1. New Horizons
The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
District 9450
ABN: 99 602 195 617
Volume 1, Issue 5 16th - 22nd February 2009
Summer Blood Australian Rotary The Rotary Foundation Message from the Shelter Box Update Contact Us
Challenge Extended Health Thought of the Week District Governor Shelterbox and the Contact details for the
In order to assist with Information on This week is about Disaster Response Victorian Fire Disaster. Rotary Club of
the Victorian bushfires, Australian Rotary Rotary Peace and activities within Page 4 Freshwater Bay.
the Summer Blood Health Researchers in Conflict Studies D9450. Page 5
Challenge has been WA. Program. Page 3
extended. Page 2 Page 3
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www.donateblood.com.au , or Officer you are asked to fulfill
Summer Blood call 13 14 95 to book an
Welcoming Officer the following duties:
Challenge has
appointment. Roster set-up of the room, receiving of
Rotarians and Guests, recording
Just remember to say that you of the attendance register and
been Extended are from Rotary. Thanks to Peter for setting up a
roster for the ‘Welcoming
running the raffle.
Officer’ role. On your rostered week it is
Due to the amount of blood and
blood products required for the Sommerville So what is the role of the
advisable to arrive 10 min early
ie 5:50pm. If unable to complete
burns victims of the Victorian ‘Welcoming Officer’? When you
bushfires, there has been an Theatre at UWA undertake the role of Welcoming
you rostered day, please arrange
someone to cover you.
overwhelming number of Mara and Marija are making
donors booked in to where our plans for us to attend a Sunday
members and the police are evening viewing of a film at
almost unable to get a booking. Sommerville. Tickets should be
As a result, the Blood Bank available once the time/date/
contacted both the Police and film have been decided. There
D9450 to see if we would will be the option of taking
extend the challenge until the along a picnic and wine. More
end of next month. The Police details on this fundraising
agreed as have D9450 on behalf evening should be available
of the three Rotary districts. soon. Thanks to Jan Stewart
making this opportunity
The other aim in extending the available.
challenge was to see that blood
and blood products are still
available to the burns victims
Board Meeting
after the current rush to donate
subsides, as it did after the Bali This month’s Board Meeting
bombings. will be held at the Collins'
residence on Wednesday, 25th
The Summer Blood Challenge Feb at 5:30pm
will now be continuing until the
end of March instead of
concluding at the end of
Meeting Time
February.
As of the last meeting, the club
For more information on will now be meeting at 6:00pm
donating blood visit the to 7:00pm. The only exception
Australian Red Cross Blood to this will be the Charter Night
Service website at: on 5th March.
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2. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Australian Rotary Health Western Australian Researchers
Type Name Title Year
Mental Health A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial to
A/Prof Osvaldo Almeida 2001
Research Grant prevent depression amongst stroke patients.
Mental Health Early intervention to prevent conduct disorder: A
Barbara Skesteris 2001
Research Grant cross agency community approach.
Mental Health A/Prof Aleksander Janca Social rituals and mental health. 2001-2005
Research Grant
Mental Health Family-based Mental Health Promotion for Young
Dr Clare Roberts 2002-2004
Research Grant Adolescents.
Mental Health Is there a "safe" level of alcohol consumption for
A/Prof Gary Hulse 2003
Research Grant people with mental health problems.
Mental Health Physical activity: improving mental health outcomes
Dr Nicola Lautenschlager 2004
Research Grant for Alzheimer's Disease.
Mental Health
A/Prof Sergio Starkstein Depression in patients with traumatic brain injury. 2004
Research Grant
Mental Health Dietry factors & trajectories of mental health from
Dr. Wendy Oddy 2007
Research Grant infancy to adolescence
Casual pathways to eating disorders: A prospective
Mental Health
Dr. Susan Byrne analysis using data from the WA Pregnancy cohort 2007
Research Grant
(Raine) study
Mental Health promotion for a community based
Ian Scott Scholarship Melinda Andrews program for the prevention of mental health 2002 - 2004
problems in Aboriginal young people.
Funding Partner Scott Cornwall MLF1, a novel Leukaemia-inducing gene. 2005 - 2006
Scholarship
Funding Partner Fitting the pieces to the nutritional puzzle of the
Gemma McLeod 2006 - 2008
Scholarship preterm infant.
A population based, record-linkage study to
Funding Partner elucidate the effects of child maltreatment on
Kristine Northey 2007 - 2008
Scholarship developmental pathways to mental health, suicidal
behaviour and suicide.
Repair of Spinal Cord Injury using olfactory
Funding Partner Grant Dr Giles Plant 2004
ensheathing Glia and Lentiviral Gene Therapy.
It is anticipated that major projects may intentions are to be a catalyst for projects
be funded by grants over several years to that will improve the quality of life for
ensure continuity. those least able to assist themselves.
Following discussions with a key figure It is also hoped that research projects will
in "Cot Death" research at the Royal contain a strong element of applied
Children's Hospital, Melbourne, it was research. Thus, it should be possible to
decided that after initial and major grants demonstrate practical strategies for the
to "Cot Death" projects, Australian Rotary enhancement of community health in a
Health would support a wider concept of way that individual Rotary Clubs may
health research. There are many aspects of apply in their own communities. The
ARH - Health Research by community health that urgently require circle will then be complete - donations
research and Australian Rotary Health from Rotary Clubs funding research
Australians – for Australians was in a position to perform a valuable projects, the benefit of which can be
– in Australia! service to the community by sponsoring applied back in the community that
research into otherwise neglected areas. provided the initial gifts.
The concept of Australian Rotary Health
is to raise donations and invest this Likewise "Health", as envisaged by
money to provide grants for worthy Australian Rotary Health, should For further information, visit
research projects in the medical and encompass a wider vision and include all www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
health arenas. aspects of community health. Our
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3. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Director of Quality Service at Ramsays
Message from the Hollywood Hospital, has experience in The Rotary
District Governor
the British Army and in the Balcatta Club
will work alongside PP Michael Reeves Foundation
who coordinates our District Shelterbox Week 33: Ever wonder how your Rotary
Dear Rotarians in District 9450. programme. I have known and respected club and district can make a positive
I have received calls and emails from Jackie for many years and fully support impact for peace, right now?
many of you who wish to donate in the her in this new role as I know you will.
name of Rotary to assist in the response This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought
Rtn. Jackie will send out an Expression of
to the bushfires in Victoria. To this end, is about how your club and district can
Interest to invite members to participate
the Rotary District 9450 Bushfire Disaster support the Rotary Peace and Conflict
on a committee which hopefully will
Response account has been set up and Studies Program – a professional
cover our big state. The Committee’s
can be accessed by making a cheque to development program that is
brief will be to design a disaster response
payee “Rotary International 9450 strengthening the leaders of today for
plan for District 9450, acknowledging
District” and note on the cheque peace.
that our role in Rotary will most likely
“Bushfire Disaster Response”. Please ask always be non-immediate response. The Beyond supporting the program
your Club Treasurers to collect the total District Committee will be directly financially, clubs and districts can actively
amount from your clubs and send just responsible to the DG and will act in recruit qualified applicants for each bi-
one cheque to Graham Spilcker. This will concert with the DG at all times. annual program session. Each district can
assist him in the accounting. submit as many candidates for each
The latest update on Shelterbox into
In the usual state of events, the District program session as they deem qualified.
Victoria, which I know that many of you
Governor is authorized to react in a have asked about, is below. As one alumnus recently put it, “The
disaster but given the seemingly program has been nothing short of
increasing number of disasters I believe We join as Rotarians in sending our
fantastic. I couldn’t ask for more.” Give
that we must begin to be proactive rather thoughts, prayers and love to our
Peace a fighting chance by opening the
than reactive in these matters. As I colleagues, friends and family in Victoria
door for candidates in your District.
mentioned in my last email, I have asked as well as to those whom we don’t know.
Mrs.Jackie Bullock, Rotarian from Rotary Yours in Rotary service,
Club Balcatta to take on a new role of Sue
Disaster Response Coordinator District Sue Rowell
9450. Rtn. Jackie comes from a very District Governor 2008-2009
strong nursing background, is the Rotary International District 9450
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4. N E W H O R I Z O N S
NEWS UPDATE
10 February 2009
The need exists … the need persists A project in Australia of the
Rotary Club of Endeavour Hills
SHELTERBOX AND THE VICTORIAN FIRE DISASTER
Victorian Government responds to ShelterBox Australia offer of aid
The Department of Human Services today requested an initial deployment of
50 ShelterBoxes – 20 to Whittlesea and 30 to Kinglake. Arrangements are being made
now and ShelterBox Response Team [SRT] members might assist with the deployments.
The Department believes tents will be erected on community sports fields and on sites
where homes once stood, and say that the multi-fuel stoves will also be of vital
assistance. Many people want to be on their property, especially as there is some looting.
After the deployment has been made, the Department will assess the need for more
boxes – they are aware that we have immediate access to 200 in storage in Melbourne.
We are sure that Rotarians in the affected areas will also be available to assist as the
Department of Human Services guides the deployments.
There are 173 people reported to have lost their lives in this tragedy – the greatest in
Australia’s peace-time history. With more than 5,000 made homeless, ShelterBox
Australia is pleased to be able to provide some assistance to our fellow Australians.
Background to the ShelterBox Australia response
On Saturday evening – as the enormity of this tragedy was becoming known –
Jenni Heenan, ShelterBox Australia General Manager contacted State MP Rob Hudson and
Red Cross Australia and offered ShelterBox aid. The response this morning from
Department of Human Services is a result of the contact by Jenni with Rob Hudson who
conveyed our offer to State Government Ministers. There has not yet been a response
from Red Cross. ShelterBox Australia has been and remains in contact with the Rotary
District Governors in the affected areas who are monitoring the situation.
Funding
The need for funding is always present but now the unthinkable has happened in our
country. There is now an urgent need to replenish and increase our stocks. Donation
details can be accessed at www.shelterboxaustralia.org.au
A message from ShelterBox founder and CEO Tom Henderson
“We have all been watching from afar with great dismay the dreadful wildfire disaster
Victoria. Our thoughts are with our Rotary and Australian friends at this difficult time.”
All at ShelterBox Australia extend heartfelt sympathy to those
who have suffered unthinkable loss and trauma.
This News Update written by PDG Ray Stewart, Consultant to ShelterBox Australia
Authorised by Jenni Heenan, General Manager, ShelterBox Australia
ShelterBox Australia is a project of the Rotary Club of Endeavour Hills
ShelterBox Australia, a company limited by guarantee [ABN 55 129 338 825], is an accredited international affiliate of the
ShelterBox Trust a registered charity founded and operated by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in Cornwall UK.
ShelterBox is a global Rotary Club humanitarian program.
info@shelterboxaustralia.org.au www.shelterboxaustralia.org.au and www.shelterbox.org
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5. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Charter Night
The Club’s Charter Night Dinner will now be held
at Burswood on Swan, Camfield Drive, Burswood.
(See advertisement on page 1 for further details)
The venue has extensive river views looking out
towards the city skyline. It also has a large area of
free parking adjacent to the building.
Mara and Marija have indicated that they will be
looking at dressing-up the inside of the venue,
and so far have provided some encouraging
feedback.
Some wine and drinks are included in the cover
charge, however there is also a cash bar available
within the venue, that does stock a range of wines.
Venue map to the right: Burswood On Swan is marked
as (B) - Copyright Google Maps
Birthday’s & Anniversaries Program for February/March
Date Details Date Details
17th February Marcos & Simone Carot Collins 19th February Committee Meetings
anniversary
26th February Club Assembly (Committee Reports)
22nd February Daniel Forsdyke birthday
5th March Charter Dinner @ Burswood On
28th February Bill & Sue Hassell anniversary Swan
Welcoming Roster Board Club Details
Date Name
Rotary Year 2008-09 Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
19th February Daniel Forsdyke PO Box 168,
Di Collins — President
Nedlands,
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
26th February Brother James Western Australia, 6909
Ken Collins — Vice President /
Membership Director Meetings
5th March Simone Carot Collins vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
& Peter Symons membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
Simone Carot Collins — President Elect Queenslea Drive
12th March Judith Dowson presidentelect@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Claremont
clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Email
19th March Mary-Ann Wright Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Phone
Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary 08 93850471
Bulletin Contributions secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Bryant Stokes — Projects Director
Fax
08 93850472
Contributions for the weekly bulletin are projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
sought from members of the club. Website
Claire Forsdyke — International Director
www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Why not use the bulletin to update the club foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
on the projects your committee is working Glenn Darlington — President Nominee / Facebook
on or promote the clubs next fundraising Public Relations Director http://www.facebook.com/group.php?
event. publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au gid=47737002646
Please forward articles and photos to Peter Symons — Finance Director
Chartered 19 December 2008
daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au finance@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
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