Events

Dr Shurong Lu is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She is also a post doctoral Fellow funded by Australian Rotary Health. Shurong’s research focuses on population mental health promotion, particularly for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Today, Shurong is going to share her research on child mental health among multicultural parents.

Amelia joined the Rotary Club of Glenferrie just eighteen months ago, and in that short time, she’s become a familiar and valued member of our club—known to us already as the impressive candidate for Kooyong in the recent Federal election. Despite a demanding schedule, Amelia has generously made time to contribute enthusiastically to club activities, especially the Farmers Market.

But there's much more to Amelia than what we saw on the campaign trail—and that's exactly what our Member Behind the Badge evenings are all about: discovering the stories, passions, and experiences that shape our fellow Rotarians.

Join us and hear firsthand as Amelia shares her journey at her Member Behind the Badge presentation. It's sure to be a fascinating evening!

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At a special Partners' Night, Glenis Heath — well known to members as the wife of Past President Don Heath — will share her insights into the science of food, drawn from a distinguished career as an educator and author. Nationally recognised in the field of Home Economics and Food Studies, Glenis has taught in both country and city schools, including long tenures at St Michael's Grammar and Shelford Girls’ Grammar. A Life Member and former President of Home Economics Victoria, she has also contributed extensively to VCE curriculum development and teacher training. Glenis is the co-author of 21 textbooks and an annual VCE Food Studies guide, published by leading educational publishers over the past 25 years.

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With over 20 years' experience, Associate Professor Paul Gow is a leading specialist in liver disease and gastroenterology. Based at the Austin Hospital and in private practice, he combines clinical expertise with a strong research background, having published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Internationally trained and highly respected, he is also the author of Liver Better Life, a practical guide to improving liver health. Paul is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care and helping patients take control of their liver health.

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For teams of Year 11-12 students, the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) is a one day event that encourages participants to learn about other nations, and to understand and appreciate the workings of the United Nations (UN) while they develop debating skills and gain self-confidence in public speaking. This year a team of two students from Loreto Mandeville Hall in Toorak were sponsored to attend the MUNU event in May this year, Katerina Atsis and Olivia Wei. Come along and hear first hand about how they fared, and what they gained from their personal MUNA experience.

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A lifelong Albert Park local and founding member of VRFish, Bob Pearce has turned his passion for fishing and the marine environment into action. Through the Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club, Bob has spent more than a decade leading shellfish reef restoration efforts in Port Phillip Bay, helping to bring back vital habitat and improve fishing for all Victorians.

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Amanda McKenzie is a leading Australian climate advocate and co-founder of the Climate Council, which she has led as CEO since 2013. Under her leadership, the Council has become a powerful and trusted voice on climate action driving campaigns to change public opinion and national and state policy. She previously co-founded the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and has advised numerous governments and corporations on climate and energy. Amanda’s governance experience includes founding Chair of the Centre for Australian Progress and director roles at Plan International. Named one of Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence, she holds an Honours degree in Law from Monash University and an Arts degree from the University of Melbourne.

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Masaya Endo is a Rotary Global Scholar from Japan, supported by a Global Grant from The Rotary Foundation. A graduate of Tamagawa University, he is now pursuing a Master’s in Applied Linguistics at the University of Melbourne. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kanagawa Shonan and hosted by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie, Masaya is already making his mark as a young professional. Come along to hear his inspiring journey and future aspirations as a Rotary Global Scholar. Masaya will talk about his background and life experiences, explain his present situation, and describe the vision he has for the future.

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Robert Pascoe, a noted historian and author of The Winter Game, is President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Dean Laureate at Victoria University. In his talk Secrets of Hawthorn's Success, he examines how the Hawthorn Football Club rose to AFL prominence despite early disadvantages—small membership, limited talent pool, and lack of identity. He explores the club’s transformation from struggling beginnings in 1925 to dominance by the 1980s, including the influence of coach Kennedy’s legendary “Don’t Think, Do!” speech.

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Need for Feed Australia is a project of the Lions Clubs of Australia. Founder Graham Cockerell is also the Coordinator of this major project, which has delivered stock fodder valued at over $30 million so far to struggling farmers in drought and flood affected areas. A Past District Governor of Lions Clubs Australia, Graham lost his father to farm related suicide when he was just eleven years old. This tragedy inspired him at around the time of the Millenium Drought, when both fires and drought were ravaging Victoria, to do something positive to help farmers facing hurdles that might otherwise overwhelm them.

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PDG Julie Mason AO, of the Rotary Club of Wyndham, has enjoyed a distinguished career both as an educator and as a Rotarian. She currently serves as Chair of the District 9800 Rotary Foundation Committee, and also leads the District’s Annual Giving and Vocational Training Teams programs. During Rotary Foundation Month, Julie will speak about Rotary’s own award-winning charity — The Rotary Foundation — highlighting the remarkable work being achieved by Rotarians around the world through its support, and how the Foundation can assist the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in advancing its own service goals.

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