During this Rotary year, members of the Rotary Club of North Hobart, along with residents of Bethlehem House, have completed the Commemorative Rose Garden at Bethlehem House. The back wall of the courtyard has memorial plaques for all those residents who have died. The club has held several working bees in the garden and held a short handover ceremony during Homelessness Week in August 2022, donating warm handkintted scarves, beanies and backpacks of personal items, organised by Past District Governor Heather Chong.
Finishing the fight to eradicate malaria
For a number of years, our club has been committed to eradicating malaria, a disease that kills many mothers and children, especially in third world countries. Our members, Dr Jenny Kerrison and Howie Oh, are particularly devoted to this cause. Jenny spent several years managing Rotarians Against Malaria for Australia, a RAWCS (=Rotary Australi World Community Service) initative and Howie is still RAM's national treasurer. Jenny also is secretary of RAM-Global Rotary Action Group and leads or supports many malaria eradication projects in our zone and beyond.
In the April 2023 and May 2023 editions of Rotary Down Under, the need for constant vigilance and generous support for anti-malaria projects was highlighted, once in an aticle by Jenny and once in an article about Jenny by journalist Kylie Hatfield.
In the April 2023 and May 2023 editions of Rotary Down Under, the need for constant vigilance and generous support for anti-malaria projects was highlighted, once in an aticle by Jenny and once in an article about Jenny by journalist Kylie Hatfield.
Mobile Health Clinic for Homeless and Other Vulnerable People in Southern Tasmania
The Rotary Club of North Hobart (RCNH) committed during 2021-2022 to provide financial support to facilitate the fit-out of a Mobile Health Clinic, to allow access to healthcare for homeless and vulnerable people in Southern Tasmania. Bringing services to the people that require them we knew would increase timely access for required healthcare for this vulnerable group.
The financial goal was to raise $30,000 to finance the fit-out of the Mobile Health Clinic, which was facilitated by Moreton Group Medical Services.
The fit-out of the Mobile Health Clinic allowed further enhancement of an existing service provided by the Moreton Group Medical Services in a more suitable vehicle than their existing vehicle. The previous vehicle was small and its design made it difficult to use easily as an appropriate space for effective provision of care.
It was envisaged that this larger vehicle, once fitted out appropriately, would be a more appropriate clinical space for healthcare consultations and would allow family groups to be seen together.
The second-hand vehicle was purchased by the Moreton Group as part of their ongoing commitment to the service.
The financial goal was to raise $30,000 to finance the fit-out of the Mobile Health Clinic, which was facilitated by Moreton Group Medical Services.
The fit-out of the Mobile Health Clinic allowed further enhancement of an existing service provided by the Moreton Group Medical Services in a more suitable vehicle than their existing vehicle. The previous vehicle was small and its design made it difficult to use easily as an appropriate space for effective provision of care.
It was envisaged that this larger vehicle, once fitted out appropriately, would be a more appropriate clinical space for healthcare consultations and would allow family groups to be seen together.
The second-hand vehicle was purchased by the Moreton Group as part of their ongoing commitment to the service.
The service takes healthcare practitioners to shelters, supported accommodation venues and into the Hobart Mall, with a focus on providing care to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable situations. Healthcare practitioners are able to provide healthcare to these individuals via the Mobile Health Clinic, including the provision of vaccinations (e.g. COVID-19 vaccine, influenza vaccine), free of charge to patients.
The Rotary Club of Hobart Project Team was comprised of the following individuals: Dr Tara Anderson, Past President Brian Claridge, 2021-22 President Suze Lord, Past Assistant Governor Jill Savell and Past Rotary International Director Dr John Thorne.
The Rotary Club of Hobart Project Team was comprised of the following individuals: Dr Tara Anderson, Past President Brian Claridge, 2021-22 President Suze Lord, Past Assistant Governor Jill Savell and Past Rotary International Director Dr John Thorne.
As of the 22 nd July 2022, the Rotary Club of North Hobart has raised the following funds: $30,000.
This is inclusive of the following:
Rotary Tasmania Community Care Grant $5,000
Hobart City Council Grant $4,000
Rotary Club of North Hobart Morning Tea $2,267
District 9830 Grant $2,016
Rotary Club of Hobart donation $1,500
Rotary Club members and RAWCS donations
The Mobile Health Clinic fit-out is complete. The signage has been undertaken and the vehicle is now being used for service. Robert Moreton attended the Rotary Club of North Hobart meeting on the 16 August 2022 and brought the vehicle to the club for an inspection by members as well as providing an update on the Service provided to the Community.
This is inclusive of the following:
Rotary Tasmania Community Care Grant $5,000
Hobart City Council Grant $4,000
Rotary Club of North Hobart Morning Tea $2,267
District 9830 Grant $2,016
Rotary Club of Hobart donation $1,500
Rotary Club members and RAWCS donations
The Mobile Health Clinic fit-out is complete. The signage has been undertaken and the vehicle is now being used for service. Robert Moreton attended the Rotary Club of North Hobart meeting on the 16 August 2022 and brought the vehicle to the club for an inspection by members as well as providing an update on the Service provided to the Community.
rejuvenation of ROTARY PLAQUE IN PRINCES PARK
By Past Rotary International Director John Thorne
The Rotary Club of North Hobart was established in 1961 and Dr Athol Corney, a well respected local professional was a Foundation Member. He became the second club president and about ten years later was invited to be the District Governor of our District. Athol was an exciting leader and the world-wide theme that year (1974-75) was "Renew the Spirit of Rotary" and he and Beryl certainly did that as they visited all Rotary clubs throughout Tasmania.
Now, Rotary had been introduced into Tasmania in Launceston and Hobart in 1924, so in Athol's year an opportunity was taken to celebrate 50 years of Rotary International in this state. As the current District Governor, Athol had the honour of placing the appropriate plaque in Princes Park, Battery Point that we see today. Dr Corney remained a significant figure in Rotary in Tasmania throughout his life and was also admired across Australia for his enthusiasm and grasp of the essentials of "Service Above Self".
It is not surprising that he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship for his concern and work with the ageing.
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The stonemason did a terrific job - professionally painted with near-permanent appropriate 'headstone' paint. Picked the letters out very well.
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ROTARY AUSTRALIA COMPASSIONATE GRANT - STV WINDEWARD BOUND
Message from Captain Sarah: Why we do all this. The joy of seeing a young sailor at the helm of a 120 tonne sailing ship running downwind at 7 knots. Can’t miss the smile! Say Bay was having a ball. Bruny Island in the background.
A key aspect of Rotary Tasmania's Youth Service is the Rotary Tasmania Youth Leadership Challenge, operated annually by the Windeward Bound Trust and Rotary Tasmania, in partnership. Our club is a proud supporter of the Windeward Bound, as right from the time the ship was being built by Captain Sarah Parry, our club members were aware of Sarah's vision and determined to support her in whatever way they could.
A key aspect of Rotary Tasmania's Youth Service is the Rotary Tasmania Youth Leadership Challenge, operated annually by the Windeward Bound Trust and Rotary Tasmania, in partnership. Our club is a proud supporter of the Windeward Bound, as right from the time the ship was being built by Captain Sarah Parry, our club members were aware of Sarah's vision and determined to support her in whatever way they could.
PRID John Thorne and PP David Clinch at the helm, which was crafted by David's father, PP Frank Clinch.
So it has been a pleasure for the Rotary Club of North Hobart to work to assist the financing of the 2020 Youth Leadership Challenge. Past Rotary International Director John Thorne took on the leadership of the appeal, which involved the registration of a RAWCS (Rotary Australian World Community Service) project. directory.rawcs.com.au/29-2020-21
Our club successfully applied for a Rotary Australia Compassionate Grant to fund the eight migrant students participating in the YLC voyage so that the generous donation received by the Jetty Foundation could be matched by the Dick and Philippa Smith Foundation. Our club paid all fees associated with the administration of the grant and invited the beneficiaries to attend a Mix and Mingle function on board the ship on Tuesday 12 January 2021.
Our club successfully applied for a Rotary Australia Compassionate Grant to fund the eight migrant students participating in the YLC voyage so that the generous donation received by the Jetty Foundation could be matched by the Dick and Philippa Smith Foundation. Our club paid all fees associated with the administration of the grant and invited the beneficiaries to attend a Mix and Mingle function on board the ship on Tuesday 12 January 2021.
TAFE student Wah Klee K'Por was one of the students supported by the Rotary Australia Compassionate Grant on the 2020 Youth Leadership Challenge. He is pictured with PRID John Thorne, Project Leader, and Rotarian Julian Type, Director of Youth Service for the Rotary Club of North Hobart.
Our first meeting this year was a social event on board the STV Windeward Bound. Fun, Fellowship and Fulfilment was obvious and a big thank you to our colleague Kate Hoorweg from the Rotary Club of Huon Valley, who often volunteers as Ship's Cook, for catering for our event.
Photo credits: Many thanks to Richard Siu, Rotaract Club of Sandy Bay (STV Windeward Bound, at Elizabeth Pier, 12 Jan 2021)
FRESH FOOD FOR FAMILIES WORKSHOP AT CAMPBELL STREET PRIMARY
Our club has a strong link with Campbell Street Primary School. Past Rotary International Director John Thorne taught on the campus in the building on the left when it was a school for the deaf in the early sixties. Sergeant at Arms Rex Maddock had four boys go through the school, during which time he spent fifteen serving on the Parents and Friends' Association. Former Youth Director David Clinch and his siblings all attended the school and his mother was also on the P and F. So when Principal Jo Waldon came to speak to us about the history of the school our members were highly engaged and keen to hear about how the school is developing. We had almost a full house and several guests as well when Jo addressed the club.
FRESH FOOD FOR FAMILIES is a workshop program published by FOOD PLANT SOLUTIONS, a Rotary Action Group that serves the world, based in Tasmania. The first FFFF project was a collaboration between Rotary, the Royal Society of Tasmania, and the TAFE School of Horticulture. Four of those on that first project team were PRID John Thorne from our club, PDG Una Hobday and PP Kate Domeney from R C Hobart and Bernard Pryor, a member of the Royal Society along with John. All four of those committed volunteers have supported the Rotary Club of North Hobart in this iteration of the Fresh Food for Families service. This year, the Covid 19 crisis has challenged us and forced us to delay the delivery of the project but our patience has been well rewarded and we are now set for a wonderful day on Saturday.
Each FFFF project works with a particular cultural community group. Previous workshops have been held for the Nepali, Ethiopian and Thai communities. Ours began as one targeted for the students of Chinese heritage but has evolved into a multicultural celebration. It has been a real honour to work with the Chinese Community Association of Tasmania, whose president, Brian Chung, is a renowned agricultural scientist, whose family has been one of the pioneering market gardening families in our state. Brian came as a guest speaker to the club, telling us about the history of Chinese families who settled in Tasmania, then the Chinese Community Association of Tasmania, which recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, finishing off with his own career in agriculture. Brian's support of the club as mentor has been invaluable. Chair for the evening when Brian spoke was Ian Geard, a long time work colleague of Brian's.
When Jo Waldon came to lead Campbell Street Primary School, our club was delighted. Mrs Rhonda Walker, Grade 1-2 teacher at CSPS, and President of the Rotary Club of Glenorchy, helped build the relationship and our Youth Director in 2019-20, David Clinch, was a fabulous communicator with club members, keeping them informed of progress. David and Rhonda selected a suitable site for the club to install raised garden beds that Rhonda's class would care for.
During March 2020, a second round of District Grants was offered and the Rotary Club of North Hobart successfully put forward a proposal for a matched grant of $1200, which enabled us to plan a well resourced presentation of the Fresh Food for Families structure. Though classroom teaching was on hold for the forseeable future, we acquitted the grant by 30 June, thanks to the co-operation of Jackman Builders, A and J Printers and the Har Wee Yee Restaurant and the support of the FPS committee.
The information folders produced by Food Plant Solutions proved invaluable in helping to build the vision for volunteers as the team was formed. Huge thanks to John Thorne, Una Hobday, Una Hobday, Kate Domeney and Karalyn Hingston for their work in creating these instructional resources.
fresh-food-for-families-report-v12__1_.pdf
The information folders produced by Food Plant Solutions proved invaluable in helping to build the vision for volunteers as the team was formed. Huge thanks to John Thorne, Una Hobday, Una Hobday, Kate Domeney and Karalyn Hingston for their work in creating these instructional resources.
fresh-food-for-families-report-v12__1_.pdf
Throughout the month of August, excitement was building as donations for the goody bags students participating would receive started to be received from sponsoring businesses. Thank you to Ego Pharmaceuticals, Jackman Builders, Inspirations Seeds, Southern Harvest, Botanical Resources Australia, Decor Earth, Horticulture and Landscaping Supplies and A and J Printers, who really got behind the project, and Bernard Pryor, who volunteered his time as document designer.
With the elements coming together, time was set aside during a Rotary meeting for a quick working bee to fill the goody bags with the donations. People of Action we are known as and people of action we are indeed. All is in readiness now for the children to arrive and the workshop to come alive on Saturday 12 September, just in time for Spring growth.
With the elements coming together, time was set aside during a Rotary meeting for a quick working bee to fill the goody bags with the donations. People of Action we are known as and people of action we are indeed. All is in readiness now for the children to arrive and the workshop to come alive on Saturday 12 September, just in time for Spring growth.
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ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD
Welcome to multicultural North Hobart, known for its liveliness and diversity.
Over the past few years, the Rotary Club of North Hobart has sponsored a young woman in Kenya to become a teacher - Esther. She graduated last December.
We do good in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Thailand and we have trusted partners in Taiwan and Nepal.
Through the Rotary Foundation, Friendship Exchanges and the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, Rotary connects the world leading to peace and understanding.
Once you've seen the power of Rotary to unite people and take action, you want to be part of it.
Our projects give people the chance to solve problems.
Water filters in Bhutan, an orphanage in Thailand, a hospital in Bangladesh - whatever the cause, people contribute with confidence when it's Rotary because Rotary means trustworthy and reliable.
Jenny Kerrison chose Rotary because of the opportunity to bring her skills to communities overseas.
"I'm a midwife and nurse educator. I had volunteered in Bangladesh and worked in West Timor before I joined Rotary.
As an individual volunteer, I realised that Rotary's worldwide networks could open up opportunities for me and help me accomplish much more."
Our Rotary club supports Rotarians Against Malaria, an Australian initiative.
We are committed to eradicating this terrible disease, which killed 1,109 people in day in 2018 - mostly from the world's poorest nations.
Our Global Grant project provided mosquito bednets for pregnant women, and insecticide sprayers for the whole population in Timor Leste.
This has already made a tremendous difference and now we've done a community needs assessment to extend the work into West Timor.
If you see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, we'd love you to join Rotary.
List of club projects referred to:
Bethlehem Community Centre, Kenya
Malaria Eradication in East Timor
Kumudini Hospital in Bangladesh
Sky Hydrant water filter at Nanglam School in Bhutan
AYUI Foundation in Thailand
Youth Exchange students from Taiwan
Eye Camps in Nepal
Rotarians Against Malaria
Malaria Eradication in West Timor
We also supported the following projects with funding:
Interplast
Food Plant Solutions in Vietnam
Umoja Orphanage, Kenya
End Polio Now
Community Service
- Hobart Women’s Shelter Hobart Women’s Shelter believes it is a RIGHT of all women and children to have a safe and secure home
- Bears of Hope where the focus is to bring about much needed awareness to the tragic event of a baby born still
- RAWTAS Rural alive and well. Helping men with depression
- Caroline House Provides mental health and crisis intervention support
- Fresh Food for Families - a local project of Food Plant Solutions.
- Music for Dementia - a new project we are undertaking at Roy Fagan Centre, with support from a community volunteer.
Youth Service
- National Youth Science Forum, Canberra (NYSF) was attended by a Year 11 student from Elizabeth College.
- Windeward Bound – a young Mentor was sponsored to sail with other youths, including refugees and migrants on the brigantine “Windeward Bound"
- Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) - in 2019 the team we sponsored went to the nationals
- Rotary Youth Program Of Enrichment (RYPEN) is a program designed for young people from 14 – 17 years of age.
- Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) and Creating My Career - thanks to our volunteers who staffed these programs.
- Most years, the Club becomes involved in the sponsorship of a young person venturing overseas in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program (YEP).
International Service
- AYUI Foundation, Thailand, is a RAWCS project managed by PRID Dr. J Thorne.
- Rotarians Against Malaria in Timor Leste has a Rotary Foundation Global Grant managed by PP Jenny Kerrison.
- Bethlehem Community Centre (BCC), Nairobi, Kenya – a faith-based organisation that supports orphanages, and children, women and families living in poverty www.bccafrica.org
- Hamlin Fistula Ethiopa – hamlin.org.au – in previous years, the Club has supported this organisation.
- RAWCS project in Bangladesh at the Kumudini Hospital was managed by PP Jenny Kerrison. Now complete.
- Disaster Aid Australia (DAA) for the provision of a water filter in Bhutan. For more on DAA see disasteraidaustralia.org.au
- Food plant solutions: a Rotarian Action Group – a Tasmanian Rotary initiative
