AUSTRALIAN
ROTARY HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT
2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
SUPPORTING HEALTHIER MINDS, BODIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, AWARENESS and EDUCatION
Annual Report 2012-2013
Australian Rotary Health
CONTENTS
Australian Rotary Health, supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through research, awareness and education.
Chairman’s Report
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CEO’s Report
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Financial Report
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Our Board of Directors
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Our Research Committee
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Awards & Companions
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01. FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS 2012 Events 2013 Events National Symposium for the Prevention of Mental Disorders
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02. MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH PostDoctoral Fellowships Mental Health Research Grants Ian Scott PhD Scholarships Mental Health SERVICE Provision Pilot Projects - young Australians
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03. GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Research Companion PhD Scholarships Funding Partner Research Grants Funding Partner PhD Scholarships BowelScan PhD Scholarships Special Research Grants
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04. PROGRAMS Indigenous Health Scholarships Rural Medical Scholarships Rural Nursing Scholarships
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Our Supporters
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WHO WE ARE Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. In addition to funding mental health research, we provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. We also promote good mental health to all Australians. Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision of health. We are a catalyst for projects that improve the quality of life for people who are least able to assist themselves.
WHAT WE DO Established in 1981 by Rotarian Ian Scott, Australian Rotary Health
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was set up to research the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Australian Rotary Health has since provided over $31 million of funds into a broad range of health and medical research areas, as a result of our generous supporters. Since 2000, our focus has been to improve the mental health of all Australians, particularly the mental health of young Australians aged up to 25 years old. Australian Rotary Health assists Indigenous and rural communities through the provision of medical and nursing scholarships to students studying health care.
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.
Photo by Fabian Kreilans
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Australian Rotary Health
Annual Report 2012-2013
Chairman’s report
welcomed our new Research Chairman, Professor Ron Rapee, to the chair and Ron brings with him vast experience in our current field of Mental Health of Young Australians from ages zero to 25 in our
As I write my second report as Chairman of this
PDG Peter Williams assisted the Board by standing in to fill a casual
wonderful program of Rotary in Australia, I cannot
vacancy thanks to Peter for his support.
endeavours for the health betterment of ALL Australians. Special thanks also to our Honorary Medical Advisor Professor
believe where the last year has gone. As such, it is no surprise that I have many acknowledgements
At the Annual General Meeting in November 2013 we will say good
Michael Sawyer and our Honorary Treasurer Ron Beslich for your
and thanks to highlight.
bye and thank you to ARH Vice Chairman PDG Don Whatham and PDG
years of selfless commitment to our program.
Patrick Hartley. They have been highly valued and we thank them I wish to extend our deepest thanks to all the clubs, Districts and
deeply for their efforts in service.
The Board agreed to the allocation of $300,000 for research into prevention, and to commence an initial $50,000 for a pilot program
varying supporters for their ongoing commitment to Australian Rotary Health (ARH) for another year. Likewise, I am thankful to our
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
of forums discussing Mental Illness Prevention. These forums will aim
District Governors for their continuing support and encouragement.
The training of our District Representatives has been progressing very
to determine best practices, and upon conclusion ARH will seek
well with most areas having conducted team training either as a single
federal funding to roll it out Australiawide.
THE BOARD
group or as a multiDistrict event. The Board extends its thanks to Vice
I am pleased to report that all Board Members have worked
Chairman PDG Don Whatham for the implementation of the training
STAFF
tirelessly and diligently to ensure that ARH is managed with good
guide booklet used. We continue to refine the process of better
Once again a sincere heartfelt vote of thanks to our dedicated team
governance at all times. It also is a sad time as we farewell some of
preparing our District Representatives for their valued roles as the
in the office at Parramatta who provide assistance to all Board
our Directors who are retiring by rotation after having served YOU,
club and/or District liaisons.
Members, Districts, clubs and our many donors. They have the tools
the Rotarians of Australia, in the 20122013 Rotary and financial
NEIL FOGARTY, JOE WEHBE, Don Stein, ARH Chairman Terry Grant & Garry Brown at the ARH Golf Day,
necessary to keep you all appraised of the regular goingson of the
Once again I say thank you to our Chief Executive Officer, Joy Gillett,
RESEARCH
programs we undertake. Without their dedication and commitment
for her total dedication to Australian Rotary Health you make our
To our retiring Research Committee Chairman, Professor Tony Jorm,
to ARH we would not be able to enjoy the level of success and
roles so much easier.
We farewelled PDG Peter Kaye at the 2012 Annual General Meeting,
we thank you for your initiative of the Symposium you convened in
recognition we currently do, especially with the programs you run and
and welcomed PDG Jeff Crofts. PDG Harold Sharp has also departed
Canberra with over 30 of the nation’s leading researchers to
the multiDistrict events you host, such as: Golf Days, Hat Day events,
THE FUTURE OF ARH
in August, 2013 due to personal commitments we thank them both
determine a course for future research programs in Australia. The
Race Days, the Christmas Dinner and our newest venture; The Parra
The first three months of our current Rotary and financial year have
for their valued input and service to Rotary. As PDG Harold resigned,
overwhelming outcome was the “Prevention of mental disorders”. We
Amble.
seen a lot of activity as we roll out our "relaunch" of ARH. We have
year.
been fortunate enough to have the wonderful support of State and Thank you to all the Directors for their efforts and those particularly
Territory senior officials and have already seen a reception held at
of our Corporate Manager, Terry Davies, who makes these events a
Government House, Darwin with The Hon Administrator Sally Thomas
success.
in July and at Government House in Perth with His Excellency and Mrs McCusker in September.
A reception at Government House in
Through the year we welcomed our newest staff member, Michelle
Adelaide is scheduled in December. Functions are being held where
Nicholas, to the role of Research Administration Manager, she is doing
we invite local government officials, corporate entities and Rotarians
a great job. She replaces Kelly Anne Martinez who left for Cairns and
to celebrate the works undertaken by ARH over the past 32 years.
new opportunities and we wish Kelly Anne the very best and thank
This is to foster closer relationships between all parties and promote
her for her dedicated service. Michelle joins Steff Fenton who is doing
Rotary and our programs.
a wonderful job with PR and communications.
CONCLUSIONS Our successful Indigenous Health Scholarship program continues to
In closing, we look forward to another year of growth as we head into
grow from strength to strength throughout Australia as ARH continues
the 20132014 Rotary and financial year. This will only be possible
to be the successful recipient of grants from the Federal Government
with your continued support as we aim to increase our funding to
congratulations Cheryl Deguara, Programs Coordinator.
allow for the allocation of more research grants and ensure that ARH maintains its position as the largest independent organisation
Officer Manager, Jenny Towe, must be thanked for her efficient
DG Brian and Sue Martin from D9810, ADO President Rowan Thomas, ARH Chairman Terry Grant, Eileen and DG John Gatt from D9790
undertaking mental health research.
management of the office and the monthly figures to keep us all on track of our progress.
Terry Grant Chairman
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Australian Rotary Health
Annual Report 2012-2013
CEO’s REPORT 20122013 was a successful year for Australian Rotary Health. Australian Rotary Health organized many events including Golf Days, Race Days, dinners and we were the beneficiary for funds raised at bike rides, canoe rides, walks, runs, lawn mower rides, the ParraAmble and the Perth Ramble, teddy bear picnics, trivia nights and many, many more events and occasions. Thank You Australia for your support! HAT DAY A highlight of the year was the decision of the board to encompass Hat Day as a major activity of Australian Rotary Health. Hat Day would
Genesys Wealth Advisors Cameron Pereira, Gordon Campbell and Dominic Mulcahy with ARH Chairman Terry Grant and ARH CEO Joy Gillett.
be held as a national fundraising day on Mental Health day (in October each year) and the day would be promoted not just to Rotary Clubs but to the general public, businesses and government entities
GovernorGeneral joins our three Rotary Patrons, Past Presidents of
throughout Australia. Hat Day will also appear on the government
Rotary International Sir Clem Renouf AM, Royce Abbey AO, DCM and
proclaimed national “calendar” each year as the day to raise funds
Glen Kinross AO.
for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health.
FINANCIAL CHALLENGES
Health. Your support is truly appreciated and we will continue in
member of the committee.
Australian Rotary Health has had a pleasing year with support from
our endeavours to be a wonderful example of community service in
The members of the Research Committee are always willing to assist
Rotary Clubs and Rotarians continuing to be strong. We are very
Rotary and to keep Australian Rotary Health in the forefront as a
and we are very grateful to their commitment.
grateful to the many clubs and individuals who make Australian
provider of research funds and health awareness in Australia.
Hat Day will shine the light on Mental Health Research. PATRON
Throughout the year, several members of the Research Committee
Rotary Health a regular beneficiary of their donations. Our donor recognition program continues to gain numbers and to
resigned for various reasons and we thank them individually for their
Financial support from the Commonwealth Department of Health
the very special people who are our Friends and Companions, we
efforts and assistance, some over many years.
& Ageing was received for the Indigenous Scholarships program
thank you.
The GovernorGeneral of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, CVO continues to be a Patron of Australian Rotary Health. The
ARH CEO Joy Gillett and ARH Director Barney Koo presenting Louisa Degenhardt with a plaque for her newly awarded Mental Health Research Grant
All mental health research grants and scholarships awarded by
which continues to grow both in size and in interest from Rotarians, government, corporations and the general public.
AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH – DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Australian Rotary Health are reviewed and recommended by the
AND COMMITTEES
Research Committee.
Our investment returns were very much improved, meeting budget
Our hard working volunteers continue promoting Australian Rotary
expectations and allowing increased funding to our programs. The
Health by encouraging support from clubs and Rotarians the efforts
SYMPOSIUM
demand from researchers, scholars and programs applying to
of Rotary volunteers are vital to our success.
In May 2013 the board of Australian Rotary Health requested Professor Tony Jorm to convene a “Symposium” titled “Prevention
Australian Rotary Health for funding continues to outweigh available
Past ARH Chairmen gather at the 2012 ARH AGM (left to right) Terry Edwards, Noel Trevaskis, Dianna Boag, RI Director John Boag, past ARH chairmen Bruce Edwards and Ian Oliver, ARH CEO Joy Gillett and current ARH Chairman Terry Grant.
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funds so every effort is being made to increase both our investment
ROTARY AMBASSADORS
of Mental Disorders across the Lifespan: Setting New Directions for
return and donations. Substantial savings have continued to be
Our strong band of Ambassadors continues to promote Australian
Research and Implementation”. The Symposium was attended by
made in administration, marketing and other expenses during the
Rotary Health at every opportunity and we are grateful for their
Australia’s leading researchers and mental health clinicians and
past twelve months.
commitment and dedication to our programs.
focussed on Prevention.
SUPPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
The Symposium generated excellent media coverage thanks to the
To the many people who work tirelessly for Australian Rotary Health
Professor Ron Rapee of Macquarie University accepted the position
efforts of Professor Rob Morrison, our media advisor and Steff
– Rotarians and nonRotarians – thank you.
of Chairman of the Research Committee – in January 2013.
Fenton our inhouse media officer, and led to articles in the Medical
Professor Rapee took the place of Professor Tony Jorm of the
Journal of Australia and other prestigious journals. Following the
We are very fortunate to have many special supporters who make
University of Melbourne who held the position for three years and
Symposium, the board agreed to invest an additional $350,000 in
regular donations – both in money and in kind – to Australian Rotary
fortunately for Australian Rotary Health, has agreed to remain a
research into Prevention of Mental Health Disorders.
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STAFF
Board, has continued to provide advice and input to our research
The efforts of all members of staff are truly appreciated and I would
and health programs. Michael’s involvement over many, many
like to thank them for helping make Australian Rotary Health such a
years is of great value to Australian Rotary Health.
FINANCIAL REPORT
wonderful organisation. Honorary Treasurer Ron Beslich remains in that position by CURRENT STAFF:
invitation of the Board. His enthusiasm for Australian Rotary Health
Terry Davies – Corporate Manager
remains strong and his questioning and challenging of procedures
Jenny Towe – Office Manager
and practice is appreciated by all board members. I would like to
Cheryl Deguara – Programs Coordinator
thank Ron for his assistance with all governance matters and his
Michelle Nicholas – Research Administration Manager (replacing
general guidance in these areas. I also appreciate Ron’s mentoring
Kelly Anne Martinez who resigned July 2012)
role and his advice freely given is always constructive and
Stephanie Fenton Media and Communications Officer
appreciated.
Alis Alexander – Office assistant (part time) Dick White – Special Events. Although not a permanent or “paid”
And finally, Australian Rotary Health Chairman Terry Grant, who has
member or staff, Dick has become an important part of Australian
concluded his second year as Chairman.
Rotary Health and I am both grateful for, and admiring of, his 100%
background and wide Rotary knowledge and experience he leads
commitment.
Australian Rotary Health with enthusiasm, commitment
With his business and
The audited Statement of Accounts of Australian Rotary Health (a company
dedication.
limited by guarantee) is circulated to Members for adoption at the Annual General Meeting.
HONORARY RESEARCH ADVISER
Joy Gillett OAM
During the financial year there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the company.
Professor Michael Sawyer, as Honorary Medical Advisor to the
Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HONORARY TREASURER AND
Some financial features for the 20122013 year are summarised as follows: Total Revenue
$4,263,275
Total Expenses
$2,545,558
Total Surplus
$1,717,717
The financial result of $1,717,717 exceeds the Board’s adopted budget of $36,672 surplus which is attributable to an 18% combined return and increase in market value on investments. Donation revenue from our Rotary Clubs, Rotarians and supporters of $1,945,169 was again magnificent.
Current Assets Cash assets Receivables Other financial assets Other
2013 $ 798,998 51,950 12,430,288 25,608
2012 $ 862,629 385,934 10,848,291 36,203
Total Current Assets
13,306,844
12,133,057
Non-Current Assets Other financial assets Property, Plant & Equipment Intangible Assets
48,332
64,463 37,695 1,500
Total NonCurrent Assets
48,332
103,658
13,355,176
12,236,715
Total Assets
Front Row from left: Joy Gillett, Alis Alexandra, Cheryl Deguara, Terry Davies, Back Row from Left: Jenny Towe, Steff Fenton, Michelle Nicholas.
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Australian Rotary Health
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OUR BOARD of DIRECTORs Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Annual & Long Service Leave Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets
920,590 147,997 1,068,587 1,068,587 12,286,589
1,534,476 133,367 1,667,843 1,667,843 10,568,872
Accumulated Funds Retained surplus Total Accumulated Funds
12,286,589 12,286,589
10,568,872 10,568,872
4,263,275
3,024,817
(1,197,176) (323,161) (378,886) (646,338)
(1,891,808) (305,843) (271,321) (639.780)
1,717,717
83,935
2013 $ 71,181 73,304 63,566 66,117 97,223 18,489 57,240 35,546 11,794 73,086 53,525 168,060 97,072 28,053 44,710 153,116 37,437 44,563 62,343 120,949 92,752 47,926 215,493 1,733,545 208,124 3,500 1,945,169 17,725 241,000 940 1,373,803 616,819 69,053 (1,234) 4,263,275
2012 $ 36,987 46,497 73,139 62,386 148,552 20,840 108,161 41,235 16,831 89,254 231,625 221,132 113,540 29,317 53,557 169,859 63,884 41,989 80,573 175,376 70,852 28,871 213,146 2,137,603 198,763 11,375 2,347,741 19,424 121,045 270,000 1,115 (426,079) 638,151 51,537 1,883 3,024,817
Revenue from Ordinary Activities Less Expenditure Grants & Programs Marketing expense Indigenous Scholarship grants Other expenses – includes administration, programs, meetings & board expenses Surplus/Loss From Ordinary Activities Operating Revenue: Revenue from Donations: District 9455 District 9465 District 9500 District 9520 District 9550 District 9570 District 9600 District 9630 District 9640 District 9650 District 9670 District 9680 District 9690 District 9700 District 9710 District 9750 District 9780 District 9790 District 9800 District 9810 District 9820 District 9830 Individual Donations Club Donations – Indigenous Scholarships Cancer Australia partnership Interest/dividend– nonrelated party Revenue from government grant – MHFA Revenue from government grants Indigenous Membership Fees Realised & unrealised losses on market value of investments Trust distributions reinvested Imputation Credits Profit on sale of assets
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CHAIRMAN: TERRY GRANT Director of following companies: Grant Family Pty Ltd, Grant Property Pty Ltd, Grant Assets Pty Ltd, T&G Super Pty Ltd, Altaire Servicing Pty Ltd and All Services Pty Ltd, North Queensland Fire Services Pty Ltd Joined the Rotary Club of Sunbury, Vic, 1989 – current member. Past Governor of District 9790. South Pacific Regional Coordinator of Rotary International 20062010. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2007.
Vice Chairman: Don Whatham Worked previously as a Teacher and High School Principal with NSW Department of Education. Joined the Rotary Club of Leeton, NSW, in 1985. Current member of the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay, NSW. Past Governor of District 9670. Currently District Chair – Youth Committee. Mentor for the Science and Engineering Challenge. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2008.
Phil Cordery Still working in the building industry as a Ceiling Contractor. Joined the Rotary Club of Gosnells, WA in 1991. Current Member of the Rotary Club of Bentley Curtin, WA. Past Governor of District 9470 [now D9465]. Chairman of two District programs. Paul Harris Fellow with three sapphires. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011.
Jeff Crofts BE, MEngSc Worked previously as a Civil Engineer with national and international engineering consultants, specialising in the fields of Water Supply and Sewerage. Joined the Rotary Club of Cairns Mulgrave, Qld. in 1988 – Past President and current member. Past Governor of District 9550. Past District Youth Exchange Chair, Foundation Chair, District Trainer, PR Chair and Council on Legislation Representative. Current District 9550 TimorLeste Project Coordinator, District Vision Facilitation Chair, Master PRLS Trainer. Past Secretary of Rotary Youth Exchange Australia. Past Director and Chairman of Australian Rotarians Corporate Alliance Program (ARCAP). Past member, Australian New Generations Committee. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2012.
John Egan B.ED, PPA Worked previously in family photographic business. Joined the Rotary Club of Wollundry, Wagga Wagga in 1984 – current member Past President of the Rotary Club of Wollundry, NSW. Past Governor of District 9700. Chairman of Board of Directors District 9700. Public Relations Chairman 9700, Membership Committee Chairman. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011.
Patrick Hartley MSc, PhD Worked previously as a senior executive in the Synthetic Fibre Industry. Joined the Rotary Club of Lilydale, VIC, in 1986 – current member. Past Governor of District 9810. Chairman of several District Committees for District 9810. Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2010.
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Australian Rotary Health
OUR BOARD of DIRECTORs
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OUR RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Peter Kaye
CHAIRMAN: Professor Ronald M. Rapee
Worked previously as an insurance broker. Joined the Rotary Club of Mundingburra, Qld., 1965 – current member. Longest serving member of the Rotary Club of Mundingburra, Qld. Currently RYEA Insurance Officer. Past Chair National Insurance Committee. Past Governor of District 9550. Recipient of Rotary International’s ‘Service Above Self Award’. Director of Australian Rotary Health November 2009 December 2012.
Barney Koo MA (Hons), PhD Worked previously in senior corporate management and parttime teaching at the University of Western Sydney. Joined the Rotary Club of Sydney, NSW, in 1992. Current member of the Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, NSW. Past Governor of District 9750. Rotary Foundation Major Donor. Australian Rotary Health Diamond Companion. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2010.
Russ O’Malley Worked previously in sales and sales management (life insurance and real estate). Joined the Rotary Club of Rockhampton, Qld, 1980. Past President of the Rotary Club of Ross River, Qld. Past President and current member of the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap, Qld. Past Governor of District 9600. District Committee member for 30 consecutive years in areas including Youth Exchange, Membership Development, The Rotary Foundation and Aitape Rehabilitation. Recipient of the Citation for Meritorious Service & District Service Award from The Rotary Foundation. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2010.
Harold Sharp Worked previously for not for profit organisations, predominately in fundraising and consultancy. Joined the Rotary Club of Bondi Junction, NSW, 1977. Current member of the Rotary Club of Crow’s Nest, NSW. Past Governor of District 9680. Facilitator of the world’s first Wheelchair Group Study Exchange. Recipient of Rotary International’s ‘Service Above Self Award’. Director of Australian Rotary Health March 2011 August 2013.
Dick Wilson MBBS, DObstRCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM Works as a General Practitioner Rural from 1973 to 1985; Urban from 1986 to present. Senior Medical Adviser at Avant. Joined the Rotary Club of Strathalbyn, SA in 1974 – past President. Past President and current member of the Rotary Club of Stirling, SA. District Governor Nominee of District 9520. District Committee member of Polio Plus, GSE and MedicAlert. Past Team Leader of GSE to Philadelphia. Past Chair of District 9520. Past Regional Coordinator and Regional Director. Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011.
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BSc (Psych), MSc (Psych), PhD, AM and FASSA Psychology NSW
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS: Associate Professor Jordana Bayer
Associate Professor David Pierce
BA (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), PhD Psychology VIC
MBBS, MGPP, MMed, MD, FRACGP, FAAPM GP VIC
Associate Professor Peter Butterworth
Professor Jane Pirkis
BA (Hons), PhD Psychiatric Epidemiology ACT
BA (Hons), MPsych, MAppEpid, PhD Psychology VIC
Professor Stanley Catts
Associate Professor Clare Roberts
FRANZCP, MD, MBBS Psychiatry QLD
BA (Hons), Mpsych, PhD Psychology WA
Associate Professor Melissa Green
Associate Professor Meg Smith OAM FAPsS
BA, MLitt, PhD Psychology NSW
BA (Hons), M.Psychol, PhD, MAPS Psychology NSW
Professor Tony Jorm BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology VIC
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Australian Rotary Health
01. FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
AWARDS THE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH MEDAL
DICK WHITE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH DISTRICT
The Australian Rotary Health Medal is awarded by the Board of
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Directors and is one of the highest awards of meritorious service.
In honour of Past Australian Rotary Health Director PDG Dick White, The
Congratulations to PP Rob Henry who received The Medal for his
District Achievement Award acknowledges significant District
tireless leadership efforts of District 9810’s ‘Ride for Research $$$s’.
achievements. In 2012 District 9550 received The Award for their
In 27 years, Ride for Research Dollars has raised almost $900,000 for
continued success in organising the Banish the Black Dog Ride. D9550,
Australian Rotary Health.
and particularly the Rotary Club of Townsville Central, Qld. have raised over $180,000 for mental health research projects since the inaugural
The fundraising initiatives of Rotarians and individuals in Australia are the driving force behind the donation we receive and therefore the research and programs we fund.
BtBD Ride in May, 2009.
Rob Henry and wife Valerie with ARH Chairman Terry Grant
D9550 PDG Brendan Porter, ARH Chairman Terry Grant and DG Ian Lomas
NEW COMPANIONS Cliff Hoare from the Rotary
Emil Weber from the Rotary
Club of Dural, NSW was
Club of Caringbah, NSW
presented as an Emerald
presented
Companion at the 2012
Companion by ARH Director
Christmas Dinner by ARH CEO
Barney Koo for his generous
Joy Gillett and ARH Director
support of our research and
Barney Koo. Cliff has always
programs.
as
a
Ruby
been a generous supporter of Australian Rotary Health both financially and in service.
Keith Henning from the Rotary Don Stein, member of the Rotary Club
Club of Parramatta City, NSW
of Winston Hills, NSW, was named an
was this year named a
Emerald Companion this year. He
Diamond
continues to be involved in a number
Donations from the Henning
of the Australian Rotary Health
Family are used to fund a
Corporate
Golf
Days,
including
sponsorship of the Hole in One green at the Annual Corporate Golf Day at Riverside Oaks Golf Course, NSW.
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Companion.
number of scholarships which
Emerald Companion Don Stein, Diamond Companion Keith Henning, MIKE Cuming, John Surian and David Ross.
include research into suicide, depression and Alzheimer’s disease.
Thank you to all those who raised funds for Australian Rotary Health this year. Without your generous support we would not be able to achieve what we do.
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Australian Rotary Health
2012 EVENTS
2013 EVENTS
Australian Doctors Orchestra 20th Anniversary Concert - September 16, 2012
Annual Christmas Dinner – December 3, 2012
ARH Photography Competition – January 25 (Australia Day) to April 26 (ANZAC Day), 2013
Friends, staff, Scholars, supporters, Directors, Researchers and the
Australian Rotary Health launched their inaugural photography
“We were very happy with the submissions in both the adult and
The Australian Doctors Orchestra is a group of over 600 medical
like celebrated the achievements of Australian Rotary Health
competition this year to help promote themselves to the public. As
youth categories,” Cheryl Deguara, Program Coordinator at Australian
professionals from around Australia who play one concert together
during 2012 at the Annual Christmas Dinner. Dr John Yu AC,
Rotarians and researchers have come to know Australian Rotary Health
Rotary Health said. “We are excited to be running the Photography
each year and donate their proceeds to a medical charity. In
distinguished paediatrics doctor and 1996 Australian of the Year,
for their work in providing grants and scholarships for mental health and
Competition again next year, launching on Australia Day.”
September 2012 they celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a special
was guest speaker for the evening. A number of PhD Scholars and
other health research, has the public known us for this work as well? The
concert held at Melbourne Town Hall, Vic. Acclaimed violinist, Natsuko
Researchers were presented with plaques and spoke about their
theme, ‘Supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through
PEOPLES CHOICE WINNER (picture below left)
Yoshimoto, performed with the ADO and almost $6,000 was donated
novel findings. Prominent Companions, including Maisie Grady,
research, awareness and education’, was chosen to allow people to be
Monique PitchfordBrown
to Australian Rotary Health.
Cliff Hoare and Dick Smith, were also brought to the stage to
creative, as well as look into what Australian Rotary Health does. Prizes
The importance of fresh water
acknowledge their generous support. The evening was an
were donated by generous sponsors the Rotary Club of Menai, Australian
enjoyable, relaxed time for all those involved with Australian
Photography+Digital Magazine, iSUBSCRIBE and SmallBusiness Essentials.
Rotary Health to meet and catch up.
Hat Day - October 12, 2012 2012 was the first year Australian Rotary Health celebrated Hat Day in October to coincide with Mental Health Week. Members of the public wore hats to acknowledge that research is critical to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and vital to finding its preventions and cures. An influx of events were registered around Australia including morning tea parties, family barbeques, individual hat parades and Rotary dinners thank you to all Rotary
1ST PLACE ADULT WINNER (pictured above)
1ST PLACE YOUTH WINNER
clubs, individuals and organisations who hosted a Hat Day during October a total
Choo Beng Chew
Connor Russell
of $78,000 was raised from events held in Australia.
Tai Chi the way to achieve healthy lifestyle
Jumping for Joy—Health and Happiness
2ND PLACE ADULT WINNER (pictured top right)
2ND PLACE YOUTH WINNER
Hat Day also broke the Guinness World Record™ for the most paper hats worn in
Tyler Thieson
India Martin Cogger
one place when 817 people attended the official celebrations at Melbourne’s City
Supporting Development: Birth to Community
Monkeying Around
Square. A number of organisations collaborated with Australian Rotary Health to
3RD PLACE ADULT WINNER
3RD PLACE YOUTH WINNER
host the event and its success must be attributed to the support they received. The
Fabian Kreilaus
Jack Collings
Millinery Association of Australia was especially significant in generating crowd
Researcher Freezing Cells
Exercising in the Surf
support with their hat parade performed by Dancentre. Future Hat Days will use a new logo and target support from workplaces, as well as Rotary Clubs and
Ride to the Other Side – February 16-27, 2013
individuals. For more information visit www.hatday.com.au
Craig Alford and the Rotary Club of Armadale in Western Australia have completed the 2nd part of their journey around Australia on a Hustler Super Z rideon lawn mower. The team drove 2,176km in 12 days from Kalgoorlie to Adelaide raising $65,000 with proceeds donated to
Perth Rotary Ramble – October 21, 2012
Australian Rotary Health.
The Rotary Ramble is run by the Rotary Club of Mill Point, WA and described as Perth’s very own treasure hunt crossed with the ‘Amazing Race’. In its second year,
D9820 Ride to Conference – February 17-22, 2013
there were new questions, wackier challenges and over 60 checkpoints to visit.
This is an annual 600km ride attracting approximately 55 cyclists who aim to
Teams of 26 people had a map and a mobile phone to move from checkpoint to
raise a minimum of $65,000 for Rotary projects. It began 12 years ago as an
checkpoint and tackle challenges, riddles and puzzles. They visited some of Perth’s
initiative of Roy Knudsen and a small group of bicycle riding Rotarians. The
quirkiest hidden locations as well as its best known landmarks.
Ride has rapidly grown in popularity and fundraising success. After riding through various parts of Victoria, riders were this year greeted by the Mayor
This year was their most successful year yet with 4,000 participants and $150,000
of Geelong, Vic. upon arrival. Australian Rotary Health benefited $21,000 from
raised with part proceeds going to Australian Rotary Health.
the event.
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2013 EVENTS Ride for Research $$$s – March 17-22, 2013
Banish the Black Dog Ride - May 18-19, 2013
District 9810 ran a ‘Homeward Bound Tour’ this year for their Ride for
Members of the Rotary Club of Townsville Central, Qld. are
Research $$$s. 40 riders completed the ride from Wangaratta to
passionate about assisting those who suffer from mental health
Boronia in Victoria where Rotary Clubs in each town welcomed the
conditions. They have been running the Banish the Black Dog
cyclists for overnight stays and lunch stopovers. A ‘good will scroll’
Charity Bike Ride for five years now. Participants in May 2013 rode
was signed by local Officials along the way and presented to the
from Townsville to the Ayr Showground, where they camped
Mayor of the Shire of Yarra Ranges upon completion. Approximately
overnight and returned to Townsville the next day. The ride is
$37,000 was raised this year.
approximately 260km, raising $68,000.
National Symposium for the Prevention of Mental Disorders
Parra-Amble – May 19, 2013 Inspired by the Rotary Club of Mill Point’s Rotary Ramble and hosted by the Rotary Club of Parramatta City, the inaugural ParraAmble was a fun day out for all participants. Teams were dressed in colourful costumes and made their way around 20 checkpoints completing quirky tasks within Parramatta CBD.
The Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders at the Symposium in Canberra
$13,722 was raised at The Amble which owes success to the sixteen local Rotary Clubs who had members volunteer as Checkpoint Marshalls, registrars, photographers and more; Blackheath, The Hills / Kellyville, St Marys, Penrith Valley,
Australian Rotary Health has been the catalyst for two significant
effective approaches and to assess the longterm impacts of
Holroyd, Kincumber, Dural, Carlingford, Winston Hills, Sydney CBD, Hurstville,
events that have highlighted the need to focus on the prevention of
preventive interventions. Evidence showed:
Haberfield, Chatswood Sunrise, Blacktown, and Terrigal. Special mention must also
mental disorders in Australia. In May, they hosted a national
go to major sponsors Parramatta City Council, V By Crown and the local businesses
symposium entitled ‘Prevention of Mental Disorders across the
who donated prizes and infrastructure.
Lifespan: Setting New Directions for Research and Implementation’ which brought together Australia’s top experts on the prevention
Tour de Norfolk Plains
of
Chris Brown, bike ride organiser and member of the Rotary Club of Launceston West,
prevention and guide the future funding priorities of Australian
Tas. has revamped the ‘Ride to the Rotary Tasmania District 9830 Conference’ calling
Rotary Health.
mental
disorders. It was used to showcase evidence for
it ‘Tour De Norfolk Plains’. The ride was also successfully shifted to the Sunday
• parenting interventions can prevent mental health problems in children; • schoolbased programs can prevent anxiety and depression in adolescents; • cognitive behaviour therapybased programs can prevent depression and anxiety in tertiary students; • interventions targeting job stress can prevent depression in adults;
morning and opened to the public. 89 participants started the 63km long course,
At the symposium, the Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders
including a contingent from the Rotary Club of Central Launceston and 45 completed
(http://apmd.org.au) was established by a group of researchers
the shorter 23km ride.
working in mental disorder prevention. The Alliance aims to: advocate
and • psychosocial interventions may prevent depression in older people.
for funding for prevention research and for the translation of evidence A number of riders wore yellow jerseys to support Australian Rotary Health, made
into policy and practice; facilitate research and encourage new
Australian Rotary Health has committed new funding in 2014 for
possible by their generous sponsors. Tasmanian Tour de France rider, Richie Porte,
researchers; facilitate knowledge translation; and build partnerships
further research in prevention and is proposing to work with Rotary
also donated a signed jersey that he wore in the 2012 Tour de France winning BSkyB
with other disciplines and organisations with common aims.
clubs nationally to run community forums to inform Australians of
team; $12,500 benefited Australian Rotary Health.
Corporate Golf Days: GOLF FOR RESEARCH AT TWIN CREEKS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, NSW – NOVEMBER 23, 2012 AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH CORPORATE GOLF DAY AT RIVERSIDE OAKS GOLF COURSE, NSW – MAY 7, 2013
what they can do for personal prevention. Combined with the The Australian Government has focused support for clinical services
establishment of the Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders,
for mental disorders which has improved access to treatment.
these events offer significant opportunities to make progress in the
However, there is no evidence that they have improved mental health
area of mental health prevention.
in Australia and the prevalence of mental disorders appears unchanged.
Australian Rotary Health hosts a number of charity golf events each year to attract regular corporate sponsorship. These Ambrose events
*This story was based on an article written by Professor Tony Jorm entitled ‘Preventing mental disorders: the time is right’ which
usually involve activities such as Hole In One, Closest to the Pin, and Beat the Pro where players can win a range of prizes including a car. Golf
Evidence presented at the Australian Rotary Health symposium
appeared in the Medical Journal of Australia
for Research also involves a trivia challenge run throughout the day where sponsors learn about mental health in Australia and the importance
suggests that prevention of mental disorders across the lifespan is
https://www.mja.com.au/insight/2013/40/mentalhealthvitalall
of investing in research. Australian Rotary Health raised $20,000 from golf days held this financial year.
possible. However more research is needed to establish the most
health.
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02. Mental Health RESEARCH Australian Rotary Health has supported five funding programs in the area of mental health research aimed at finding preventions, treatments and cures for mental illnesses; two recently finished programs and three current programs.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to early career researchers to facilitate research into the field of mental health. They provide researchers with an annual salary of $75,000 for up to three years while they complete their projects. Three fellowships have been named in honour of the first three Chairmen of Australian Rotary Health; The Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship and The Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship. Each Australian Rotary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship is valued at $225,000 (over three years). Dr. Maree Abbott
significant reductions in their symptoms from pre to post treatment,”
Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship “Assessing the effectiveness of mindfulness training in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder” Macquarie University, NSW 20032005, $180,000
Dr. Abbott said. “It has provided two validated and successful
ANXIOUS SUFFERERS FINALLY TREATED
“The reduction in both life interference for sufferers and health care
After 16 years of ineffective treatment programs, Dr. Abbott has
costs for the community are direct results of our successful treatment
developed and trialed two treatments that have significantly reduced
interventions,” Dr. Abbott said. “We are hopeful that these
symptoms for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It was
interventions can be applied on a wider scale to improve the suffering
one of the largest trials in the world for GAD patients, involving 100
and impact caused by Generalized Anxiety Disorder.”
treatments for GAD for health professionals.” Results from the trial have been published in a book by Dr. Abbott, disseminated to key health professionals and implemented into a number of specialist treatment units.
participants over a 3 year period. Prior to the project, approximately 50% of patients saw little to no improvement in their anxiety symptoms using existing treatments.
Figure 1: Shows the severity of General Anxiety Disorder for participants at different stages of treatment and those in the waitlist.
Two treatment programs were trialed:
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excessively to develop realistic thinking skills and challenge negative beliefs that maintain their worrying. They also learnt to face feared situations in a gradual stepbystep way. Mindfulness Training – taught participants attention training skills to
GAD Severity
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – taught people who worry 6 Waitlist
4
CBT MFT
2
Current: Postdoctoral Fellowships Mental Health Research Grants Ian Scott PhD Scholarships
bring their attention back to their present experience, rather than
present experiences.
2013 Grant Recipients DR MONIQUE ROBINSON
Recently Finished: Mental Health Service provision Pilot projects young australians
Participants were assessed using questionnaires and interviews –
Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship
before treatment, after treatment and 6 months post treatment.
“Early life influences on child and adolescent mental health
worrying about the possibility of a negative event happening in the
0 Pre
Post
Follow -up
future. Clients were introduced to a range of meditation exercises to help them practice awareness skills and refocus their attention on
problems: A life course approach to prevention and intervention” “The two active treatments showed comparable change with Photo by Fabian Kreilans
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, WA 20112013
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Mental health Research Grants Mental Health Research Grants are awarded annually for a one, two or three year period. They are used to fund researchers undertaking research focusing on the mental health of young Australians up to 25 years. In 2013, Australian Rotary Health funded 9 Mental Health Grants totaling $362,555.75 Dr Nicola Reavely
Dr. Delyse Hutchinson
Professor Tony Jorm & Associate Professor Eion Killackey “Guidelines for tertiary education institutions on how to support students with mental health problems” The University of Melbourne, Vic. 2011, $60,500
Professor Richard Mattick, Professor Stephen Allsop, Professor Ann Sanson, Dr. Lucy Burns “Impact of parental substance use on family functioning and child development in an Australian Birth Cohort of 2,000 families: Pilot study proposal for the Wave III followup of Preschoolers” National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre / The University of New South Wales, NSW 2012, $76,100
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION A research team at the University of Melbourne has developed
Professor Helen Christensen
A/PROF ANTHONY HARRIS
Dr. Kathleen Griffiths, Ms. Julia Reynolds, Ms. Kylie Bennett “Living with deadly thoughts: Reducing suicidal thoughts through a webbased selfhelp intervention” Black Dog Institute, NSW 2012, $74,098
Mr William Gye & Dr. Marie Antoinette Redoblado Hodge “Does cognitive remediation improve employment prospects for people with a mental illness returning to work?” University of Sydney, NSW $18,564.72
DR. KRISTEN LAURENS Dr. Elizabeth Maloney & Dr. Melissa Green
guidelines for tertiary education institutions on how to support students
WEBSITE TO REDUCE SUICIDE
“Identifying targets and timing for early intervention: A NSW
Australian Rotary Health has funded a pilot project to build an online
population recordlinkage study to detect childhood indicators of
selfhelp website aimed at reducing suicidal thoughts. 2.3% of
risk for mental illness”
Australian adults report having suicidal thoughts, equating to
University of New South Wales, NSW $55,694.10
approximately 400,000 people, with 2,500 people dying each year by suicide. A significant proportion of people thinking about suicide do
DR CHRISTOPHER LEE
not seek help. This research was built on the premise that providing
Professor Peter Drummond, Professor Arnoud Arntz &
anonymous help via the Internet might overcome some of the barriers
Assistant Professor Joan Farrell
to helpseeking and explored the feasibility of providing webbased
“Multisite randomized controlled trial of group schema therapy for
selfhelp to suicidal people across Australia.
borderline personality disorder” Murdoch University, WA $20,993.48
Researchers built an online program consisting of the selfhelp program
AUSTRALIANS STILL UNINFORMED ABOUT ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
aimed at reducing suicidal thoughts, along with a number of configurable
PROFESSOR RICHARD MATTICK
in tertiary education is also the age of peak onset for mental health
research functions to enable future, largerscale trials. The website was
Professor Jackob Najman, A/Prof Kypros Kypri,
problems. With over 50% of young Australians in tertiary education,
A study involving 2,000 families will finally provide clear information
visited by over 1,200 people, indicating a high level of community interest,
Dr. Tim Slade, Dr. Laura Vogl, Dr. Delyse Hutchinson &
improving support for them in this critical period of their lives has the
about the implications of low/moderate to excessive substance use
with four ending up as participants in the pilot study.
Dr. Raimondo Bruno
potential to bring lifelong benefits to a significant number of Australians.
during pregnancy. Researchers were funded by Australian Rotary
with mental health problems. The age at which most young people are
“Young people, drinking, and the parental supply of alcohol: A
Health to conduct a pilot study of 60 families and have successfully
The program established during the pilot has attracted further funding
longitudinal cohort study”
Prior to the study, there were no nationally recognised guidelines for
received government funding to conduct one of the most widespread
and is now being used to conduct a large randomized controlled trial.
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South
tertiary education institutions and policies were developed individually.
studies in this area. The Triple B Study (Bumps, Babies and Beyond)
If outcomes are positive, it is envisaged that this program will be made
Wales, NSW $44,969.08
It is hoped that the guidelines will be used to inform practice and policy
will be the first largescale Australian birth cohort study to rigorously
available to all interested Australians within the next six years.
development in both vocational education (TAFE) and higher education
monitor substance use patterns in women and their partners from
institutions.
early in pregnancy to when their child is three years old.
JEANNETTE MILGROM 2013 Grant Recipients DR. SARAH BENDALL
Dr. Charlene Schembri “Young people, drinking, and the parental supply of alcohol: A
“The guidelines, which are based on consensus between health
Researchers identified the need to develop a broader knowledge base
Professor Henry Jackson, Dr Mario AlvarezJimenez,
longitudinal cohort study”
professionals and consumers (in this case students with experience of
of substance use during pregnancy and its implications on child
A/Prof Eoin Killackey & Professor Patrick McGorry
Austin Health, Vic. $76,737.08
mental health problems), provide guidance on how to facilitate
development
“Cognitive behavioural treatment for PTSD in young people with
improved educational outcomes for students with a mental illness,” Dr.
recommending women drink no alcohol during pregnancy have been
first episode psychosis: A randomized controlled trial of an
JEANNETTE MILGROM
Nicola Reavely said. “It is hoped that they will be of practical benefit to
criticised due to a lack of adequate research to support guidance. A
intervention within the Australian service delivery model”
Dr. Charlene Schembri
all such institutions.”
recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey indicated that 1 in 2
University of Melbourne, Vic. $76,923
“Does treating maternal antenatal depression and anxiety prevent
and
family
functioning.
Current
guidelines
adverse infant neurodevelopmental outcomes?”
mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy, 1 in 5 smoked cigarettes and “They can be drawn on by professionals and workers from a wide array
1 in 20 used some kind of illicit drug.
PROFESSOR LOUISE DEGENHARDT
Austin Health, Vic. $26,322.36
Professor George Patton, Professor Wayne Hall, Dr. Wendy Swift &
of organisations including disability support units, counseling services Improved understanding of the effects of mid to longterm parental
Dr. Christina O’Loughlin
DR. HELEN STALLMAN
substance use on children and families will be used to direct
“The relationship between alcohol use and mental disorders from
Dr. James BennettLevy, Professor David Kavanagh &
The guidelines were launched at the 2011 National Tertiary Student
communitybased interventions and health policy in Australia (e.g.
adolescence to young adulthoodlongitudinal analyses from a
Dr Cameron Hurst
Mental Health summit. They have been made freely available to all
early intervention campaigns aimed at educating parents). Findings
large Australian cohort study”
“A randomized trial of a low intensity intervention model within a
Australian tertiary education institutions and were sent by mail to all
will be disseminated to researchers, educators, clinicians, the general
Burnet Institute, Vic. $38,456
university health service to improve the mental health of students”
Australian Universities and TAFEs.
public, policy makers and others.
and youth mental health services.”
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University of Queensland, Qld. $3,895.93
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IAN SCOTT PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
“It is likely that rather than there being specific dysfunctions, there is
development process which involved significant input from clients,
involvement of a larger functional network associated with general
caregivers and clinician experts. Results of the testing were positive.
attention and cognitive processes,” Dr. Silk said.
In 2000, the Ian Scott PhD Scholarship was created to honour and recognize the founder of Australian Rotary Health. The late Ian Scott (1933-2001) had a broad vision to better the health of all Australians, beginning with the cause and prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Ian Scott PhD Scholarships are awarded annually for up to 3.5 years, to the value of $29,000, for scholars researching a chosen area of mental health. This year a total of 12 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships were awarded, totaling $348,000.
“By empowering young people to make evidencebased and preference
Dr. Magenta Bender Simmons
sensitive decisions, we hope they will be more likely to seek help and stay
“Treatment decisionmaking for young people diagnosed with depressive disorders” The University of Melbourne, Vic. 20082011
engaged with the health service they are attending,” Dr. Simmons said. This study has also demonstrated that young people, on the whole, do want to be involved in making decisions about their own mental health
Dr. Sylvia Kauer “An investigation of an early intervention mobile phone selfmonitoring program for adolescents” University of Melbourne, Vic. 20082011
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR TREATMENT
care. Their levels of desired involvement varied for individuals and varied
A decision aid has been developed to help young people diagnosed with
“A key recommendation is that young people should be asked explicitly
moderate to severe depression to make informed and individually
about how involved they wish to be in making decisions about
appropriate decisions about the treatment they receive. It presents
treatment.”
over time.
evidencebased treatment options consistent with Clinical Practice
MENTAL HEALTH SELF HELP, THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
Guidelines and invites young people to think about their preferences and
The decision aid is being further developed and evaluated and will be
values relevant to treatment choices. It went through a rigorous
made freely available to all Australians when complete.
Dr. Sylvia Kauer has introduced the first selfmonitoring program in the world to run on a mobile phone. Mobiletype was a mobile application
2013 Scholarship Recipients
that young people used to selfmonitor their mood, daily activities and stressful experiences. It took about 2 minutes to complete and
PAUL ANDERSON
“Managing depression within low vision
“The development of an effective response
reminded participants to complete the program four times a day. The
University of Melbourne, Vic.
rehabilitation services: the effectiveness of
for the management of suicidality in primary
program was piloted with high school students and then a clinical trial
“Gamma frequency oscillations and the
integrating an evidencebased therapy
care for patients with depressive symptoms”
was conducted through primary care. It was the first study to explore
NMDA receptor hypofunction hypothesis of
‘Problemsolving therapy for primary care’
schizophrenia: Exploring functional
on depression, quality of life and service
CARMEL SIVARATNAM
disconnects in psychosis”
utilization in those with low vision”
Monash University, Vic.
and evaluate the use of mobile phones and selfmonitoring to assist young people with mental health problems throughout Victoria.
One of the mobile phones used in Dr. Sylvia Kauer’s mobiletype study
“Environmental and biological factors
JESSICA ANDREWS
ANIKA MARTIN
influencing everyday social interaction
who completed the mobile selfmonitoring program had an increase in
Dr. Tim Silk
University of Wollongong, NSW
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, NSW
impairments in young children with autism
emotional selfawareness which was related to a decrease in depressive
“An fMRI investigation into the fronto parietal brain function in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” Monash University, Vic. 2006
“Lingo1 signalling pathway: an emergent
“Do depression and anxiety complicate the
and children with traumatic developmental
role in schizophrenia pathophysiology”
risks and treatment outcomes for individuals
experiences”
“Our study showed that young people with mild or more symptoms
symptoms,” Dr. Kauer said. Results have shown that electronic devices can be effectively used in
with chronic pain?”
ANNIE BRENNAN
ASHLEY SKILLETER
Brain Dynamics Centre, NSW
NATALIE MATOSIN
Neuroscience Research Centre, NSW
UNDERSTANDING ADHD
“Cognition in first episode psychosis:
University of Wollongong, NSW
“Can adjunctive treatment with raloxifene
Findings from this project have enhanced the current understanding of
Mapping relationships between task
“Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in the
reverse schizophreniarelated deficits in brain
The program provides GPs with information about a young person’s
the neural networks involved in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
performance, brain changes and symptoms”
pathology and treatment of schizophrenia”
activity?”
daily activities and may be used to detect early signs of mental health
(ADHD), and have the potential to be used to develop better therapeutic
problems such as elevated negative mood, stress and cause of stress,
outcomes for ADHD sufferers.
ROSE CHESWORTH
CLARE MCCORMACK
BEN SMITH
general practice settings, and may provide a useful framework for first step care in depression lowcost, quick and easy to use.
Florey Neuroscience Institute, Vic.
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre,
University of Sydney, NSW
Dr. Silk examined the brain network which underpins key cognitive
“The role of the metabotropic glutamate 5
NSW
“Understanding the psychosocial impact of
problems in ADHD. In his project, he discovered that ADHD appears to
and adenosine 2A receptors in
“Impacts of prenatal alcohol and drug
surviving testicular cancer”
“Today, apps on phones and monitoring programs exist for various
involve dysfunction in a larger network of brain regions than was
methamphetamine addiction”
exposure on infant cognitive development”
health and mental health concerns,” Dr. Kauer said. “I believe the
previously understood. A relatively new MRI method known as Diffusion
mobiletype program had a little something to do with this
Tensor Imaging was used to pinpoint structural and functional differences
EDITH HOLLOWAY
AVES MIDDLETON
“Redox biology and autism”
advancement.
in all regions of the brain and connections between brain regions.
University of Melbourne, Vic.
University of Melbourne, Vic.
University of Melbourne, Vic.
isolation from peers, diet, exercise and other risk factors. Accurate information can be provided to GPs almost immediately.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION
PILOT PROJECTS - young AUSTRALIANS
From 2007 to 2009 Australian Rotary Health funded 20 research grants to conduct evaluation studies on mental health care services in rural and urban settings. These tested the relevance and effectiveness of each service, to ensure mental health facilities were providing the highest quality of care. Dr. Frances O’Callaghan Professor Peter Creed & Professor Melanie ZimmerGembeck Griffith University, Vic. 20072008
MOTIVATING DRUG USERS TO SUCCESS: GOLD COAST DRUG COUNCIL
across the northeastern metropolitan catchment of Melbourne, Vic. Result 1:
Behaviour problems were significantly reduced, and social & academic competence improved.
Aim 2:
Young people are at the greatest risk of suffering mental health problems, as the prevalence of mental disorders declines with age. To combat this, in 2010 Australian Rotary Health funded 10 pilot research projects to focus research into the mental health of young Australians. These programs allowed researchers to gather enough data to make their research eligible for further funding. Ten grants were awarded in 2010 totalling $292,292. Dr. Naomi Wray
changes in sleep patterns precede an onset of depression in the
Dr. Grant W Montgomery, Professor Bernhard Baune & Dr. Margaret Wright “Genetic variation of proinflammatory markers and their association with depression in adolescence” Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Qld. $35,000
teenage years, and whether these changes are related to puberty.
Tested two different parenting programs – Triple P,
Data was collected using urine and blood samples, as well as questionnaires. Real time assessments of mood using text messaging worked well and was liked by participants. Data gathering is still ongoing and will be published in the near future.
an emotionfocused program.
NEW TREATMENT APPROACH FOR DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS
The pilot study was primarily used to test and tailor methods for a larger
Both were proven effective, but each program was more
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between levels of
longitudinal study. Researchers have been successful in acquiring
mental health conditions. Motivational Interviewing is a counseling
effective with specific types of children – this information
cytokine proteins which regulate responses to infection, immune
further funding, and are now undertaking the ‘ARCHER study’ of
technique which aims to increase motivation and commitment to
will be used in future implementations of each program.
responses, inflammation, and trauma and levels of depression in
adolescent development in rural New South Wales.
a behavioural parenting program or Tuning in to Kids,
This study examined the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in the treatment of chronic substance users also suffering cooccurring
Result 2:
change. Staff at the Gold Coast Drug Council, Queensland were trained in Motivational Interviewing, which they integrated into drug and
adolescents. Cytokines had previously been shown to have an affect on Aim 3:
alcohol rehabilitation for chronic substance users also suffering co occurring mental health conditions.
Result 3:
Evaluated the effectiveness of the CASEA to enhance
depression in adults, however, there has been a lack of research involving
Dr. Robert Tait
collaboration between schools and CAMHS.
adolescent participants. In the present study, twins and siblings were
These relationships are enhanced and the initiative sees
tested using blood samples at ages 12, 14 and 16 for levels of cytokines.
Professor Helen Christensen Development of materials for a webbased intervention targeting adolescent alcohol use Australian National University, ACT $34,895
children more easily and more effectively looked after. Results showed that clients who received this approach were more motivated towards treatment, more likely to successfully complete the treatment program and demonstrated more positive and stronger treatment outcomes.
Dr. Sophie HaVIghurst Dr. Emma Frankling & Dr. Robyn Stargatt University of Melbourne, Vic. 20092010 $ 100,136
Preliminary results showed that the role of cytokines in depression in
Professor Jeanette Milgrom
adults and adolescents varied. This has allowed researchers to successfully gain funding for a larger, more encompassing study.
HELPING TEENAGERS TACKLE ALCOHOLISM
Dr. Charlene Schembri Austin Medical Research Foundation, Vic. 20072009 $163,060
Increased understanding of the role of cytokines in adolescent
The primary objective of this pilot project was to develop materials for
depression may lead to improved outcomes in the treatment of
an online alcohol intervention for adolescents, with a particular focus on
adolescent depression.
binge consumption.
BEATING THE BLUES BEFORE BIRTH
Professor Philip Hazell
Researchers used qualitative methods to examine the use of alcohol
This study sought to evaluate the ‘Beating the Blues before Birth’
Karen Paxton, Dr. Chin Moi Chow, Professor Katharine Steinbeck & Dr. Catherine Hawke Rotary District 9650 Youth Depression Grant “Sleep, puberty and depression” Thomas Walker Hospital, NSW $16,500
consumption by adolescents aged 1617 years to explore the reasons
program which aimed to reduce depression during pregnancy (antenatal depression), anxiety during depression, as well as helping
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR ANTISOCIAL KIDS IN VICTORIA
women to recruit more social support. The treatment was tested in a
The CASEA (Child and Adolescent Schools Early Action) is a Victorian
setting, which achieved high success rates.
group therapy setting proving successful and in an individual therapy
Government initiative to intervene early with children at risk of later
behind alcohol use, as well as the potential influences in reducing alcohol consumption. 110 participants were recruited 39 males and 71 females. The reasons participants gave for binge drinking were generally reactive. For example, participants listed stress related to school, exams, and family and relationships as reasons to binge drink. Interestingly, some
developing antisocial behaviour. It aims to reduce the frequency and
Following the ‘Beating the Blues before Birth’ individual therapy
GOOD SLEEP, GOOD MOOD
participants commented that in some ways they are encouraged to binge
severity of disruptive behaviour in young children and enhance the
program, participants reported significantly lower depression and
The Sleep, Puberty and Depression study aimed to follow 40
drink due to the expense of premixed drinks. The findings of this study
collaboration between CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health
anxiety scores, and significantly higher levels of social support.
adolescents for 9 months and gather data about their sleeping patterns,
will now be used as part of a larger project (Centre for Cooperative
Service) and the Education sector. The research was threefold:
Depression scores were reduced from severe to mild, and anxiety
pubertal stage and mental health. Researchers studied the interaction
Research) that is in the process of developing a “virtual school clinic” to
levels dropped from moderate to mild. This was one of the first studies
between puberty hormones, environmental influences, and physical
provide interventions for mental health problems in young people of
to focus on the prevention of mental disorders during pregnancy.
and mental health. Their primary aim was to test whether specific
which alcohol use is a major contributory factor.
Aim 1:
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03. GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Each year Australian Rotary Health partners with a range of businesses, community organisations, Rotary clubs, Rotary Districts, individual sponsors and Governments to fund Research Grants and PhD Scholarships. These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neuron disease, diabetes and more.
RESEARCH COMPANION PHD SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Rotary Health offers Research Companion Scholarships to PhD students completing their research in any health area over a three year period. They are named after the sponsors who choose the health area and fund the PhD project. This year, Australian Rotary Health is funding four Research Companion PhD Scholarships totalling $116,000. Dr. Anna Devlin Bartolina Peluso Scholarship “Investigating Fitness to Drive in Older Drivers with Cognitive Impairment” Deakin University, Vic. 20102013
KEEPING OLDER DRIVERS SAFE ON THE ROADS It is important for the community and the government to identify drivers who may be unsafe, and to keep them driving safely. This project aimed to determine whether drivers with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a memory problem that occurs in older age, have any difficulties driving through intersections and to investigate
Driving Simulator used in Dr. Devlin’s study
whether these drivers avoided certain driving situations.
Research Companion PhD Scholarships
“By understanding how older drivers negotiate intersections and
2013 Scholarship Recipients KELLY BAIRD
what aspects they find most challenging, we can help to develop
The Terry Beslich PhD Scholarship
driver training programs and fitness to drive assessments with the
“Through the eyes of the child: The impact of parenting programs
ultimate aim of keeping older drivers safe and on the road longer,”
on vulnerable young children”
Dr. Devlin said.
Macquarie University, NSW
Initial evidence suggested that drivers with MCI were less likely to
SIAN MCLEAN
stop at stopsign intersections, and also less likely to stop at critical
The Lorraine and Bruce McKenzie PhD Scholarship
light change intersections. In comparison to older adult drivers
“Sociocultural and peer related factors in body image in adolescent
without memory problems , those with MCI demonstrated a greater
girls: Implications for prevention”
number of right foot hesitations between the accelerator and the
La Trobe University, Vic
brake, and engaged in higher risk braking patterns.
STEPHANIE SHEPHEARD
Funding Partner Research Grants FundIng Partner PhD Scholarships
This preliminary research will be useful as a foundation for larger
Neville & Jeanne York PhD Scholarship
studies into the area of atrisk driving. Telephone interviews
“p75NTR as a biomarker for disease progression in the Motor
conducted during the study indicated that older drivers would
Neuron Disease mouse model SOD1 G93A”
benefit from more support as they near the end of their driving life
Flinders University, SA
and programs for transitional support would be helpful.
MONIKA WADOWLOWSKI
BowelScan PhD Scholarships
“Driving is an integral part of independence and therefore it is
Whitcroft Family PhD Scholarship
important to keep older drivers driving safely for as long as
“Parental modelling & supply of alcohol: Does this improve or
possible.”
worsen drinking outcomes in young Australians?” National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, NSW
Special Research Grants
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FUNDING PARTNER RESEARCH GRANTS
FUNDING PARTNER PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
From 2004 to 2010, Rotary clubs, Rotary Districts and other funding partners joined with Australian Rotary Health to fund research into a nominated health area. Funding Partner Research Grants were awarded to established researchers from a diverse range of specialty health areas.
Funding Partner PhD Scholarships, established in 2002, are funded by three parties: a Rotary Club or District, a University and Australian Rotary Health. They provide Rotarians with an opportunity to contribute to research in an area that is of particular or personal interest to them.
A total of 32 Funding Partner Research Grants were awarded from 2004 to 2010.
Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have supported research in a range of health areas including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and children’s health. Scholars receive a tax free stipend of up to $29,000 per year while completing a research project relevant to their area of expertise.
Dr. Seanna Gall Professor Alison Venn, Professor George Patton, Dr. Kristy Sanderson “A 25year longitudinal study examining the influence of childhood school engagement on the mental health of young Australians” Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania, TAS 2012, $47,387
This past year Australian Rotary Health has funded 31 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships to the total of $899,000.
DON’T LIKE SCHOOL? THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Researchers in this study analysed the association between school engagement, measured in childhood, and mental disorders measured in adulthood, up to 25 years later. School engagement was measured using items on how much a child liked school and how often they were bored. Mental health was assessed using the World Health Organization's Composite International Diagnostic Interview. 1,804 participants had complete data for both school engagement in 1985 and adulthood mental health, in 20042006.
Funds for Dr. Gall’s research were raised by Sally Fletcher, Emerald Companion for ARH, through ‘Sally’s Ride – Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge’ which attracts approximately 500 cyclists each year. Sally featured on the cover of the Launceston White and Yellow Pages for her fundraising for youth suicide
Dr. Rebecca Sheean
Dr. Stephen Dowdell
Margaret Roberts Scholarship Rotary Club of Bendigo South, University of Melbourne & Australian Rotary Health “The interaction between brain glutamate transporters and cytoskeletal proteins” The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Vic. 20072010
Riverside Clubs, University of Wollongong & Australian Rotary Health “Proton radiotherapy for brain tumours” University of Wollongong, NSW 20082010
NEW TREATMENT APPROACH FOR MND
Proton radiotherapy, also known as Proton Therapy, is one of the
Changing the shape of particular cells in the brain and nervous
most advanced radiotherapy treatments currently available. It is
system may be a potential focus for treatment for Motor Neuron
becoming everincreasingly popular worldwide, but is not currently
Disease (MND). Glial cells keep neurons healthy by converting toxic
available in Australia. Proton therapy differs from other radiotherapy
protein (glutamate), taken from the space surrounding neurons, to
treatments, as it uses protons to kill cancer cells rather than xrays.
non toxic protein (glutamine), using transporters called EAATs.
Protons allow the dose to be delivered precisely to the tumour,
ADVANCED CANCER THERAPY APPROVED FOR USE IN AUSTRALIA
whilst exposing healthy tissue to lower doses than is possible using In MND there is a significant decrease in the number of EAATs in glial
xray techniques.
Dr. John Kwok
The genes Microtubule associated protein Tau (MAPT) and glycogen
cells which means there is less uptake of glutamate from the space
Professor Peter Schofield & Dr. Clement Loy “The role of genetic contributions in the presentation of psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease” Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, NSW 2007, $27,000
synthase kinase 3beta (GSK3B) were examined because researchers
surrounding neurons, exposing them to higher contents of toxic
Dr. Stephen Dowdell’s study was twofold:
had suspected their role in increasing the risk of psychosis in patients
molecules. Dr. Sheean looked at regulating the EAATs in glial cells in
1. Investigate the efficacy of proton radiotherapy to inform the
with Bipolar Disorder.
order to promote the protection of neurons from injury and toxins.
debate for its introduction into Australia. 2. Study the benefits of ‘pencil beam scanning’, a newer and more
Results showed that individuals who inherited two copies of a specific
The study showed that by changing the structure of the glial cells,
variant of the Tau gene, known as the H1 haplotype, suffer from more
EAATs were less active and fewer toxins were being converted. Dr.
severe psychosis than individuals who only have one or no copies of
Sheean reversed this effect and showed that the cells could return
Results:
this genetic variant.
to regular activity.
1. The study showed that proton radiotherapy reduced the exposure
REDUCING PSYCHOSIS IN DEMENTIA
advanced method of proton radiotherapy.
of radiotherapy to normal tissue, allowing a clinician to accurately
Dr. Kwok has uncovered a potential cause of psychosis within
Dr Kwok has previously shown that the H1 haplotype is associated
Current MND drug treatments work by blocking excess toxic
target the tumour, with reduced risk of harming the healthy tissue
dementia. The role of two genes was examined to see whether they
with higher levels of the tau protein. These results can also be used
glutamate. Findings from this project highlight the importance of
around it.
increased psychotic symptoms or not. 42 patients with dementia
in the design of therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing the level of
the shape of glial cells in regulating glutamate clearance. They
which involved psychotic symptoms were tested.
tau protein for people with dementia and serve also as important
identify a potential target for protecting motor neurons against
preliminary data for future studies of psychosis in dementia.
toxicity and ultimately reducing the effects of MND.
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radiotherapy and provides additional evidence for the adoption of
BIANCA BORCHIN
ANTHONY ESPINOZA
BEVAN MAIN
metalloproteinases in diabetic would
this technology in Australia,” Dr. Dowdell said.
Rotary Club of Bondi Junction, NSW
Rotary Club of Dural and Penrith Valley, NSW
Ron Fallaw Memorial PhD Scholarship
healing”
“Derivation of skeletal myocytes from human embryonic stem cells”
“BrachyPix: advanced QA in prostate cancer
Rotary Club of Mornington Inc, Vic.
University of Sydney, NSW
Monash University, Vic.
treatment by High Dose Rate
“The role of typeI interferons in Parkinson’s
brachytherapy”
disease”
SHOSHANAH LONGMUIR
University of Wollongong, NSW
University of Melbourne, Vic.
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
2. Computer simulations showed that by adopting the newer pencil beam scanning delivery method, the benefits of proton radiotherapy could be further enhanced.
REBECCA BROWN The Lloyd Binet PhD Scholarship
“Biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease”
“The number of secondary particles is significantly reduced using
Rotary Club of Hunters Hill, NSW
EMMA GLIDDON
RAYAN SALEH MOUSSA
pencil beam scanning, which further reduces the dose delivered to
“The role of protein aggregation and inclusions in MND pathology”
Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarship, Vic.
Rotary Club of Liverpool West, NSW
healthy tissue,” Dr. Dowdell said.
University of Wollongong, NSW
“Assessing an online psychotherapy
“Development of novel antitumour agents
GIEDRE MILINKEVICIUTE
program for Bipolar Disorder”
and investigating the role of metals for
Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
Since completing his PhD., Dr. Dowdell has continued researching
MATTEO CARLINO
Deakin University, Vic.
treatment of cancer”
“Conserved modifiers of Parkinson’s
proton therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard
The Gordon Braid Melanoma Research Scholarship
University of Sydney, NSW
disease”
Medical School in Boston, USA.
Rotary Club of Wollundry – Wagga Wagga, NSW
TONELLE HANDLEY
“Determining the molecular mechanisms of BRAF/MEK inhibitor
Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW
DANIEL QUINTANA
Plans to build Australia’s first ever proton therapy facility in Sydney
resistance in Melanoma”
“Suicide in Australia: Determinants,
The Hooton Family, Rotary Club of Crows
BLAGOJCE JOVCEVSKI
are now underway, with opening currently scheduled for January
Westmead Millennium Institute, NSW
moderators and treatment options for
Nest PhD Scholarship, NSW
The Henning Family PhD Scholarship, NSW
suicidal thoughts and behaviours”
Rotary Club of Crows Nest, NSW District
“Structure, function and interactions of
University of Newcastle, NSW
9680
Hsp20 with Hsp27 and aBcrystalin:
“Impact of depression, substance abuse and
Potential implications in neurodegenerative
2015. It is envisaged that proton radiotherapy technology will be increasingly introduced into Australia as growing evidence proves
JAESUNG PETER CHOI
its efficacy.
The David Henning Memorial Foundation PhD Scholarship
Howard Florey Institute, Vic.
Garvan Institute of Medical Research, NSW
Rotary Club of Dural & The David Henning Memorial Foundation, NSW
JANINE JAMES
its treatment using oxytocin: An animal and
disease”
2013 Scholarship Recipients JAMES SHINE
“Role of androgens via AR in PTEN inactivation induced female
The Margaret Roberts Motor Neuron
human research study”
University of Wollongong, NSW
reproductive pathology”
Disease PhD Scholarship
University of Sydney, NSW
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
ANZAC Research Institute, NSW
Rotary Club of Bendigo South, Vic.
“Identifying the pathophysiological and neural correlates of Freezing
KATE ROBERTS
“Kinase control of FUS and TDP43
LE MYO THWE
Rotary District 9680, NSW
of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease”
DR DAMIAN CONWAY
accumulation in Motor Neuron Disease”
Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA
“Elucidating the role of extracellular mutant
University of Sydney, NSW
Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, NSW
University of Melbourne, Vic.
“Biomarker analysis in paediatric tumours
SOD1 in activation of glial cells and motor
diagnosed within a single institution”
neurone cell death in ALS”
Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
University of Wollongong, NSW
“Novel approaches to HIV testing for men who have sex with men”
MARSHALL DALTON
Kirby Institute , NSW
The Ron Nichol Dementia PhD Scholarship
ISABELLA LAMBERT-SMITH Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
Rotary Club of Glenhaven, NSW
REBECCA DAGG
“Are proteostasis defects responsible for
DANNEL YEO
DIANAH RODRIGUES
“Characterisation of episodic memory deficits in frontotemporal
Harry Banks Sutherland Rotary PhD Scholarship
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?”
The Ian Loxton Pancreatic Cancer Research
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease”
Rotary Club of Sutherland, NSW
University of Wollongong, NSW
PhD Scholarship, Qld.
“The influence of neural factors on
Neuroscience Research Australia, NSW
“A novel mechanism for sustained proliferation of neuroblastoma
NAZ AL HAFID
“Role of p21activated kinases in pancreatic
secondary conditions such as pain and
cells”
CHARLES LO
cancer”
fatigue in persons living with spinal cord
Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
University of Melbourne, Vic.
injury”
Rotary Club of Pennant Hills, NSW
“Socioeconomic factors associated with SCI:
University of Sydney, NSW
“Evaluation of a novel treatment strategy for Phenylketonuria”
SHANTEL DUFFY
Function priorities and determinants such
KEVIN LOO
Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
as mood and perceptions of control”
Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW
ANNA ROY
“Understanding the invivo mechanisms underpinning the anti
University of Sydney, NSW
“In body imaging BrachyVision: Improved
Rotary Club of Ballarat South, Vic
MELISSA BENSON
inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of omega3 fatty acids: a
brachytherapy of prostate cancer
“The effects of different dietary fatty acids
Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup / Lang Lang, Vic.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy study”
DAN LU
treatment”
and weight loss on endocannabinoid and
“PMX53 as a potential antiepileptic drug with both anticonvulsant
University of Sydney, NSW
The Ian McNair PhD Scholarship
University of Wollongong, NSW
adiponectin signalling in the skeletal
and neuroprotective properties”
Rotary Club of North Sydney, NSW
University of Queensland, Qld.
“Unravelling the complexity of glioblastoma
TARIA NG
relapse and drug resistance”
Diane Erskine/Rotary District 9680, NSW
University of NSW, NSW
“Investigating the adverse effects of matrix
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BOWELSCAN PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Special Research Grants
Bowelscan is a program developed by Rotary to assist in promoting the importance of the early detection of bowel cancer. Australian Rotary Health supports and promotes this program and approximately 240 Rotary Clubs participate by selling Bowelscan kits around Australia.
Australian Rotary Health is partnering with a number of government, community and independent organisations to pool funds for two special research grants. 2013 Grant Recipients
Proceeds from these sales were used to co-fund a $29,000 scholarship, in partnership with Australian Rotary Health, to a student completing their PhD in the area of Bowel Cancer research. This past year Australian Rotary Health has funded 4 BowelScan PhD Scholarships to the total of $116,000. 2013 Bowelscan Scholarships AMY MARTIN Rotary District Bowelscan 9650 “Elucidating genetic predispositions to hereditary NonPolyposis colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)” University of Newcastle , NSW
PHUOC THIEN HUYNH Rotary District 9640 Bowelscan “Inflammatory determinants for colorectal cancer treatment” University of Sydney, NSW
SARRON RANDALL-DEMLLO Rotary District 9830 Bowel Cancer PhD Scholarship
Funding Partner PhD Scholarship Esme Harris Gastro Intestinal Research Scholarship, Rotary Club of Melbourne South, Victoria.
Justine Marum “Developing an assay to determine inherited risks in colorectal cancer for population screening” Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Vic. 20092012
NEW TEST TO DETECT INHERITED BOWEL CANCER A simple blood test has been developed to detect a specific type of inherited bowel cancer, without the need to sample tumour tissues. The new strategy identifies certain DNA changes and paves the way for largescale early diagnosis of inherited bowel cancer.
Rotary District 9830 Bowelscan
Elizabeth Waters / Dean Lusher “Beyond bushfires: Community, resilience & recovery” University of Melbourne, Vic. $44,000 Beyond Bushfires: Community, Recovery and Resilience is a five year research study investigating the medium to long term impacts of the February 2009 Victorian bushfires, commonly referred to as ‘Black Saturday’. Australian Rotary Health is a study partner along with government, community and emergency management agencies. This study consists of three main parts; ongoing community visits to support
exchange
of
information;
surveys
completed
by
approximately 1,000 participants; and indepth interviews and focus group discussions involving a smaller number of people. Currently the research team are completing the interviews as a way of exploring in detail how people are getting on and how they are feeling about place and community.
“Investigation of carcinogenesis pathways in colitisassociated
A pilot study was undertaken where a group of patients with inherited
colorectal cancer”
bowel cancer were tested using the developed blood test. Preliminary
The majority of survey participants reported that they were not
University of Tasmania, Tas.
results showed that the test was capable of detecting DNA changes in
experiencing psychological distress 34 years after the 2009 bushfires.
this group of patients, however the test results were not reliable for
However, there are still a significant number of people (greater than
all patients. Importantly, further improvements to the test lead to
would be expected in the general population) who are reporting
enhanced test performance. “The test has the potential to be
symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, psychological
MICHELLE PALMIERI
developed into a population screening test to detect inherited cases
distress or heavy drinking. Residents in highly impacted communities
Rotary District 9780
of bowel cancer,” Ms. Marum said.
were found to be at greater risk of psychological impacts. Survey
“Understanding oncogenic PI3K signalling in colorectal cancer – from function to therapy” The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Vic.
responses are still being analysed to examine community attachment, “Implementation of this type of test has the potential to lead to increased diagnosis, earlier detection of high risk patients and
relocation and social networks as potential influences on mental health and wellbeing.
exclusion of low risk patients from cancer surveillance programs, which *This project is a Funding Partner PhD Scholarship contributing to the research area of Bowel Cancer, not a Bowelscan project.
reduces the burden on the health care system.” This test is also uniquely available prior to tumour development and could promote more effective presymptomatic diagnosis, patient management, early detection, and preventative treatments.
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BEYOND BUSFIRES: Participants showing the interviewer places of significance around their property
CANCER AUSTRALIA Professor Wayne Tilley Dr. Lisa Butler, Dr. Luke Selth, Professor Stephen Plymate, Dr. Howard Scher, Dr. Ganesh Raj, Professor Villis Marshall The Prioritydriven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme “Mechanism and targeting of castrationresistant prostate cancer” University of Adelaide, SA $49,786
These findings and those still to be analysed will be shared through academic journals, conference presentations, partner networks and
Recent research has demonstrated that the growth of lethal forms
with community members. Our findings will feed directly through our
of prostate cancer can be driven by permanentlyactive variants of
government and service provider partners to assist in funding and
the androgen receptor (AR) protein. AR variants are resistant to
service delivery decision making now and in future disasters.
current therapies for prostate cancer. Professor Tilley and collaborators are testing whether a new class of drugs can effectively
A second part of this study involved a series of experiments which examined new genetic causes of inherited bowel cancer. “Gaining
This study will continue to progress and anyone who has completed
stop the growth of lethal prostate cancer, and will also aim to
knowledge of the specific genetic causes of bowel cancer will enable
a survey will be followed up next year, in order to obtain an
determine the mechanisms by which AR variants cause life
investigations into targeted treatment options which can be tailored
understanding of the five year impact post disaster.
threatening disease.
to the specific genetic change causing the disease.”
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04. PROGRAMS INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS The Indigenous Health Scholarship program sees a Rotary Club, Rotary District, business or individual, partner with the State and Commonwealth governments and Australian Rotary Health to support a student training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry or other health related degree at university. Approximately 1 in 5 Indigenous Doctors in Australia have been supported by an ARH Indigenous Health Scholarship.
Australian Rotary Health supports three programs to help reduce staff shortages in rural and remote healthcare services, and to close the gap on Indigenous healthcare within Australia.
Photo courtesy of National NAIDOC
Kate Malpass Curtin University, WA 2011
PHYSIOTHERAPIST COMMITS TO CLOSING THE GAP Australia’s most recent Aboriginal physiotherapy graduate, Kate Malpass, was awarded ‘Youth of the Year’ at the 2013 National NAIDOC Awards in Perth. Kate, 25, from the Noongar people the traditional land owners of the area surrounding Perth, WA was an ARH Indigenous Scholar during her final year and is now one of just 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander physiotherapy graduates working in Australia.
Kate Malpass wins Youth of the Year at the 2013 National NAIDOC Awards
“I love that every time someone comes through the door, I am able to teach people about themselves and their body and how it works.”
“I have got a huge interest in Indigenous health as well and I will Kate graduated from Curtin University in 2011 before moving to
continue to see in what ways I can get involved with the Aboriginal
Melbourne, where she captains the Sandringham Sabres in the SEABL
community and continue to give back.”
competition, mentors young Aboriginal women, is the head physiotherapist for the under 16 AFL Australian Flying Boomerangs
Kate is committed to creating equitable opportunities for Aboriginal
and works as a physiotherapist at the Richmond Football Club.
and Torres Strait Islander people to train as physiotherapists and to receive physiotherapy treatment. She hopes to close the gap in life
“I think physiotherapy as a profession is very diverse and there’s a lot
expectancy for Indigenous Australians, and see physiotherapists gain
of ways a physiotherapy degree can be used to improve the health and
a greater understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
wellbeing of an individual,” she said.
Islander culture.
* We would like to acknowledge Nursing Carers Allied Health for allowing us to use their content in this article.
Rural Medical Scholarships Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships Indigenous Health Scholarships
Photo by Laura Amos
2013 Scholarship Recipients
Science (Mental Health) sponsored by RC of
Edjoni Blackledge University of NSW Medicine
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Wagga Wagga Sunrise
sponsored by RC of Miranda
Glenda Brown University of Newcastle Medicine
Murray Haar University of NSW Medicine
Jessemyn Luckhurst University of Canberra
sponsored by RC of Terrey Hills
sponsored by RC of Parkes
Midwifery sponsored by RC of Canberra East
Tameka Small University of Newcastle Nutrition
Haylee Solomons University of NSW Medicine
and Dietetics sponsored by Wollondilly North
sponsored by RC of Fairy Meadow
NEW SOUTH WALES
Eleanor McCall University of Newcastle
Jessica Webb University of NSW Medicine
Karen Pinter Klemenchic Charles Sturt University
Midwifery sponsored by RC's of D9710
sponsored by RC of Sutherland
Social Welfare sponsored by RC of Oberon
Stephen Bell University of New England
Aaron Collins University of NSW Social Work
Luke Burgess Charles Sturt University Health
Medicine sponsored by RC of Orange Daybreak
sponsored by David Henning Foundation
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Elisabeth Barrass University of Sydney
Ann Cross University of Queensland Audiology
Daniel Hunt University of WA Dentistry
Physiotherapy sponsored by RC of Picton
sponsored by RC of Cleveland
sponsored by RC of Scarborough
Rachael Green University of Sydney
Jacqueline Brown University of Southern
Physiotherapy sponsored by RC of Campbelltown
Queensland Nursing sponsored by RC of
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Mark Ayre University of Sydney Radiography
Toowoomba East
Kim Morey Deakin University Public Health (part
sponsored by RC of Marrickville
Bellinda Barker University of Sunshine Coast
time) sponsored by Coopers Brewery Foundation
Kristy Morgan University of Western Sydney
Nursing sponsored by RC of Bribie Island
Amanda Mitchell Deakin University Public Health
Medicine sponsored by RC of Macarthur Sunrise
Dylan Shaw University of Sunshine Coast
(parttime) sponsored by Coopers Brewery
Raquel Fraser University of Western Sydney
Biomedical Science sponsored by RC of Noosa
Foundation
Medicine sponsored by RC of Caringbah
Heads
Lauren Milera Flinders University Paramedic
Sharyn McDonogh University of Wollongong
Samantha O'Connor Queensland University of
Science sponsored by Dr A Heah
Indigenous Health sponsored by RC of
Technology Nursing sponsored by RC's of D9710
Jessica Beinke Flinders University Medicine
Bungendore
Florence Ash Curtin University Indigenous
sponsored by Coopers Brewery Foundation
Kym Bowman University of Western Sydney
Community Health sponsored by RC of Karana
James Blewitt Flinders University Physiotherapy
Medicine sponsored by Quality Occupational
Downs
sponsored by RC of Adelaide
RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Rotary Health offers Rural Medical Scholarships for medical students to undertake a year-long rural placement and experience what these facilities have to offer. Students get the chance to engage in more one on one time with supervisors and patients and experience a range of clinical problems that do not often present in urban communities. Rural Scholarships provide students with an opportunity to pursue a career in rural Australia when they have completed their studies.
Elise Butler University of Sydney, Orange, NSW Sponsored by Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW January 2012 January 2013
that I could no longer disappear in a crowd (which was initially very intimidating!). Everything began to fall in to place for me, and both my confidence and examination results rapidly improved.
Hannah Fyfe University of Adelaide Medicine
I feel that my positive experience with the clinical staff is also congruent
Magenta Highfield University of Techonology,
VICTORIA
Margaret Mayo sponsored by RC of Alice Springs
with my experience of the community. I find the people of the central
Sydney Nursing sponsored by RC of Rockdale City
Veronica Kyle University of Melbourne Medicine
Lauren Sperring University of Adelaide Medicine
TREE CHANGE CURES DOCTORTOBE
west are very friendly, honest and appreciative. I love the opportunities
Koby Elliott University of Techonology, Sydney
and Surgery sponsored by RC of Croydon
sponsored by Dr Helen Sage
“Being a medical student in the country has revolutionised my
to become more involved with the people in the area we service. I have
Midwifery sponsored by RC of Minnamurra
Jessica McConnell University of Melbourne
Aashama Bulner University of Adelaide Nursing
attitude towards the profession. In Sydney I continually felt that I was
been on a number of day trips with specialists to the surrounding
John Towney University of Newcastle Medicine
Medicine and Surgery sponsored by RC of Ivanhoe
sponsored by RC of St Peters
being lost in a crowd and I could very easily fall between the cracks. I
towns, including Forbes and Parkes. I spent a month working in the
sponsored by RC of Sydney CBD
Ngaree Blow University of Melbourne Medicine
Amanda Richards University of Adelaide Medicine
never felt that I had a true handle on the basics, and I was preparing
hospital and GP clinic in Trundle (population approx. 380), and in that
Erika ChapmanBurgess University of Newcastle
and Surgery sponsored by RC of Templestow
and Surgery sponsored by RC of Mitcham
to struggle through the rest of my degree. Little did I know that a “tree
time I was able to have a number of dinners with the locals I even
Medicine sponsored by Eastern Suburbs Law Society
Rebecca Kelleher Deakin University Diabetes
Bodie Rodman University of SA Medicine
change” was exactly what I needed.
went out on a header for some night time harvesting!
Education sponsored by RC of Bright
sponsored by Professor Michael Sage
Health, Merrylands
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Tegan Conelissens LaTrobe University Midwifery
Trevor Richie University of SA Occupational
Upon starting my clinical years at Orange, I quickly came across
I am delighted to be an active and useful team member on the wards
Valery Martin Charles Darwin University Nursing
sponsored by Ian Graham from RC of Dinley
Therapy sponsored by RC of Regency Park
clinicians that are truly passionate about teaching and mentoring, as
at the Orange Health Service. I am very thankful for the opportunities
sponsored by RC's of D9710
Village
Reginald Charles University of SA Physiotherapy
well as supportive and caring administrative staff. It also became clear
and support we are given here from both the hospital and the School
Ian Lee Flinders University (Darwin) Medicine
Marika Cox Deakin University Psychology
sponsored by RC of Hyde Park
of Rural Health staff. I have been completely converted to the country
sponsored by RC of Darwin Sunrise
sponsored by RC of Fitzroy
Margaret Brusnahan University of SA Nursing
lifestyle and consequently, I intend to work in a rural centre in 2014
Luarna Walsh Bachelor University Nursing
Kayla Bennett LaTrobe University Health
sponsored by RC of Salisbury
to begin my career in medicine.”
Science/Paramedical sponsored by RC of Bendigo
Amy Hocking University of SA Nursing (parttime)
QUEENSLAND
sponsored by Coopers Brewery Foundation
* Since writing this article, Elise has been offered an internship at Orange Hospital starting in January, 2014.
Gari Watson James Cook University Dental
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Myra Wilson Deakin University Social Studies
Surgery sponsored by RC of Cairns Mulgrave
Vinka CumminsBarunga University of WA
sponsored by RC of Blackwood
Niels Kristen James Cook University Dental
Medicine sponsored by Woodside Energy
Chelsea Moore Flinders University Nursing
Surgery sponsored by RC of Cairns West
Naomi Smith University of WA Health Science
sponsored by RC of Morialta
Regan Davis James Cook University Nursing
sponsored by Woodside Energy
Kristal West Flinders University Paramedic
SPONSORED OCTOBER 2012 - JULY 2013
sponsored by RC's of D9710
Luke Davies University of WA Medicine
sponsored by RC of Brighton
University of Sydney School of Rural Health
Alexander Kuhle James Cook University Sport
sponsored by RC of Kenwick
Lisa Hanson University of Adelaide Public Health
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Parkes
and Exercise Science RC of Mundingburra
Gemma Johnston University of WA Medicine
sponsored by RC of Stirling
Joshua Serov – Dubbo, NSW
Rebekah Kuhle James Cook University Nursing
sponsored by RC of Melville
Makisha Tilmouth University of SA Nursing
Elise Butler – Orange, NSW
Stuart Milne James Cook University Medicine
Shauna Hill University of WA Medicine
sponsored by Mr Gibson
Shani Lavender James Cook University Medicine
sponsored by RC of Margaret River
Damien Rigney University of South Australia
RC of Thuringowa Central
Veronica Dolman University of WA Medicine
Nursing sponsored by Mr Gibson
Bobby Hagan James Cook University Social Work
RC of Cockburn
Danielle Dodd Deakin University Social Work
RC of Wishart
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Current Scholar Joshua Serov and fellow student at Dubbo School of Health’s Snake Day
sponsored by RC of Coromandel Valley
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RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Rotary Health has three Rural Nursing Post Grad Scholarships for students as an incentive to practice in rural areas and maintain a high standard of practice in rural settings in future. Students are supported in their 3rd year placement and graduation year in rural or remote hospitals. Students benefit from a broader experience, a higher level of responsibility and the opportunity to learn more advanced decision making skills. Nursing students who undertake placements in rural locations are also more likely to pursue a nursing career rurally in future. PARNELL RURAL AND REMOTE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - $12,500
multidisciplinary team and I am thoroughly pleased with my decision.
Up to four scholarships are offered annually to nursing students to
I, along with four other Postgraduate Registered Nurses are rotating
undertake their third year clinical placement and graduating year at a healthcare service in country NSW or Queensland.
Without Australian Rotary Health’s help the fulfilment of my aspiration
knowledge I had obtained over the past 3 ½ years. Then there was the
of being a rural and remote nurse would not be possible. I would like
added challenge of learning to navigate my way around country
to thank all involved in the financial support and candidate selection of
Victoria, to places such as Benalla, Baddaginnie, Tarnook, Tatong,
the Parnell Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships.”
Swanpool, Lima South, Lima East, Violet Town and Devenish. I have come to realise that to do this job well you need lots of
Caitlyn Grzmil Monash University, Vic. Rural Placement 2012 Central Gippsland Health, Sale, Vic. Post Grad Year 2013 Central Gippsland Health, Sale, Vic.
experience, a very broad set of skills and knowledge base, an open mind, flexibility, lots of patience and a sense of humour. The nurses here are amazing to work with, all of them are willing to answer my questions and help me out whenever I ask. I am learning new skills every day, sometimes simply by listening to their end of day reflection. The combined knowledge of these nurses is truly mind blowing and it makes me feel like I am working in a giant clinical database. WOW!
between Inverell and two smaller rural MultiPurpose Services (MPS)
Rotary Club of Sales Rural Nursing Scholarship Pursuing a Passion for Quality Aged Care
in Warialda and Bingara in New South Wales this year. The newly
“It is fulfilling knowing that I can make a difference each shift ensuring
very much part of a team and that help or advice is only a phone call
devised program by Hunter New England Area Health (HNEAH) is
that adequate care is given to each resident. Aged care is my passion
away which is comforting to know as things do not always go to plan.
ROTARY CLUB OF SALES RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS - $12,500
designed to allow new Inverell graduates a chance to experience even
and this placement has definitely confirmed this as an area of nursing
I have also realised that district nursing is like Aboriginal health in the
smaller rural health services and for those at the outlying outreach
that I will pursue at the conclusion of my graduate program.
way that there is a real holistic view to their health care with all relevant
Two scholarships are offered annually to nursing or
MPS’s to exchange and come to Inverell. This has certainly increased
nursing/midwifery students to undertake their third year clinical
my exposure to rural and remote nursing. The generalist nursing skills
I have been able to practice handson nursing, providing one on one
placement and graduating year at a healthcare service in the East
that need to be adopted are very complex. Particularly as at the MPS's
care to the residents, and experienced various roles during my time. I
The people I work with put thought into almost everything they do and
Gippsland area, NSW, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Sale.
there is only one RN per shift.
enjoy the interaction with the elderly and feel it is very fulfilling
I can see that after years in nursing they still love their work. It is really
providing care to those who have provided this generation with as
inspiring and I can only hope that I too can still feel as passionate about
MOTTO FASHIONS INDIGENOUS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - $12,500
On most days I finish work feeling very satisfied with how well I have
much as they have around the world. I particularly feel very privileged
nursing at the end of my career as I do now.”
managed – but on the odd occasion I lean on the EEN’s/ EN’s and
to be able to provide end of life care to these residents, ensuring their
One scholarship is offered to an Indigenous nursing student from
delegate as I can’t keep up! Due to my past experience as an AIN/EEN
dignity is kept and they leave this world feeling honoured.
Deakin University to undertake their third year clinical placement
I am so very familiar and content to do the hands on work. I am finding
and graduating year at a healthcare service in country Victoria.
delegation as an RN a fine balancing act, as it’s important to monitor
At my interview for my graduate position I requested to be in an aged
RURAL NURSES SPONSORED 2012 - 2013 PARNELL RURAL AND REMOTE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
what is going on with your patients and yet perform your RN duties.
care facility for two of my four rotations; this was granted. I intend to
Angela Iskov
Angela Iskov University of New England, NSW Rural Placement 2012 Moree District Health Service, NSW. Post Grad Year 2013 Inverell Health Service, NSW
I have found that even though we work alone most of the time, we are
parties involved indecision making and progress on a regular basis.
continue to offer residents the best care I can give them and I also wish
University of New England Moree District Hospital, NSW
Needless to say, my newly developed skills seem to be working thus
to learn more about the government funding system for aged care and
Amy Orchard
far in my favor as the HSM has informed me that I am receiving good
spend time completing comprehensive resident assessments.”
Charles Sturt University, Mudgee Hospital, NSW
reports all round. Due to my expression of interest in emergency nursing and with the financial support of Australian Rotary Health, management at Inverell supported my submission to do FLEC (First
Parnell Rural And Remote Nursing Scholarship Aspirations Fulfilled In a Remote Health Service
Line Emergency Course) this year. Faceto face education is in
“I was extremely nervous at the prospect of working in a small rural
my generalist nurse responsibilities as an Advanced Clinical Nurse.
Tamworth and components of FLEC require travelling to Glen Innes and Guyra. Graduation is in December this year which will expediate
Barabara Johnson Deakin University, Vic. Rural placement 2011 McKellar Centre, Geelong, Vic. Post Grad Year 2012 Benalla Hospital, Vic.
ROTARY CLUB OF SALES RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Caitlyn Grzmil Monash University Sale Hospital, Vic. Cara Berry Monash University Sale Hospital, Vic.
in my local township of Bundarra to construct a community swimming
Motto Fashions Indigenous Nursing Scholarship Thrown in the Deep End and Learning to Nurse
MOTTO FASHIONS INDIGENOUS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
hospital. Would I get enough support? Would I get enough rotations to other wards? Would I gain enough experience by not choosing a
Out of work hours I have been initiating and formulating a committee
metropolitan hospital?
pool to assist with all facets of physical and emotional wellbeing for
“When I started I was given one week of orientation before being
Laura Alsop
All I can say to someone deliberating as to whether to choose a small
our community. I also have joined the Rural Health Network Regional
allocated a car, a phone, the ‘A2’ round and then sent out on my own.
Deakin University Geelong Hospital, Vic.
rural hospital or not is – go for it! I have been exposed to so much
Aged Care Working Group (in my spare time) which is designed for
I was immediately presented with the challenge of working
already, have had the most fantastic support from all members of the
Hospital avoidance of our elderly.
independently, thinking fast on my feet, and using the skills and
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