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Districts of Australia
YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
2020 - 21 Annual Report
OUR VISION
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It is our vision to be a catalyst for projects that improve quality of life.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create better health for all Australians through improved education and advancements in knowledge through medical research. We support excellence in research in an effort to provide both preventative and curative solutions for a broad range of health conditions.
WHO WE ARE
Australian Rotary Health (ARH) is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. In addition to mental health research, 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 has a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
WHAT WE DO
Mental Health Research Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focussed its funding on mental health research. In 2012 this focus narrowed to the mental health of young Australians (aged 0-25). In 2013 research projects focussing on the prevention of mental health disorders were included. In 2021, we announced that our research will focus on the 0-12 age group. Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is our National mental health fundraising campaign, including Hat Day.
General Health Research Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide PhD Scholarships in research. These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neurone disease, diabetes and more. Disseminating Research Information to the Public By funding research which is community-focussed, Australian Rotary Health aims to promote research findings to the public.
Rural Medical & Nursing Scholarships Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and regional health care service. Students experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive for recipients to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation. Indigenous Health Scholarships These scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry and other health related degrees at university. These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and qualification.
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2020 - 21 Annual Report
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Contents CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2 CEO’S REPORT 4 FINANCIAL REPORT 6 OUR BOARD 8 OUR RESEARCH COMMITTEE 12 40 YEARS OF RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 13 2020 - 2021 FUNDING 17 RESEARCH FUNDING 19 PROGRAM FUNDING 26 FUNDRAISING, EVENTS & OTHER HAPPENINGS 30 OUR SUPPORTERS & AWARDS 36 COMPANIONS 40 PATRONS & AMBASSADORS 41
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Chairman’s Report opportunity. The Board unanimously supported Greg for Life Membership. It has been a pleasure working with you Greg - congratulations. Board Appointments The Board welcomed new directors Lorraine Coffey, John Campbell, Don Ripper, DGE Representative Pat Schraven and DGN Representative Amanda Wendt.
Retiring Chairman Greg Ross completed his vibrant three year term at the last AGM, which for the first time, was conducted via zoom. During the past year the pandemic has had a significant effect on all our lives with lockdowns, restrictions on gatherings and travel, all of which have severely limited Rotary club activities. Despite these difficulties, ARH was able to continue all existing research projects with only minor interruptions. It was however decided not to award the usual number of research grants this year. During the year the Board adopted a number of new initiatives. These included a major review of the ARH Business Plan, a decision to focus research on the 0-12 year age group and to conduct a Symposium early next year to launch this new area of research. Other developments have included planning for the 40th Anniversary of ARH and the establishment of a national committee to assist in promoting Lift the Lid Walks. Life Membership Retiring Chairman Greg Ross served on the Board for seven years, the last three as Chairman. Greg introduced ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Illness’ which was adopted by the Board and is now widely used in ARH promotion. A gifted speaker and entertainer, Greg used his talents to publicise ARH at every
Leaving the Board at this AGM will be Jane Cox and Mark Lean. Jane has served for five years and Mark four, both have given outstanding service to ARH and I thank them sincerely for their involvement and friendship. Also leaving the Board at the end of his term was DG representative David Jones, thank you David, your contribution has been much appreciated. ARH 40th Anniversary This year is an important one in the history of Australian Rotary Health as we celebrate forty years of ARH achievement. It was back in 1981 that Ian Scott, a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Mornington, became concerned that SIDS was causing the tragic death of approximately 500 babies each year. After hearing Professor Williams speak about the urgent need for research into this problem, Ian suggested to his Rotary
club that a fund be established to support medical research in Australia. His concept not only reduced the incidence of SIDS by 80% but went on to establish a great Rotary Project that supports a wide range of medical research. It has become one of the largest non-government funders of mental health research in Australia. Celebratory dinners are deferred for the coming year when it is expected a large number of Rotarians and supporters will gather to mark this important occasion. Change of Research Focus After careful consideration the Board decided that the next round of Mental Health Grants would focus on the 0 -12 age group. Medical advice has indicated that 50% of those who develop mental illness as adults show symptoms by the age of 14. We are advised that by giving attention to this younger age group, it may be possible to reduce the incidence of mental illness in later life. Symposium To launch the new research program a Symposium is planned for late March 2022, this will be the eleventh Symposium ARH has conducted. It will be held in Sydney and bring together approximately 30 eminent clinicians and researchers who
CEO Joy, outgoing Chairman and Life Member Greg with new Chairman Kevin.
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are currently working with young people in the mental health area. The Symposium title is: ‘Healthy Children - Bright Futures’ Improving the Mental Health of 0-12 year olds. Goals include: • Launch the new research 0-12 year olds • Seek advice where ARH funding can most effectively be employed • Provide a forum for Australian researchers to describe current innovative research relevant to the new ARH program • Generate material that can publicise the ARH program to Rotarians, donors and the community The Board thanks Professor Michael Sawyer OAM for his role in planning this event. Lift the Lid on Mental Health Walks The Rotary Club of Mooloolaba was the first to hold a walk raising funds and promoting Australian Rotary Health. The Board fully supports this concept and has engaged the PR firm Media Hut to assist. A national committee chaired by Mark Lean has been established to promote the concept to Districts around Australia. Detailed guidelines have been drawn up and planning assistance is offered by the committee and Kara Geyer of the Media Hut. It is hoped this will become a popular and regular event in many Districts.
Lyn Jones and her husband PDG David
Director Jane Cox receiving a Companion award from Chairman Kevin.
Business Plan Over the last year the Board has given considerable attention to drawing up a new business plan. Assistance from Greg Hudson of SCA Marketing has been greatly appreciated. The plan has reviewed, in detail, all aspects of ARH activity. Emphasis has been given to fundraising concepts and at this stage the Executive is involved in considering how it might engage Foundations and Corporations. This is an ongoing process and further potential fundraising areas will be examined. ARH Medal Lyn Jones has been awarded the ARH Medal this year for her outstanding fundraising efforts. Lyn conducted a very effective Partners Program involving all clubs in District D9510. She held a number of successful fundraising events including an open day in the family’s impressive garden and a very profitable wine sales event. Congratulations Lyn, well deserved. Appreciation The outstanding success of ARH is due to the efforts of many people. My thanks to fellow Board members for their dedicated commitment to ARH. Special thanks to medical advisor Michael Sawyer for his valuable contribution to Board discussions. The majority of Board meetings and all subcommittee meetings were held via zoom, and while less personal, it has been an effective substitute.
The Board greatly appreciates the support of the Research Committee currently chaired by Professor Jane Pirkis. This year the huge task of selecting research projects from the several hundred received did not take place but their advice was sought on a number of policy matters. Thank you to all committee members. My thanks to District Governors and District Committees for promoting ARH to Rotarians and Rotary Clubs. Their role continues to be more important as competition for funds increases. ARH is particularly fortunate to have a committed and competent staff, very capably lead by our CEO Joy Gillett. Managing the near 70 research projects, scholarships, the many PR interviews and publications, ARH finances plus a busy office is a huge task and the Board thanks all staff for their excellent work. Despite a number of challenges ARH is in a sound position and the research grants will be reinstated in the coming year. The work of our researchers continues to bring high praise as new discoveries are made and medical knowledge increased. Through research and awareness ARH is improving the health of all Australians.
PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM Chairman
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CEO’S Report When we add 81 Indigenous Health Scholars who are financially supported through Australian Rotary Health as well as several Rural Nursing and Medical Scholars, we have a broad range of recipients of our funds.
During 2020-2021 we continued to support research grants in Mental Health. During calendar year 2021, we supported 16 mental health research project grants in the general area of the Mental Health of Young Australians with a focus on areas such as suicide and self injury, depression and anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse and parenting. As well as research project grants, we also supported 7 PhD research scholars in mental health and 3 post-doctoral fellows in Mental Health of Young Australians with an emphasis on prevention of mental health disorders. These fellowships are named after the early chairmen of ARH. Added to this our support of another 43 PhD research scholars in general health areas including cancer, migraines, neurological diseases, PTSD, Hearing health, Mental Health, Thrombosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. Included in these, we are funding research in PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) PhD Scholarships involving war veterans and their families. In Victoria the RSL is promoting and assisting with funding for PTSD scholarships. These scholarships have led to several more - research involving people in Emergency Services, in NSW.
To summarise this calendar year 2021 • 16 Research Project Grants - Mental Health • 3 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships - Mental Health • 7 PhD Research Scholarships Mental Health • 43 PhD Research Scholarships General including Mental Health • 81 Indigenous Health Scholarships • 6 Rural Nursing Health Scholarships Total investment in our health in 2021 $2.2 million. Although the pandemic has affected our donation income over the last two years, we upheld our commitment to our research and scholarship programs. Supporters of Australian Rotary Health We continue to enjoy the support of many Rotarians and non-Rotarians who make regular donations – both in money and in kind - to Australian Rotary Health. Their support is truly appreciated and we will continue in our endeavours to be a wonderful example of community service and keep Australian Rotary Health in the forefront as a provider of research funds and health awareness in Australia. Our donor recognition program continues to gain numbers and to the very special people who are our Friends and Companions, we thank you. And to the many Clubs and Districts that run special fundraising events for Australian Rotary Health – we thank you. Bike rides, walks, runs, car rallies, golf days, dinners, trivia nights, and numerous events, we thank and acknowledge your great efforts.
District Governors and District Chairs and Their Committees The District Chairs and their committees continue in their work promoting Australian Rotary Health, our programs and projects - we acknowledge their efforts and congratulate them. Volunteers are vital to our success. We thank each District Governor for their continuing support and promotion of our programs which enables our clubs to continue their support and involvement. Rotary Ambassadors and Patrons Our strong band of Ambassadors continues to promote Australian Rotary Health at every opportunity and we are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our programs. His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), GovernorGeneral of Australia is a Patron, as are Past Rotary International Presidents Glen Kinross AO and Ian Riseley OAM. We are very proud to have their patronage.
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ARH CEO Joy Gillett, Assistant Governor Renga Rajan, PhD Scholar Sophie Russell and MP Julia Finn, Member for Granville.
Research Committee Professor Jane Pirkis PhD, MA, M.Psychol. BA (Hons) at the University of Melbourne is Chairman of the Research Committee. The members of the Research Committee are always willing to assist, and we are very grateful for their commitment. Mental health research grants awarded by Australian Rotary Health are reviewed and recommended by the Research Committee. Promotion We continue to see increases in our followers on social media. Our electronic newsletters are rapidly increasing their readership along with our printed news and promotional material. The Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign which commenced in 2016, is receiving great support – and I acknowledge Past Chairman Greg Ross as the driving force behind that program. Lift the Lid Walks, Lift the Lid in Schools book program with QBD Books and Lift the Lid Hat Day are programs which are continuing. The Media Hut led by the principal Kara Geyer is acknowledged for her ongoing assistance in the promotion of these programs.
Staff Australian Rotary Health employs staff to manage all programs and the general administration of the organisation. Their dedication and commitment is very much appreciated. Jenny Towe Office Manager Cheryl Deguara Programs Coordinator Jessica Cooper Promotions & Mental Health Research Manager Maddison Hancock Office Assistant I also acknowledge the efforts of staff in our recent re-location to Norwest. Jenny and Maddison did most of the packing and hard work and my thanks and congratulations to them both for their enormous effort. Board of Directors and Honorary Research Adviser I would like to acknowledge all current and past Directors for their dedication to the role and congratulate them on their achievements. It has been a pleasure working with each one. Kevin Shadbolt OAM has served admirably as Chairman for the past 12 months with Stephen Humphreys as Vice Chairman.
Emeritus Professor Michael Sawyer OAM remains as Honorary Medical Advisor to the Board. Michael commenced involvement with Australian Rotary Health as a member of the Research Committee, then chairman for six years and now in an honorary role, assisting the board in their discussions about research and mental health. Michael set the structure for the current grant and scholarship process and his input into Australian Rotary Health has been vital to our growth and ultimate success. Australian Rotary Health plays an important role in mental health research in Australia. It is one of the largest nongovernment providers of research funds in Australia. Rotarians in Australia can be proud of its achievement in its 40th year.
Joy Gillett OAM Chief Executive Officer
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Financial Report
Current Assets
2021 $
2020 $
Cash assets Receivables Other financial assets Other
989,650 62,346 14,789,262 22,579
483,808 96,665 13,802,053 23,858
Total Current Assets
15,863,837
14,406,384
10,605 10,605
20,386 20,386
Total Assets
15,874,442
14,426,770
Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Annual Leave & Long Service Leave Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets
1,478,503 191,235 1,669,738 1,669,738 14,204,704
1,735,347 187,095 1,922,442 1,922,442 12,504,328
Accumulated Funds Retained Surplus
14,204,704
12,504,328
Total Accumulated Funds
14,204,704
12,504,328
Non-Current Assets Other financial assets Property, Plant & Equipment Total Non-Current Assets
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2021 $
2020 $
2,275,651 2,559,735 4,835,386
1,676,318 421,914 2,098,232
- 1,509,538 - 482,561 - 396,674 - 215,502 - 3,890 - 526,845
- 2,565,206 - 363,348 - 184,481 - 232,091 - 32,313 - 560,968
- 3,135,010
- 3,938,407
1,700,376
- 1,840,175
Club Donations - Indigenous Scholarships Total Donation income
422,719 43,846 0 143,767 0 56,791 37,141 77,335 39,694 9,203 133,275 24,072 133,476 99,189 0 238,609 0 17,557 46,249 115,053 141,669 90,991 46,316 59,173 1,976,125 299,526 2,275,651
63,207 43,383 114,157 40,982 18,875 44,207 55,725 42,225 15,416 41,304 31,862 237,935 95,518 29,084 61,048 29,804 71,684 86,323 90,726 87,749 45,713 40,583 1,387,510 288,808 1,676,318
Interest/dividend - non-related party Revenue from government grants - Indigenous Membership Fees Realised & unrealised loss on market value of investments Trust distributions reinvested Imputation Credits Jobkeeper and Cash Flow Boost Total Other income Total income
2,347 400,000 0 1,247,847 739,599 37,700 132,242 2,559,735 4,835,386
3,554 400,000 160 - 923,086 837,684 51,888 51,714 421,914 2,098,232
Donations Other Income - grants, investment income Total Income Less Outgoings Research Grants & Programs Indigenous Scholarships Projects and Programs Marketing Fundraising Other expenses - includes administration, meetings and board expenses Total Outgoings Surplus/Loss from Ordinary Activities Operating Revenue Revenue from Donations District 9455 District 9465 District 9500 District 9510 District 9520 District 9550 District 9570 District 9600 District 9630 District 9640 District 9650 District 9670 District 9675 District 9685 District 9700 District 9701 District 9710 District 9780 District 9790 District 9800 District 9810 District 9820 District 9830 Individual Donations
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Our Board CHAIRMAN PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM Kevin Shadbolt has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014. He was appointed Vice Chairman in 2017, then Chairman in 2020.
DG PATRICIA SCHRAVEN Patricia Schraven has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since February 2021. She joined the Board as DGE, and from July 2021 became District Governor.
Kevin joined the Rotary Club of Latrobe, Tasmania, in 1985, he is a Past President and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Devonport. He is Past District Governor of D9830 in both 2003-04 and 2007-08. Kevin was a Foundation Chairman, District Trainer and Group Study Exchange Chairman. He initiated District involvement in Fiji low-cost Shelters as well as leading the project work the District has undertaken in Nepal since 2011. Kevin has served on a wide variety of club and District committees. Kevin has been involved in agriculture all his working life and a director of R & K Shadbolt Pty Ltd a family business specialising in horticultural crops and seed production. Kevin is a former President of the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania and chairman of a number of sporting and community groups in the local area.
VICE CHAIRMAN PDG STEPHEN HUMPHREYS Stephen Humphreys has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2018 and Vice Chairman since 2020. Stephen joined the Rotary Club of Camden in NSW in 2002 and served as Club President in 2008-2009; Chair of the Peace Studies Sub-Committee of the District 9750 Foundation Committee in 2009-10 and served as an Assistant Governor for three years 2010 to 2012. He was also the Chair of the District 9750 Conference Committee in 2012 and became District Governor (9675) 2016-17.
Patricia has extensive experience in Human Resources Management. She commenced her Human Resources Management career whilst working with United Credit Union Limited. She spent 10 years working in New Zealand, where she held the role of Human Resources Manager for a mining company. In 2011 Patricia moved back to Western Australia and took up the position of Human Resources Manager with Alcoa's WA Mining Operations. She then took on the position of Human Resources Manager for Alcoa's Pinjarra Refinery.
Stephen has always had a keen involvement in the community and has previously held committee positions, including President, on the parent bodies of his children’s schools for around 20 years.
Patricia serves as a Board Member for OVIS Community Services and Midway Community Services and has previously served on the advisory Board for Passage - Peel (resource centre for homeless youth).
He is a keen golfer and has been the President of Camden Golf Club for the past 18 years and a member of the Board of Directors for 20 years. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sydney University and practiced as a community pharmacist for 40 years, retiring 6 years ago. Stephen owned either solely or in partnership 2 pharmacies for 35 years. Stephen is married to Judith, they have three children and four grandsons. Stephen and Judith currently living in Camden.
Patricia holds a Certificate in Business (Credit Union) Management, Diploma in Human Resources and has undertaken studies in Business Law, and with further post-graduate studies in Human Resources and Industrial relations.
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PDG DON RIPPER Don Ripper has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since December 2020.
DGE AMANDA WENDT Amanda Wendt has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since December 2020. She joined the Board as DGN, and from July 2021 became DGE. Amanda is a member of Rotary Club of Melbourne and served on the clubs’ board from 2018-2020. She was inducted into the Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley (Brisbane) in 2010 before relocating to Melbourne in 2012 and joining the Rotary Club of Melbourne Park. Amanda has held many roles at club, district, zone, and international level. She is currently District Governor Elect for District 9800. She is a Director on the Host Organising Committee for the Rotary International Convention 2023 and is a member of the Rotary International Communications Committee 2018-2021. In 20192020 she served as Vice-chair of the RI Communications Committee helping to oversee strategy and implementation of the Rotary Master brand, People of Action campaign and public image learning and development. Amanda has over 15 years experience in marketing and communication having worked across diverse industries including financial and professional services, health, environment, not-for-profit and the public sector. Amanda is supported by her fiancé Greg Harbour.
Don has been a member of the Rotary Club of Sale since 1988 and has served two terms as President, attending the Melbourne RI Convention in 1993 as Club President and Voting Delegate. Don currently serves on the Board of the Host Organizing Committee for the Rotary International Convention to be held in Melbourne in May 2023 as Director responsible for Publicity and PR. For the four years prior to appointment as DGN he been on the District 9820 Leadership team as International Advisor and as a Rotary Mentor to the Victorian Police Leaders Mentoring Program. Don spent fifty years working for almost equal periods in the Airforce, the Oil and Gas Industry, Dairy Farming, Concrete products industry, Uniting Church Lay Administration and Adult and Community Education for the past 20 years as CEO. He is a former Local Government Councillor and Shire President who has always involved himself in Industry bodies at a National and State level. Don is a Justice of the Peace and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
PDG LORRAINE COFFEY Lorraine Coffey has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since December 2020. Lorraine joined Rotary in 1992, when the newly-formed Armidale AM club made the decision to invite women members. She was the club’s first female President in 1995 and again in 2015. At District level, Lorraine was on the selection committee for Group Study Exchange for three years; chair of the Public Speaking Competition for four years; District Governor 2018-19. In 2012, as District PR Director, and was successful in applying for a Rotary International PR Grant. Her marketing plan included a newspaper campaign titled ‘The Face of Rotary’ in which 33 district Rotarians told readers in their communities why they were Rotarians. Lorraine’s career has been in newspapers; the past 30 years in newspaper management after starting her career as an advertising consultant. Before her retirement in 2013, she managed a group of newspapers for Fairfax Media in Armidale, Guyra and Walcha. Lorraine and Dennis have been together for 35 years. Originally from Rockhampton, the past 25 years have been spent in Armidale. Lorraine has three children, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
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PDG JANE COX Jane has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2016. She finished her term in November 2021.
PDG JOHN CAMPBELL John Campbell has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since December 2020. John has always proudly been involved in service organisations throughout his life. As a student at Adelaide Boys High School he joined the Interact Club, and was an early member of the Rotaract Club of Edwardstown – the first Rotaract Club in District 250 which started in 1971. John was a member for 8 years holding most positions including President and was the District Membership Chair and District Conference Chair. Whilst living in country South Australia, John maintained his community service as a member of Apex. Returning to Adelaide, he joined the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light. John was nominated for the position of District Governor for the 2014-15 year. At District Level, John has been the Assistant Governor–Group 1 and District Governor 2014-15 in District 9500. John dedicated his career to the Financial Services industry, and was held in high regard by his peers. He established his own successful company - ‘One Stop Financial Services’, which he sold on retirement in 2013. John is married to Julie, lives in Adelaide and has two daughters.
Jane was born in Sydney and with the family moved to Geelong where she completed her schooling. A career path in banking led to management, following which Jane travelled to London and took up a position for five years working with the Australian Department of Immigration. Returning to Australia Jane was the Business Manager for a busy medical practice for a number of years, before taking a position as Executive Assistant and then senior National Travel Co-ordinator with a large national food services provider. Jane holds a Diploma of Business (Human Resources). Jane has been a member of the Rotary Club of Geelong Central since 2001. As President she initiated and took part in the building of a school for an Indigenous Community in outback Australia. Jane is a facilitator with the Rotary Leadership Institute and was appointed the District Governor’s Special representative for a vibrant new club. Jane is also a member of the District Club Visioning Team assisting clubs with planning a vision for their future/s. In the 2015-2016 Rotary year Jane served as District Governor for District 9780
PDG MARK LEAN Mark Lean has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017 with the responsibility of supporting Districts 9550 and 9570 (now District 9560). He finished his term in November 2021. Mark was born in Townsville and spent 42 years of his working life (including managerial roles) at OneSteel, before retiring in 2011. Since 2012, Mark has been General Manager and board member of a small not-for-profit organisation.
Mark joined the Rotary Club of Gladstone in 1987, and in 1989 joined the Rotary Club of North Mackay. During his time in Rotary, Mark has held several positions within the Club including President, Club Service Director, Secretary, three International Service Directorships and Sergeant and TRF/International Service Director, as well as many District roles. Mark is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow recipient and was District 9570 Governor from 2013-2014. Mark and wife Karen live in Mackay, North Queensland.
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PDG JERRY PILCHER Jerry Pilcher has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017. Jerry was born in 1950 in Peterborough in the UK, where he attended Bedford School. He also met his wife Kerry, a West Australian girl, in London where they married. They moved to Perth in 1974, and in 1988 he joined the Rotary Club of Scarborough, where he was Treasurer for 5 years. Jerry was Club President in 2008 – 2009 and District Governor for District 9455 in 2015 - 2016. Most of Jerry’s working career was with Snap Printing - for 10 years with the company, including 4 years in Victoria as State Manager. Jerry was employed as a Franchising manager - opening new outlets in national and international cities. He also owned a Snap Franchise from 1986 - 2014. Jerry enjoyed sailing competitively and was part of a State Championship crew in his last year. He then took up field Hockey at the age of 50. Some of Jerry’s hobbies include sport, reading, crosswords, and Rotary.
PP ROGER CRAWFOOT Roger Crawfoot has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2019. Roger joined Rotary in 1996 as a member of the newly chartered Rotary Club of Port of Brisbane. He was Club President in 1999-2000 and 2008-2009, District ARH Representative 2000-2001, Assistant Governor 2002-2004, Conference Treasurer 2010-2011, and District Treasurer 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. In early 2014, he transferred to South Brisbane Rotary and was President in 2014-2015 and 2019-2020. Roger spent his professional career in a range of roles including a weapons system engineer in the Royal Australian Navy, a Sales Engineer for power generation equipment, National Sales and Marketing Manager for marine and industrial equipment, before changing careers and working in commercial accountancy. Roger and his wife Hilary have two sons and one grandson, and own Relocations Queensland, a company active in the relocation and resettlement of professional personnel.
PDG BERNIE BOTT Bernie Bott was appointed a Director of Australian Rotary Health in November 2021. Born to a second-generation farming family, a long-standing commitment to community service in Yarrawonga. From schooling in regional NSW through to life as a boarder at Caulfield Grammar in Melbourne. Bernie returned to the farm and family partnership as a young man determined to contribute to the local community. It was in 1999 that Bernie began his journey with the Rotary Club of Yarrawonga Mulwala and subsequently spend three years as Community Director, overseeing the formation of two Mixed Probus Clubs during that time.In his service to Rotary District 9790, Bernie has worked as Assistant Governor from 2012 to 2015. He was the District 9790 Governor 2017 to 2018 and is the present District Trainer.
Bernie, supported by wife Margaret, looks forward to a continuing role in service to Rotary in the coming years.
PDG MICHAEL BUCKERIDGE Michael Buckeridge was appointed a Director of Australian Rotary Health in November 2021, following a previous stint as Director when he was the inaugural DG representative on the board in 2019. Michael joined the Rotary Club of Mackay in 2004 and has held the positions of D9570 RAWCS Chair, Northern Region RABS Chair (D9550, D9570, D9600, D9630, D9640) and D9570 Group 1 Assistant Governor. As District Governor 2019-2020 of District 9570 he has spent years working to improve the governance and procedures of the district. Michael was also the chair of the Mackay Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair and was part of the team that raised the funds for a ARH PhD research grant. Michael and his wife Karen live in Mackay Queensland. They have three sons and three grandsons.
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Research Committee CHAIRPERSON Professor Jane Pirkis BA (Hons), MPsych, MAppEpid, PhD Psychology, VIC
Professor Philip Batterham
Dr Cate Howell
Professor Tony Jorm
Professor Ronald M. Rapee AM
Professor Justin Kenardy
Professor Brett McDermott
Associate Professor Meg Smith OAM
Professor Allison Waters
Professor Philip Batterham BSc (Psych) hons, MPH, PhD Psychology, ACT
Dr Cate Howell BAppSc(OT), MBBS, MHlthServMt, PhD General Practice, SA
Professor Tony Jorm BA (Psychology), Mlitt (Psych), PhD (Psych) Psychology, NSW
Professor Ronald M. Rapee AM BSc (Psych), MSc (Psych), PhD, AM and FASSA Psychology, NSW
Professor Justin Kenardy BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology, VIC
Associate Professor Meg Smith OAM FAPSS BA (Hons), M.Psychol, PhD, MAPS Psychology, NSW
Professor Brett McDermott B.MedSci, MBBS, FRANZCP, CertChildPsych, MD Psychiatry, QLD
Professor Allison Waters BSS (Psychology), BA (Honours), PhD Clinical Psychology Psychology, QLD
40 years of Research Highlights
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40 Years of Research Highlights Lung Transplant Program - patients are achieving a 95% survival rate after 2 years and the number of deaths while on the waiting list has reduced from 29% to 3%.
SIDS - The incidence of SIDS (cot death) was reduced by 80% The first research project funded by Australian Rotary Heath was the study of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - SIDS (cot death). Research was carried out at the Menzies Centre in Hobart by Prof Terry Dwyer. As a direct result of this research, the incidence of SIDS worldwide was reduced by 80%
Professor Gregory Snell found a way to increase the supply of organs with a new technique for recovering organs from cardiac-dead donors. The research, translating ultimately to human transplant success in 2006, involved using a heart-lung bypass machine circuit to assess the function of lungs, kidneys and livers recovered up to hours after death. The team showed it was safe and practically possible to recover lungs up to 60 minutes, and kidneys and livers up to 30 or more minutes after death.
Cool Kids Program - 2 in 10 children experience anxiety, this worldrenowned program helps children and parents manage their children’s fears and worries. Professor Ron Rapee developed the Cool Kids program, a self-help, multimedia program to relieve anxiety symptoms in teens aged 14-18 years. Ron and his team evaluated the efficacy of the program, which found that teenagers showed significantly greater reductions on most measures than teenagers on the waiting list. The program has since been extended, adapted for online use, and has helped children with anxiety in more than 20 countries worldwide. Diet - research has shown a link between ‘western style’ diets and depression and anxiety.
Mental Health First Aid - Teaching individuals in more than 25 countries to recognise symptoms of mental health problems and how to give initial help. Professor Tony Jorm and his wife Betty Kitchener are the brains behind the Mental Health First Aid program. Since its inception in 2000, over 3 million people have been trained in Mental Health First Aid globally, over 25 countries have adopted MHFA, over 800,000 Australians have completed the course, and over 4500 MHFA courses are run in Australia each year. Research funding has also led to the development of Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), which teaches high school students in years 10-12, and years 7-9, how to provide mental health first aid to their friends.
Professor Felice Jacka investigated the association of diet with depression and anxiety. It was found that a “traditional” diet (mainly consisting of vegetables, fruit, beef, lamb, fish and whole grain foods) was associated with lower risk of depression and anxiety, while the “western” diet (mainly consisting of meat pies, processed meats, pizza, chips, hamburgers, white bread, sugar, flavoured milk and beer) was associated with higher risk.
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2020-2021 Research Highlights Professor Gin Malhi An Australian Rotary Health funded study has found clear differences in the way a brain functions in a person experiencing suicidal thoughts. Professor Gin Malhi and his team at the University of Sydney were awarded an ARH Mental Health Research Grant from 20172019 to conduct MRI scans on suicidal patients at the Royal North Shore Hospital, to better understand what might be happening in their brains. A key result from the study has helped to show how different brain networks function during times of suicidal thinking. Professor Malhi says that certain brain regions that are involved in self-reflection and responding to other people are impacted in patients with higher levels of suicidal thinking. “We have found that an abnormal emotional response, like irritability or withdrawing from others, is one of many contributing factors which may help to maintain suicidal thinking,” Professor Malhi said. “This makes sense because we often see this in patients during these times. Targeting and studying contributing factors in the future may provide some further answers to try and shift these trains of thought.” Another interesting finding was that there were also clear differences in brain function between patients who were experiencing thoughts of suicide and those who were not. Dr Pritha Das, a Neuroimaging Scientist on the research team said these findings have both clinical and scientific value. “Our research has shown that those who have attempted suicide, even once at some point, have altered their brain from those who have never attempted,” Dr Das said.
Now that these findings have helped to understand how suicide occurs, Professor Malhi and his team are looking at how certain medications may help patients specifically recover from suicidal thinking. “Our future research aims involve pairing our brain scanning findings with treatment study findings when medications and psychological therapies are used. This will help us understand how treatments might target suicidal thinking specifically,” Professor Malhi said. “This means in future we can better prevent suicide using better and more targeted treatments both psychological and pharmacological.” Professor Malhi has had 10 journal articles published as a result of this research. You can hear him speak more about it on episode 24 of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast. Associate Professor Caroline Donovan In a study funded by an ARH Mental Health Research Grant, Associate Professor Caroline Donovan from Griffith University led a team of researchers in a world first investigation of whether the treatment of sleep problems in young children reduced and prevented the emergence of anxiety and behavioural problems. The study found that the sleep program ‘Lights Out’ was highly effective in reducing sleep problems in young children. Additional benefits of the program included less resistance from the children around going to bed, less anxiety at bedtime, longer sleep during the night and less sleepiness during the day. “I’m really passionate about treating kids as early as we possibly can so that we can
prevent all those other issues happening later,” A/Prof Donovan said. The research also found that those who received treatment showed a significantly greater reduction in anxiety and behavioural issues, both immediately after the treatment and after their first semester of schooling. “We weren’t quite expecting quite to the degree we found that it didn’t just help their sleep, but it also significantly reduced their anxiety problems.” After all, she explained, “We gave the parents a sleep program. We didn’t give them an anxiety program.” Caroline hopes that outcomes from the study will provide new directions for improving sleep, mental health problems, and preparedness for early major life transitions in young Australians. You can listen to Caroline’s findings on episode 27 of the Australian Rotary Health podcast, The Research Behind Lift the Lid. Professor Alison Calear Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Research Grant recipient Professor Alison Calear and her colleagues at the Australian National University recently published an article in the journal Suicide and LifeThreatening Behavior on the trial of the Silence is Deadly program – a public health intervention designed to prevent suicide through the promotion of early help-seeking for emotional problems. This evaluation aimed to find out if Silence is Deadly improves young men’s intentions to seek help for emotional problems (like worry or sadness) and personal problems (like bullying or a break-up). Findings showed that around 6-12 weeks after attending the Silence is Deadly presentation (delivered by Menslink and the
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Canberra Raiders NRL team), Year 11 and 12 students reported significantly higher intentions to seek help from a friend for emotional problems, compared to a control group of students who had not attended the presentation. “This finding is in line with the predominant messaging of the Silence is Deadly program, which encourages participants to seek help from and provide support to friends in times of distress or suicide risk,” Professor Calear said. The study also asked teachers about the program, with most of the participating staff members reporting that the Silence is Deadly presentation had improved male students’ help-seeking attitudes and knowledge about sources of help. Half of the staff members had also observed some change in help-seeking behaviours in their school. With males accounting for nearly threequarters of suicide deaths in Australia, evidence for tailored programs like Silence is Deadly may fill an important gap. “The program may have beneficial effects on adolescent men’s help-seeking intentions; a key issue that needs to be prioritised and addressed in this age and gender group,” Professor Calear said. Listen to episode 40 of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast to hear more about this research. Josie Povey Ian Scott PhD candidate Josie Povey has developed a new mental health smartphone app for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. Josie has engaged over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, an expert reference group, and a team of experienced researchers in the design and development of the ‘The Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative for Youth (AIMhi-Y)’ app.
“The AIMhi for Youth App is a strengthsbased self-driven smartphone app which has been designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to address the current unmet need for services in the early intervention mental health setting,” Josie said. “Its potential to promote wellbeing, helpseeking and increase understanding of mental health concerns is exciting.” Josie says the findings from her PhD project have highlighted the strengths and challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (aged 10-18) in regional and remote centers of the Northern Territory. “While many young people were connected to things that keep them strong, like family, sport, art, and culture, many also experienced challenges, including distress and exposure to suicidal behaviour,” she said. “Barriers to access of culturally appropriate youth services were noted, including shame, stigma and fear, limited choice of and distance to services.” In her research, Josie identified that digital mental health tools specifically designed to suit the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people may be one way to increase access to mental health care. It was noted that preferred app features included storytelling through characters and videos, mini games to promote mindfulness, and features such as rewards and notifications. “This project has engaged a wide and diverse group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across regional and remote centers in the Northern Territory. It has been a pleasure to work with passionate, knowledgeable and proud young people who are interested in helping their families and peers.” You can hear more about the research findings on episode 46 of our podcast The Research Behind Lift the Lid.
Anna Ross Ian Scott PhD Scholarship recipient Anna Ross’ research has informed the development of new media guidelines on media reporting of severe mental illness in the context of violence and crime. This new resource empowers safe and responsible reporting on the issues of mental illness in the context of violence and crime, which seeks to minimise stigma and promote help-seeking behaviour. The guidelines provide insight around: • The impact of news reports on mental illness and crime • How to report on the issues accurately • How to incorporate and provide relevant context • The use of supportive and personcentred language • The provision of help-seeking information • Selection and framing of supportive video and images • Steps for responsible discussion of the issue via social media • Opportunities for further training and mentoring. “The media can play an important role in challenging stigma and stereotypes about mental illness,” Anna said. “Given that media portrayals of mental illness linked to violence can be among the most stigmatising, it is important that these stories are covered safely and responsibly.” Visit the Mindframe website to see the guidelines.
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2020 - 2021 Funding MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Majority of donations to Australian Rotary Health go towards research focussed on the prevention, treatment, and cure of mental illness. In 2020-2021 ARH contributed funding towards: 27 Mental Health Research Grants - the Mental Health of Young Australians (aged 0-25) 7 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships - Mental Illness 4 Postdoctoral Fellowships - Prevention of Mental Health Disorders
GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Partnering with Rotary Clubs and Districts, individual sponsors, governments, businesses and community organisations, allows Australian Rotary Health to fund research in more general health areas such as cancer, diabetes, autism and children’s health. In 2020-2021, ARH co-funded: 48 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships
PROGRAMS Australian Rotary Health also passionately contributes to three programs which focus on opening opportunities for trainee scholars. In 2020-2021, two of these programs were supported: 6 Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships 81 Indigenous Health Scholarships
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Mental Health Research Grants Mental Health Research Grants are important for Australian researchers to continue their important work. Australian Rotary Health provides these highly competitive grants every year in areas focusing on the mental health of young Australians between 0-25. Each year we receive around 400 expressions of interest, which are narrowed down to about 40. These researchers are then asked to submit a full application and the number is narrowed down again. Usually, with the funding we have, we can only award about 10-15 Mental Health Research Grants and these projects can go up to three years. In 2020-2021, Australian Rotary Health funded 27 Mental Health Research Grants, totalling $1,252,847.82
ARH Mental Health Research Grant recipient Dr Michelle Tye has been previously recognised for her work in suicide prevention. Pictured here with the Hon Greg Hunt MP.
2020-2021 Grant recipients Associate Professor Allison Waters Mental Health in Sports Research ‘Improving the mental health of young Australians in sport: A partnership project with the National Rugby League’ Griffith University, QLD $26,142.00 Dr Amy Finlay-Jones Mental Health and Chronic Illness Research ‘Improving mental health of young Australians with chronic illness: A pilot randomised controlled trial of online selfcompassion training’ Curtin University, WA $37,381.82 Dr Angela Clapperton Suicide & Self Harm Research ‘An investigation of suicide & increasing episodes of non-fatal intentional self-harm among young women in Victoria. A case of method-escalation?’ Monash University/University of Melbourne, VIC $39,400.00 Associate Professor Ashleigh Lin LGBTIQ Mental Health Research ‘Mindful Self-Compassion for LGBTIQ youth: A multi-site randomized controlled trial’ University of Western Australia, WA $69,690.00
Dr Carly Johnco Youth Anxiety Research ‘Translating experimental neuroscience into clinical treatment: Preventing the return of fear in youth with anxiety disorders using memory reconsolidation mechanisms’ Macquarie University, NSW $33,504.00 Associate Professor Caroline Donovan Children’s Sleep Research ‘Treating Sleep Problems in Preschoolers: Improving Mental Health, the Transition to School, and Academic Outcomes’ Griffith University, QLD $34,094.00 Dr David Hallford Depression Research ‘Enhancing Treatment for Depression: A Randomised Trial of Adjunct Memory Specificity Training’ Deakin University, VIC $27,938.00 Dr Delyse Hutchinson Children’s Mental Health Research ‘Breaking the intergenerational cycle of mental disorder: A longitudinal study of the social determinants of childhood psychosocial adjustment problems’ Deakin University, VIC $32,648.00
Professor Elizabeth Elliott Indigenous Youth Wellbeing Research ‘Longitudinal study of wellbeing and quality of life in remote Indigenous youth: the Biswun Kid Project’ University of Sydney, NSW $25,998.00 Dr Erin Kelly Adolescent Mental Illness & Substance Use Research ‘Preventing adolescent mental illness & substance use through teacher-delivered interventions targeting personality risk factors’ University of Sydney, NSW $65,372.00 Dr Jeneva Ohan Parent Intervention Research ‘Engaging Parents in Online Interventions for their Child's Behaviour Problems by Using Action Planning’ University of Western Australia, WA $50,852.00 Professor Justin Kenardy Child Mental Health Research ‘Effectiveness trial of the CARE screen andtreat early intervention for improving physical and mental health outcomes in young injured children and their parents’ University of Queensland, QLD $32,444.00
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Dr Natalie Peach PTSD & Substance Use Research ‘Treating traumatic stress and substance use in emerging adults’ University of Sydney, NSW $68,424.00
Dr Kylie King Young Men Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Research ‘Testing the Impact of 'Breaking the Man Code' workshops on teenage boys' helpseeking, masculinity and suicide risk factors: A cluster randomised controlled trial’ Monash University, VIC $65,838.00 Dr Lauren McLellan Youth Anxiety Research ‘Getting ready for implementation: Investigating the optimal amount of therapist guidance for online treatments for Australian children with anxiety’ Macquarie University, NSW $69,984.00
Dr Kylie King is conducting research to help prevent suicide in boys and men. Her funding from Australian Rotary Health has led to further funding from the Australian Government.
Professor Leanne Hides Substance Use Research ‘A pilot randomised control trial of a telephone delivered transdiagnostic intervention for comorbid substance & mental health problems in young people’ University of Queensland, QLD $44,149.00
Dr Marie Yap Depression and Anxiety Prevention Research ‘Evaluating a personalised online parenting program to reduce children's risk of depression and anxiety: 12- and 24-month follow-up of a pilot randomised controlled trial’ Monash University, VIC $14,846.00
Dr Louise Farrer Mental Health Research ‘Randomised controlled trial of a transdiagnostic online program to reduce the symptoms of mental illness in Australian tertiary students’ Australian National University, ACT $68,208.00
Professor Mark Dadds Autism Spectrum Disorder Research ‘A randomized controlled trial of the feasibility of a brief, integrated parent medicated intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ University of Sydney, NSW $30,613.00
Dr Louise Mewton Anxiety, Depression and Substance Use Research ‘The long term effectiveness of a combined prevention model for anxiety, depression and substance use in adolescents’ University of New South Wales, NSW $34,972.00
Dr Mark Larsen Suicide Prevention Research ‘Optimising caring contact: Using text messages to support people after a suicide attempt’ University of New South Wales, NSW $63,976.00 Dr Michelle Tye Suicide Prevention Research ‘The LifeBuoy App: A randomised controlled trial of a mHealth intervention to help young people manage suicidal thoughts’ University of New South Wales, NSW $69,404.00
Dr Peter Baldwin Intellectual Disability Research ‘Healthy Mind: A Novel e-Mental Health Tool for Young Australians with an Intellectual Disability (ID)’ University of New South Wales, NSW $16,699.00 Dr Sally Fitzpatrick Child Mental Health Research ‘Reducing the Impact of Bullying Victimisation on Children's Mental Health Outcomes’ Macquarie University, NSW $32,574.00 Associate Professor Tim Slade Substance Use & Mental Health Research ‘The SuperLearner project: Fast-tracking our understanding of risk and protective factors for substance use and mental health problems’ University of Sydney, NSW $69,320.00 Professor Tracey Wade Eating Disorder Research ‘Expanding the reach & delivery of Media Smart-Targeted: An online intervention found to both reduce eating disorder onset & increase eating disorder remission’ Flinders University, SA $58,389.00 Professor Zachary Steel Asylum Seeker Mental Health Research ‘The mental health trajectories of asylum seeking children & parents facing insecure residency & immigration restrictions across 2.5 years of residency’ University of New South Wales, NSW $69,988.00
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Ian Scott PHD Scholarships Since 2000, Australian Rotary Health has awarded the Ian Scott PhD Scholarship, created and named in honour of founder of Australian Rotary Health, the late Ian Scott (1933-2001). Each scholarship is valued up to $30,000 per year, for a period of up to 3.5 years. In 2020-2021, 7 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships were funded. This scholarship was named after Ian Scott, the founder of Australian Rotary Health.
2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients Anna Horton Methamphetamine Research ‘Investigating the role of Prefrontal Cortex interneurons in Methamphetamine induced plasticity in the Nucleus Accumbens’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC Anna Ross Severe Mental Illness Research ‘Mitigating the impact of the media on stigmatizing attitudes towards people with severe mental illness’ University of Melbourne, VIC Annai Charlton Alcohol Use Disorder Research ‘Investigating potential interventions to aid recover from alcohol use disorder’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC
Ilaria Pozzato Motor Vehicle Crash Mental Health Research ‘Preventing mental health problems following motor vehicle crash, by early detection of high risk survivors (The IMPRINT Study)’ University of Sydney, NSW Kelly Tow Emergency Services Mental Health Research ‘Help for the helpers: The Impact of roleidentity and educational training on mental health help-seeking in paramedics’ University of Wollongong, NSW
Meghan Hockey Food and Mood Research ‘The association between dairy consumption and mood and cognition’ Deakin University, VIC Rebecca Blackmore Perinatal Mental Health Research ‘Perinatal Mental Health in Women of Refugee Background’ Monash University, VIC
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Post Doctoral Fellowships Australian Rotary Health offers Postdoctoral Fellowships every year to assist early career researchers with their research projects. They are named after the first four Chairman of ARH – Royce Abbey, Geoffrey Betts, Colin Dodds, and Bruce Edwards. In 2020-2021, Australian Rotary Health funded 4 Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient Dr Katrina Prior is currently running a study to examine whether an online brain training program can successfully re-train spontaneous and sometimes unconscious mental habits that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety and alcohol use disorders. Find out more here: https://retrainyourbrainonline.com/
Dr Breanne Hobden Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship Indigenous Mental Health Prevention Research ‘Examining the comorbidity of mental health problems and alcohol and other drug use within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: A neglected area’ University of Newcastle, NSW Dr Katrina Prior Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship Anxiety and Alcohol Use Prevention Research ‘Preventing the exacerbation of anxiety and alcohol use comorbidity through cognitive re-training’ University of Sydney, NSW Dr Louise Birrell Bruce Edwards Postdoctoral Fellowship Adolescent Mental Health Prevention Research ‘Mind Your Mate: An Online peer intervention to prevent mental health and substance use problems in adolescence University of Sydney, NSW Dr Nicole Reilly Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship Maternal Mental Illness Prevention Research ‘Prevention and early intervention for maternal mental illness: a research program that will inform policy and clinical practice’ University of Newcastle, NSW
Dr Katrina Prior recently won an Early Career Research Award for her work on research programs, including Re-train Your Brain.
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Funding Partner PHD Scholarships Australian Rotary Health Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have been awarded to scholars since 2002, to research a wide variety of general health areas. The Funding Partner PhD Scholarship is funded by three parties: A Rotary Club or District, a University and Australian Rotary Health. Scholars have received up to $30,000 annually, as a tax-free stipend, to investigate areas such as cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and children’s health. In 2020-2021, Australian Rotary Health contributed funding to 48 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships. Sophie Russell is co-funded by Josephine Margaret Redfern & Ross Edward Redfern (RC of Granville), NSW to conduct research on family mental health and associations with parent-child conversations.
2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients Aaron Alejandro Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Applecross, WA Drug Resistant Infections Research ‘Research to inform and evaluate a community level campaign to increase awareness and change behaviours in relation to antimicrobial use’ Murdoch University, WA
Anjan Bhattarai Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Spring Bay, TAS Motor Neuron Disease Research ‘Advanced Diffusion Weighted Imaging Techniques and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping in the Assessment of Motor Neuron Disease’ Monash University, VIC
Ali Kodsi Co-funded by Lorraine & Bruce McKenzie, VIC Mental Health of Young Australians Research ‘Sleep Problems in Young People: Assessing Impact on Mental Health, Behaviour and Educational Outcomes’ Swinburne University of Technology, VIC
Ankur Kohar Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Blacktown City, NSW, with D 9790 & D 9830 Prostate Cancer Research ‘Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Prostate Specific Antigen Testing Across Australia’ University of Sydney, NSW
Amelia McGuinness Co-funded by the Ten Islands Tassie Tag Along Tour 2016 Mental Health Research ‘MICRO-'SCOPE: a study of diet, gut microbiota and mental health in communitydwelling adults’ Deakin University, VIC
Anna te Velde Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Blacktown City, NSW, with D 9790 & D 9830 Cerebral Palsy Research ‘Early natural history and clinical markers of motor severity, motor type and topography in infants with cerebral palsy’ University of Sydney, NSW
Amy Coe Co-funded by the Kaiyu Scholarship, NSW Mental Health Research ‘Investigation and determination of the needs and expectations of patients and general practitioners to optimise an eHealth intervention for antidepressant cessation.’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Atandrila Das Co-funded by the Judith Annette Thompson Scholarship, VIC Bowel Cancer Research ‘Characterisng Colerectal Metastases and Optimising their Management’ Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Charlotte Blacklock Co-funded by the Rotary Clubs of Mackay Mental Health Research ‘Exploring the mental health and gender affirming needs of young people with a nonbinary gender identity’ Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, VIC Daphne Foong Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Devonport, TAS Gastroparesis Research ‘Characterising the role of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in human stem cell-derived gut organoids’ Western Sydney University, NSW Dennis Chan Co-funded by the Yaxley Family Neuroendocrine Tumours Research ‘The evaluation of functional imaging in the management of neuroendocrine tumours’ University of Sydney, NSW Emma Laird Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Terrigal, NSW Hearing Loss Research ‘Development of an audiologistadministered psychologically-informed intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing in adults with hearing loss’ University of Melbourne, VIC
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Erin Lawrence Co-funded by Rotary District 9650, NSW Cancer Research ‘Investigating novel genes and mutations in haematological malignancies’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Hyo Jeong (Minnie) Kim Co-funded by Rotary Club of Sandy Bay 'Michael Chivers', TAS Bile Duct Cancer Research ‘Synthesis and Evaluation of Sialyltransferase Inhibitors’ Bond University, QLD
Erin Dolan Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Balwyn, VIC Mental Health Research ‘Secondary Trauma and Rural Youth: Understanding relationships, peer support and vulnerabilities of young people in rural environments’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Ivana Kihas Co-funded by Rotary District 9685, NSW PTSD Research ‘The relationship between traumatic stress, problematic substance use and disordered eating behaviours among Australian adolescents’ University of Sydney, NSW
Frank Mobilio Co-funded by Rotary District 9790/RSL PTSD in Service Personnel and their Families Research ‘Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury: role of neuroinflammation’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Jacqueline Kuruppu Co-funded by Rotary Club of North Balwyn, VIC Youth Mental Health Research ‘Co-designing a decision-making tool to assist GPs and practice nurses in the decision to report child abuse’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Gabriela Visini Co-funded by David Henning Memorial Foundation Schizophrenia Research ‘Cannabidol: a new preventative treatment for schizophrenia?’ Western Sydney University, NSW
James Tang Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 'Jack Wilson' Kidney Research PhD Scholarship, NSW Kidney Transplant Research ‘Patient centred mobile health technology to improve self-management and health outcomes in children and adolescents with kidney transplants’ Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
Grace Forsyth Co-funded by Rotary Club of Noosa Daybreak, QLD PTSD Research ‘Oral Ketamine Trial on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (OKTOP)’ University of Sunshine Coast, QLD Hannah Suddull Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 'Alaine Davidson' PhD Scholarship Motor Neuron Disease Research ‘Proteomic and molecular investigations into the diagnosis and progression of Motor Neuron Disease by the identification of biomarkers found in plasma’ Macquarie University, NSW
Jasmin Galper Co-funded by the David Henning Memorial Foundation, NSW Parkinson’s Disease Research ‘Characterisation of pre-clinical Parkinson’s disease’ University of Sydney, NSW Jason Palazzolo Co-funded by Rotary District 9830, TAS Cardiology Research ‘Thrombin Responsive Nanoparticles of Prophylaxis and Treatment of Acute Thrombosis’ Monash University, VIC
Katrina Streatfeild Co-funded by Rotary District 9790/RSL Clubs of Victoria, VIC PTSD in the Military Research ‘Psychological and Behavioural features of Children of Australian Defence Force Veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’ University of Newcastle, NSW Kayla Corney Co-funded by Bing Taylor PhD Scholarship, VIC Dementia Research ‘Cognitive Ageing and the Interplay between Biological, Psychological and Environmental Factors’ Deakin University, VIC Laura Grattidge (Nee Smith) Co-funded by Rotary Club of Deloraine, TAS Youth Suicide Prevention Research ‘Tackling the Real Tassie Devil: Towards Best Practice for Youth Suicide Prevention in Regional and Rural Tasmania’ University of Tasmania, TAS Lionel Leck Co-funded by Rotary District 9675 'Heather Newbould' Bowel Cancer PhD Scholarship Bowel Cancer Research ‘Development of Innovative Chemotherapeutics that Target ATPBinding Casette (ABC) Family Proteins Expressing Cancers to Overcome Multidrug Drug Resistance’ University of Sydney, NSW Liam Ryan Co-funded by Rotary Club of Mornington 'Reg Kilborn', VIC Bowel Cancer Research ‘Stool cytology - a new frontier for noninvasive bowel cancer screening’ Deakin University, VIC Lisa Furlong Co-funded by Ian Parker Bipolar Fund/Brunslea Park Estate, VIC Bipolar Disorder Research ‘A brain imaging study of social and emotional processing in bipolar disorder’ University of Melbourne, VIC
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Mandy Gibson Co-funded by Rotary Club of Toowong 'Basil Shaw' Funding Partner PhD Scholarship, QLD Suicide Prevention Research ‘Translation and Replication of a successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth suicide prevention and wellbeing intervention’ Griffith University, QLD Mikhail Dias Co-funded by Ronnie Goldberg & Rotary Ride for a Cure Prostate Cancer Research ‘Identifying and characterising gene coexpression modules underlaying resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy in prostate cancer’ University of Melbourne, VIC Mitchell St Clair-Glover Co-funded by Rotary Club of West Wollongong, NSW Neurological Research ‘Development of an innervated full thickness human skin model by 3D printing’ University of Wollongong, NSW Nancy Santiappillai Co-funded by Rotary Club of Blacktown City/Mel Gray, NSW Prostate Cancer Research ‘High-Resolution Assessment of Cancer Cell Metabolism and Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment Strategies’ University of Sydney, NSW Dr Natasha Krishnadas Co-funded by Bartolina Peluso Dementia Research ‘Amyloid, and Tau in the Development of Mixed 3-Repeat/4-Repeat Tauopathies - A PET Imaging Study’ University of Melbourne, VIC Noor Saleem Mohammed Jarbou Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Liverpool West, NSW Perinatal Infant Mental Health Research ‘The effects of treated and untreated depression during pregnancy on offspring behaviour and brain development’ University of Wollongong, NSW
Norbaini Abdol Razak Co-funded by the Ian Loxton Pancreatic Cancer Research PhD Scholarship, QLD Pancreatic Cancer Research 'Investigation of novel biomarkers for pancreatic cancer’ Curtin University, WA Rachel Teh Co-funded by RC's Chelsea (VIC), Mt Druitt (NSW), Kiama (NSW), Gerringong Sunrise (NSW), & Val Henry 'Rob Henry and George Malone' PhD Scholarship Skin Cancer Research ‘Which one is the malignant mole? Scarless biopsy for early diagnosis of melanoma’ University of Sydney, NSW Rita McMorrow Co-funded by Rotary Club of Croydon's 'Enid Beatrice Farmer', NSW Diabetes Research ‘FutureHealth Today: Changing the course of Type 2 Diabetes’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Sophie Russell Co-funded by Josephine Margaret Redfern & Ross Edward Redfern (RC of Granville), NSW Mental Health Research ‘Remember the time …. Family mental health and associations with parent-child conversations’ University of Wollongong, NSW Tara Lal Co-funded by the Rotary Clubs of NSW, NSW PTSD in Emergency Service Workers Research ‘To assess the effect of exposure to suicide on firefighters’ University of New England, NSW Tiffani Mungoven Co-funded by Joan E Swanson Migraines Research ‘Brain structural and functional changes in individuals with chronic migraine’ University of Sydney, NSW
Resmi Menon Co-funded by David Holz/Rotary Club of Holroyd, NSW Alzheimer’s Disease Research ‘Determining the intracellular trafficking pathways of tachykinin-copper(II)-receptor complexes and elucidation of the fate of copper’ Western Sydney University, NSW
Vivien Li Co-funded by Rotary Club of Gisborne Funding Partner 'Jacob Taurins Memorial', VIC Multiple Sclerosis Research ‘Towards developing dendritic cell therapy for multiple sclerosis based on promoting Mertk signalling’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC
Ryan Cohen Co-funded by Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 9465 (WA) Bowel Cancer Research ‘Predicting colorectal cancer metastatic risk: the tumour immune microenvironment, circulating tumour-derived exosomes, their integrins and tumour DNA as biomarkers of disease progression’ University of Western Australia, WA
Win Lei (Nicki) Shwe Yee Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Kew Food Allergy Funding Partner PhD Scholarship, VIC Prevention of Food Allergy in Childhood Research ‘Peanut Specific Antibody Diversity and Affinity During Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: for Therapy Monitoring and as Predictive Tool’ University of New South Wales, NSW
Sally Vuong Co-funded by Rotary Club of Cronulla, NSW Motor Neurone Disease Research ‘L-proline-mediated mechanisms driving neural differentiation from mouse embryonic stem cells.’ University of Sydney, NSW
Zhenyu Zhang Co-funded by Rotary Club of Woy Woy ‘Eric Abrahams’ PhD Scholarship, NSW Dementia Research ‘An Ontology to Represent Dementia and Dementia Care Knowledge in Computer Readable Format’ University of Wollongong, NSW
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Rural Nursing Scholarships Australian Rotary Health offered the Rotary Club of Sale’s Rural Nursing Scholarship in 2020-2021. This scholarship provides opportunities for nursing students to complete a rural placement in their final year of study in a rural or remote area. It also encourages graduates to ultimately pursue a nursing career in rural Australia. This year the scholarships were awarded to 6 nursing students. Each scholarship is worth $12,500 maximum.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT BRITTNEY POTTS Brittney Potts was awarded the Rotary Club of Sale Rural Nursing Scholarship in 2021. Brittney told us this scholarship will be a huge help in assisting her with her goal of becoming a midwife. “I believe you experience so many different aspects of nursing in a small hospital and I have found that I have become multi-skilled quite quickly. Rural hospitals give you a strong opportunity to develop your career as the support and education is wonderful, with educators eager for me to learn and do rolls where I have found in larger hospitals harder to come across.” Brittney spent 6 weeks at Bairnsdale Regional Hospital for her final rural placement. During that time, she spent 2 weeks each gaining experience in theatre, the short stay unit, and high dependency unit. During her Post Grad Placement at Central Gippsland Health in Sale, Brittney completed her final rotation at the Wilson Lodge Aged Care facility. “I am so grateful of this scholarship as it has really helped me financially, especially moving houses and helping me buy a new computer to assist with my graduate year and next year applications.” “I would highly recommend to the future grads to apply for this scholarship as it is such a help throughout your graduate year, I also have enjoyed writing these reports as it helps me reflect on how I am actually going in my current rotation.”
Rotary Club of Sale Rural Nursing Scholarship RACHEL SCHREUDER Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Hospital Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Hospital
TORI PATTEN Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
JULIE LIGHT Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Latrobe Regional Hospital Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
RENEE DUKAKIS Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
HAYLEY BARTLETT Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
BRITTNEY POTTS Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement - Bairnsdale Regional Hospital Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
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Indigenous Health Scholarships Indigenous Health Scholarships have been encouraging Indigenous students to undertake a health related degree since 2002. $5,000 is awarded to each student per year to study in areas that include nursing, medicine, social work, and dentistry. In 2020-2021, 81 Indigenous health students were awarded $405,000 in scholarships.
Indigenous Health Scholarship recipient Kelly Reynolds is studying a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame, WA. She is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ascot.
New South Wales TRACIE LANE Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Botany Randwick TIANNA BAILEY Charles Sturt University, NSW – Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) Sponsored by: David Henning Foundation ANTHONY NICHOLLS University of Sydney, NSW – Master of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches PAULINE ANDERSON Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Parramatta BRIANNA ST JOHN University of New England, NSW – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Keith Henning JORDAN AMOS University of Newcastle, NSW - Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Keith Henning RENEE SCHIFFLER University of New South Wales, NSW – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Paul & Julia Reid/Dr King Gan
FARRAH BARNES University of Newcastle, NSW – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Brian Beesley TEGAN HOLLAND University of Sydney, NSW - Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow
KATELIN PIENING University of Newcastle, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: Learnmed Group KIMBERLEY GREEN Charles Sturt University, NSW - Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sutherland SHANICE GRIFFEN University of Newcastle, NSW - Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 Inc.
CHRISTOPHER HENRY University of Newcastle, NSW – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Forbes and Junee
Australian Capital Territory
DEMI CHEETHAM University of Newcastle, NSW – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: The Bowden Brothers
CAITLIN MCCLUNG University of Canberra, ACT - Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Tuggeranong
MEGAN TORPEY University of New South Wales, NSW, Charles Sturt University, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: Keith Henning ‘City 2 Surf’
Victoria
JULIEANNE LIVET Charles Sturt University, NSW – Master of Medical Radiation Science Sponsored: Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga GEORGIA STEWART University of Wollongong, NSW – Master of Nutrition & Dietetics Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Corrimal
DARIA REEVE Monash University, VIC - Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: W & P Hitchene/Rotary Club of Evandale TAMMYLEE CHATWIN Federation University, VIC - Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr King Gan TIARNEE SCHAFER Monash University, VIC – Psychology (Honours) Sponsored by: Lee Tyrrell
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GARY WALLACE Deakin University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ian and Claire Graham
EMILY GREEN Monash University, VIC – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Peter Lewis
MOLLY KING Monash University, VIC - Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mornington and Boronia Medical Centre.
OCEANIA HENRY Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glen Waverley/Dr K Gan.
NICOLE MCGRADY Deakin University, VIC - Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Bright
RORY VOCALE Deakin University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Peter Lewis
LANI HARRIS Deakin University, VIC - Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs from Group 2 District 9790
NIKAELA GENIO Endeavour Institute, VIC – Bachelor of Health (Myotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong Central.
SHAHNAZ RIND Deakin University, VIC - Bachelor of Optometry Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong East SOPHIE HEATH Deakin University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan Hill MARIE WHITE Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ivanhoe ISOBELLA KRUGER Monash University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of North Balwyn MAHATIA MINNIECON Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Box Hill NICHOLAS MARTIN Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Kardinia SAMANTHA TAYLOR Monash University, VIC – Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glen Waverley/Dr K Gan
Northern Territory SHANESE FRIEL Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: PDG Joe Scorer & Rotary Club of Batemans Bay KARLIE JAMES Flinders University, NT – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Darwin. NIKKI KASTELLORIZIOS Flinders University, NT – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin North/Litchfield Palmerston
Queensland
SARITA RICHARDS Flinders University, NT – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Darwin South/Dr King Gan
JAMIE CASH Griffith University, QLD – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Runaway Bay
BYRON DAVIS Flinders University, NT – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin
JOHANNAH WRIGHT University of Queensland, QLD – Bachelor of Psychological Science Sponsored by: W & P Hitchener
KATE POSTANS Flinders University, NT – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9790 Inc
JULIE-ROSE SATRE Griffith University, QLD – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Port of Brisbane and Cleveland.
Western Australia
KAYLARNI CLOSE James Cook University, QLD – Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns. BELLINDA BARKER University of Sunshine Coast, QLD – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Lyndal Brown NATHANIAL MOTLAP University of New England, NSW – Bachelor of Psychological Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns
ELLEN ENGELKE Curtin University, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Como JACINTA DEVITT University of Western Australia, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wanneroo DALE JACKSON University of Notre Dame, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mundaring BENJAMIN NINYETT University of Western Australia, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Matilda Bay
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KELLY REYNOLDS University of Notre Dame, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ascot
JAYDEN THYER University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation
JASMYN LLOYD University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Morialta
LLOYD DIGGINS University of Notre Dame, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Melville
SELENA HARTMAN Flinders University, SA – Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Tailem Bend
HANNAH HUGHES University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Oral Health Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Salisbury & Regent Park
ELLIE MOIR University of Western Australia, WA – Master of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Southern District
TYRAN HILL University of South Australia, SA – Bachelor of Human Movement Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Campbelltown
SACHI NEVILL University of Western Australia, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Lindsay Cozens Aboriginal Education Trust JEDDA SALMON Murdoch University, WA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth SHONDELL HAYDEN University of Western Australia, WA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan LUCY VARIAKOJIS University of Western Australia, WA – Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Kalamunda KERRY FRANKLIN Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Port Hedland/Dr King Gan
WUNNA COLEMAN-GODDARD University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Health Science Sponsored by: Professor Michael Sage ELLA-MAE HAMPTON University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mitcham CAROLYN ROBERTS Flinders University, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Waikerie AIDAN BARBO University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Adelaide ASHLEE JONES University of South Australia, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr Margaret Mayo
South Australia
LINDA MULRONEY University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley
DYLAN READ University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Walkerville
STACEY BATES Flinders University, SA – Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Group 7 Rotary Clubs
HALEY PICKERING University of South Australia, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Marie Louise Lees
MARNI MCFARLANE University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Hyde Park
NINA OUGHTON Charles Darwin University, NT – Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation
MONTANNA DOUDLE University of South Australia, SA – Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sports Science)/Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gawler LISA HANSON University of Adelaide, SA – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Stirling & Mt Barker ANGELA CAMPBELL Flinders University, SA – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Dr Helen Sage LOYOLA WILLS Flinders University, SA – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Scholarship SHANAMAE DAVIES Flinders University, SA – Bachelor of Health Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Yankalilla
Fundraising, Events & Other Happenings
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VIRTUAL DOG SHOW JULY-AUGUST 2020 The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water hosted a virtual dog show in July and August 2020 to beat the boredom of lockdown and support Australian Rotary Health research.
ARH PODCAST CONTINUES
Participants were asked to donate $5 to ARH to enter the show.
JULY 2020-JUNE 2021 From July 2020 to June 2021, Australian Rotary Health released 36 episodes of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast. This included special guests A/Prof Lexine Stapinski, Prof Alison Calear, Dr Angela Nicholas, A/Prof Caroline Donovan, Dr Laura Hart & Dr Claire Kelly, and more. You can listen to the research findings of our funded researchers by heading to YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AUGUST 2020 In August 2020, Australian Rotary Health was pleased to announce its new fundraising event the LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health. The original “WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH” was the brainchild of passionate mental health advocate Vicki Stewart, Past President and long-time member of the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba. After three successful years holding the event and raising much needed funds for Australian Rotary Health, we were delighted to share its evolution in 2020 into the “LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health”. The very first LIFT THE LID WALKS were hosted by Mooloolaba (QLD), Bribie Island (QLD), Hampton (VIC), and Kippa RingNorth Lakes & Pine Rivers (QLD) in 2020.
PHD SCHOLAR LAUNCHES BOOK THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 On World Suicide Prevention Day, Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Clubs of NSW PhD Scholarship recipient Tara Lal launched her new book over Zoom called ‘ 'Making Peace with Grief and Suicide: A conversation with Tara J Lal on finding hope and meaning by confronting the darkness of the past.' Tara talked about the book, which refers to her experience after her brother's suicide.
PROMOTING ARH IN STYLE JULY 2020 PDG David Jones who is a director of Australian Rotary Health, was given a car to fulfil his Rotary duties while he was District Governor. Because of his connection to Australian Rotary Health, David also arranged to have ARH promoted on the car.
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MENTAL HEALTH MONTH EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2020 To kick off Mental Health Month, Australian Rotary Health brought experts together to encourage parents and children to have difficult conversations about mental health for better futures. The discussion was attended by child expert and author Maggie Dent, Professor Ron Rapee, Professor of Psychology and founder of Cool Kids, Dr Claire Kelly, whose Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program has been lauded by pop star Lady Gaga, and whose work focuses on minimising the impact that mental health problems can have on development and educational outcomes, and Dr Kylie King, Senior Research Fellow at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Moderated and led by journalist and unofficial teen godmother Rebecca Sparrow, the round table discussion covered the pressing subject of teen depression, mental health and suicide, particularly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIFT THE LID IN SCHOOLS OCTOBER 2020 As part of our Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in Schools campaign, QBD Books supported Australian Rotary Health during Mental Health Month by donating $2 from the sale of every book from a nominated list of book titles. This initiative raised $10,432 for Australian Rotary Health mental health research.
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HAT DAY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2020 On World Mental Health Day (October 10), we celebrated our mental health research fundraising event, Hat Day. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we did not see as many celebrations as usual. But we were very pleased to see that some Rotary Clubs were still able to get together in their silliest hats for the annual celebration. As always, we are grateful for the support.
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – MOOLOOLABA SUNDAY OCTOBER 11, 2020 The very first official LIFT THE LID Walk for Mental Health event in MOOLOOLABA kicked off on Sunday October 11 and was a great success! It was also the first time these new shirts were on offer, which are available at all LIFT THE LID Walk events.
VIRTUAL LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – HAMPTON (VIC) OCTOBER 2020 We are so grateful that despite lockdowns in Victoria, the Rotary Club of Hampton still put on their walking shoes in October to support mental health research. They had a goal to walk 2 million steps during Mental Health Month but went the extra mile and did 3 million steps, raising more than $3,300 for Australian Rotary Health!
LIFT THE LID GALA 2020 OCTOBER 17, 2020 The Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City has supported our Lift the Lid on Mental Illness initiative for three years now at their annual Lift the Lid Gala event. This year’s hat day themed occasion raised over $4,000 for Australian Rotary Health mental health research.
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CITY 2 SURF SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2020 Rotarian Keith Henning took part in the City2Surf Virtual Fun Run in 2020, to raise funds for Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarships. Due to COVID-19, Keith wasn’t able to run the usual City to Bondi track. Instead, Keith ran 14km through the streets of Telopea, Oatlands, and Carlingford, and on a bush track beside Vineyard Creek. Keith’s efforts were tracked via an app. Keith raised $8,000 and matched it with a further $8,000, donating a total of $16,000 to ARH.
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – KIPPA RING-NORTH LAKES & PINE RIVERS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 The Rotary Club of Kippa Ring - North Lakes hosted the second LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health on Sunday November 15 to help Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in their local community and raise money for mental health research. Well done to everyone involved!
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – BRIBIE ISLAND NOVEMBER 22, 2020 The LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health at Bribie Island went ahead on Sunday 22nd November. It was a successful first event for the community, with 100 people coming along to help Lift the Lid on Mental Illness.
MENTAL HEALTH FORUM – ROTARY TASMANIA
2020 HEALTH AND WELLBEING EXPO NOVEMBER 6, 2020 The Rotary Club of Ulverstone West, Australian Rotary Health and Central Coast Rotary Club held its annual free Health and Wellbeing Expo on Friday November 6. This is always a great example of helping to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in the community.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2020 The ARH District Committee and Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania held a very successful mental health forum at Taranna. 79 local residents and Rotarians attended the forum to listen to speakers Lindsay Morgan, Amity Deans and Jill Pearce highlight different aspects of mental illness. This is just one of many forums hosted by Rotarians in Tasmania this year.
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – SORRENTO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2021 More than 180 walkers joined the LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health event hosted by the Rotary Club of Sorrento. All proceeds were donated to Australian Rotary Health to support mental health research.
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MELBOURNE CELTIC FESTIVAL MARCH 17, 2021 The Melbourne Celtic Festival was hosted by the Rotary Club of Melbourne South in March. The 12-hour live music festival was streamed worldwide and raised $8,000 for Australian Rotary Health!
ROTARY CLUB OF MORNINGTON HOSTS ARH SCHOLARS APRIL 2021 The Rotary Club of Mornington hosted ARH researcher Liam Ryan and Indigenous Health Scholar Molly King at their club meeting in April 2021. Both Liam and Molly's scholarships are partially funded by the club. They are pictured here with Ted Moore, Ken Bilham and Ross Kilborn. Ted and Ken were members of the club when Ian Scott first proposed that the club raise funds for research into SIDS which led to ARH.
MAD MARCH CHALLENGE – ROTARY DISTRICT 9810 MARCH 2021 Rotary District 9810 support ARH every year with a fundraising bike ride. This year there were COVID-19 restrictions in place, but that didn’t stop them! In March, the District hosted the Mad March Cycle Challenge, which took place virtually. They raised $24,000 from the event.
LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH – MACKAY SUNDAY APRIL 18, 2021 There was a great turnout at the LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health, Rotary Club of Mackay event. The 8km “walk and talk” was featured on 7 News.
ROTARY DISTRICT 9510 VIRTUAL OR REALITY RIDE & WALK
BOOKFEST NOOSA
APRIL 2021 Rotary District 9510 supported ARH virtually this year, encouraging Rotarians to help raise funds for Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in the lead up to their first District Conference. $5,470 was raised from the event.
FRIDAY APRIL 30- SUNDAY MAY 2, 2021 The Rotary Noosa Daybreak hosted their annual Bookfest Noosa over three days in April and May. Funds raised at the Bookfest Noosa this year will go towards funding a PhD student researching Suicide Prevention, with University of Sunshine Coast and Australian Rotary Health.
Our Supporters & Awards
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AWARDS AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT AWARD AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH “MEDAL”
Dr Justin Chapman is the 2020 recipient of the Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Impact Award. ARH Director Roger Crawfoot (left) made the presentation. Australian Rotary Health sponsors an annual award for knowledge dissemination through the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) to a recipient who has shown outstanding service in the promotion of evidence-based interventions, implementing them into practice or making the public more aware of their existence. Dr Chapman is a Postdoctoral Research
Officer in the Child and Youth Mental Health Research Group at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and his work spans research, mental health service and community sectors including the design, implementation and evaluation of PCYC’s Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - an exercise and nutrition program for people living with, or recovering from, mental illness.
Lyn Jones has been awarded the Australian Rotary Health “Medal” in 2021 for her outstanding fundraising and promotional efforts. Lyn conducted a very effective Partners Program involving all clubs in District D9510. She held several successful fundraising events including an open day in the family’s impressive garden and a very profitable wine sales event. Congratulations Lyn, well deserved.
OUR SUPPORTERS MICHAEL & THE LATE JUANITA WRIGHT (QLD) In September 2020, Michael and Juanita Wright from North QLD were awarded their Emerald Companion by ARH Director Mark Lean. The pair have donated more than $50,000 to Australian Rotary Health, with the majority of the funds supporting youth suicide research. Juanita sadly passed away early in 2021.
ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHTON (VIC)
ROTARY CLUB OF TAREE ON MANNING (NSW)
In July 2020, the Rotary Club of Highton (VIC) presented a cheque for $2,178 for Australian Rotary Health during their club Zoom meeting. Some of the money was raised during an online raffle. ARH Director Jane Cox was pleased to accept the cheque on our behalf.
In November 2020, ARH Director Brian Beesley presented a Golden Microscope Award to the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning for their continuous support of Australian Rotary Health.
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BARRY THOMPSON, PAST ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR Barry Thompson (right) from the Rotary Club of Padstow received a Gold Companion Certificate and pin for his long-term support of Australian Rotary Health research in November 2020, by ARH Director Stephen Humphreys.
JENNIE STEWART In December 2020, Jennie Stewart was awarded a Gold Companion award from Gregory Ross for her thirty years of service to the District 9810 Ride for Research. In that time Jennie has been treasurer, secretary, rider, support driver and mentor. She retired from the ride this year.
PAST CHAIRMAN PDG GREGORY ROSS We would like to thank and acknowledge our past chairman PDG Gregory Ross for his dedication to his role on the Board of Directors for the past three years. Greg was the brains behind our Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign, which has become very successful over the years. Greg finished his term as Chairman in December 2020 and was awarded life membership of ARH at the February 2021 board meeting.
COMMONWEALTH BANK – PARRAMATTA BRANCH In January 2021, Australian Rotary Health was very grateful to receive a $500 community donation from our local Commonwealth Bank branch in Parramatta. These funds will help to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness by going directly into research aimed at improving the mental health of young Australians. Promotions & Mental Health Research Manager Jessica Cooper received the donation on behalf of ARH.
HADLEIGH FISCHER – RESILIENCE AGENDA Hadleigh Fischer from the Resilience Agenda generously supported Australian Rotary Health again this year. They offered a discount on their 2021 mental fitness diaries for supporters of ARH. A further contribution of $10,000 was made to mental health research. Check out their mental fitness diaries at: https://www.resilienceagenda.com/
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ROTARY CLUB OF GRANVILLE (NSW) – JOSEPHINE & ROSS REDFERN In March 2021, Australian Rotary Health CEO Joy Gillett OAM attended a meeting at the Rotary Club of Granville to celebrate the lives of the late Josephine and Ross Redfern, who generously bequeathed $1 million to Australian Rotary Health to support research. PhD Scholar Sophie Russell was also invited to the event to give a talk about her research project, which is supported by the bequest. Her project at the University of Wollongong focusses on family mental health and associations with parent-child conversations. The generous bequest has allowed for this scholarship to be ongoing. A new scholar will be selected in 2023.
LYNNE STRUDWICKE In April 2021, Lynne Strudwicke from the Rotary Club of Rockingham took on the 1,005km Bibbulmun Track to support Australian Rotary Health mental health research. Lynne decided to do the walk after a member of her Rotary Club’s son was lost to suicide. She raised $4,635 for research.
VAL HENRY In February, 2021, District 9810 ARH representative Glenn Tippett had the pleasure of presenting Val Henry from the Rotary Club of Boronia with a Ruby Companion for her very substantial support of Australian Rotary Health and its projects over many years.
SARAH WALSH
LYN JONES
Sarah Walsh from Rotary Club of Glenelg walked the Coast Park Trail (a 70km walk along the beautiful Adelaide Coast line) to raise awareness and funds for Australian Rotary Health mental health research.
In April 2021, Rotary District 9510 held its annual District Conference and Lyn Jones organised a fundraiser to promote Australian Rotary Health, raising over $7,000! Part of this fundraising initiative included a wine wall and silent auction.
ROTARY PASSPORT CLUB OF SYLVANIA WATERS (NSW) In May 2021, the Rotary Passport Club of Sylvania Waters presented a cheque for $42,000 at the Australian Rotary Health Parramatta office. This money was raised at a gala dinner and auction and will partially fund a Funding Partner PhD Scholarship project in Multiple Sclerosis.
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Companions Australian Rotary Health would like to thank our generous Companions and also our Life Members, Ambassadors and Patrons for their role in sustaining our organisation.
DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Beslich Family The Henning Family The Koo Family Mavis & Bill Jennings OAM Emil Weber Terence Orr Memorial Fund Daniel Holzapfel Rotary Club of Salisbury, SA Rotary Club of Geraldton Greenough, WA Dan Crisp We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Diamond Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Fred Barbagallo The Late Lorraine & Bruce McKenzie The Late Les Whitcroft AM
CORPORATE DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Baker Foundation
EMERALD COMPANIONS Sally Fletcher Cliff Hoare Geoff Kellerman AO Garry Browne AM Robyn Browne Craig Alford Peter M Lewis Sharon Green Michael & Juanita Wright Garry Fenner Beverley & Graham Webb Janette Jones We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Emerald Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Dorothea Gordon The Late Ken Schilling The Late Don Stein AM The Late Joan Elizabeth Swanson
CORPORATE EMERALD COMPANIONS The Pratt Foundation The Pantry Brighton, Vic Winnebago Industries
RUBY COMPANIONS Phil Asker Margaret & Peter Waite Athalie Lucas Brian Lanyon Ted Atkinson George Dee Jennifer Thomas AM Brian Goldstraw John Ellis Margaret Dean Dr David Squirrell Heather, Brian & Graham Beesley Mark Hancock Ron G Geary Ian Graham John Keating Elgin Brown Ernst Hug Bev & Bill Richardson Alan & Maisie Grady Peter Lewis Brian Condon OAM Jeff Crofts Rob McDougall Gwen Fisher The Whykes Family Les Rae Paul Ying Garnet Wood Kevin Sharp Ben Beresford John & Ann Odlum Gregory Ross John Henshall Donald Gordon Colin Roy Acton Val Henry Dr King Gan Robert Gardiner
We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Ruby Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Doug & Alys Beasy The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Frank Fisher The Late Arthur R Hawke The Late Fred Hay The Late Valda Mary Kynnersley The Late Joe Scorer
CORPORATE RUBY COMPANIONS Akubra Marsdens Law Group Woolworths, Safeway Caltex Toyota Motor Sales Shimano Australia McDonald’s Australia Trek Bicycles Australia Hansen Yuncken Harvey Norman Beyondblue Co-ordinated Landscapes Masterton Homes Camden Hire The Denlo Group Angostura Microsoft Woodside Unica Wealth Stuart Alexander & Co Pace Farm HomeWorld Pepe’s Ducks
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Patrons & Ambassadors PATRONS
ARH CHAIRMEN
ROTARY AMBASSADORS
His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) GovernorGeneral of the Commonwealth of Australia Glen Kinross AO RI President 1997 to 1998 Ian Riseley OAM RI President 2017 to 2018
The Late Royce Abbey AO The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Colin Dodds The Late Bruce Edwards AM The Late Bruce McKenzie OAM Ted Atkinson Terry Edwards AM Denis Green John Ranieri Ian Oliver OAM Terry Lees OAM Noel Trevaskis OAM Terry Grant Jeff Crofts Gregory Ross Kevin Shadbolt OAM
Central Region Ian Oliver OAM Barbara Wheatcroft Allan Wilson Dick Wilson
LIFE MEMBERS PDG Ted Atkinson PDG Ron Beslich OAM PDG Jeff Crofts PDG Terry Edwards AM PP David Finn PP Joy Gillett OAM PP Don Gordon PDG Alan Grady PDG Terry Grant PDG Denis Green PDG Terry Lees OAM PDG Fred Marsh PDG Ian Oliver OAM PDG John Ranieri PDG Gregory Ross Professor Michael Sawyer OAM PRID Noel Trevaskis OAM PDG Don Whatham PDG Dick White OAM We respectfully acknowledge the service of Life Members who are sadly no longer with us. PRIP Royce Abbey AO, DCM PP Loch Adams OAM PDG Leon Becker AM PDG Geoffrey Betts AM PDG Colin Dodds PDG Bruce Edwards AM PDG John Feros OAM PP John Harley PDG Fred Hay PDG Des Jones PDG Don Keighran PDG Bruce McKenzie OAM PDG Clair Rogers PP Ian Scott PDG Geoffrey Stevens OAM PDG Les Whitcroft AM
We respectfully acknowledge the service of Past ARH Chairmen who are sadly no longer with us.
MEDAL RECIPIENTS Lyn Jones – 2021 Phil Lacey – 2019 Lindsay Morgan – 2018 Melvin Gray – 2017 Keith Henning OAM – 2016 David & Karen Brown – 2015 The Honorable Dean Brown – 2014 Robert Aitken AM – 2014 The Late Geoff Bailey OAM – 2013 Joy Gillett OAM – 2013 The Late Rob Henry – 2012 Peter Lean – 2011 Ron Beslich OAM – 2010 The Late Geoff Kennedy – 2009 Dick White OAM – 2008 Professor Tony Jorm – 2007 The Late Paul Henningham OAM – 2006 Phil Francis – 2005 Noel Trevaskis OAM – 2004 Michael Sawyer OAM – 2003 Fay Jackson – 2003 The Late Fred Hay – 2003 The Late Loch Adams OAM – 2003
Northern Region Jeff Crofts John Gough Peter Kaye Mel Langley Des Lawson Terry Lees OAM Russ O’Malley Rob Wylie Southern Region Terry Grant Patrick Hartley Judy Nettleton Ron Pickford Gregory Ross Graeme Woolacott OAM Eastern Region Phil Armstrong Bob Aitken AM Laurie Barber OAM Brian Beesley John Egan Alan Grady Denis Green Tony Hennessy Barney Koo Phil Lacey Harold Sharp OAM Noel Trevaskis OAM Don Whatham Dick White OAM Peter Williams Western Region Phil Cordery Fred Marsh John Ranieri Colin Thorniley
AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH Annual Report 2020 - 21
Districts of Australia
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