Annual Report 2022-23

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH

Annual Report 2022-23

Districts of Australia AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH

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OUR VISION 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, which encompasses our most successful fundraising campaign, 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 remote 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 medicine, 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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Annual Report Contents

Chairman’s Report

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CEO’s Report

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Financial Report

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Our Board

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Research Highlights

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2022-2023 Funding

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Researcher Awards

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Life Membership

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Fundraising, Events and Other Happenings

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Awards and Supporters

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Companions

64

Patrons, Life Members and Ambassadors

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Mental Health Research Grants Ian Scott Scholarships Postdoctoral Fellowships Funding Partner PhD Scholarships Rural Medical Scholarships Rural Nursing Scholarships Indigenous Health Scholarships

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Chair’s Report 2022-23

As Chair of Australian Rotary Health (ARH) I am pleased and privileged to present the Annual Report for the year 2022-23. It has been a year of change and achievement with mental health research now focused on the 0-12 year olds, general health projects increasing in number and Lift the Lid Walks beginning to play an important role in supporting our research program.

MEDICAL RESEARCH I refer to a quote by Ike Skelton, “Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research”.

Australian Rotary Health is actively involved in medical research through its mental health research grants and funding partner program. The range of research undertaken and the results achieved have earned

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ARH a high degree of respect among the medical fraternity. The dedicated Research Committee currently led by Prof Jane Perkis has played a major role in guiding the research program and our competent and capable staff have administered it very effectively.

CHANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH FOCUS The change of mental health research focus to the 0-12 year olds has been well accepted. 149 applications were received and our Research Committee had the onerous task of reducing that number to just 13 to meet our budget of $1m. Research projects commenced earlier in the year and includes the study of sleep disorders, extreme behaviours, autism, trauma exposure and programs for indigenous children. Evidence is mounting that appropriate intervention at a

LIFT THE LID WALK - ROTARY CLUB OF MOOLOOLABA, QLD IN 2023.

“Each walk is focused on mental health bringing the community together to share a common interest.” young age can prevent mental illness in later years. There is considerable optimism that such research will bring positive results.

GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH The Funding Partner Program continues to receive good support from clubs and Districts. At present 35 research projects are being conducted involving a wide range of health issues, a further 10 applications are currently being advertised. PhD scholars are encouraged to apply giving them the opportunity to gain a Doctorate at the

completion of the research project. During the covid period there was some difficulty finding researchers but now with borders open and foreign students returning, interest is again being shown in medical research.

INDIGENOUS HEALTH The Indigenous Scholarship Program continues to receive strong support from Rotary clubs, Federal government, South Australian and NSW state governments.

ARH has completed a four year funding arrangement with the Federal government and continued support is confirmed.

Currently 80 students have received an ARH Scholarship this year, assisting them to take up a career in the area of health.

Recently an alumni known as ‘ARH First Nations Alumni’ was formed to advise ARH, mentor future scholars, promote the program and provide network opportunities. The first newsletter has been published. Our thanks to staff member Cheryl Deguara for her dedicated work in the indigenous area.

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GOVERNANCE POLICIES ARH spent several years updating its corporate governance policies and has been advised that we are compliant with all legal requirements. Following this process the board has continued to work with facilitator Greg Hudson of CSI Marketing to review and update ARH’s strategic business plan for the next three year period. A draft document has been prepared and will be presented to the next board meeting for consideration.

LIFT THE LID WALKS Following the initial walk by the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba eight years ago the walks have steadily grown in popularity. Each walk is focused on mental health bringing the community together to share a common interest. The walks promote Rotary and ARH as well as raise valuable funds for mental health research. Last year 14 walks were conducted and for the current year 28 walks are confirmed with a further 34 clubs having indicated their intention to conduct a walk.

The engagement of Kara Geyer from the Media Hut to assist clubs in their promotion, online registration and to offer support as required has enabled more clubs to become involved. The Lift the Lid Walk’s committee headed by Director Michael Buckeridge has formalised procedures for planning a walk.

Our thanks to Kara, Michael and the national committee for the support given clubs interested in conducting a walk.

ROTARY SUPPORT The success of ARH relies on the generous support given by District Committees, District Governors, Rotary clubs and individual members. Many clubs conduct annual fundraising events to support medical research as evidenced by Lift the Lid Walks, Hat Day and events such as Mad March Cycle Challenge, Dirt N Dust Run, Rides to Conferences, Bendigo Gold Tour, Celtic Festival, Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge and many others. I offer my sincere thanks to the many Rotarians actively supporting the work of ARH.

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PRESENTATION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF ARH TO PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM AT HIS FINAL BOARD MEETING IN NOVEMBER 2023. PICTURED WITH INCOMING CHAIR PDG STEPHEN HUMPHREYS AND ARH CEO JOY GILLETT OAM.

“I offer my sincere thanks to the many Rotarians actively supporting the work of ARH.” I also thank all Benefactors, they will make a lasting difference to the lives of countless Australians by their contribution to Australian Rotary Health.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS I have greatly appreciated the contribution, commitment and friendship of board members during my term as chairman. The board has given close attention to policy detail and future direction of ARH. Mental health research is now directed towards prevention of mental illness as we focus on the 0-12 age group.

District Governor representative Mina Howard (NSW) left the board at the completion of her DG year, DG Ian McKay (SA)

has stepped up as DG representative and Pat Schraven (WA) is now the DGE representative.

At this AGM three Directors will complete their term of office, PDG Lorraine Coffey (NSW), PDG Don Ripper (Vic) and myself (Tas). Thank you, Lorraine and Don, for your valuable contribution to ARH. A very warm welcome to incoming Directors, I hope their ARH experience will be an enjoyable and rewarding one.

I would like to make special mention of our medical advisor to the board Professor Michael Sawyer. Michael has given valuable assistance to board discussions and his role last year in helping plan the Symposium was invaluable. Thank you, Michael.

APPRECIATION The outstanding success of ARH is achieved through the efforts of many people. These include our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to implement the programs and promote the many activities of ARH. Special thanks to CEO Joy Gillett OAM for her outstanding contribution to ARH. As Chair I have greatly appreciated her support, advice and friendship during my term of office.

My thanks to Board members for their valued contribution to the effective management of ARH, it has been a pleasure working with all members. The role of our Research Committee is much appreciated ensuring that research is of a high standard.

My thanks to District Governors and District Committees for promoting the programs of ARH to clubs and Districts. I also thank immediate past Chair Greg Ross OAM for his continued support over many years.

I wish incoming chair Stephen Humphries a very successful term of office. Stephen is an outstanding Rotarian and with Judith’s support will be an excellent leader of ARH. It has been a privilege to have served on the Board for a period of nine years, the last three as Chair. I will not forget the satisfaction of working with dedicated people in this amazing organisation as we sought to improve the health of all Australians.

Kevin Shadbolt Kevin Shadbolt OAM Chair ARH

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CEO’s Report 2022-23

The new research focus commenced this year – “Improving the Mental Health of 0-12 year olds”. 13 research project grants were approved commencing in 2023. Also commencing in 2024 new Post Doctoral Fellowships would be funded in the same area along with new PhD scholarships in mental health generally.

Add our support of another 22 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.

These scholarships are co-funded with Rotary Clubs, Rotary District/s or individual Rotarians. One of the great supporters of this program was the late Keith Henning OAM who supported over 10 PhD Scholarships as well as many Indigenous Scholars.

When we add 80 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.

ARH CEO JOY GILLETT OAM WITH ARH CHAIR KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM IN NOVEMBER 2023.

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To summarise: • 13 Research Project Grants – Improving the Mental Health of 0-12 year olds • 5 Research Project Grants – Mental Health of Young Australians (continuing) • 3 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships – Mental Health (continuing) • 22 PhD Research Scholarships – General including Mental Health • 80 Indigenous Health Scholarships • 14 Rural Nursing Health Scholarships • 6 Rural Medical Scholarships Total investment in our health in 2023 = $1.9 million.

Our commitment to our research and scholarship programs has been upheld having finalised payments to most existing research projects and scholarships, ready for the new focus of research on 0-12 year olds.

SUPPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH Thank you to the many Rotarians and nonRotarians 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 funding and health awareness in Australia.

We thank the very special people who are our Friends and Companions, and to the many Clubs and Districts that run special fundraising events for Australian Rotary Health – we thank you. Bike rides, runs, car rallies, golf days, dinners, trivia nights, and numerous events, we thank and acknowledge your great efforts.

To the clubs who have participated in our Lift the Lid Walk project, our thanks. This program is gaining support around Australia – particularly strong in Queensland and Victoria and gaining strength in other States.

We look forward to the numbers of Walks increasing over the next few years.

I would also like to acknowledge the very special people who chose Australian Rotary

“I would also like to acknowledge the very special people who chose Australian Rotary Health for a bequest in their Wills. Over the last several years we have received a substantial number of bequests and I pay tribute to the Rotarians, families and friends who have bequeathed funds to ARH.” Health for a bequest in their Wills. Over the last several years we have received a substantial number of bequests and I pay tribute to the Rotarians, families and friends who have bequeathed funds to ARH. I sadly report that this year we lost former

Chair of Australian Rotary Health PDG John Ranieri of WA. Another great Rotarian who served as Chair in 2004/2005 and we record our sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. He will be missed by many.

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.

PATRON His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General 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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RESEARCH COMMITTEE Professor Jane Pirkis PhD, MA, M.Psychol. BA (Hons) at the University of Melbourne is Chair of the Research Committee. The members of the Research Committee have changed to reflect the focus on 0–12 year-olds.

However, many members have stayed on the committee as this is within their expertise – including former chairs Professors Tony Jorm and Ron Rapee AM. We acknowledge their expertise and advice.

All mental health research grants awarded

by Australian Rotary Health are reviewed and recommended by the Research Committee.

“I offer my sincere thanks to the many Rotarians actively supporting the work of ARH.” 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 Health campaign, which commenced 7 years ago, receives strong support particularly in October during World Mental Health Week.

Lift the Lid Walks, Lift the Lid School Book program with QBD Books and Hat Day are programs which are continuing. The Media Hut, led by the principal Kara Geyer, is acknowledged for their 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. Current staff are: • Jenny Towe – Office Manager • Cheryl Deguara – Programs Coordinator • Monika Pindoria - Communications Officer (part-time) I wish to pay special tribute to Jenny and Cheryl who have been with Australian Rotary Health for many years. Their dedication to the role and generally to Rotary is wonderful and we could not have better people to work in this organisation. Thank You to you both.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS I would like to acknowledge all current Directors for their dedication to the role and congratulate them on their achievements.

CHAIR Kevin Shadbolt OAM has served with vigor and distinction as Chair for the last 3 years and I thank Kevin and Anne for their efforts and time freely given to Australian Rotary Health. It has been a pleasure to work with Kevin and I greatly appreciate his support and dedication to the role.

During Kevin’s term of office there were many highlights of his service. The most prominent is the introduction of the new research theme “Improving the mental health of 0-12 year olds” and the Symposium which was held in August 2022 that introduced the new area.

The symposium titled “Health Children – Bright Futures” was attended by researchers from around Australia along with ARH board members and others.

Kevin retired from the board at the 2023 AGM on 16th December 2023.

HONORARY RESEARCH ADVISOR Emeritus Professor Michael Sawyer OAM remains Honorary Research 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.

Michael also chaired the Symposium that was held in August 2022 and pulled together a magnificent program and speakers. We thank and congratulate him once again – and are very pleased he is remaining as our research advisor.

Australian Rotary Health plays an important role in mental health research in Australia. It is one of the largest non-government providers of research funds in Australia. Rotarians in Australia can be proud of the achievements of Australian Rotary Health.

Joy Gillett Joy Gillett OAM CEO ARH

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6 Rural Medical Scholarships

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Total investment in our health in 2023

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Financial Report 2022-23

CURRENT ASSETS

2023

2022

Cash assets

1,163,311

1,380,160

Receivables

98,694

61,606

14,611,084

13,661,921

13,645

20,227

Other financial assets Other

Total Current Assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS – OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Property, Plant & Equipment Total Non-Current Assets

$

15,886,734

15,123,914

311,976

44,581

311,976

44,580

16,198,710

15,168,495

1,422,654

1,203,513

201,426

217,301

Total Current Liabilities

1,624,080

1,420,814

Net Assets

14,414,136

13,747,681

14,414,136

13,747,681

2023

2022

Total Assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables

Provisions Annual Leave & Long Service Leave Total Liabilities

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Retained Surplus

Total Accumulated Funds INCOME

1,784,574

14,414,136

1,420,814

13,747,681

Donations

1,892,001

2,295,310

Indigenous Scholarships - Government grants

400,000

400,000

15,737

636

Trust Distributions

431,884

569,873

Profit on disposal of fixed assets

25,227

0

Imputation Credits

42,087

22,770

0

53,000

3,341,589

3,341,589

Interest

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LESS OUTGOINGS

Research Grants & Programs

2023

-1,464,441

2022

-964,746

Marketing expense

-242,136

-213,726

Indigenous Scholarship expense

-199,645

-298,535

Other expenses - admin, office, wages, board expenses

-538,707

-549,910

-2,340

-2,748

Fundraising expense Project and Program costs Total Outgoings

Net Surplus for the Year OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Net Fair Value changes in Equity Instruments classified at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income Surplus/Loss from Ordinary Activities OPERATING REVENUE BREAKDOWN REVENUE FROM DONATIONS

-203,718

-396,674

-2,650,987

-2,290,584

155,949

1,051,005

510,516

-1,508,028

666,455

-457,023

2023

2022

District 9455

49,178

57,412

District 9465

85,516

47,058

District 9510

104,839

76,396

District 9560

71,431

0

District 9620

157,954

43,141

District 9640

17,366

0

District 9650

0

0

District 9660

90,628

92,819

District 9670

0

0

District 9675

121,590

21,334

District 9685

81,926

32,554

District 9705

127,645

28,499

District 9780

22,372

137,399

District 9790

48,532

155,829

District 9800

122,648

102,069

District 9810

408,586

20,586

District 9820

93,958

49,640

District 9830

57,220

123,070

Individual Donations

30,885

30,885

1,708,519

2,097,240

183,482

198,070

Club Donations - Indigenous Scholarships Total Donation income

1,892,001

2,295,310

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Our Board 2022-23

CHAIR PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM Kevin Shadbolt has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014.

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 a Past District Governor of District 9830 in both 2003-04 and 2007-08. Kevin was a Foundation Chair, District Trainer and Group Study Exchange Chair.

He initiated District involvement in Fiji lowcost 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 Chair of a number of sporting and community groups in the local area.

VICE CHAIR PDG STEPHEN HUMPHREYS Stephen Humphreys has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2018.

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. Chair of the District 9750 Conference Committee in 2012 and became District Governor (9675) 2016-17.

Stephen has always had a keen involvement in the community and has previously held committee positions,

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including President, on the parent bodies of his children’s schools for around 20 years.

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 7 years ago. Stephen owned either solely or in partnership 2 pharmacies for 36 years. Stephen is married to Judith, they have three children and five grandchildren. Stephen and Judith live in Camden.

DG PATRICIA SCHRAVEN Pat joined Rotary in 2007 whilst living in New Zealand. She is a Past President and a Paul Harris Fellow. Pat has held the positions of Club President, District Chair for Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest and served as District Governor of 9465 in 2021-22. Pat has been selected to serve again as District Governor in 2024-2025 of combined District 9423.

Pat also serves as a Board Member for Midway Community Services and has previously served on the advisory Board for Passage – Peel (resource centre for homeless youth).

Patricia holds a Certificate in Business Management, Diploma in Human Resources and has undertaken studies in Business Law, and with further post-graduate studies in Human Resources and Industrial relations.

PDG DON RIPPER 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 served on

the Board of the Host Organizing Committee for the Rotary International Convention held in Melbourne in May 2023 as Director responsible for Publicity and PR. For the four years prior to appointment as DGN he had 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 Air-force, 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 joined Rotary in 1992, when the newly formed Armidale AM club made the decision to invite women members. She was the club’s first woman 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 last 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 great-grandchildren.

PDG JOHN CAMPBELL 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.

John joined the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light and he was then nominated for the position of District 9500 Governor for the 2014-15 year.

PDG JERRY PILCHER Jerry Pilcher has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017.

Jerry was born 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.

Jerry and Kerry 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 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.

PDG BERNIE BOTT Bernie Bott was appointed a Director of Australian Rotary Health in November 2021.

Born to a secondgeneration farming family with a long-standing commitment

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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.

In 1999 Bernie began his journey with the Rotary Club of Yarrawonga Mulwala and subsequently spent three years as Community Director, overseeing the formation of two Probus Clubs during that time. In his service to Rotary District 9790, Bernie was Assistant Governor from 2012 to 2015. He was appointed as District 9790 Governor 2017-2018 and has served as the 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 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 an ARH PhD research scholarship.

Michael and his wife Karen live in Mackay Queensland. They have three sons and three grandsons. Michael was District Governor for District 9570 2019/20 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Mackay.

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DGN IAN MCKAY Ian McKay has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since December 2021.

Ian had 30 years experience as a school Principal and leadership in the not-forprofit sector working in regional communities throughout Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria prior to commencing his current position as Regional Manager: Mount Gambier with the University of South Australia in 2017.

Ian has been extensively involved in professional leadership nationally and is a Past President of the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA) and Past Australasian President of the Australasian Association of Distance Education Schools. He has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study overseas, was the recipient of the 2001 AADES Queensland Chapter Award, the 2003 AADES Gold Medal, and in 2004 was one of a select group in Australia to be named as an Apple Distinguished Educator.

Ian joined Rotary in 2011 and is currently an Assistant Governor in District 9780 and is a Past District Chair of both RYLA and Interact.

He was Club President of the Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak in 2016-17. Ian is a member of the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes and is District Governor of Rotary District 9780 in 2023-24.

PDG PATRICE ROBINSON Patrice was born and raised in Western Queensland. She has a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) degree and was a registered Midwife, holding a Certificate in Child and Family Health. She is also trained as a lead auditor and holds a Diploma of Frontline Management.

She spent over 13 years in St George Southwest QLD first as a Nurse Unit Manager and then as Director of Nursing/Facility Manager.

Throughout this time, Patrice held positions on the health district’s committees of Clinical Governance, Corporate Governance and Perioperative Advisory groups. She also acted many times in the positions of Executive District Director of Nursing and District Chief Operations Officer.

Patrice was asked to join Rotary soon after she moved to St George in 2005 and has held the position of Secretary, has been President for 2 terms and held various board roles in that time.

Patrice retired from her position at St George Hospital in December 2018 and is now living in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast and is a member of the eClub Australia Nomads. She was the last District Governor of District 9630 for 2020-2021, before it amalgamated to form District 9620.

PDG BOB CALVERT – FROM 2023 AGM Bob joined the Rotary Club of Kangaroo Bay in 1980 at 28. In July 1982 his career pathway took he and his young family to the Northwest Coast of Tasmania where he immediately joined the Somerset club. Bob and his wife Kaye established long lasting friendships whilst supporting Rotary and community activities throughout the district.

A Rotarian of some 43 years, as part of several clubs including Flagstaff Hill in Adelaide for a brief stint during 1987-88, Bob and Kaye also spent twelve months in 2004 working in the USA. This provided him the opportunity to visit Clubs in Illinois, including a few speaking engagements at a Rotaract club within Bradley University, Peoria where they lived.

Upon returning to Tasmania, Bob continued with the RC Somerset until relocating to Hobart where he became a member of the Sandy Bay club in 2014. He has held most club Directorships including President at both Somerset (1997-98) and Sandy Bay (2018-19).

Bob received a PHF through the Somerset club in 2014 for services to Rotary and the community and again in 2023, by the Sandy Bay club for his services as District Governor.

Kaye also received a PHF for her District Partner Project in 2023.

Bob served as DGN, then DGE and ultimately DG Rep on the RDU Inc. and RDU Pty Ltd Boards from 1999 through to 2023. From a mechanical engineering qualification through professional management disciplines, Bobs career has been predominately in sales and marketing management. He has held senior positions with major global mining equipment manufacturing companies. He is now semi-retired, plays golf, loves boating and fishing and most importantly, enjoying time with their two son’s families and five granddaughters.

PDG PAUL MEE - FROM 2023 AGM Paul emigrated to Australia from UK in 1966 age 12 with his parents and two brothers.

Bob married Adele in 1974 and lived in Tasmania until 1997 then moved the family to Victoria. They spent 19 years in the Doncaster/ Donvale area of Melbourne and in 2016 moved to Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula.

Current interests include “All Things Rotary”, family, & travelling.

Paul joined Rotary in 1987 when a group of professional men & women in St Helens Tasmania, formed a new Rotary Club which was chartered in April 1987. Paul was honoured & privileged to be selected as Charter President of the new club. Paul’s banking career took him and his family to one or two other cities where he joined the local rotary club to gain new friends and to continue his involvement with helping others who have been less fortunate or who have seen significant hardship or health problems.

PDG ADRIAN ROACH - FROM 2023 AGM Adrian has served as Team Leader, Club Development in District 9660 supporting the Chair and committees of Membership, Public Image, Learning and Development, Rotary Leadership Institute and Club Visioning.

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RC (Rotary Coordinator) for Region 8, ‘Supporting and Strengthening Rotary Clubs in Australia, NZ and PI’. Adrian was also the Rotary Australia World Community Service Eastern Region Chair 2017-2019.

He is actively involved with several projects in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea including the Paul Tunn Memorial Dental project which had a $200K Foundation Grant.

Adrian’s commitment to Service Above Self is also evident in his past involvement with the Rural Fire Service and having been a Justice of the Peace since he was 18.

Adrian became a kidney donor to his sister in February 2000.

Adrian has been the recipient of multiple Paul Harris Fellowships, and he is a member of the Bequest Society & Paul Harris Society.

ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AT BOARD MEETING IN NOVEMBER 2023.

LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING: PDG PATRICE ROBINSON, DGE PAT SCHRAVEN, DG IAN MCKAY, PDG DON RIPPER, PDG JERRY PILCHER, PDG BERNIE BOTT, PROFESSOR MICHAEL SAWYER OAM, PDG LORRAINE COFFEY SITTING: PDG JOHN CAMPBELL, ARH CHAIR PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM, CEO JOY GILLETT OAM, CHAIRMAN ELECT PDG STEPHEN HUMPHREYS, PDG MICHAEL BUCKERIDGE.

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s t h g i l h g i H Research Factors That Help Kids Become Resilient After Trauma

“Children known to child protective services are at a high risk of poor mental health and developmental difficulties in social, emotional, and cognitive domains in childhood” A recent Australian Rotary Health (ARH) funded study has identified factors that may help some children become more resilient following trauma. ARH Mental Health Research Grant recipient Professor Melissa Green and her team at the University of New South Wales examined factors associated with resilience in a cohort of 4,716 children residing in New South Wales, who were known to child protection services by the age of 13.

“Children known to child protective services are at a high risk of poor mental health and developmental difficulties in social, emotional, and cognitive domains in childhood,” Professor Green said.

“Understanding why some maltreated children do not show developmental difficulties may help us to understand factors that contribute to resilience following trauma.”

In the study, around 55% of children had developed typically in areas of social, emotional, and cognitive functioning at 5 years old, and continued this trajectory at 11

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years old. These children were considered ‘stress resistant’. A further 13.5% of children who showed poor early development at 5 years old, but showed improvement by middle childhood, were considered to possess ‘emergent resilience’.

Common across these two groups were factors such as being a girl and having personality characteristics of openness and extraversion. However, there were further factors that were only observed in children belonging to the ‘stress resistant’ group. These included living in an area of higher socioeconomic status, being of non-Indigenous origin, being at lower risk of harm due to maltreatment (i.e., having a child protection report that did not meet the threshold for risk of significant harm), having parents with no criminal offenses, and reporting higher perceived levels of support in both home and school environments.

“Strikingly, none of these factors was associated with the ‘emergent resilience’ profile. In other words, a number of protective and/or supportive factors are associated

with ‘stress resistance’, but not with ‘emergent resilience’.

The latter appear to be reliant solely on their own internal resources to attain a more typical developmental profile,” Professor Green said. “These findings should be considered by agencies responding to early child maltreatment.”

Professor Green received a Mental Health Research Grant from Australian Rotary Health in 2017-2018. An interview with Professor Green about these research findings is on “The Research behind Lift the Lid” podcast on our website.

This includes findings from the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology article ‘Profiles of Resilience from Early to Middle Childhood among Children Known to Child Protection Services’.

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s t h g i l h g i H Research Helping Peers Experiencing a Mental Health Problem

“The results of the current review suggest that young people want to help their friends, and are in a great position to do so...”

Many young people feel inadequately prepared to help their peers with a mental health problem or crisis, according to a recent review of the research literature. With the peak onset for mental health problems estimated to be 14.5 years, and 20% of young people experiencing high levels of psychological distress, it is likely that many young people will encounter a peer with poor mental health.

Australian Rotary Health Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Laura Hart coauthored a recently published systematic review and narrative synthesis in the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry, which looked at 21 studies on the help-giving actions of young people (aged 12-25 years), as well as interventions designed to increase and improve help-giving. The review found that overall, the most frequent themes related to help-giving in young people were providing emotional support and encouraging the peer to seek support from a professional or adult.

“It was really pleasing to see how often young people reported encouraging a peer to seek adult or professional help,” Dr Hart said. Another commonly reported (but not recommended) help-giving action, was the tendency for young people to keep their peer’s mental health concerns a secret or to ignore the peer. “This highlights the need for greater education among young people

to overcome their concerns about breaking confidentiality when helping peers.”

The review also found across studies it was consistently reported that young people felt ill-prepared to help their peers with a mental health concern or crisis. This included the young people not knowing what to do, not believing anything could be done, or wondering if they had helped enough.

With self-harm and suicide risk, young people were generally reluctant to ask their peers about these behaviours. Two studies showed that many young people did not talk to their peer about their mental health, despite their concerns about risk of self-harm or suicide.

“The results of the current review suggest that young people want to help their friends, and are in a great position to do so, but teens really need guidance on how to recognise when there is a risk to their friend and the importance of getting an adult involved when there is a mental health crisis.” Dr Hart said.

Interventions such as teen Mental Health First Aid have been shown to be successful in helping young people feel more informed and prepared to help their peers. “There is an important role for training interventions in increasing young people’s confidence and capacity in helping their peers experiencing a mental health crisis.”

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s t h g i l h g i H Research How We Could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Onset

Though it is common, the incurable disease is difficult to diagnose due to its immense variation of symptoms.

ARH PhD Scholar Dr Natasha Krishnadas has recently completed her scholarship, revealing new insights that could prevent neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s, from emerging. In 2022, over a quarter of a million Australians were estimated to be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Accounting for about two thirds of dementia cases, Alzheimer’s is the most common and most fatal form of dementia. Though it is common, the incurable disease is difficult to diagnose due to its immense variation of symptoms.

Dr Krishnadas from the University of Melbourne received the Bartolina Peluso Scholarship in 2020 to conduct a series of studies that examined brain proteins responsible for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The studies used a brain imaging tool known as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to assess brain proteins known as ‘amyloid-beta’ and ‘tau’ in 276 live participants. Toxic clumps of these proteins deposit in the brain in many neurodegenerative disorders.

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stages of Alzheimer’s disease, even before the development of common symptoms like memory loss. These findings may assist in clinical trials that test drugs aiming to reduce or slow the accumulation of tau.

The studies were also able to identify specific patterns of tau deposits in the brain, such that they would be able to predict the types of symptoms an individual with Alzheimer’s may experience. This may support diagnosis of individuals susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.

“Imaging toxic tau deposits using brain PET scans, improves our understanding of how differences in the pattern of tau deposition can relate to differences in the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease that individuals experience,” said Dr Krishnadas.

“The ability to detect the accumulation of tau deposits years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease emerge is important for drug trials that are aiming to remove or slow the accumulation of tau and for measuring the effectiveness of the treatment.”

These findings were published in the journal, Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.

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“...MND is a syndrome involving multiple brain regions rather than a purely motor disorder.”

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s t h g i l h g i H Research A New Research Frontier for Motor Neurone Disease Could Help Lead to Better Treatments

Although MND is known to affect the motor cortex (the part of the brain involved in planning, control, and voluntary movement), our results suggest that the disease may start from the extra-motor regions Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Spring Bay Funding Partner PhD Scholarship recipient Dr Anjan Bhattarai has recently published a new paper that brings us one step closer in helping diagnosing the early stages of Motor Neuron Disease.

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) affects around 1,400 people in Australia, primarily people in their mid-50s. With no cure, MND’s survival is approximately 2-5 years from the onset of symptoms. Unfortunately, there remains challenges to diagnose and examine MND when it begins because of the lack of reliable tests and biomarkers.

This paper forms part of Dr Bhattarai’s PhD research into the use of novel MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) techniques to establish neuro-imaging biomarkers that assess the early stages of MND, in hope to improve reliable diagnosis of the disease.

Dr Bhattarai and a team of researchers investigated whether a computational model called ‘Network Diffusion’, could help determine the severity and progression of neurodegeneration in limb-onset MND. The study found that patients with MND had a

significant loss of brain volume observed at 6-months, with further loss at 12-months, compared to the control group. They were able to identify the brain networks responsible for pathological spread of MND, particularly in an area of the motor cortex, known as the extra-motor regions.

“Although MND is known to affect the motor cortex (the part of the brain involved in planning, control, and voluntary movement), our results suggest that the disease may start from the extra-motor regions,” Dr Bhattarai said.

“These findings suggest vulnerability of both extra-motor and motor brain regions in MND, which are in line with the view that MND is a syndrome involving multiple brain regions rather than a purely motor disorder.”

Dr Bhattarai believes that further understanding of these findings can potentially inform further research in the design of disease modifying therapeutic interventions.

Such interventions could change the way we treat MND and ultimately the life quality of people living with MND.

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💰 Funding 2022-23 MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH The majority of donations to Australian Rotary Health go towards funding preventions, treatments and cures for mental illnesses through our mental health research grants.

This year ARH contributed funding towards: • 13 Research Project Grants – Improving the Mental Health of 0-12 year olds – New grants • 5 Research Project Grants – Mental Health of Young Australians – Continuing grants • 3 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships – Mental Health – Continuing Fellowships GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Partnering with Rotary Clubs and Districts, individual sponsors, governments, businesses and community organisations, allows Australian Rotary Health to fund research in

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more general health areas such as cancer, diabetes, autism and children’s health.

In 2022-2023, ARH co-funded: • 22 PhD Research Scholarships – General Health Research including Mental Health PROGRAMS Australian Rotary Health also passionately contributes to three programs which focus on opening opportunities for trainee scholars.

This year funds went towards: • 80 Indigenous Health Scholarships • 8 Rural Nursing Health Scholarships • 3 Rural Medical Scholarships • 6 Rural Nursing Scholarships • 80 Indigenous Health Scholarships

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.

When we advertise research grants we receive up to 400 expressions of interest, which are narrowed down to about 30-40.

These researchers are then asked to submit a full application. Usually, with the funding we have available we can only award about 1015 Mental Health Research Grants and these projects can continue for up to three years.

In 2022-2023, Australian Rotary Health funded 16 Mental Health Research Grants.

2022-23 Grant Recipients ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CARLY JOHNCO Youth Anxiety ‘Translating experimental neuroscience into clinical treatment: Preventing the return of fear in youth with anxiety disorders using memory reconsolidation mechanisms’ – Macquarie University, NSW $34,466.00 DR KYLIE KING Young Men Mental Health & Suicide Prevention ‘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 $69,744.00

DR LAUREN MCLELLAN Youth Anxiety ‘Getting ready for implementation: Investigating the optimal amount of therapist guidance for online treatments for Australian children with anxiety’ – Macquarie University, NSW $34,819.00 DR LOUISE FARRER Mental Health ‘Randomised controlled trial of a transdiagnostic online program to reduce the symptoms of mental illness in Australian tertiary students’ - Australian National University, ACT $69,394.00 DR NATALIE PEACH PTSD & Substance Use ‘Treating traumatic stress and substance use in emerging adults’ – University of Sydney, NSW $34,969.00

PROFESSOR ALISON CALEAR Mental Health Education ‘Cluster randomised controlled trial of a mental health education program in ACT primary schools’ – Australian National University, ACT $68,487.00 DR AMY FINLAY-JONES Mental Health Education ‘Supporting Toddlers, Engaging Parents (STEPs) to address early regulatory difficulties: A Multiphase Optimisation Strategy Approach’ – University of Western Australia, WA Supported

by The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation’ $69,974.00 PROFESSOR CAROLINE DONOVAN Mental Health and Sleep ‘Setting kids up for life: A digital program for improving the sleep and mental health of children aged 3-12 years’ – Griffith University, QLD Supported by Rotary Club of Kiama, NSW’ $69,824.00

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“In 2022-2023, Australian Rotary Health funded 16 Mental Health Research Grants.”

PROFESSOR LARA FARRELL Mental Health Online ‘FAST (Families Accessing online Skills Training) CBT for Paediatric OCD: A nationwide randomised controlled trial’ – Griffith University, QLD $69,090.00

DR LUCY TULLY Mental Health and Improved Care ‘A model of improved care for child mental health problems using Measurement-Based Care’ – University of Sydney, NSW $69,966.00

DR DAVE PASALICH Mental Health in Foster Care ‘Improving child mental health in foster care: A pilot randomised trial of an attachmentand-trauma-informed intervention’ – Australian National University, ACT $52,775.00

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MARIE YAP Mental Health and Autism ‘Feasibility & acceptability pilot trial of a coach-supported, online parenting intervention for parents of children with autism to reduce internalising problems’ – Monash University, VIC Supported by The Late Stuart McDonald and Rotary Club of Healesville, VIC’ $34,991.00

DR GOVIND KRISHNAMOORTHY Mental Health in Schools ‘Trauma-Informed Behaviour Supports for the Early Intervention of Child Mental Health: A Pragmatic Implementation Trial with Regional Schools’ – University of Southern Queensland, QLD $70,000.00 PROFESSOR JENNIFER HUDSON Mental Health and Anxiety ‘Optimising exposure treatment for children with anxiety’ - University of New South Wales, NSW $69,918.00 PROFESSOR LARA FARRELL Mental Health Online ‘FAST (Families Accessing online Skills Training) CBT for Paediatric OCD: A nationwide randomised controlled trial’ – Griffith University, QLD $69,090.00 DR LAURA HART Mental Health First Aid ‘Mental Health First Aid for Supporting Children: An evaluation of a new Mental Health First Aid Training for parents & teachers of 5-12 year olds’ – University of Melbourne, VIC Supported by Rotary Club of Glenferrie, VIC – Lift the Lid Golf Day’ $70,000.00

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PROFESSOR SONJA MARCH Mental Health and Autism ‘A Staged Mental Health Care Plan for Children integrating child & parent assessment in Education settings: A feasibility randomised control trial’ – University of Southern Queensland, QLD $69,694.00 DR SOPHIE LI Mental Health, Sleep and Depression ‘Improving childhood sleep: The bedrock of depression prevention’ – University of New South Wales, NSW $68,018.00 DR TALIA CARL Mental Health for Carers ‘Increasing access to evidence-based mental health interventions for child mental health for carers of Aboriginal children: The Growing Minds Check In (GMCI-A)’ – University of Sydney, NSW $69,774.00

Ian Scott PhD Scholarships

2022-23 Scholarship Recipients

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 2022-2023, one Ian Scott PhD Scholarship continued to be funded.

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

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

2022-23 Scholarship Recipients

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 2022-2023, Australian Rotary Health funded three Postdoctoral Fellowships (continuing).

DR KATRINA PRIOR Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship Anxiety and Alcoholic Use Prevention ‘Preventing the exacerbation of anxiety and alcohol use comorbidity through cognitive re-training’ University of Sydney, NSW

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DR BREANNE HOBDEN Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship Indigenous Mental Health Prevention ‘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 LOUISE BIRRELL Bruce Edwards Postdoctoral Fellowship Adolescent Mental Health Prevention ‘Mind Your Mate: An Online peer intervention to prevent mental health and substance use problems in adolescence’ University of Sydney, NSW

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Funding Partner PhD Scholarships 2022-23 Scholarship Recipients

Australian Rotary Health Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have been awarded since 2002, to research a wide variety of general health areas.

Each 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 to investigate areas such as cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and children’s health.

In 2022-2023 Australian Rotary Health contributed funding to 22 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships.

ANKUR KOHAR Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Blacktown, NSW, District 9790 and District 9830 Prostate Cancer ‘Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Prostate Specific Antigen Testing Across Australia’ - University of Sydney, NSW

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CATHERINE JOHNSON Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington, VIC Mental Health in children aged 5-12 years ‘Training teachers to provide early intervention to primary school aged children experiencing mental health problems’ – University of Melbourne, VIC CHARLIE FRENCH Co-funded by Phillip & Glenis Hayes, NSW Pancreatic Cancer ‘Advancing a novel biomarker for pancreatic cancer’ – University of South Australia, SA CHARLOTTE BLACKLOCK Co-funded by combined Rotary Clubs of Mackay, QLD Depression and/or Suicide in Young People ‘Exploring the mental health and gender affirming needs of young people with a nonbinary gender identity’ – Murdoch Children’s University of Technology, VIC

DENNIS CHAN Neuroendocrine Tumours ‘The evaluation of functional imaging in the management of neuroendocrine tumours’ – University of Sydney, NSW EMILY MAJOR Co-funded by Pamela Maud Ratcliff PKD Polycystic Kidney Disease ‘Discovering the influence of the NLRP3 inflammasome on Polycystic Kidney Disease progression’ – La Trobe University, VIC EVELYN SLOAN Co-funded by Sharon Green & Marcel Skjald Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ‘Paving the path to recovery: Improving mental health and physical outcomes for intensive care survivors’ – University of Melbourne, VIC FRANK MOBILIO Co-funded by Rotary District 9790 RSL PTSD in Service Personnel and their Families ‘Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury: role of neuroinflammation’ – University of Melbourne, VIC GEORGINA RAWSON Co-funded by Bartolina Peluso Dementia ‘Slow wave sleep and biomarkers of neurodegeneration in obstructive sleep apnoea’ – Monash University, VIC GRACE FORSYTH Co-funded by Rotary Club of Noosa Daybreak, QLD PTSD ‘Oral Ketamine Trial on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (OKTOP)’ – University of Sunshine Coast, QLD HANNAH SUDDULL Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 ‘Elaine Davidson’ Motor Neuron Disease ‘Proteomic and molecular investigations into the diagnosis and progression of Motor Neuron Disease by the identification of biomarkers found in plasma’ – Macquarie University, NSW

JORDAN CLARKE Co-funded by Jonathan Ceddia Memorial Schizophrenia ‘Modelling Anatomical Phenotypes of Schizophrenia in Patient-Specific Cerebral Organoids’ – University of Melbourne, VIC JORDAN VELLA Co-funded by Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills ‘Danny Frawley Centre’ Athlete Mental Health ‘Exploring the Risk-Protective Factors for the Mental Health of Retired Elite Athletes’ – Monash University, VIC KATRINA STREATFEILD Co-funded by Rotary District 9790/RSL Clubs of Victoria and Australian Rotary Health PTSD in the Military ‘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, VIC Dementia ‘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 Suicide Prevention ‘Tackling the Real Tassie Devil: Towards Best Practice for Youth Suicide Prevention in Regional and Rural Tasmania’ – University of Tasmania, TAS MANDY GIBSON Co-funded by Rotary Club of Toowong ‘Basil Shaw’, QLD Suicide Prevention ‘Translation and Replication of a successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth suicide prevention and wellbeing intervention’ – Griffith University, QLD

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MICHELLE GOSSNER Co-funded by Rotary District 9640 Rural Mental Health ‘Targeting Youth Educational Disengagement in Regional Queensland’ – Central Queensland University, QLD MIKHAIL DIAS Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Williamstown/Ronnie Goldberg, VIC Prostate Cancer ‘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 Disease ‘Development of an innervated full thickness human skin model by 3D printing’ – University of Wollongong, NSW

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NANCY SANTIAPPILLAI Co-funded by Rotary Club of Blacktown City ‘Mel Gray’, NSW Prostate Cancer ‘High-Resolution Assessment of Cancer Cell Metabolism and Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment Strategies’ – University of Sydney, NSW PHILLIPA HUYNH Co-funded by Rotary Club of Victor Harbor, SA Rural Mens Mental Health ‘Risk and Protective Factors for Complex Trauma in Australian Rural and Urban Men’ – Swinburne University of Technology, VIC REBECCA ONG Co-funded by Gail and Bryan General Health (Brain Health) ‘Promoting health brain ageing with non-invasive brain stimulation’ - University of Western Australia, WA

“In 2022-2023 Australian Rotary Health contributed funding to 22 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships.”

RITA MCMORROW Co-funded by Rotary Club of Croydon’s ‘Enid Beatrice Farmer’, VIC ‘Which one is the malignant mole? Scarless biopsy for early diagnosis of melanoma’ – University of Sydney, NSW RYAN COHEN Co-funded by Rotary Clubs of District 9465, WA Bowel Cancer 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 SALLY VUONG Co-funded by Rotary Club of Cronulla, NSW Motor Neurone Disease ‘L-proline-mediated mechanisms driving neural differentiation from mouse embryonic stem cells.’

– University of Sydney, NSW SOPHIE RUSSELL Co-funded by Josephine Margaret Redfern & Ross Edward Redfern (Rotary Club of Granville), NSW Mental Health ‘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 (RESCA Awards) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ‘To assess the effect of exposure to suicide on firefighters’ – University of New England, NSW

TIFFANI MUNGOVEN Co-funded by Australian Rotary Health Joan E Swanson Migraines ‘Brain structural and functional changes in individuals with chronic migraine’ – University of Sydney, NSW WINSTON HUA Co-funded by Rotary Club of Youngtown, TAS Gastroparesis ‘Prebiotic effects of partially hydrolysed guar gum in individuals and gastroparesis’ – Western Sydney University, NSW

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Rural Medical Scholarships 2022-23 Scholarship Recipients As rural areas are often in desperate need for more medical services, Australian Rotary Health offers Rural Medical Scholarships as an incentive for students to consider practicing medicine in rural Australian communities. $5,000 is granted to successful candidates to assist as they undertake their work placements at a rural and remote health care service. The aim is that the student will eventually move to a rural area to work once receiving their qualification. In 2022-2023, we awarded 6 Rural Medical Scholarships.

BRIGETTE TRELOAR University of Adelaide, SA Port Augusta Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2022 Sponsored by: Rotary Club of St Peters, SA ABIGAIL DE WAARD (NEE SLATER) Australian National University, ACT Cooma Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2022 Sponsored by: Late PDG Joe Scorer

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NATASHA POLZIN Australian National University, ACT Cooma Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2022 Sponsored by: Late PDG Joe Scorer KATHERINE DUMA University of Adelaide, SA Whyalla Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2023 Sponsored by: Rotary Club of St Peters, SA MATTHEW SHEPPARD Australian National University, ACT Cooma Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2023 Sponsored by: Late PDG Joe Scorer REUBEN CAUDELL Australian National University, ACT Young Rural Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2023 Sponsored by: Late PDG Joe Scorer

Rural Nursing Scholarships

2022-23 Scholarship Recipients

In 2022-2023, we awarded 14 Rural Nursing Scholarships.

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.

JESSICA ROBINSON Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health

KRYSTAL PROCTOR Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health

MELISSA FELMINGHAM Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health

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“This scholarship provides opportunities for nursing students to complete a rural placement in their final year of study in a rural or remote area.”

KATE SANDERS Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health

SARAH BUCKLE PDG Joe Scorer Scholarships, 2023 University of Wollongong, NSW • Final Rural Placement – Shellharbour Acute Medical Unit • Post Grad Placement – South-East Regional Hospital (Bega)

NICOLA DUFFIELD Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service • Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service NICOLE MORGAN Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Hospital • Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Hospital

JESSICA RICHARDS PDG Joe Scorer Scholarships, 2023 University of Wollongong, NSW • Final Rural Placement – South-East Regional Hospital (Bega) • Post Grad Placement – South-East Regional Hospital (Bega)

PHOENIX DARMUC Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC • Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health Service • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health Service RACHAEL BRANDSMA Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health Service MADELEINE RODWELL Rotary Club of Sale, VIC Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service • Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health Service

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PHOEBE BOYD PDG Joe Scorer Scholarships, 2023 University of Wollongong, NSW • Final Rural Placement – Milton Ulladulla Hospital • Post Grad Placement – South-East Regional Hospital (Bega) TAMMY LEE CHATWIN Motto Fashion Rural Indigenous Nursing Scholarship, 2023 Federation University, VIC • Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Service • Post Grad Placement – Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative

Indigenous Health Scholarships 2022-23 Scholarship Recipients

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 2022-2023, 80 Indigenous health scholarships were awarded.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY REESE SALMON Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Psychology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra, ACT

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NEW SOUTH WALES

TIANNA BAILEY Charles Sturt University, NSW – Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) Sponsored by: David Henning Foundation KATELIN SMITH University of Newcastle, NSW - Nursing Sponsored by Rotary Club of Camden DEMI CHEETHAM University of Newcastle, NSW – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Junee NATHAN ROBINSON University of Newcastle, NSW – Bachelor of Speech Pathology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Parramatta, NSW MEGAN TORPEY University of New South Wales, NSW, Charles Sturt University, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: The Henning Family

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RENEE SCHIFFLER University of New South Wales, NSW Medicine/Public Health Sponsored by: Paul and Julia Reid/Rotary Club of Wetherill Park, NSW MIRANDA WALLACE University of New South Wales, NSW – Medicine Sponsored by: Learnmed ANTHONY NICHOLLS University of Sydney, NSW - Physiotherapy/ Indigenous Health Promotion Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches TIARNEE SCHAFER University of Sydney, NSW – Psychology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Orange TEMINYA FERNANDO University of Sydney, NSW - Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sutherland, NSW

MAIYSHA CRAIG University of Sydney, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: The Henning Family BRIANNA ST JOHN University of New England, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: The Henning Family MELISSA SCOTT Western Sydney University, NSW - Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Camden, NSW PATRICK PAASILA Western Sydney University, NSW - Medicine Sponsored by: Stephen & Judith Humphreys MADELEINE LAWSON University of Wollongong, NSW - Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of West Wollongong, NSW TEASHA POBLET Australian Catholic University, ACT Psychology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountain, NSW TAMEKA O’DONNELL Flinders University, SA - Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Orange, NSW

NORTHERN TERRITORY

SHANESE FRIEL Deakin University, QLD – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: PDG Joe Scorer & Rotary Club of Batemans Bay EMILY POST Flinders University, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Darwin South, JAI DEFRANCISCIS Flinders University, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Darwin EMMA MCKENZIE Flinders University, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin North NIKKI BURNETT University of Sydney, NSW – Master of Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin North & Dr King Gan

QUEENSLAND

JESSICA DINI Central Queensland University, QLD – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns MOLLIE SCOFIELD University of Technology, QLD – Bachelor of Nursing & Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Toowong SHAKIRA PEDRO Australian Catholic University, QLD – Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Lyndal Brown (Harris Estate) ALEXANDER GOTZE James Cook University, QLD – Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Lyndal Brown (Harris Estate) LAQUISHA FELL-GELA University of Southern Queensland, QLD – Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Ride to Conference Rotary District 9790 CHICARNEE PICKERING University of Queensland, QLD – Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education Sponsored by: Lyndal Brown (Harris Estate)

TASMANIA

JACKSON CORONA University of Tasmania - Medicine Sponsored by: Dr King Gan

VICTORIA

RORY VOCALE Deakin University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Peter Lewis MONIQUE BROEDERS Deakin University, VIC – Diploma of Psychology Sponsored by: Dr King Gan NICOLE MCGRADY Deakin University, VIC - Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Bright, VIC

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MAHATIA MINNIECON Deakin University, VIC – Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood LANI HARRIS Deakin University, VIC - Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs from Group 2 District 9790 ADAM CORUNNA Monash University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9790 Cluster Group NATHAN HAWKE Monash University, VIC – Bachelor of Paramedicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9790 Group MOLLY KING Monash University, VIC - Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mornington & Boronia Medical Centre EMILY GREEN Monash University, VIC - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ivanhoe ISOBELLA KRUGER Monash University, VIC – Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central SAMANTHA TAYLOR Monash University, VIC - Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glen Waverley, VIC SUSAN CHAMBERS Monash University, VIC - Medicine Sponsored by: Dr King Gan TAZARNI CLARKE Australian Catholic University, ACT Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan Hill/Rotary Club of Swan Hill Sunrise and Albury North, VIC JASMINE JOHN LaTrobe University, VIC - Occupational Therapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong East, VIC AINGELINA WRIGHT LaTrobe University, VIC - Social Work Sponsored by: Lee Tyrrell

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VERONICA DOLMAN University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mundaring/ Rotary District 9455, WA LUCY VARIAKOJIS University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Baldivis, Kwinana, Rockingham and Palm Beach, WA SHONDELL HAYDEN University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan, WA SACHI NEVILL University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Lindsay Cozens Aboriginal Education Trust JACINTA DEVITT University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mundaring/ Rotary District 9455, WA BENJAMIN NINYETT University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Matilda Bay, WA CLAUDIA WALTON-MCDERMOTT University of Western Australia, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Dalkeith NATHAN CASH University of Western Australia, WA Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Kalamunda, WA MAYA STASIUK University of Western Australia, WA Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of West Perth, WA SOFIE GILMARTIN University of Western Australia, WA Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Scarborough, WA KAHLIE LOCKYER University of Western Australia, WA Medicine Sponsored by: Lee Tyrrell

“$5,000 is awarded to each student per year to study in areas that include nursing, medicine, social work, and dentistry.”

SHAHNAZ RIND University of Western Australia, WA Optometry Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ascot, WA JEDDA SALMON Murdoch University, WA – Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth, WA ELLEN ENGELKE Curtin University, WA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Como, WA KEISHA CALYUN Curtin University, WA – Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary District 9455, WA JAARON DAVIS Curtin University, WA - Medicine Sponsored by: Dr King Gan

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

INDIA SHACKLEFORD Flinders University, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Somerton Park, SA KRISTAL TAK Flinders University, SA - Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gawler, SA EMMA VINCENT Flinders University, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Margaret Mayo LOYOLA WILLS Flinders University, SA – Medicine Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Scholarship ISAAC BROWN University of Adelaide, SA - Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Campbelltown, SA ANESHA RAHMAN University of Adelaide, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Adelaide Light, SA

JASMYN LLOYD University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Morialta, SA SELENIA MAHONEY University of Adelaide, SA – Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Walkerville MARNI MCFARLANE University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Hyde Park, SA CHLOE-MARIE PASSMORE University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Professor Michael Sage TAYLAH STALLAN University of Adelaide, SA - Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation JAYDEN THYER University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation AVAH TOPP University of Adelaide, SA - Medicine Sponsored by: Margaret Mayo AMANDA WALL University of Adelaide, SA – Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mitcham, SA HAYLEY KURRAY University of South Australia, SA – Laboratory Medicine Sponsored by: Dr Helen Sage HALEY PICKERING University of South Australia, SA – Midwifery Sponsored by: Marie Louise Lees JASMYN LLOYD University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Morialta, SA

AIDAN BARBO University of Adelaide, SA – Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA

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Researcher Awards

Awards for Research Excellence in Prevention 2023

The Australian Rotary Health and the Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders (ARH-APMD) awards recognise excellence in research in the area of prevention of mental disorders and are intended for researchers whose work is beginning to make a significant impact, reflecting either scientific excellence or public impact (or both).

 PHD CANDIDATE AWARD WINNER MS SCARLETT SMOUT, MATILDA CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Associations between lifestyle behaviour and mental health among early adolescents in Australia.

 EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD WINNER DR LAUREN GARDNER, THE MATILDA CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, NSW Emerging Leader in the prevention of mental disorders, and particularly, substance use disorders.

 MID-CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD WINNER A/PROFESSOR YAEL PERRY, TELETHON KIDS INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, WA Universal prevention of Mental Health difficulties in young people- focussed on prevention. Dr Perry is an emerging leader in LGBTQA+ youth mental health research.

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Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Impact Award Australian Rotary Health sponsors an annual award for knowledge dissemination through the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR). The award is given to a person 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.  AWARD RECIPIENT 2023 DR JENNIFER NICHOLAS CENTRE FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, ORYGEN, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, VIC Digital interventions have the potential to overcome barriers to accessing effective and sustainable care for youth with Mental Health difficulties. A digital intervention named MOST, aims to improve outcomes for young people.

Life Membership Chair Elect PDG Stephen Humphreys presenting Life Membership award at the November 2023 board meeting to Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM who has been Chair for the last three years.

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Fundraising, Events, & Other Happenings Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health

Since 2020, the Lift the Lid walks have raised over $250,000 for mental health research!

The very first walk event that inspired the Lift the Lid Walks was hosted by Vicki Stewart at the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba, QLD in 2017.

Ever since then, Vicki’s idea has expanded to more Rotary Clubs across Australia.

The walk and talk format is deliberately not a race, but gives an opportunity for locals to get together and raise awareness of the serious mental health issues we all face. With 1 in 5 Australians suffering a mental health disorder, we use these walk events to break down the stigma and make it easier to seek support for mental health concerns.

“Together we can Lift the Lid on Mental Illness!”

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 TOWNSVILLE The Rotary Club of Townsville, QLD held their first ever Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Illness. It was a huge success with a large turnout and great weather.

 MOOLOOLABA With huge community support, the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba, QLD had over 600 people attended, raising over $20,000 for mental health research.

 MORELAND, VIC The Rotary Club of Moreland, VIC hosted another Lift The Lid Walk with up to 40 attendees raising funds for mental health research.

 EASTWOOD, SA It was a successful Lift the Lid Walk fundraising event for the The Rotary Clubs of Eastwood, SA and Regency Park, SA with $2,000 raised for mental health research.

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 CAMPBELLTOWN, SA The Rotary Clubs of Campbelltown, SA and Magill Sunrise, SA hosted their first of many Lift the Lid Walks! They had around 100 attendees all raising funds for mental health research.

Steve Price, attended alongside 150 people to walk for mental health.

 MONT ALBERT & SURREY HILLS, VIC Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills, VIC held their 3rd annual Lift the Lid Walk for mental health research with a great turnout on the day.

 KIPPA RING-NORTH LAKES AND PINE RIVERS The Rotary Clubs of Kippa Ring-North Lakes and Pine Rivers, Qld, QLD hosted a second Lift The Walk and raised close to $11,000 for mental health research.

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 BOORAGOON, APPLECROSS, ATTADALE & MEVILLE, WA Rotary Clubs of Booragoon, Applecross, Attadale & Meville, WA hosted a Lift the Lid Walk.

SORRENTO, VIC The Rotary Club of Sorrento, VIC successfully hosted their 3rd Lift the Lid Walk.

 KWINANA, WA Another successful Lift The Lid Walk for Mental Health was hosted by the Rotary Club of Kwinana, WA!

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Fundraising, Events, & Other Happenings Hat Day Themed Fundraisers

Hat Day is a Lift the Lid on Mental Illness event to help raise awareness of mental health in the community and raise funds for research. The event continues to be celebrated

by Rotary Clubs Australia-wide every year. Here were some highlights!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY The Rotary Club of Campbelltown, SA hosted a Christmas in July dinner and raised funds for mental health research.

HAT DAY Thank you to the Rotary Club of Northbridge, WA for hosting a Hat Day event in 2022.

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ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL LAUNCESTON, TAS HOSTED A HAT DAY AND RAISED OVER $500 IN 2022.

“Hat Day is a Lift the Lid on Mental Illness event to help raise awareness of mental health in the community.”

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CLUB OF EAST MAITLAND, NSW ORGANISED A FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT RAISING OVER $7,500 IN 2022.

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CLUB OF ADELAIDE, SA HELD A HAT PARADE AND AUCTION AT THEIR MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON.

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9640 AT ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE WEARING HATS IN 2022.

 THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE, QLD

RAISED $500 FOR AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH FROM A LIFT THE LID THEMED BREAKFAST MEETING.

 THE ROTARY CLUB OF CAMPBELLTOWN, SA HELD A HAT DAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH!

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Fundraising, Events, & Other Happenings Other Fundraisers

NORTH RYDE EFUN RUN EVENT The Rotary Club of North Ryde, NSW recently hosted a ‘Thank You Breakfast’ to the sponsors supporting the North Ryde eFun Run event this year. The club raised $11,000 which they donated to Australian Rotary Health and Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health.

ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING ARH Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM (left) was one of the guest speakers at a mental health night hosted

by West Ulverstone Football Club in Victoria. Kevin spoke about the ARH ‘Danny Frawley Centre’ PhD Scholarship and how it could benefit footballers. This project will focus on ‘Athlete Mental Health & Wellbeing’.

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DON’T BOTTLE IT UP CONFERENCE The Rotary Clubs of Noosa, Noosa Heads, Noosa Heads Daybreak, Cooroy and Eumundi, QLD hosted their ‘Don’t Bottle It Up Conference’ in commemoration of Mental Health Month. ARH Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM and Director Roger Crawfoot spoke at the conference!

The conference had discussions on ageing, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses. (left to right) - Stewart Wood, PDG Kevin Shadbolt, Prof. Jim Lagopoulos and Roger Crawford.

OVER $16,000 RAISED FOR MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Across 5 days, a group of Rotarians and non-Rotarians from South Australia and Victoria were given the chance of a lifetime to walk selected highlights of the iconic Heysen Trail. They covered over 78km!

With the support of the South Australian ARH district committee, the Rotary Clubs of Glenelg, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Strathalbyn, Mount Barker, Stirling, Gawler Light, McLaren Vale, Adelaide, Waikerie and Wendouree Breakfast, raised over $16,000 for mental health research!

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TAMAR VALLEY CYCLE CHALLENGE IN 2022 Hundreds of cyclists joined the Rotary Club of Central Launceston, TAS at the Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge in 2022, riding bicycles to fundraise for youth mental health initiatives.

“Recently, a generous donation of $35,569 was received by Rotary Club of South Bunbury.”

LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH FORUM ARH Representatives from WA PDG Jerry Pilcher (left) and John Dodman (right) attended a meeting at the Rotary Club of South Bunbury recently and received a very generous donation of $35,569 for Australian Rotary Health. Funds were raised during the club’s successful 2022 Dirt N Dust Run event. The Rotary Club of South Bunbury were also presented a Diamond Companion Award.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE Australian Rotary Health and Beyond Blue were a part of the Ulverstone Christmas Parade 2022 in Tasmania!

DEVONPORT, TAS - TEDDY BEAR FLY-IN Australian Rotary Health thanked everyone who contributed to the Teddy Bear Fly-in event by the Rotary Club of Devonport, TAS. It was the largest crowd in its 13 year history of the event running. About 500 bears were purchased and flown into the air by Tasmanian helicopters!

Up to $4,000 was raised from the event, with its proceeds going toward an ARH research project on Gastroparesis.

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Fundraising, Events, & Other Happenings RESEARCH NIGHT Australian Rotary Health’s Research Night sponsored by Rotary Club of Launceston, TAS had over 50 guests attend to listen to Dr Jason Palazzolo (Treatment of Acute Thrombosis) and current PhD scholar Laura Grattidge (Youth Suicide Prevention) and speak on their projects. ARH Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM thanked President John Dent and Madeline Logan for organising a night that showcased the work and support of Australian Rotary Health.

DISTRICT 9810 BIKE RIDES Team Rotary Ride for Research 9810 at the finish line in Bendigo 2023. Thank you for your continued support over the years. The District 9810 Bike rides started in 1985 and have now been going for 38 years. In that time, the riders have ridden more than 29,000km and raised over $1,000,000 for Australia Rotary Heath.

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CAPE TO CAPE 7-DAY TREK ARH Director DGE Pat Schraven, along with her friends Paula and Helen walked the 130km Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia.

Patricia, Paula, and Helen set off on the 7-day trek in 2023 to raise money for mental health research.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ARH Chair Elect, PDG Stephen Humphreys, ARH CEO Joy Gillett OAM and Liz Hawkins from The 2023-2024 Rotary International President Gordon McInally and ARH Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM, at the Rotary International Convention.

THE CENTENARY LEGACY PROJECT Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA hosted a dinner with club members and DGE Craig Dowling involved in the Centenary Legacy Project. The Centenary Legacy Project is to support the PhD Scholarships in Prevention of Chronic Disease within Aboriginal Communities.

(Left to right) President Elect Cam Pearce, Frida Cheok, DGE Craig Dowling, President Rajeer Kamineni, Frank O’Neill, ARH Chair Kevin Shadbolt OAM and Liz Hawkins from The University of Adelaide.

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Awards & Supporters

Champions of ARH  BRONZE FRIEND Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM congratulates ARH Director PDG Donald Ripper on becoming a Bronze Friend.

MORE THAN $100,000 DONATED TO RESEARCH Mackay Rotarian Michael Wright (pictured right) was recently acknowledged for his tremendous support of Australian Rotary Health with a Diamond Companion Award, presented by ARH Director PDG Michael Buckeridge. Over the years, Michael has donated more than $100,000 to research!

 ARH THANKS BENDIGO ARH thanked Rotary Club of Bendigo, VIC who donated $3,000 to Australian Rotary Health!

ARH District Chair, Dr Suresh Marcandan, accepted the cheque.

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 DIAMOND COMPANION AWARD Chair Elect of ARH, PDG Stephen Humphreys, presented a Diamond Companion award to long-time friend of ARH, PDG Alan Grady. Alan has a long history with Rotary and previously served as Vice Chair of Australian Rotary Health.

 EMERALD COMPANION Mark and Karen Hancock received an Emerald Companion from District Governor Mina Howard at the Rotary District 9685 Conference in Cowra. (Pictured: DG Mina Howard, Karen Hancock, Mark Hancock and District Chair 9685 Bob Kay-Smith)

 DEDICATED YEARS TO ARH Australian Rotary Health bids farewell to Director Roger Crawfoot as he steps down from his position on the ARH Board.

Roger has dedicated years to ARH, and we appreciate his service with enormous gratitude. He will remain as ARH District Chair in Rotary District 9620.

 ONGOING SUPPORT Betty Kitchener AM was recently presented with a Companion Award for her ongoing support to Australian Rotary Health. Presented

by ARH Director PDG Lorraine Coffey.

 ARH COMPANION CERTIFICATE Long-time Australian Rotary Health supporter, Tony Davies from the Rotary Club of Devonport North, TAS received an ARH Companion Certificate and pin. ARH Chair, PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM presented the award.

 GOLD COMPANION Congratulations PDG Janette Jackson on becoming a Gold Companion of ARH. Presented by ARH Director PDG Lorraine Coffey.

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Awards & Supporters

Champions of ARH

 ARH MEDAL 2022 In October 2022, ARH medal recipient, Vicki Stewart was awarded the 2022 Medal for her amazing contributions to the Lift the Lid Walk fundraising initiative. ARH Chair PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM joined the 2022 walk and made the presentation.

 AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH COMPANION AWARD Director PDG Jerry Pilcher presented an Australian Rotary Health Companion award to Past ARH Chair PDG John Raineri.

Sadly, John passed away several months after this presentation.

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 $9,000 RAISED FOR ARH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES District 9790 Ride to Conference (the Deni Dash) was a massive success with over $9,000 raised for ARH mental health initiatives! The Graham and Margaret Brown Trophy recipient was George Maddison, and the Tony Thomas ‘Spirit of the Ride’ Captain’s Trophy was presented to Alan McCleary.

 MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) Ken Stone joins the ranks of many wonderful Australians receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) from His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AS DSC (Retd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Ken Stone OAM was the ARH District 9710 Chairman from 2005 to 2008 and still supports ARH and mental health research.

 COMPANION AWARD Rotary District 9800 ARH Chair, Dr Suresh Marcandan presented a Companion Award to Charles Tran and to the Rotary Club of Glenferrie, VIC.

 AUCTION RAISES OVER $6,000 FOR ARH ARH Chair Elect PDG Stephen Humphreys presented a certificate of appreciation to District 9455 ARH Chair, John Dodman, who is retiring from this position and District 9465 ARH Chair, Warwick Smith, who is staying on as ARH Chair for District 9423. At the District 9465 wind-up dinner an auction was held, raising over $6,000 for ARH.

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Companions

Australian Rotary Health would like to thank our generous Companions for their donation contributions.

DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Beslich Family The Henning Family The Koo Family Mavis Jennings Emil Weber Daniel Holzapfel Rotary Club of Salisbury, SA Rotary Club of Geraldton Greenough, WA Dan Crisp Michael Wright Alan Grady Rotary Club of South Bunbury, WA The McDonald Family

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We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Diamond Companions who are sadly no longer with us.

The Late Keith Henning OAM The Late Fred Barbagallo The Late Lorriane & Bruce McKenzie OAM The Late Les Whitcroft AM The Late Maisie Grady The Late William Ward Hill The Late Bill Jennings OAM The Late Joseph Scorer The Late Josephine Margaret & Ross Edward Redfern The Late Betty Goodall The Late Stuart McDonald The Late Terence Orr (Memorial Fund)

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 & Marcel Skjald Michael & Juanita Wright Garry Fenner Beverley & Graham Webb Janette Jones Carol Coffey Mark & Karen Hancock Ann & John Odlum Dr King Gan 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 George Dee Jennifer Thomas AM Brian Goldstraw John Ellis Margaret Dean Dr David Squirrell Heather, Brian & Graham Beesley Ron G Geary Ian Graham John Keating Elgin Brown Ernst Hug Bev & Bill Richardson Peter Lewis Brian Condon OAM Jeff Crofts Rob McDougall Gwen Fisher The Whykes Family Les Rae Paul Ying Garnet Wood Kevin Sharp Ben Beresford Gregory Ross OAM John Henshall Donald Gordon Colin Roy Acton Val Henry Robert Gardiner John King OAM Kevin Shadbolt OAM & Anne Shadbolt Diane Fisher Gail Keeler Nola Blair 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 Ted Atkinson

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Patrons, Life Members and Ambassadors Australian Rotary Health would like to thank our value Patrons, Life Members and Ambassadors

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PATRONS His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Glen Kinross AO RI President 1997 to 1998 Ian Riseley OAM RI President 2017 to 2018 LIFE MEMBERS 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 Gregory Ross OAM Professor Michael Sawyer OAM PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM PRID Noel Trevaskis OAM PDG Don Whatham PDG Dick White OAM ARH CHAIRS The Late Royce Abbey AO The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Colin Dodds The Late Bruce Edwards AM The Late Bruce McKenzie OAM The Late Ted Atkinson The Late John Ranieri Terry Edwards AM Denis Green Ian Oliver OAM Terry Lees OAM Noel Trevaskis OAM Terry Grant Jeff Crofts Gregory Ross OAM Kevin Shadbolt OAM

MEDAL RECIPIENTS Vicki Stewart – 2022 Lyn Jones – 2021 Phil Lacey – 2019 Lindsay Morgan – 2018 Melvin Gray OAM – 2017 The Late Keith Henning OAM – 2016 David & Karen Brown – 2015 Dean Brown AO – 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

ROTARY AMBASSADORS Central Region Ian Oliver OAM Terry Edwards AM Barbara Wheatcroft Allan Wilson Dick Wilson Northern Region Jeff Crofts John Gough Peter Kaye Mel Langley Des Lawson OAM Terry Lees OAM Russ O’Malley Rob Wylie Southern Region Terry Grant Patrick Hartley Judy Nettleton Ron Pickford Gregory Ross OAM Graeme Woolacott OAM Eastern Region Bob Aitken AM Phil Armstrong Brian Beesley Graeme Davies John Egan Alan Grady Mel Gray OAM 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 Colin Thorniley

We respectfully acknowledge the service of Past ARH Chairmen who are sadly no longer with us.

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