital.com.au

The demand for food has never been greater. Homelessness, domestic violence, health breakdowns are on the rise. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers from One Meal food is rescued and redirected to those in need. Chris Lake explains how it all works, the impact it makes and how volunteers can assist. www.onemeal.org.au

With domestic violence increasing and people unable to pay their bills, the demand for Financial Counselling is greater than ever. Anne Holmes from Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney explains. National Debt Hotline 1800 007 007

Amid global challenges where access to clean water is of critical concern, Dr Martin Butson from Wollongong explains his innovative solution to disinfect water using the SAFE sticker system. The stickers affixed to commonly available plastic bottles measure the impact of the sun's UV rays in killing harmful bacteria and water borne micro organisms. A brilliant idea. www.thewatergift.org

Enterprising Sydneysider Mark Anderson explains the highlysuccessful Train Ride to End Polio. Next one is Thursday 24 October 2024. Ride190 stations in one day or join the train at your station for as many stops asyou want. We will ride the train to every railway station in Sydney to raise funds to END POLIO NOW. It used to be that trains were part of the polioproblem, as they gave the poliovirus the perfect way to rapidly spread far andwide. Then, in 2001, trains became part of the solution, with all children aboard Indian trains being immunised. Now, Pakistan has adopted the same strategy, helping to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated. Over the past six years, there has been an All-Stations Challenge in the Sydney Metropolitan area, along with several other cities in Australia and New Zealand, to raise money for the Rotary END POLIO NOW Campaign. The Sydney event have raised over $660,000 — and that’s before the Gates 2:1 match

he Rotary Club of Kuring gai presented a Community Service Award to Astan Croft in recognition of the outstanding voluntary work he provides to palliative care patients and their families at Hammond Care hospitals. Nothing is too hard. Using his problem solving skills, his photography skills and a can do attitude he eases the journey for people at this time of their lives.

Vera Bo from Denmark is spending a year in Sydney under the auspices of Rotary Youth Exchange. We find out what it means to her, what she is doing, where she goes to school, her adventures and the busy life she enjoys on this unique Rotary experience. www.ryea.org.au

A major activity of St Ives Rotary Club is the annual Food and Wine Festival. But there is much more to it than luscious food and winning wines...with something for everyone in the family. Including musicians, entertainers, pony rides and a petting zoo. Dynamic dynamo Di Barnes explains. www.stivesfoodandwine.com

We meet Sally Vuong, recipient of an Australian Rotary Health scholarship which enabled her to research and study for three years the causes and potential curative solutions for Motor Neurone Disease. A delightful and very worthy recipient tackling a significant neurodegenerative condition impacting 300,000 people around the world. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au