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Australian Rotary Health
Jun 27, 2016
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. We also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health provides funding into areas of health that do not readily attract funding, and promotes findings to the community. Australian Rotary Health is a project of the Rotary Districts of Australia and is supported by Rotary Clubs. We have a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Terry Davies is ARH's Corporate Manager, a member of the Rotary Club of Penrith Valley & our District's Community Service Chair in 2015-16 |
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Club Image and PR
Jul 11, 2016
Michael McQueen and Tom Sweeney will put some new ideas for our club and BBQ image and PR This is for all members to be involved, discuss, and put forward ideas that they may also have, to improve the club and how our local community views us. We have a great club and members, whose combined participation can boost the good work we all do.
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Jul 20, 2016
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Club Membership; A members participation, lead by Shirley and Jennifer on how we can boost membershi
Jul 25, 2016
Shirley and Jennifer have been active for some time on boosting our membership. They will discuss with participation, on how we can together encourage new members from all age brackets. (We're all young at heart, but you know what I mean!!). We have terrific members, but new members brings new ideas and enthusiasm for all of us, which just makes it that bit more,....... Well you know,............interesting!!!!! |
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Disability Rights
Aug 01, 2016
Since 2007 Australia signed and ratified in 2008, the UN convention on disability rights yet Australia is one of the worst ranked OECD countries on employment of people with a disability ranking 21 out of 29 with 45% living in or near poverty.
Though the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is not the only solution for fixing this disgraceful situation, it has the potential to help alleviate the embarrassing suffering witnessed over the years. Since sustaining her injury, Tish Peiris witnessed virtually the exact same story in other countries. In Canada last year she attended a disability rights conference in Vancouver and paid for a filmed one hour film that she put on YouTube. The similarities in the stories are startling and Canada has started campaigns along the same lines as the every Australian counts and the NDIS in Australia.
Tish is our Guest Speaker on Bank Holiday Monday.
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Reducing the risks of heart attack
Aug 08, 2016
Monica is a clinical Nurse Consultant in Cardiology at Royal North Shore Hospital Monica completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Trials Practice in 2012 and has worked in a number of specialised areas including intensive care, renal medicine and cardiology Currently Monica is the coordinator of two studies, the CARBER study and the TARP study The CARBER study is investigating reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in bereaved partners or parents The TARP study, which Monica is discussing on Monday 8th, is investigating a way to reduce the cardiovascular risk from identified trigger events
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Aug 14, 2016 11:30 am
JOIN US FOR LUNCH AND A POST PRANDIAL WALK TO THE WATERFALL AND RETURN THROUGH THE ORCHARD — WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICK YOUR OWN (NAVEL) ORANGES 11.30am on 14 August 2016 at Fern Valley Ranch, Somersby/Peats Ridge - DIRECTIONS AVAILABLE HERE COST $35* REGISTER (or apologise) on our website (*Children $18; incl. lunch & first bag of oranges; extra bags $3 each) Lunch will be provided - full course of BBQ (beef and chicken) and three different kinds of salad. Coffee, tea and dessert also, of course
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Community work in Madagasca
Aug 15, 2016
Peter has just received an OAM for his community work not only in Australia but also overseas particularly in Madagasca Peter is a member of the Rotary Club of Gosford North and has been recognised by Rotary International as a recipient of a Paul Harris Recognition and Service above self recognition. Last year he was Central Coast Citizen of the year. On Monday 15th he will be talking about his pet project in Madagasca |
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International aid in South East Asia.
Aug 22, 2016
Justin is currently balancing aid project management with post graduate studies and had worked in the international aid sector in South East Asia. He currently has a Bachelor of Political and International Studies and postgraduate qualifications in Development Planning and public Policy. He has a passion for social justice, the environment and strong interest in economics. Justin has worked for UNESCO and will discuss his experiences in aid to South East Asia.
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Aug 24, 2016
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Community Service Director at Crows Nest Rotary
Aug 29, 2016
Susan grew up in rural NSW. Upon completing a degree in Bio Med Science from the University of Technology Sydney, Susan worked in the pathology departments in various Sydney hospitals She then spent a number of years doing research at Sydney University with the Dairy Industry Authority She then changed career and worked as a retail store manager in pharmacy for the past 20 years before retiring 3 years ago. Sue is married with 2 children and 4 grand children She joined the RC of Crows Nest 2 years ago and is currently the Cummunity Service Director.
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NSW Ambulance and PNG Ambulance Service
Sep 05, 2016
Mat Cannon is a 2010 graduate of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and Young Citizen of the year 2008 Ku-Ring-Gai. He attended school at Knox Grammar and commenced a Bachelor of Nursing in 2008 at the University of Technology. In 2010 he commenced his paramedic training with NSW Ambulance. Mat has been a volunteer with St. John since joining Hornsby division as a cadet in 2003. 12 years on he is a qualified paramedic, registered nurse and completing a Masters of Public Health and Master of Health Service Management at the UNSW. Mat has worked for NSW Ambulance as a paramedic, been an advisor for the Minister of Health as Minister Liason Office, undertaken research for St John in Canada and developed clinical protocols for NSW Ambulance. Mat was a special envoy to PNG helping St John Ambulance during the Pacific Games in Port Moresby 2015. St John's PNG is a statutory body and the Ambulance service for the PNG Government. Mat was asked by the Chair of St John PNG to return help redesign and redevelop the service. Mat has been appointed Chief Staff Officer of st John PNG providing technical advice to the ambulance service and helping to prepare it to provide emergency support to the APEC Leaders summit in 2018. This role has challenged him both professionally and personally.
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Hearing Australia
Sep 12, 2016
Laura is a community Hearing Advisor at Australian Hearing for the Chatswood and Dee Why areas. Her role is to promote Australian Hearings services by presenting at local community groups, booking and attending events with the Australian Hearing kiosk and Hearing bus, and performing regular hearing screenings at medical practises. |
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Main Street Crows Nest
Sep 19, 2016
Aidan is an Honarary director and treasurer of Crows Nest Main Street which had been set up to assist and liaise with North Sydney Council with the promotion and upkeep of the Mainstreet business area. Aidan is a chartered accountant operating his accounting and tax advisory business in Crows Nest for the past 6 years. His focus is to provide strategic accounting and tax planning advisory services to businesses, high wealth and professional individuals. Aidan is married with 2 teenage daughters Interests include fishing, scuba diving,gardening, modern history, geography and travelling. Current interests is travelling to new destinations living a Airbnb accomodation to experience firsthand how other people live their everyday lives
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Macular Degeneration
Sep 26, 2016
Bridgette is an avid reader, gardener, and fisher woman who enjoys channeling her inner actress several times a week when speaking to Rotary and Probus groups through her work as Education and Research Officer with Macular Disease Foundation. She has a background in Indigineous education and previously enjoyed teaching primary students on an island girt by crocodile infested waters in the Northern Territory. She has a passion for community-led social justice, and believes a quality education is an infinitely powerful weapon for overcoming adversity and injustice |
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Oct 09, 2016
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Poker and how to play it, and WIN !!!
Oct 10, 2016
Following our successful Poker night last year and in preparation for this year's event, our own Mark Staples, Poker Player extraordinaire, will teach us how to play Poker!!! And WIN !!!!" Mark recently returned from the World Series of Poker (World Championships), in Las Vegas, where he played in the Seniors (over 50) event. While he didn't win the lucrative $538,000 first prize, ahead of the other 4,500 players, he did gain a lot of experience which he will share with us. Mark will show us why Poker is a game of skill, and not gambling!
Mark will cover the basics of poker, including how to make a hand, winning order of hands & betting. He will then move on to tips, tactics & strategy for winning at poker.
If you are planning to attend our Poker night on Saturday 12 November, Mark's tuition will be invaluable!
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Club Assembly for every subject raised! Including - WWC protocol + Risk Management Protocol
Oct 17, 2016
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Oct 18, 2016 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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CUFA; Working to combat poverty in the Asia-Pacific region
Oct 31, 2016
Rebecca is Deputy CEO and head of fundraising for CUFA, an economic development agency which works to combat poverty in the Asia-Pacific region. Rebecca has spent the last 2 decades working in marketing, fundraising, sponsorship, digital strategy and customer loyalty across the not-for-profit and corporate sectors. Prior to joining CUFA, she held senior roles in the performing arts in Australia. She is currently chair of the National Young Writers Festival. |
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Nov 01, 2016 3:00 pm
An important fundraiser for Crows Nest Rotary |
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The Rotary Foundation
Nov 07, 2016
, David was born and educated in Auckland. Lived in Wellington NZ, Sydney, Singapore, and Sydney again. Retired from being the Managing Director and Chairman of DIC/ Coates (printing ink manufacturer) in 2009 after 19 years; prior to that 14 years with Taubmans Paints in NZ and Australia. President of the Australian Paint Manufacturers Association (APMF) 2001 to 2004. President of the Graphic Art Merchants Association of Australia 2003-2004. Fellow of the Australian Institute of Co Directors and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry. David is married to Anne, has 4 children and 7 grandchildren, lives in Killara. Member of Rotary for 43 years, past president Western Hutt club (NZ) and his present club of Beecroft. DG D9680 2011-2012. Involved since on committees in Foundation, Rotary Leadership Institute, Melbourne Zone 8 Institute. Mentor to DG and DGE. Currently District 9685 Foundation Chair.
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Nov 12, 2016 7:00 pm
Following our successful Poker night last year we have arranged another better event this year. Saturday 12th November at 7pm. At NORTH SYDNEY LEAGUES Lessons are available from 6pm. Enjoy a meal PRIOR to 7pm or in need you can order your meal during the first hour of play, and eat during the 20 min break at approx. 8pm. Poker is a game of skill, and not gambling! |
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Interplast
Nov 14, 2016
Sue has been a member of Lower. Blue Mountains Rotary Club for 8 years. During that time she has held positions of Club Secretary for 2 years and club administration for 1 year Her husband (also a Rotarian) and Sue have 3 children and 4 grand children She is pretty much retired these days after working in retail for more than 25 years. She has a small home base quilting business but work in this area has decreased in the last few years Sue is a qualified leader with Girl Guides running a unit for girls aged 14 to 17 and has held this position for 24 years. Sue has participated in 2 National Immunization Day programmes in India to immunise children living in slum area against polio. She accepted the position of Interplast District chair this year and is working actively to promote the work they do. Last month Sue went to India to travel to Amritsarto view a project that Lower Blue mountains had help to fund with a global matching grant where e learning is being installed into 50 schools |
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Nov 15, 2016 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Paediatrics RNSH
Nov 21, 2016
Leila is a Diversionsl Therapist in Paediatrics at RNSH and has been in this role for 17 years. She has a great passion for helping children and their families during difficult times. She is also the Director of Urban Fitness Solutions and has taken on this role for over 10 years Her drive to become a personal trainer came from the rise of incidence of obesity in children as well as other health issues such as diabetes. This has now expanded to helping people with their health, including rehabilitation and the elderly. She is very passionate about people living a quality life through feeling good about themselves by being fitter and healthier. |
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Dec 04, 2016 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Phoenix House
Dec 05, 2016
Edmund is a passionate learning and education practitioner, having worked in corporate and education sectors for over 20 years. He has recently been responsible for the Capability Building Program, with the NSW Dept of Education and is now the spearheading the transformation of Phoenix House into an educational and work ready hub for marginalised and disengaged young people. Edmund holds a Bachelors degree in computer science, a MBA in IT, a Masters in Education Management and a senior leadership qualifaction with INSEAD. With a family of two teenage boys he is keen to ensure to a good education and a fulfilling career. |
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Giving & Christmas - Last meeting for 2016
Dec 12, 2016
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Dec 12, 2016 7:00 pm
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