Australian Rotary Health
OUR VISION It is our vision to be a catalyst for projects that improve the quality of life for people who are least able to assist themselves.
OUR MISSION Our mission is to create better health for all Australians through improved education and advancements in knowledge through medical research. We support excellence in research in an effort to provide both preventative and curative solutions for a broad range of health conditions.
WHO WE ARE Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. In addition to mental health research, we also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
WHAT WE DO MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focused its funding on mental health research. In 2012 this focus narrowed to the Mental Health of Young Australians, and in 2013 research projects focussing on the Prevention of Mental Health Disorders were included.
GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide 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.
DISSEMINATING RESEARCH INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC Through Mental Health Prevention Forums, the Knowledge Dissemination Award and by funding research which is communityfocussed, Australian Rotary Health aims to promote research findings to the public.
RURAL MEDICAL & NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and remote health care service. Students experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive for recipients to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation.
INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS These Scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry and other health related degrees at university. These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and qualification.
Annual Report 2013-2014
CONTENTS
Photo by Hooi Eaa Goh
Chairman’s Report
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CEO’s Report
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Financial Report
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Our Research Committee
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Our Board of Directors
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Awards
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01. FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS 2013-14 Events Prevention of Mental Health Forums FUNDING PARTNERS AWARD FOR KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION & Media training
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02. GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH RESEARCH COMPANION PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING PARTNER PHD SCHOLARSHIPS BowelScan PhD Scholarships
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03. MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Mental health Research Grants Special Research Grants Prevention of Mental Disorders Research Grants IAN SCOTT PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
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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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Chairman’s report In writing this, my final report as Chairman of Australian Rotary Health, I am very proud, pleased and honoured to have served on the board with some very dedicated and committed Rotarians and staff over the past seven years; and in particular the past three years as Chairman of this magnificent program that I am sure all Rotarians are proud. These people certainly uphold our Rotary motto of Service Above Self as they give their time and energies to Australian Rotary Health. This last year has been just as busy as the first when I started in the role of Chairman of this program, proudly supported by the Rotary Districts and clubs of Australia that most definitely establish us as one of the premier programs to be undertaken.
ARH Chairman Terry Grant and CEO Joy Gillett attended a morning tea with the Governor General, The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, who was a Patron of Australian Rotary Health. The event was held to say ‘thank you’ to the charities she has represented
It is a program that continues to grow from strength to strength with
EARLY RESEARCH
the initiatives that are being continually developed by our team of
I have also had the privilege of meeting Professor Terry Dwyer, now head
dedicated and committed members.
of the Murdoch Children’s Research Centre the original researcher for our cot death program, who refers to Australian Rotary Health in glowing
It has also been a year where some reflection took place from our
terms for the work we do.
beginnings with the passing of our first Chairman Past Rotary International President Royce Abbey, who along with all successive
I also met Professor John Tiller of the University of Melbourne who
Chairmen and Boards, set the goals for which we all strive to maintain
carried out the original study into suicide – funded by Australian Rotary
and grow.
Health – which is now a base reference document for further research and policy in Australia.
SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS During my time on the Board I have seen some wonderful programs
No wonder I am so proud to be a Rotarian and involved with this first
grow and develop from initial funding that Australian Rotary Health
class organisation where we have all helped to destigmatise mental
made available. As an example Mental Health First Aid with Betty
health and raise its awareness to the general public. Thank you all for
Kitchener and Professor Tony Jorm from our funding this program is
the forums you held that made this so.
now an officially recognised international program with training and manuals being reproduced in 22 languages. It is the program referred
ANZAC
to by United States President Barrack Obama.
We are working toward some other new great initiatives with the implementation of our new ANZAC Research Scholar opportunity.
Also Associate Professor Felice Jacka from Geelong following research funded by Australian Rotary Health, Felice was published in the
We have met with representatives of the Army in both Canberra and
American Psychiatric Journal with a front cover for her research about
Sydney to inform them of the research into posttraumatic stress in
women's health and their diet, particularly junk food.
our returned service personnel and I am pleased to say that we are looking forward to a wonderful working relationship.
With these two items, our CEO and I met with Rotary International in Evanston, Chicago and sought permission to promote Australian Rotary
We have also held discussions with the Returned Services League of
Health to the Rotary Clubs in USA, which was granted by General
Australia and Legacy Australia in forging a relationship that could very
Secretary John Hewko in March of this year.
well see great involvement between our groups at a community level
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in the very near future – with emphasis on our Hat Day program.
Gillett OAM, she is a wonderful, dedicated and committed person with the best interests of Australian Rotary Health at heart. She works
ROTARY
tirelessly with all to ensure we remain one of the largest Australian NGO
The year has not been without its challenges though. With the changes
groups working in mental health research.
to structures of multidistrict programs and activities from Rotary International it was a time where we worked hard with the legal and
Thank you to the fantastic staff that provide every support anyone could
program staff in Evanston to develop an outcome that satisfied all parties;
wish for you make the role of Chairman enjoyable.
to that end I am proud to confirm that Australia Rotary Health is the first program in Australia to have a formal, compliant legal agreement with
To Professor Ron Rapee and your dedicated committee of researchers
Rotary International to operate using the name of Rotary.
who give so freely of your time in the selection of grant recipients my sincere thanks to all of you.
We are a program that is proudly supported by the Rotary Districts and clubs of Australia.
To all the board members that have given of themselves, thank you for the role you undertook in the governance of this program, we have now
GOVERNOR GENERAL
seen our investments return to pre GFC values securing our future. Thank
This year we have also been acknowledged as a program with the
you all for the friendships that will last longer than my tenure here.
patronage of His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and this support has also filtered into the areas of the
Chairman Elect Jeff Crofts; I wish and your board every success as you
Defence Forces of Australia as well as support for other major functions
head into the next exciting three years with the constant challenges of
and we thank His Excellency for this support.
mental health in this ever changing world.
THANK YOU
Terry Grant
In closing I would like to extend my personal heart felt thanks to Joy
Chairman
GOVERNMENT HOUSE EVENTS
Former Governor of SA Rear Admiral Kevin John Scarce AC, CSC, RANR, Mrs Elizabeth Scarce, Joy Gillett and Terry Grant
Chairman Terry Grant, CEO Joy Gillett and Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AC, Administrator of the Northern Territory
Chairman Terry Grant, CEO Joy Gillett, former Governor of Western Australia His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC and Mrs Tonya McCusker, ARH Director Phil Cordery
District 9830 Governor Bruce Buxton, former Governor of Tasmania, The Hon. Peter Underwood AC (deceased 7th July 2014), CEO Joy Gillett, Chairman Terry Grant and District Representative Biddy Fisk
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CEO’s REPORT Australian Rotary Health experienced another busy, eventful and productive year. During this 12 month period, Australian Rotary Health has provided funding for up to: • 17 Research Project Grants in Mental Health • 17 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships in Mental Health • 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health (Royce Abbey Fellow and Geoffrey Betts Fellow) • 53 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships in various health areas • 1 Special Research Project Grant – Post Disasters • 3 Public Forums in Prevention with a focus on Mental Health Disorders • 80 Indigenous Health Scholarships
In March, Chairman Terry and CEO Joy attended several meetings at Rotary International RI Director John Boag, RI General Secretary John Hewko, CEO Joy Gillett and Chairman Terry Grant
• 7 Rural Medical Scholarships • 2 Rural Nursing Scholarships
Our donor recognition program continues to gain numbers and to the very special people who are our Friends and Companions, we thank you.
PATRON His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC
We also saw the introduction of the Golden Microscope Award which
(Ret’d) accepted our invitation as Patron joining our ARH “Rotary”
was presented to several people to acknowledge their contribution
Patrons; Past Presidents of Rotary International Sir Clem Renouf AM
to health research.
and Glen Kinross AO.
We acknowledge, with sadness, the
contribution of the late Royce Abbey AO DCM, also an ARH “Rotary”
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMITTEES
Patron.
The District Representatives and their committee continue in their work promoting Australian Rotary Health, our programs and projects
We thank and acknowledge Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO
we acknowledge their efforts and congratulate them. Volunteers
for her Patronage over several years and wish her well for the future.
are vital to our success.
HAT DAY
ROTARY AMBASSADORS
Hat Day was held as a national fundraising day on Mental Health day
Our strong band of Ambassadors continues to promote Australian
(in October each year) and the day was promoted not just to Rotary
Rotary Health at every opportunity and we are grateful for their
Clubs but to the general public, businesses and government entities
commitment and dedication to our programs.
throughout Australia. Hat Day is shining the light on Mental Health Research.
RESEARCH COMMITTEE Professor Ron Rapee AM, Bsc (Psych), MSc (Psych) PhD of Macquarie
SUPPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
University is in his second year as Chairman of the Research
We continue to enjoy the support of many Rotarians and non
Committee.
Rotarians who make regular donations – both in money and inkind to Australian Rotary Health. Your support is truly appreciated and
This year saw two changes to the committee. Professor Stanley Catts
we will continue in our endeavours to be a wonderful example of
FANZCP, MD, MBBS from the University of Queensland and Associate
community service and keep Australian Rotary Health in the
Professor Clare Roberts BA (Hons), MPsych, PhD from Curtin
forefront as a provider of research funds and health awareness in
University in WA, both retired from the committee. We thank and
Australia.
congratulate them on their service to the community.
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Presentation of the ARH Medal to Joy Gillett. From L to R: Corporate Manager Terry Davies, Director John Egan, Hon. Treasurer Ron Beslich, Prof Michael Sawyer, Directors Peter Williams, Barney Koo, Russ O’Malley, Chairman Terry Grant, Joy, RI Director John Boag, Directors Greg Ross, Jeff Crofts, Laurie Barber and Dick Wilson Two new members were invited to join – Professor Brett McDermott
Current staff:
B.MedSci, MBBS, FRANZCP, CertChildPsych, MD from Queensland
Terry Davies – Corporate Manager
and Professor Vera Morgan BA, DipEd, MSocSc, PhD from WA.
Jenny Towe – Office Manager Cheryl Deguara – Programs Coordinator
The members of the Research Committee are always willing to assist
Bridget Moore – Research Administration Manager (replacing
and we are very grateful for their commitment. All mental health
Michelle Nicholas who resigned June 2014)
research grants and scholarships awarded by Australian Rotary Health
Stephanie Fenton Media and Communications Manager &
are reviewed and recommended by the Research Committee.
Hat Day Head Honcho Bronwyn Jackson – Office assistant (part time)
Current members of the Research Committee are: Professor Ron Rapee Chairman
ROTARY DOWN UNDER
A/Professor Jordana Bayer
I would once again like to acknowledge the support and assistance
A/Professor Peter Butterworth
from Rotary Down Under, this year in particular with Bob Aitken
A/Professor Melissa Green
retiring. RDU and ARH have worked for many years with a close
Professor Tony Jorm
relationship offering support to each other in various ways. Bob
Professor Brett McDermott
Aitken has been an exemplary leader and his close connection to ARH
Professor Vera Morgan
will be missed. We look forward to working with RDU under the new
A/Professor David Pierce
leadership of Greg Kay and welcome him to the team!
Professor Jane Pirkis A/Professor Meg Smith
BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS,
HONORARY
TREASURER
AND
HONORARY RESEARCH ADVISER STAFF
Directors of Australian Rotary Health serve a three year term.
Australian Rotary Health employs staff to manage all programs and
Directors can be invited to serve an additional year to retain
the general administration of the organisation. Their dedication and
continuity when necessary. I would like to acknowledge all current
commitment is very much appreciated.
and past Directors for their dedication to the role and congratulate
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them on their achievements. It has been a pleasure working with each one. Professor Michael Sawyer remains as Honorary Medical Advisor to the Board. Michael commenced involvement with Australian Rotary Health as a member of the Research Committee, then chairman for six years and now in an honorary role, assisting the board in their discussions about research and mental health. Michael set the structure for the current grant and scholarship process and his input into Australian Rotary Health has been vital to our growth and ultimate success. Honorary Treasurer Ron Beslich remains in that position by invitation of the Board. His enthusiasm for Australian Rotary Health remains strong and his questioning and challenging of procedures and
Dr Geoffrey LEE, BAppSc(Hort), MBA, DBA MP, CEO Joy Gillett, Tonelle Handley, Blagojce Jovcevski, PDG Garry Brown, Ms Julie Owens MP, Louise Birrell, Peter Choi, Glennis & Keith Henning
practice is appreciated by all board members. I would like to thank Ron for his assistance with all governance matters and his general
have been driven by Terry.
guidance in these areas. I also appreciate Ron’s mentoring role and
entrepreneurism have achieved many new goals and opened many
his advice freely given is always constructive and appreciated.
doors. Congratulations Terry on a job well done and for leaving a
Terry’s forward thinking and his
great legacy for future years. Australian Rotary Health Chairman Terry Grant finishes his term as chairman at the AGM. Terry has made an enormous and valuable
Joy Gillett OAM
contribution to ARH. The Vice Regal involvement, the current
Chief Executive Officer
initiative with the army, many corporate and government inroads
Corporate Manager Terry Davies, CEO Joy Gillett, Office Manager Jenny Towe, Research Administration Manager Bridget Moore.Front Row: Media & Communications Manager Steff Fenton, Administration Assistant Bronwyn Jackson, Programs Coordinator Cheryl Deguara
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FINANCIAL REPORT The audited Statement of Accounts of Australian Rotary Health (a company limited by guarantee) is circulated to Members for adoption at the Annual General Meeting. During the financial year there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the company. Some financial features for the 20132014 year are summarised as follows: Total Revenue
$4,267,981
Total Expenses
$2,971,643
Total Surplus
$1,296,338
The financial result of $1,296,338 exceeds the Board’s adopted budget surplus which is attributable to a 12% combined return and increase in market value on investments. Donation revenue from our Rotary Clubs, Rotarians and supporters of $2,389,749 was again magnificent.
Current Assets Cash assets Receivables Other financial assets Other
2013 $ 1,071,782 72,825 13,787,757 42,374
2012 $ 798,998 51,950 12,430,288 25,608
Total Current Assets
14,974,738
13,306,844
Non-Current Assets Other financial assets Property, Plant & Equipment Intangible Assets
31,042
48,332
Total NonCurrent Assets
31,042
48,332
Total Assets
15,005,780
13,355,176
Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Annual & Long Service Leave Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets
1,276,669 146,184 1,422,853 1,422,853 13,582,927
920,590 147,997 1,068,587 1,068,587 12,286,589
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Accumulated Funds Retained surplus Total Accumulated Funds
12,286,589 12,286,589
Revenue from Ordinary Activities Less Expenditure Grants & Programs Marketing expense Indigenous Scholarship grants Other expenses – includes administration, programs, meetings & board expenses
4,267,981
4,263,275
(1,503,147) (421,755) (373,198) (673,543)
(1,197,176) (323,161) (378,886) (646,338)
Surplus/Loss From Ordinary Activities
1,296,338
1,717,717
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 9675 District 9680 District 9685 District 9690 District 9700 District 9710 District 9750 District 9780 District 9790 District 9800 District 9810 District 9820 District 9830 Individual Donations
2014 $ 29,306 37,712 65,295 103,683 177,996 33,776 42,399 52,259 27,354 75,862 55,925 340,524 185,674 27,142 38,271 25,114 50,119 520,911 115,415 85,620 34,858 121,303 2,246,518
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
Club Donations – Indigenous Scholarships Cancer Australia partnership
141,852 1,379 2,389,749
208,124 3,500 1,945,169
11,021 236,909 1,244 740,945 815,785 72,328
17,725 241,000 940 1,373,803 616,819 69,053 (1,234)
4,267,981
4,263,275
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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13,582,927 13,582,927
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OUR RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Professor Ronald M. Rapee AM BSc (Psych), MSc (Psych), PhD, AM and FASSA Psychology NSW
MEMBERS: Associate Professor Jordana Bayer BA (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), PhD Psychology VIC
Associate Professor Peter Butterworth BA (Hons), PhD Psychiatric Epidemiology ACT
Professor Brett McDermott B.MedSci, MBBS, FRANZCP, CertChildPysch, MD Psychiatry QLD
Professor Vera Morgan BA Adel., DipEd Melb., MSocSc S. Aust., PhD W. Aust Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology WA
Associate Professor Melissa Green
Associate Professor David Pierce
BA, MLitt, PhD Psychology NSW
MBBS, MGPP, MMed, MD, FRACGP, FAAPM GP VIC
Professor Tony Jorm
Professor Jane Pirkis
BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology VIC
BA (Hons), MPsych, MAppEpid, PhD Psychology VIC
Associate Professor Meg Smith OAM FAPsS BA (Hons), M.Psychol, PhD, MAPS Psychology NSW
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OUR BOARD of DIRECTORs CHAIRMAN: PDG TERRY GRANT Terry Grant was appointed Chairman of Australian Rotary Health in 2012. He has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2007. Terry joined the Rotary Club of Sunbury, Victoria, in 1989, and is a current member. He is the Past Governor of District 9790 and was the South Pacific Regional Coordinator of Rotary International from 2006 to 2010. Terry is the Director of the 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.
Vice Chairman: PDG Jeff Crofts Jeff Crofts was appointed Vice Chairman in 2013. He has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2012. Jeff joined the Rotary Club of Cairns Mulgrave, Queensland, in 1988, is a Past President of the Club and a current member. He is a Past Governor of District 9550, and past District Youth Exchange Chair, Foundation Chair, District Trainer, PR Chair and Council on Legislation Representative. Jeff is a past Secretary of Rotary Youth Exchange Australia, past member of the Australian New Generations Committee and past Director and Chairman of Australian Rotarians Corporate Alliance Program (ARCAP). He is the current District 9550 TimorLeste Project Coordinator, District Vision Facilitation Chair, Master PRLS Trainer. Jeff is a Civil Engineer, working previously in the fields of Water Supply and Sewerage.
PDG Laurie Barber Laurie Barber has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2013. Laurie joined the Rotary Club of Inverell East, NSW, in 1971 and is now a current member of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie. He is a Past Governor of District 9650. Laurie is a Paul Harris Fellow with two sapphires. He and his wife Glenda are Gold Companions of Australian Rotary Health. Laurie is a retired journalist, he writes a weekly newspaper column, My Word, for papers in various parts of Australia and has written four books. He is Port Macquarie’s Senior Citizen of the Year 2014. His memberships include Probus, U3A, Meals on Wheels, Fellowship of Writers (patron), Douglas Vale Heritage Park and bowls. He refereed basketball for 50 years and represented NSW.
PDG Phil Cordery Phil Corderoy has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011. Phil joined the Rotary Club of Gosnells, Western Australia, in 1991 and is now a current member of the Rotary Club of Southern Districts, Western Australia. He is the Past Governor of District 9470 [now D9465]. Phil is a Chairman of two District programs and has a Paul Harris Fellow with three sapphires. He works in the building industry as a Ceiling Contractor.
PDG John Egan John Egan has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011. John joined the Rotary Club of Wollundry, NSW, in 1984 and is a current member. He is a Past President of the Club and Past Governor of District 9700. John is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Public Relations Chairman for District 9700. He is the Membership Committee Chairman.
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John worked previously in a family photographic business.
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OUR BOARD of DIRECTORs PDG Barney Koo Barney Koo has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2010. Barney joined the Rotary Club of Sydney, NSW, in 1992 and is now a charter member of the Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, NSW. He is a Past Governor of District 9750, a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and an Australian Rotary Health Diamond Companion. Barney worked previously in senior corporate management and parttime teaching at the University of Western Sydney, NSW.
PDG Russ O'Malley Russ O'Malley has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2010. Russ joined the Rotary Club of Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1980. He is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Ross River, Queensland, Past President and current member of the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap, Queensland. Russ is a Past Governor of District 9600 and has been a District Committee member for 30 consecutive years in areas including Youth Exchange, Membership Development, The Rotary Foundation and Aitape Rehabilitation. Russ is Recipient of the Citation for Meritorious Service & District Service Award from The Rotary Foundation. He is a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation and is a Paul Harris Fellow with five sapphires. Russ worked previously in sales and sales management (life insurance and real estate).
PDG Greg Ross Greg Ross has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2013. Greg joined Rotary in 1976 in Berwick, then moved Districts, joining the Rotary Club of North Balwyn in 1986 he is a current member. He is Past District Governor of District 9800, has worked as a literacy volunteer in Thailand, as a RAWCS volunteer in Vanuatu and led a GSE Team to California. Greg was also MC at the International Conventions in Taipei and Melbourne, and Song Leader/MC at the International Assembly in Anaheim. Greg is a professional actor (TV, stage and music theatre) and, in recent years, has worked mainly as a funeral and marriage celebrant, including over 800 funerals.
PDG Peter Williams Peter Williams has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2013. Peter joined Rotary Club of Sutherland Civic, NSW, in 1984 and is a current member. He is a Past Governor of District 9750 and Past Director of RDU, including Chairman from 2005 to 2007. Peter has been a solicitor since 1982; Previous Partner in Sydney CBD Law Firm now Sole Practitioner specialising in Commercial Law, Property, Succession and Estate Planning. Director of several Private Companies since 1996.
DGN Dick Wilson Dick Wilson has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2011. Dick joined the Rotary Club of Strathalbyn, South Australia, in 1974 and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Stirling, South Australia. He is Past President of both Clubs and is currently District 9520 Governor Elect. Dick lead a GSE team to Pennsylvania in 1976 and has subsequently served on a wide variety of Club and District Committees. Dick served for 3 years as the Australian Rotary Health District Chair and then a further 3 years as a Regional Coordinator. Dick worked for 13 years in rural general practice before moving to the Adelaide Hills and establishing a vineyard in the Piccadilly Valley in 1984. He continues to work as a GP as well as doing surgical assisting and spending time as a Senior Medical Adviser for Avant, a Medical Indemnity organisation.
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AWARDS THE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH MEDAL The Australian Rotary Health Medal is the second most prestigious individual award after Life Membership. PP Geoff Bailey OAM and Joy Gillett OAM were joint recipients for 2013. PP Geoff Bailey OAM, together with the Rotary Club of Mitcham, South Australia, established the ARH Indigenous Health Scholarship program in 2000. The program has been successfully supporting Indigenous health professionals during their study at university. Geoff was
Past ARH Chairman Ian Oliver with Geoff Bailey and the president of RI Gary Huang
recognized and celebrated for his dedication and passion for Closing the Gap on Indigenous health.
Past Recipients:
2012 Rob Henry
2006 Paul Henningham
Joy Gillett OAM has been the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Rotary
2011 Peter Lean
2005 Philip James Francis
Health since 2002, and has been actively involved in the organisation almost
2010 Ron Beslich
2004 Noel Trevaskis
since its beginning. Joy has shown total commitment and unwavering
2009 Geoff Kennedy
2003 Loch Adams, Fred Hay,
dedication to ARH and its activities. The Medal recognizes the tremendous
2008 Dick White
Professor Michael Sawyer
amount of time she has put into its ongoing growth and success.
2007 Professor Tony Jorm
& Fay Jackson
DICK WHITE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD In honour of Past Australian Rotary Health Director, PDG Dick White, Tasmanian District 9830 has been recognised for their numerous contributions to ARH. D9830 worked with Sally Fletcher to begin the annual ‘Sally’s Ride’ and subsequent Rides to Conferences since 2005. Monies have been used to fund a number of scholarships and grants researching suicide. D9830 has financially supported a number of Funding Partner PhD Scholarships, including priority research into Bowel Cancer. The District has also been involved in funding Rural Medical Scholarships and the running of an annual Health and Wellbeing Expo in Ulverstone, Tasmania.
CEO Joy Gillett, D9830 Past DGs James Wilcox & Bruce Buxton, and Chairman Terry Grant
Past Recipients: 2012 District 9550
2011 District 9680
2010 District 9810
THE GOLDEN MICROSCOPE AWARD The Golden Microscope Award was a new award introduced during the past year. It is given on behalf of an organisation, with a donation of $2,500, to acknowledge the contribution of an individual to not just Australian Rotary Health but health generally. Past Recipients James Charles The Late Graeme Boler (awarded to Mrs Pam Boler) Barney Koo Phil Whyte Glenn Wran Cheryl Deguara
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Golden Microscope award, presented by PDG 9675 Garry Browne to recipient Cheryl Deguara
01. FUNDRAISING & EVENTS The fundraising initiatives of Rotarians and individuals in Australia are the driving force behind the donations we receive and therefore the research and programs we fund.
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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2013 EVENTS Scotty Bear ARH Coast Walk UK 20th September – 7th October, 2013 Ian Horton and Mike Lodder from the Rotary Club of Mornington, Vic. walked across the width of England, accompanied by a very important member, the ARH Scotty Bear. The coast to coast hike was a total of 320km, leaving from St Bees on the northwest coast of England (on the Irish Sea) to Robin Hood Bay on the north– east coast (on the North Sea). It follows a popular route devised by the author Alfred Wainwright. The trip was documented on a blog with an array of Scotty Bear photos. The event raised over $3,000 for ARH.
Australian Rotary Health Royal Melbourne Golf Course Challenge 7th October, 2013
MAArvelous Millinery for Hat Day 3rd October, 2013
The inaugural Challenge teed off with enthusiasm on Monday
cocktail style showcase of Australia’s Premier Milliner’s Spring Collections at
October 7. Eightyfour golfers challenged the number one golf
the Leopard Lodge of Melbourne Zoo, Victoria. Students from Dancentre
course in Australia, which was in tournament condition for the
opened the Parade with a jungle routine featuring hats made to represent
Masters and the World Cup. A total of $7,600 was raised for Mental
animals from the zoo, which flowed into a parade of hats from 17 local
Health, including funds from the auction, raffle and the guessing
milliners. One hundred and sixtyfour attended the event and $1,000 was
competition how many golf balls in the boot of the BMW.
presented to Terry Davies, Corporate Manager for Hat Day.
The Millinery Association of Australia partnered with Hat Day to host a
Australian Rotary Health Wine, Food and Music Race Day - 13th October, 2013 The inaugural Race Day at Hawkesbury Race Club, Sunday, October 13th was extremely successful, including formal dining and fine wine plus entertainment. Supporters were dressed in their Sunday best to support a worthy cause and cheer on some horses. The event raised over $30,000 for mental health research and will continue into the future as a major fundraising day for ARH. Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees who made this such
HAT DAY - 11th October, 2013 Almost 400 organisations hosted Hat Days around Australia to shine a light on mental health research, many of which were Rotary Clubs. With a new logo and website launched in September 2013, Hat Day increased its success reaching members of the public and Australian workplaces. About $120,000 was raised nationally. Hat Day was seen in national and local newspapers, on televisions Australiawide and on Channel Seven’s The Morning Show. You may have also heard Hat Day on a radio station in your local area. New ambassadors, Elle Dawe and Matt Lee, also inspired Australians to get involved. Official Hat Day celebrations took place in Pitt Street Mall, Sydney, NSW in conjunction with The Holla Agency. A brightly coloured photo booth was set up with quirky and fun hats. Photos from the booth were uploaded to Instagram, where ARH ran an official Hat Day photography competition.
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2013 EVENTS Ulverstone Health & Wellbeing Expo - 18 October 2013
The Perth Rotary Ramble 20th October, 2013
The Expo and Gala Dinner raise awareness for personal
Run by the Rotary Club of Mill Point, the Ramble has teams of 26 people tackle
health and wellbeing, particularly mental health. A number
challenges, riddles and puzzles around the State’s capital. Not only was it a fun
of guest speakers participate, some of whom cater for
day for those participating, it was also a wonderful fundraiser, with $10,000
groups of school students that attend. The Expo also hosts
donated to ARH. See the website for more information www.perthramble.com
a Hat Day competition which arouses considerable interest, both in the community and at the Expo itself.
Golf for a Purpose 15th November, 2013 Twenty eight local businesses took part in this event which raised over $10,000 for mental health research projects. On the 17th Hole, players donated $10 to try their skill at making a hole in one competition with the hope of winning a brand new Holden Cruze. Corporate Golfer Brain Reeves was in the final group to participate on the day and got the hole in one on a 161 metre par 3 hole.
Annual Christmas Dinner 5th December, 2013 Many of our friends and supporters joined staff and students at another enjoyable Annual Christmas Dinner held on Thursday, 5th December, 2013 at the Epping Club in Sydney, NSW. Guest speaker and MC for the night was Steven Bradbury, fourtime short track speed skater Olympian and the first Australian to win a Winter Olympic gold medal. He is pictured above with Marie Davies and Corporate Manager Terry Davies.
2014 EVENTS Photography Competition January – April, 2014
Annual ARH Charity Golf Day 26th February, 2014
Gaining momentum from the inaugural event in 2013, Australian Rotary Health hosted its
The weather was finally on our side at
second Photography Competition. The promotion ran from Australia Day – 26th January,
the Golf Day, held at Riverside Oaks
2014 to midnight (AEDT) on ANZAC Day 25th April, 2014. Entrants were encouraged to
Golf Course, Cattai, NSW. Rotarian and
connect with one or all components of the theme: ‘HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES through
Corporate supporters enjoyed a round
RESEARCH, AWARENESS and EDUCATION’.
of 18 holes, lunch on the course and a
WINNERS Adult 1st Jim Chew 2nd Cheryl Toi 3rd Michiko Parnell
presentation dinner. The event raised Youth Winner Connor Russell
Peoples Choice Monique PitchfordBrown
$19,000 and will support mental health research PhD Scholarships and Grants.
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2014 EVENTS - BIKE RIDES GALORE! District 9790 'Hardly a Hill' Ride to Conference - 15th–20th March, 2014
Ride for Research $$$s 16th March –20th March, 2014
District 9790 'Hardly a Hill' Ride to Conference has raised $15,000
Ride for Research $$$s continues to be one of the most significant
for ARH. The event was a smooth success involving 24 participants
events to support ARH each year. Run by District 9810, the 2014 ride
from 14 Rotary clubs. Participants attended three Rotary club
covered approximately 685km with four groups of cyclists. Over 28
meetings en route to promote the programs of ARH; Deniliquin,
years of riding, Ride for Research $$$s has raised over $924,000.
Finley and Corowa. The ride went from Saturday, 15th March to
Organisers are hoping their million dollar ride will come in the next
Thursday, March 20th and covered 650 km over 6 days.
couple of years.
Rotary Rides Canberra ‘5 Peaks Challenge’ Sunday 13th April, 2014 The inaugural ride invited participants to climb their choice of Canberra’s five scenic peaks. The Rotary Club of Woden, ACT encouraged the public to bring family, friends or workmates to enjoy the autumn views on Sunday 13th April, 2014. Donations will be used to fund mental illness research www.rotaryrides.org.au
District 9520 Ride to Conference 16th–19th April, 2014
Ride to the Other Side 3rd May – 1st June, 2014
Cyclists from across Rotary District 9520 took to their bikes
Craig Alford and the Rotary Club of Armadale in Western Australia have
for their Ride to Conference in Warrnambool, Victoria; the
completed the 2nd leg of their journey around Australia on a Hustler Super Z
Australian Rotary Health “Ride for Research (RfR)”. The ride
rideon lawn mower. In February 2013 the team drove 2,176km from
comprised a journey of over 550km from Mildura in the
Kalgoorlie to Adelaide raising $65,000.
Sunraysia area, Victoria, to Port Fairy on the Great Ocean Road. D9520 raised approximately $4,000.
District 9820’s Ride to Conference 8th –14th May, 2014
Riding for Mental Health 3rd-11th May, 2014
Riders covered more than 600kms over six days in the leadup to the
Motorcycling group, Psychs on Bikes partnered with ARH to
conference, and raised funds for ARH.
shake up attitudes to mental illness in a ride across Australia. finished at Bondi in Sydney, NSW. Together with Rotary Clubs
BANISH THE BLACK DOG RIDE 24TH –25TH MAY, 2014
en route, they held a series of public meetings and seminars
Run by the Rotary Club of Townsville Central, this is an annual two day ride
with GPs and local community groups, along the theme:
through scenic North Queensland. The event has raised close to $300,000 for
‘How do you love someone who has a Mental Illness?’ An
Australian Rotary Health and continues to be one of their most successful annual
ARHbranded Motorhome joined the journey halfway to
fundraisers $62,000 in 2014. See the ‘BtBD Ride’ website for more info
promote ARH initiatives to the community.
www.banishtheblackdog.org.au
The group departed from Cottesloe Beach in Perth, WA and
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 31ST MAY – 4TH JUNE, 2014 Australian Rotary Health parked an Avida Motorhome in the House of Friendship where people could check their mental wellness. The ARH team also chatted to people about Research,Education, Awareness and Scholarships, as well as selling a
Jane Loxton, Jenny Towe and Stef Fenton
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Prevention of Mental Health Disorders Forums As part of Australian Rotary Health’s new prevention initiatives, Rotary Clubs throughout Australia were invited to host community forums focusing on “Preventing Mental Health Problems in the Community”. Forums were organised by Rotary Clubs as part of their contribution to community service, and focused on the public’s awareness of mental health prevention. Each event is open to the public, where attendees hear from a panel of mental health experts. The aims of the community forum and workshop project are to: • Improve mental health and knowledge about prevention activities • Increase health and wellbeing in the community • Decrease the incidence of mental health problems in the community
Western Australia Community Mental Health Forum
A REPORT FROM THE DARWIN MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION
Clare Guilfoyle, CEO of Grow Australia, a national organisation which
DISORDERS FORUM
provides a program of mutual support to people with a mental illness.
The Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise, members Hana Morrissey, Anne
Antistigma: To enlighten people of the prevalence of mental illness
Pike and Patrick Ball, committed to organise a forum in the Northern
and encourage open conversation about mental health issues, and
Territory, on Sunday, 29th June, 2014 102pm, at the Charles Darwin
involvethem in antistigma activities across Australia.
University, Casuarina Campus. 60 people attended the forum which is great outcome for first NT event.
Dr Petra Buergelt (MA, PhD), Researcher at Charles Darwin University Petra’s research is in her own experiences as migrant and disaster
Why Mental health?
survivor, her findings have been published internationally.
Few of us can recall sending a ‘get well soon’ greeting to someone in
Mental health and growth: Is it possible in the face of uncertainty and
hospital for mental illness, when compared to those for someone with
crisis? Mental illness versus health in migration and disaster; Pathways
an infection or following surgery. People who will openly discuss heart
to facilitating mental health and growth.
disease or diabetes are often reticent about discussing mental health. Katherine Mayger, Masters of Clinical Psychology at Charles Darwin The treatment of mental illness has moved from ‘institutions’ to ‘care
University.
in the community’. While many people with mental illnesses may
Play therapy for young people: What is play therapy, how can it assist
recover, some may continue to receive treatment while living in the
young people, how did it develop, and what is available to help?
community. Professor Douglas Paton, member of The Integrated Research for The Speakers at our Symposium were:
Disaster Reduction (IRDR) Committee established as part of the United
Betty Kitchener OAM, CEO of Mental Health First Aid Australia the
Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR).
help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a
Mental health and natural disasters: Why do people react differently
mental health crisis.
to natural disasters and what is the available help?
Demystifying Mental Illness: What are mental health issues and the common conditions? Who is at risk and why people to do not seek
Organisations Involved in the Event
help. What is mental health first aid and why it is good for people to
Carers NT, TEAMhealth Services, Alzheimer's NT, Catholic Care, TEMHCO,
be MH First Aiders?
Grow NT, Community Visitor Program, Alzheimer’s NT, Oz Help.
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FUNDING PARTNERS Australian Rotary Health is currently providing research scholarships to 37 PhD Scholars in our program “Fund ing Partner PhD Scholarships”. Many of the scholarships are named to honour a loved family member or friend in some cases a Rotarian or local community hero. These are some of the stories behind the scholarships. THE IAN PARKER BIPOLAR FUND PHD SCHOLARSHIP The Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund PhD Scholarship was launched in recognition of Australia’s inaugural Bipolar Research Fund. It was founded by Ian Parker’s sister Carol Smit as a tribute to Ian’s life, who tragically ended it by suicide on August 10th, 2005. The Scholarship is aimed to give ‘meaning’ and a ‘positive’ purpose to Ian’s life, one of severe episodes of moodswings from the insidious and debilitating mental illness, Bipolar Disorder. Carol wishes to oppose any negativity surrounding all mental illnesses, but is particularly focused on ZERO tolerance for any stigma surrounding Bipolar Disorder. The honour of offering many talented PhD Students an opportunity to research Bipolar Disorder is a goal very close
Carol Smit and her brother Ian Parker
to her heart.
THE MARGARET ROBERTS MOTOR NEURON DISEASE PHD SCHOLARSHIP In 2002 Margaret Roberts, a well known Bendigo lady, Past National
“After her death in 2005 we agonised over whether we were capable
President of Inner Wheel and wife of our member Alwyn became
of doing anything to find out ‘why?’
ill. After much testing she was diagnosed with MND and passed away in 2005. In April 2006 The Rotary Club of Bendigo South
After a lot of self doubt our Rotary Club decided we could be a
launched the Margaret Roberts Motor Neurone Disease PhD
catalyst for change and implement something with a long range
Scholarship.
potential to better understand MND and help find a cure.” – Members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo
THE DAVID HENNING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP “The suicide death of our son, David, aged 39, in December 2005, was naturally very devastating to Glennis and I. It came totally out of the blue to us, his three siblings and their families and also to all his friends. David was a successful executive and a very accomplished sportsperson. (He had run in the New York Marathon only weeks before his death). He had no history of mental illness whatsoever. He left a very substantial estate which was distributed to his immediate family. Glennis and I, as his parents, wondered what we should do with our share of these funds, received in such a distressing way. We decided to set up a charitable foundation in memory of our David and to use our share of the estate money as the base capital, each year distributing the income earned. We felt in this way we might honour our son by improving the community of which he was such a fine member. Glennis and I continue to see great benefits in the programs administered through ARH. We see the young people receiving the awards developing their research and professional knowledge. This, we believe, will benefit the whole community in the future. Who knows what one of these research scholars may discover in the years ahead?” – Keith Henning
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THE IAN LOXTON PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP The Ian Loxton Pancreatic Research Scholarship was established in memory of Ian Loxton, who died of Pancreatic Cancer in 2011. Ian and his wife Jane had been travelling from Melbourne to South Australia in their campervan when Ian fell ill. After chemotherapy, Ian died at home 20 weeks following his diagnosis. “I was left with many unanswered questions about this deadly Cancer. As Ian and I were both Rotarians I sought the help of Australian Rotary Health. I was very thankful that ARH took up my proposal and did all the work in setting up the Ian Loxton Pancreatic Research Scholarship. The fundraising for this Scholarship gave me a purpose in life to fill the large void losing Ian had created. Knowing that he did not die in vain and that one day people would not have to go through what Ian and I did.”
Ian Loxton and Jane Loxton
– Jane Loxton
THE JOHN RICHARDSON PHD SCHOLARSHIP The John Richardson PhD Scholarship has been established by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham and the John Richardson Fund to support research into oncology. The scholarship honors the late John Richardson who died in 2012 leaving a bequest to fund a scholarship and an ongoing legacy in the field of medical research. “John Richardson joined the Rotary Club of Cheltenham in 1995. He ran a medical practice in Charman Road, the main street of Cheltenham and was President of the club in 20092010 a most successful club year. John became a Level 2 Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation in his Presidential year. He commenced John Richardson
the Antoinette and John Richardson Awards in 2008 for emerging opera singers, in memory of his wife.” – Peter Murie from the Rotary Club of Cheltenham
THE LLOYD BINET PHD SCHOLARSHIP The Rotary Club of Hunters Hill are proud of their sponsorship of
The largest event held to fundraise for the Lloyd Binet PhD Scholarship
Rebecca Brown and her research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
was a golf day, ably managed by member John Lloyd and sponsored by
The Scholarship was triggered when Rodney Binet was president of the
Binet Homes. The event raised close to the $33,000. With help from
Club his family are the proud owners of ‘Ticket Number One at Wests
Australian Rotary Health and the University of Wollongong, funds were
Tigers Rugby League Club’. One of their players, John Morris, was a
raised to $90,000, providing a full three year PhD Scholarship.
dear friend of the family, who’s mother was diagnosed with MND. This provided the perfect destination for that year’s Rugby fund raising.
“It just seemed fitting that, after all their hard work, to christen it the “Lloyd Binet” PhD Scholarship.” – Keith Sansom from the Rotary Club of Hunters Hill
THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORNINGTON RON FALLAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Rotary Club of Mornington decided to fund this program for three reasons; to honour the memory of an esteemed and highly respected Rotary colleague, Ron Fallaw; to fund research into the general area of ‘diseases of the brain’ that had triggered Ron’s debilitation and subsequent death, and; to further cement our continuing interest in and support of Australian Rotary Health that had evolved from a Mornington Rotary initiative in 1981/2. “In 2005 Ron was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder, multiple system atrophy (MSA), a condition of low prevalence, with progressive degeneration of the brain, nervous system and body functions. Ron Fallaw was greatly loved by fellow Rotarians and partners. We were pleased to allocate up to $38,500 to share in this research program; valued the opportunity to participate in the selection process for a scholar; delighted that Bevan Main BSc (Hons1) was chosen; and absolutely thrilled that Bevan is proving so successful in his research.” – Frank Fisher from the Rotary Club of Mornington
Ron Fallow
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AWARD FOR KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION Australian Rotary Health sponsors an annual award for knowledge
them in reducing their child’s risk of mental health problems. Dr Yap
dissemination through the Australasian Society Psychiatric Research
was presented with the award at the 2013 Australasian Society for
(ASPR). To acknowledge her work in promoting evidencebased mental
Psychiatric Research Conference.
health research to the community, Dr Marie Yap received the annual ARH Award for a program she developed called Parenting Strategies.
Past Recipients: 2012 Professor Jan Copeland
Parenting Strategies is a research translation program which was first
2010 Betty Kitchener
developed in 2010. Its main aim is to translate existing research
2009 Professor Perminder Sachdev
evidence into credible, actionable resources for parents, to support
2008 Professors Helen Christensen & Kathy Griffiths
Media Training Each year Australian Rotary Health holds a media training day for some of our PhD Scholars in conjunction with the Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research (ASPR) Conference. Last year’s training was held in Melbourne where Australian Rotary Health PhD Scholars had the opportunity to improve their presentation and media skills. Science media guru, Professor Rob Morrison and Professor Michael Sawyer from the University of Adelaide conducted a number of training sessions on how to best communicate research to various audiences. It is hoped that these skills will enhance their professional careers.
Prof. Rob Morrison teaches media interview skills to PhD Scholar Anthony Espinoza
Back row: Anthony Espinoza, Shantel Duffy, Prof. Rob Morrison. Middle row: Kate Roberts, Research Admin. Manager Michelle Nicholas, CEO Joy Gillett. Front row: Prof. Michael Sawyer, Naz Al Hafid, Michelle Palmeri, Janine James and Rose Chesworth
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02. 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 – 3 Scholarships, $87,000 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships – 33 Scholarships, $957,00 Bowelscan PhD Scholarships – 4 Scholarships, $116,00
Photo by Jim Chew
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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 subject and fund the PhD project. In 2014, Australian Rotary Health is providing three Research Companion PhD Scholarships totalling $87,000. 2014 Scholarship Recipients LEONARD KANOWSKI The Kaiyu Enterprises Scholarship Developing a mental health resilience program with Australian Aboriginal Communities University of Newcastle, NSW Leonard Kanowski is currently researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce recruitment and retention. The focus of his research is on the barriers and enablers to developing, supporting and maintaining a culturally relevant and skilled Aboriginal mental health workforce in NSW.
over several decades.
Len Kanowski (second from left) and participants at an Aboriginal workforce support forum in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Len presented his findings to the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) of NSW
SIÂN MCLEAN
Disease (MND) and MND model mice, than in healthy people and
The Lorraine and Bruce McKenzie Scholarship Sociocultural and peer related factors in body image in adolescent girls: Implications for prevention La Trobe University, Vic.
healthy mice. Additionally, urine p75NTRECD levels correlate to
Siân Mclean’s study will investigate the factors that protect
that urine with p75NTRECD could be used as an indicator of disease,
adolescent girls from developing body dissatisfaction and create
disease progression and treatment development for MND.
Len’s research also involves mapping and documenting the history of the Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing workforce in Australia
disease progression. The development of treatments for MND is hindered by a lack of markers that can measure disease progression and treatment effectiveness. Ongoing results from this study mean
more effective interventions to be run in high schools. She aims to confirm that thinking critically about media images will contribute to better body image in girls. She has developed a curriculum to be run in high schools which teaches girls to think carefully about media images, reduce body comparisons and promote positive eating behaviours.
STEPHANIE SHEPHEARD Neville & Jeanne York PhD Scholarship p75NTR as a biomarkers for disease progression in the Motor Neuron Disease mouse model SOD1 G93A Flinders University, SA This project has shown that levels of a protein called p75NTRECD are significantly higher in the urine of people with Motor Neuron
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Research Companion Stephanie Shepheard presenting her work at the Flinders University Centre for Neuroscience Collaborator's Day
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FUNDING PARTNER PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 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. Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have supported research into 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. In 2014 Australian Rotary Health funded 33 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships to the total of $957,000. Kevin Loo
“The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics at the University of
Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, NSW In Body Imaging BrachyVision: Improved Brachytherapy of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Wollongong is proud to present the BrachyView project as a world first application of a physics imaging technology in the very important field of prostate cancer radiation therapy.”
Ms Dan Lu IMPROVING PROSTATE CANCER RADIATION TREATMENT As the number one cancer affecting Australian men, research aimed at enhancing the quality of prostate cancer therapy and improving
Ian McNair Scholarship Prince of Wales Clinical School, UNSW Unravelling the complexity of glioblastoma relapse and drug resistance
treatment outcomes for patients is vital to increasing quality of life. prostate cancer patients and has high success rates. Brachytherapy is
WHY IS BRAIN CANCER RESISTANT TO TREATMENT?
one mode of radiation therapy, which delivers a highly precise dose to
Dr Dan Lu has used an Australiafirst form of DNA testing to study the
the tumour. However, errors in treatment can occur due to differences
repairing process of DNA when these cells are attacked by brain
between the preplanned dose and the actual delivered dose.
cancer. Her study has been used to predict a patient’s potential
Radiation therapy is a common treatment option for early stage
response to treatment. BrachyView utilises high resolution pixelated detectors to provide a more accurate view of radiation treatment. By creating a brand new
Patients who are diagnosed with glioblastoma, a common and
imaging system that allows for realtime source localisation and
aggressive brain cancer, have an average survival rate of 15 months
adjustment, BrachyView aims to decrease the likelihood of treatment
after diagnosis. The standard treatment is surgery followed by
errors and therefore improve patient outcomes and quality of life
radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, more than 90% of patients
posttreatment.
experience tumour recurrence within a few months and show a poor response to further treatments.
Kevin Loo’s research has evaluated its effectiveness and established the concept for BrachyView as a practical option for treatment dose
“My results showed that longterm chemotherapy could change the
planning.
genetic profile of some patients, featuring an increased rate of gene mutations. Interestingly, these patients generally demonstrated a
“BrachyView is able to assist doctors and radiation therapists in the
good response to drug and had prolonged survival,” Dr Lu said.
placement of radioactive brachytherapy sources directly into the affected tumour site, that is the prostate gland, to achieve the best
One possible explanation is that the drug actually hit the cancer cells,
treatment outcomes and patient quality of life,” Mr. Loo said.
changed their genetic configuration and killed them.” CONTINUED OVERPAGE
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“Through gene profiling, I have also identified a biological pathway
BIANCA BORCHIN
process which was linked to drug resistance and treatment failure.”
The Lloyd Binet PhD Scholarship Rotary Club of Bondi Junction, NSW
Dr Lu’s study confirmed that the method of DNA testing namely
Derivation of skeletal myocytes from human embryonic stem cells
‘pyrosequencing’ was the most practicable test in detailing a
Monash University, Vic.
patient’s reaction to chemotherapy and predicting their response to treatment.
REBECCA BROWN Rotary Club of Hunters Hill, NSW
“Pyrosequencing can be easily implemented into a patient’s routine
The role of protein aggregation and inclusions in MND pathology
clinic visit,” Dr Lu said.
University of Wollongong, NSW
“Overall, my study provides a comprehensive insight into the
JAESUNG PETER CHOI
mechanisms of drug resistance in brain cancer.”
The David Henning Memorial Foundation PhD Scholarship Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
2014 Scholarship Recipients NAZ AL HAFID
Role of androgens via AR in PTEN inactivation induced female
Rotary Club of Pennant Hills, NSW
ANZAC Research Institute, NSW
reproductive pathology
Evaluation of a novel treatment strategy for phenylketonuria Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW
DAMIAN CONWAY Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, NSW
ANN BADGER
Novel approaches to HIV testing for men who have sex with men
The David Henning Memorial Foundation PhD Scholarship
University of New South Wales, NSW
Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW Developing sciencebased guidelines to overcome barriers which
SAMANTHA COSH
impede university students’ helpseeking and engagement in
The Gudrun Delarue Ovarian Cancer PhD Scholarship
existing initiatives, for low intensity depression symptoms
Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
University of Wollongong, NSW
Investigations into genetic aberrations underlying recurrent ovarian cancer
MONIQUE BAX
Mater Research, Qld.
Rotary Club of Cronulla, NSW Modelling sporadic Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) using induced
REBECCA DAGG
pluripotent stem cells from ALS patients
Harry Banks Sutherland Rotary PhD Scholarship
University of Wollongong, NSW
Rotary Club of Sutherland, NSW A novel mechanism for sustained proliferation of neuroblastoma cells
MELISSA BENSON
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup / Lang Lang, Vic. PMX53 as a potential antiepileptic drug with both anticonvulsant
MAREIKE DAHMERHEATH
and neuroprotective properties
Rotary Club of Toowong, Qld.
University of Queensland, Qld.
Identifying the mechanism of the G2 phase UV checkpoint and repair response commonly defective in melanoma
LOUISE BIRRELL
University of Queensland, Qld.
The David Henning Memorial Foundation PhD Scholarship Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW
ANTHONY ESPINOZA
Untangling comorbidity: substance use and mental health in young
Rotary Club of Dural & Penrith Valley, NSW
Australians
BrachyPix: advanced QA in prostate cancer treatment by High Dose
University of New South Wales, NSW
Rate brachytherapy University of Wollongong, NSW
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JARRED GILLET
CHARLES LO
Rotary Club of St Ives, NSW
Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW
A randomised controlled trial of progressive resistance training and
Socioeconomic factors associated with SCI: Function priorities and
functional training on muscle properties and mechanical gait
determinants such as mood and perceptions of control
deficiencies in youth with spastic type cerebral palsy
University of Sydney, NSW
University of Queensland, Qld.
EMMA GLIDDON Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarship Assessing an online psychotherapy program for bipolar disorder Deakin University, Vic.
JANINE JAMES The Margaret Roberts Motor Neutron Disease PhD Scholarship Rotary Club of Bendigo South, Vic. Kinase control of FUS and TDP43 accumulation in motor neuron disease University of Melbourne, Vic.
BLAGOJCE JOVESKI The David Henning Memorial Foundation PhD Scholarship The Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW Structure, function and interactions of Hsp20 with Hsp27 and aB
Two ARH PhD Scholars were finalists in the University of Melbourne's 'Three Minute Thesis' Competition. Funding Partner PhD Scholar Bevan Main won the competition and Ian Scott Scholar Edith Holloway won the People's Choice Award. Photo L to R: Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Ms Elizabeth A Alexander AM, Finalist and People's Choice Award winner, Edith Holloway, Finalist Ainka Granderson, Finalist and winner Bevan Main, Finalist Lawrence Lau, Finalist Jared Horvath
crystalin: Potential implications in neurodegenerative disease University of Wollongong, NSW
BEVAN MAIN The Rotary Club of Mornington Ron Fallaw Memorial Scholarship
YANG KONG
Rotary Club of Mornington Inc, Vic.
Rotary Club of Blacktown City, NSW
The role of type1 interferons in Parkinson's disease
Detection and prevention of early atherosclerosis in children with
University of Melbourne, Vic.
fetal growth restriction University of Sydney, NSW
RAYAN MOUSSA Rotary Club of Liverpool West, NSW
CATHERINE KUBEL
Development of novel antitumour agents and investigating the
Rotary Club of West Wollongong, NSW
role of metals for treatment of cancer
Towards a decisionmaking framework for behavioural problems in
University of Sydney, NSW
residential dementiacare facilities University of Wollongong, NSW
CHIHO MURANUSHI Rotary Club of Toowong, Qld.
ISABELLA LAMBERTSMITH
Pharmacological impacts to development of keratinocyte cancers:
Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
Skin and Health Study
Are proteostasis defects responsible for Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis?
University of Queensland, Qld.
University of Wollongong, NSW
TARIA NG LARISSA LEWIS
Rotary District 9680
Rotary District 9690
Investigating the adverse effects of matrix metalloproteinases in
Social media and adolescent development
diabetic wound healing
University of Sydney, NSW
University of Sydney, NSW
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LISA OYSTON
ANNA ROY
Rotary Club of Dural, NSW
Rotary Club of Ballarat South, Vic.
Conserved modifiers of Parkinson's disease
The effects of different dietary fatty acids and weight loss on
Garvan Institute of Medical Research, NSW
endocannabinoid and adiponectin signalling in the skeletal muscle Victoria University, Vic.
JOSEPH PO Rotary Club of Liverpool, NSW
TOM STEEPLES
Biology of circulating tumour cells in patients with advanced ovarian
Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA
cancer: Does Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) contribute
Homeless, young and accompanied: Identifying the diverse issues
to chemoresistance?
young people with families face when homeless in Adelaide
Westmead Hospital, NSW
University of Adelaide, SA
APARNA RAO
DANNEL YEO
The John Richardson PhD Scholarship
The Ian Loxton Pancreatic Cancer scholarship
Rotary Club of Cheltenham, Vic.
Role of p21activated kinases in pancreatic cancer
Targeting metabolism in RAS driven malignancies
University of Melbourne, Vic.
University of Melbourne, Vic.
KATE ROBERTS Rotary District 9680 / 9685 Elucidating the role of extracellular mutant SOD1 in activation of glial cells and motor neurone cell death in ALS University of Wollongong, NSW
Funding Partner Scholar Taria Ng at the Annual Australian Diabetes Society Conference held in Melbourne where she presented a poster
BOWELSCAN PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 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. Proceeds from these sales are 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. SARRON RANDALL-DEMLLO
2014 Bowelscan Scholarships PHUOC THIEN HUYNH
Rotary District 9830 Bowelscan
Rotary District 9640 Bowelscan
Investigation of carcinogenesis pathways in colitisassociated
Inflammatory determinants for colorectal cancer treatment
colorectal cancer
University of Sydney, NSW
University of Tasmania, Tas.
AMY MARTIN
MICHELLE PALMIERI
Rotary District 9650 Bowelscan
Rotary District 9780 Boweslcan
Elucidating genetic predispositions to hereditary nonpolyposis
Understanding oncogenic P13K signalling in colorectal cancer – from
colorectal cancer (HPCC)
function to therapy
University of Newcastle, NSW
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Vic.
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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 - 2 Fellowships, $150,000 Mental Health Research Grants – 7 Grants, $458,371 Prevention of Mental Disorders Research Grants – 4 Grants, $250,925 Ian Scotts PhD Scholarships – 19 Scholarships, $551,000
Australian Rotary Health
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. In 2014 Australian Rotary Health funded two Postdoctoral Fellowships totaling $150,000. 2014 Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipients DR JANETTE LOUISE SMITH Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship Neurocognitive deficits in young heavy drinkers National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW 20142016
DR TONELLE HANDLEY Geoff Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship Multitiered approach to suicide prevention in young Australians National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW 20142016
Dr Tonelle Handley National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, NSW Multitiered approach to suicide prevention in young Australians
Postdoctoral Fellow Tonelle Handley presents to the Rotary Club of Parramatta City, NSW.
STOP YOUTH SUICIDE. RESEARCHERS REVEAL NEW APPROACHES.
the comfort and privacy of their own home, at a time that’s
“Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 1534
convenient for them.
in Australia. Young people with mental health problems are one of the least likely groups to seek professional help, so finding ways to
Online Treatment
make helpseeking more acceptable is key to reducing youth
A lot of people don’t realise that online treatments are available
suicide.
(and free!), so increasing awareness of these programs is an important aim of my project. We’re using social media sites like
I have spent the last four years doing research into suicide
Facebook and Twitter to put the word out, and to encourage young
prevention in Australia and I know all too well how important it is
people to spread the word among their friends.
to break down the stigma surrounding suicide. We’ve had a huge response, with young Australians continuing to My Research
sign up for the online trial every day. We’re really excited about
My research is looking at new ways to reduce the youth suicide rate
the positive response we’ve received so far and hope that it will
in Australia. It involves providing mental health treatments over
continue to grow!”
the internet so that young people can access vital information in
Excerpts taken from Tonelle’s Hat Day blog post, (September 2013)
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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 2014, Australian Rotary Health funded 11 Mental Health Grants totalling $709,296, including 4 focusing on prevention. PROFESSOR RICHARD MATTICK
"It's quite plausible that trying to get your kids to drink in a responsible
Professor Jackob Najman, Associate Professor Kypros, Kypri, Dr Tim Slade, Dr Laura Vogl, Dr Delse Hutchinson, Dr Raimondo Bruno & Dr Monika Wadolowski Young people, drinking, and the parental supply of alcohol: a longitudinal study National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, NSW
fashion can be a great idea," he said... "What we are seeing is the rates of drinking are three times [what] you would expect if parents didn't give alcohol. Story originally published on ABC News Online, written by Will Ockenden http://www.abc.net.au/news/20140908/teensgivenalcoholbyparents drinkmorestudy/5726532
RESEARCH IN THE NEWS! TEENAGERS GIVEN ALCOHOL BY THEIR PARENTS MORE LIKELY TO BE HEAVIER DRINKERS, STUDY SAYS Teenagers who are given alcohol by their parents are three times more likely to be heavier drinkers in their late teens than those from families which do not supply alcohol, a new study has found. Researchers have surveyed nearly 2,000 families about the drinking habits of parents and their children.
Associate Professor Lina Ricciardelli Professor Marita McCabe & Dr Helen Skouteris An early intervention for mental health problem amongst children: Comparisons, Oppenness, Peers and Esteem (COPE) Deakin University, Vic.
teenagers who were given alcohol at home were more likely to obtain
HOW DO I LOOK? CHILDREN WHO COMPARE THEMSELVES
alcohol from other sources by year 10.
It’s no secret that children learn about their own abilities and individual
The study, which took place over a fouryear period, also found that the
differences by watching and comparing themselves to each other. While
Professor Richard Mattick, from the National Drug and Alcohol Research
there is generally no harm in learning this way, an over use of social
Centre at the University of New South Wales, said many parents believed
comparisons can lead to negative thinking and contribute to problems
that introducing their children to alcohol could promote responsible
in mental health.
drinking in later life. A study conducted by Associate Professor Ricciardelli and funded by
"A lot of parents arguably or reportedly say they're doing it so they can
Australian Rotary Health has examined children’s use of social
teach responsible drinking," he said.
comparisons and how these could be improved to help children think more positively about themselves.
"But we're just finding that rather than moderating drinking, kids are drinking more.
“There are no national or international intervention programs to teach children about the powerful impact of social comparisons and how they
"If their aim is to moderate their child's drinking, providing alcohol
can learn to use these to strengthen their selfconcepts,” Associate
probably does the reverse."
Professor Lina Ricciardelli said.
Professor Mattick said there had been very poor data around the topic, and the findings of the study had not been anticipated by researchers.
The study revealed that children as young as 8 years old use social comparisons in all kinds of domains that are closely related to their self
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concepts and mental health indicators. They compare themselves in
PROFESSOR HELEN HERRMAN
areas of physical appearance, peerrelationships, physical activity and
Dr Penny Mitchell, Ms Kristen MoelleSaxone, Associate Professor Sue
school achievement.
Cotton, Associate Professor Carol Harvey & Professor Cathy Humphreys The Bounce Project: The effectiveness of peer support training to
Findings also indicated that targeting social comparisons was effective for
enhance the mental health and wellbeing of young people leaving Out
some children, however, more work is needed to study different subgroups.
of Home Care University of Melbourne, Vic. $51,265
2014 Grant Recipients ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR STEPHANIE BROWN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JUDY PROUDFOOT
Professor Jan Nicholson, Dr Diedre Gartland, Dr Hannah Woolhouse,
Dr Janine Clarke, Dr Charles Verge, Professor Lesley Campbell, Dr Jane
Professor Helen Herrman & Dr Fiona Mensah
HolmesWalker & Professor Kay Wilhelm
The impact of intimate partner violence on child mental health in
Tools for resilience: A mobile phone and webbased intervention for
middle childhood
improving mental wellbeing and reducing distress in adolescents and
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Vic. $69,705
young adults with Type I diabetes Black Dog Institute, NSW $69,961.32
PROFESSOR JANE FISHER Dr Heather Rowe, Dr Karen Wynter, Associate Professor Harriet
DR CAROLYN SCHNIERING
Hiscock, Associate Professor Jordana Bayer, Ms Janet Michelmore,
Dr Danielle Einstein & Professor Ron Rapee
Ms Joanna Burns & Ms Hau Nguyen
The feasibility and outcome of internet delivery of transdiagnostic
Identifying the earliest indicators of anxiety among toddlers and their
cognitivebehaviour therapy for adolescent
mothers to inform effective early parenting interventions
Macquarie University, NSW $68,756
Monash University, Vic. $70,000
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LYNDAL STRAZDINS DR LAURA HART
Dr Amanda Cookllin, Dr Liz Westrupp, Dr Liana Leach, Professor Byran
Professor Tony Jorm, Dr Claire Kelly & Ms Betty Kitchener
Rodgers & Associate Professor Peter Butterworth
Teen mental health first aid training: A pilot cluster randomized
Work family conflict, work family enrichment, and their significance for
controlled trial
children’s mental health
University of Melbourne, Vic. $70,000
Australian National University, ACT $58,684
Special Research Grants Australian Rotary Health sometimes partners with governments, as well as community and independent organisations, to pool funds for collaborative research grants. In 2014, Australian Rotary Health contributed funds to one ongoing collaborative research grant. Elizabeth Waters / Dean Lusher
Results show there are still a significant number of people (greater
Beyond bushfires: Community, resilience & recovery University of Melbourne, Vic.
than would be expected in the general population) who are reporting persistent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, psychological distress or heavy drinking. Residents in highly impacted
Beyond Bushfires: Community, Recovery and Resilience is a five year
communities were found to be at greater risk of psychological impacts.
research study investigating the medium to long term impacts of the February 2009 Victorian ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires. The study consists
These results indicate the need to promote the use of health and
of ongoing community visits, surveys completed by approximately 1,000
complementary services, communitybased initiatives, and family and
participants, indepth interviews and focus group discussions. Results
other informal supports. Beyond Bushfires will continue up to 8 years
provide the research team with a way of exploring in detail how people
postbushfire as results of how best to support the community are in
are getting on and how they are feeling about place and community.
promising progress.
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PREVENTION OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS RESEARCH GRANTS “Despite increases in mental health services, the mental health of the Australian population has not improved. However, there is an important exception. The suicide rate has reduced since the late 1990s, which corresponded with the start of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. A recent study on research priorities in mental health, commissioned by the Australian Government, found that stakeholders (including consumers, carers, clinicians and researchers) rate prevention of mental disorders as their top priority for research topics (Christensen et al., 2013). However, when the current distribution of funding on mental health research was examined, prevention was found to receive only a small proportion of funding, and the amount had actually declined from a decade earlier. Fortunately, one non-government funding agency,
Attendees at an ARH Prevention Symposium
Australian Rotary Health, has recognised that prevention is an important but neglected area and has started to prioritise funding to this area.
DR VANESSA ROSE
Excerpts from “Why hasn't the mental health of Australians improved? The need
Associate Professor Janette Perz
for a national prevention strategy” by Anthony F Jorm, Aust N Z J Psychiatry
Walk the Talk: Phase II study of an online populationbased intervention
September 2014 vol. 48 no. 9 p.800
to improve the mental health of young people who are unemployed
University of Western Sydney, NSW $68,574
2014 Grant Recipients DR SOPHIE HAVIGHURST
The Walk the Talk program is a vocationally oriented mental health
Professor Nicholas Allen, Dr Marie Bee Hui Yap & Dr Louise Hayes
promotion program, designed to improve the mental health and
Tuning in to Teens: The prevention of mental health difficulties in
employment outcomes of young people aged 1725 years. Dr Vanessa
adolescents using an emotionfocused parenting program
Rose is currently investigating whether an online version of the Walk the Talk program is effective in improving the mental health of young people
This study aims to evaluate a new parting program, Tuning in to Teens,
who are unemployed. The online program consists of videos, activities,
as an intervention to prevent adolescent mental health problems. The
worksheets, links and tips designed to assist young people with staying
Tuning in to Teens program aims to teach parents how to assist their
mentally healthy and finding work.
adolescents in understanding and managing their emotions while helping parents manage their own emotional reactions to their teen.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALLISON WATERS
University of Melbourne, Vic. $69,916
Professor Melanie ZimmerGembeck, Professor Karin Mogg, Professor
PROFESSOR JANE PIRKIS
Helping young Australians to "Look for Good": A schoolbased trial of
Ms Jo Robinson, Dr Matthew Spittal, Professor Debra Rickwood &
positive attention training to increase children's emotional wellbeing and
Professor Pat McGorry
prevent anxiety and depression
Effective suicide prevention campaign material for young people:
Griffith University, Qld. $43,205
Brendan Bradley & Professor Michelle Craske
A randomised controlled trial
University of Melbourne, Vic. $69,230
Associate Professor Allison Waters is evaluating
a schoolbased
prevention trail to examine whether a computerbased intervention is This study aims to build the evidence base for an effective public education
effective in offsetting emotional problems and increasing positive
campaign which raises community awareness of suicide and encourages
emotional wellbeing in schoolage children. The intervention is
helpseeking behaviour among vulnerable young people, without running
designed to teach children to focus on positive cures around them and
the risk of causing them distress or other forms of harm.
to persist in using this strategy even when circumstances are challenging.
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Australian Rotary Health
IAN SCOTT PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 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 19 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships were awarded, totaling $551,000. ALLAN ‘BEN’ SMITH Understanding the psychosocial impact of surviving testicular cancer University of Sydney, NSW
AUSTRALIAN TESTICULAR CANCER SURVIVORS LOSING THEIR MARBLES “Testicular cancer is the second most common form of cancer in young Australian men aged 1839. While most men are cured, being diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer may result in ongoing physical and psychological effects that can impact on mental health and quality of life. Little is known about what problems men face after completing treatment for testicular cancer, how to identify those at greatest risk of experiencing problems, and what can be done to help them. 244 Australian testicular cancer survivors were surveyed, and 24
Ian Scott Scholar Jessica Andrews with other attendees Jakob Hartmann, Christina Castellani and Eva Brandl at the Society of Biological Psychiatry's 69th Annual Meeting, New York May 2014
completed indepth interviews as part of my PhD study, providing the most comprehensive evaluation of testicular cancer survivors’ mental health and quality of life to date and the first assessment
Two thirds of Australian testicular cancer survivors report needing
of these outcomes in Australian men.
help facing challenges associated with testicular cancer, but do not receive this help.
Approximately one in five testicular cancer survivors reported a negative impact of testicular cancer on masculinity, fertility, and
I have gained new funding as part of a team of researchers
sexual functioning. Anxiety and depression were also nearly twice
including oncologists, psychologists, and testicular cancer survivors
as common in testicular cancer survivors, compared with the
who are developing and testing an online psychological
Australian general population.
intervention (eTC) to improve the mental health of Australian testicular cancer survivors.
Results from this research showed that men who: are younger, are not well informed about TC, experience job problems, worry about
The development and evaluation of eTC would not have been
their cancer returning, have low social support, and whose coping
possible without Australian Rotary Health’s initial support of my
is characterised by despair or avoidance are at greatest risk of
PhD.”
poorer outcomes.
Article written by Ben Smith
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Paul Anderson
of animal and rodent experiments and proved them as an accurate
Gamma frequency oscillations and the NMDA receptor hypofunction hypothesis of schizophrenia: Exploring functional disconnections in psychosis University of Melbourne, Vic.
model for brain activity in people with schizophrenia.
SCHIZOPHRENIA, WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE BRAIN?
“They will be valuable for furthering our understanding of brain
This project aimed to develop better methods and tools to
for the disease.”
“These findings demonstrate that animal models for schizophrenia can capture the complex neural dynamics and abnormal gamma oscillations seen in people,” Paul said.
activity and schizophrenia and to one day develop new treatments
investigate the changes in brain activity that are observed in patients suffering from schizophrenia.
As a result of this PhD, Paul’s team has been able to continue research using these animal models for schizophrenia.
High frequency brain activity, known as gamma oscillations, has been associated with many processes that are disrupted in people
“This work will give us the ability to further investigate the basic
with schizophrenia such as memory, perception and attention.
mechanisms that lead to schizophrenia and one day may give insight into how we may be able to fix these problems and alleviate
Paul Anderson and supervisor, Dr Nigel Jonesdeveloped a variety
the symptoms of the disease.”
2014 Scholarship Recipients PAUL ANDERSON University of Melbourne, VIC Gamma frequency oscillations and the NMDA receptor hypofunction hypothesis of schizophrenia: Exploring functional disconnections in psychosis
JESSICA ANDREWS University of Wollongong, NSW Lingo1 signalling pathway: an emergent role in schizophrenia pathophysiology
MARLEE BOWER University of Western Sydney, NSW The experience of loneliness in the Australian homeless population
ANNIE BRENNAN University of NSW, NSW Cognition in first episode psychosis:
Ian Scott Scholar Maria Di Biase presents her preliminary findings at the University of Melbourne's Department of Psychiatry 3rd Annual Research Symposium, 2014
Mapping relationships between task performance, brain changes and symptoms
ROSE CHESOWRTH
MICHAEL DE SANTIS
MARIA DI BIASE
Florey Neuroscience Institute, Vic
University of Wollongong, NSW
University of Melbourne, Vic.
The role of the metabotropic glutamate 5
Effects of antipsychotic drug treatment in
Mapping wholebrain connectivity networks
and adenosine 2A receptors in
young rats on dopamine receptors
in schizophrenia
methamphetamine addiction CONTINUED OVERPAGE
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Australian Rotary Health
RYAN DUCHATEL University of Newcastle, NSW Neurobiological investigation of interstitial white matter neurons in a maternal immune activation model of schizophrenia
EDITH HOLLOWAY University of Melbourne, Vic. Managing depression within low vision rehabilitation services: the effectiveness of integrating an evidencebased therapy 'Problem solving therapy for primary care' on depression, quality of life and service utilisation in those with low vision
TARA HUNT University of Wollongong., NSW The Development and trial of a training program to optimise telephone crisisline outcomes with suicidal men
JEREMY LUM University of Wollongong, NSW Positive allosteric modulation of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in the treatment of schizophrenia
NATALIE MATOSIN University of Wollongong, NSW Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in the pathology and treatment of
Ian Scott Scholar Kate Young presented her research at the World Endometriosis Congress in Sao Paulo, Brazil in April, 2014
schizophrenia
KATRINA PRIOR
ASHLEY SKILLETER
CLARE MCCORMACK
University of New South Wales, NSW
University of New South Wales, NSW
University of New South Wales, NSW
The relationship between social phobia,
Can adjunctive treatment with raloxifene
Impacts of prenatal alcohol and
depression and substance use disorders.
reverse schizophreniarelated deficits in
drug exposure on infant cognitive
The impact on treatment outcomes
brain activity?
development
CARMEL SIVARATNAM
ANJALIKA WIJESURENDRA
AVES MIDDELTON
Monash University, Vic.
University of New South Wales, NSW
University of Melbourne, Vic.
Environmental and biological factors
Community Integrated Residential Aged
The development of an effective
influencing everyday social interaction
care: Implications for planning and design
response for the management of
impairments in young children with
suicidality in primary care for
autism and children with traumatic
KATE YOUNG
patients with depressive symptoms
developmental experiences
Monash University, Vic. Endometriosis and women's mental health
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04. Programs 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.
Rural Medical Scholarships Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships Indigenous Health Scholarships
Australian Rotary Health
INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Since 2002, Indigenous Health Scholarships have encouraged Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry and other health related degrees at university. These scholarships provide financial support for Indigenous students during tertiary study and qualification. The Indigenous Health Scholarship program sees a Rotary Club, Rotary District, business or individual, partner with the State & Commonwealth governments to provide a scholarship through Australian Rotary Health. to feel more at ease in this environment.
John Towney University of Newcastle, NSW 20132014
There are many areas within the hospital that are very interesting and satisfying to be working in, with very interested and supportive educators... I would like to thank Australian Rotary Health and the
John Towney reported on his semester in the Women and Children’s
Rotary Club of Sydney CBD for all the support you are providing.”
Health, which included Paediatrics and Obstetrics, as well as Gynaecology.
Excerpt from John’s first semester report.
“I would like to say that I have enjoyed the first semester of this year very much. It is very satisfying to think that I have progressed through the university component of the course and am now able to spend the majority of my time in the workplace where I must admit I feel more comfortable. There has been an increase in the level of patient interaction compared to previous years as well as an opportunity to learn more from staff in regard to different aspects of hospital operations. I am also finding the study for this component of the course has a high level of practical and interpersonal involvement and that also translates to the assessment component... This allows for students
Indigenous Scholar John Towney and partner Megan.
with a high level of communicative and customer focused experience
2014 Scholarship Recipients
Stephen Bell University of New England
Rachael Green University of Sydney
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Medicine sponsored by RC of Wauchope
Physiotherapy sponsored by RC of
Edjoni Blackledge University of NSW Medicine
Campbelltown
Rebekah Coon Charles Sturt University Nursing
sponsored by RC of Miranda
Kristy Morgan University of Western Sydney
sponsored by RC of Canberra East
Murray Haar University of NSW Medicine
Medicine sponsored by RC of Holroyd
sponsored by RC of Parkes
Matthew Hanzel Fuller University of Western
NEW SOUTH WALES
Haylee Solomons University of NSW Medicine
Sydney Medicine sponsored by RC of Sydney
Karen Pinter Klemenchic Charles Sturt University
sponsored by RC of Fairy Meadow
Soukup Foundation
Social Welfare sponsored by RC of Oberon
Amy Hawker University of Sydney
Kym Bowman University of Western Sydney
Ray O'Donnell Charles Sturt University Mental
Physiotherapy sponsored by David Henning
Medicine sponsored by Quality Occupational
Health sponsored by RC of Young
Foundation
Health, Merrylands
Colin Hammond Tighe University of Wollongong
James Begley University of Sydney Exercise &
Magenta Highfield University of Technology,
Indigenous Health sponsored by RC's of D9750
Sports Science sponsored by RC of Sydney
Sydney Nursing sponsored by RC of Rockdale City
Glenda Brown University of Newcastle
Soukup Foundation
Koby Elliott University of Technology, Sydney
Medicine sponsored by RC of Terrey Hills
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Midwifery sponsored by RC of Caringbah
Annual Report 2013-2014
MaddisonRose Gillespie University of
Jessie Binderhofer University of Queensland
Veronica Dolman University of WA Medicine
Technology, Sydney Midwifery sponsored by
Nursing & Midwifery sponsored by RC's of D9710
sponsored by RC of Mundaring
RC's of D9650
Daniel Hunt University of WA Dentistry
Nathan Taylor University of Technology, Sydney
VICTORIA
Exercise & Sports Science sponsored by RC of
Ngaree Blow University of Melbourne
Maroubra
Medicine and Surgery sponsored by RC of
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
John Towney University of Newcastle Medicine
Templestowe
Lauren Sperring University of Adelaide Medicine
sponsored by RC of Sydney CBD
Jessica McConnell University of Melbourne
sponsored by Dr. Sage
Erika ChapmanBurgess University of Newcastle
Medicine and Surgery sponsored by RC of
Hannah Fyfe University of Adelaide Medicine
Medicine sponsored by Eastern Suburbs Law
Ivanhoe
sponsored by RC of Alice Springs
Society
Codie Collins University of Melbourne
Bodie Rodman University of SA Medicine
Michelle Pearce Deakin University Nursing
Psychology sponsored by RC of Forest Hill
sponsored by Professor Michael Sage
sponsored by RC of Randwick
Kayla Bennett LaTrobe University Health
Reginald Charles University of SA Physiotherapy
Nadia Uink Griffith University Nutrition &
Science/Paramedical sponsored by RC of
sponsored by RC of Hyde Park
Dietetics sponsored by RC of Murwillumbah
Bendigo
Jessica Beincke – Flinders University Medicine
sponsored by RC's of D9750
Danika Dale LaTrobe University Nursing
sponsored by Coopers Brewery
NORTHERN TERRITORY
sponsored by RC of Croydon
Amy Hocking University of SA Nursing
Valery Martin Charles Darwin University
Michael Lawler LaTrobe University Dental
sponsored by RC of Norwood
Nursing sponsored by RC's of D9710
Surgery sponsored by Ian and Claire Graham
Kim Morey Deakin University Public health
Ian Lee Flinders University (Darwin) Medicine
Maliknaz Rind Deakin University Nursing
sponsored by Dr Margaret Mayo
sponsored by RC of Darwin Sunrise
sponsored by RC of Geelong
Amanda Mitchell Deakin University Public
AnneMaree Nielsen Flinders University
Shaznaz Rind Deakin University Nursing
Health sponsored by Dr Margaret Mayo
(Darwin) Medicine sponsored by RC's of D9790
sponsored by RC of Highton
James Blewitt – Flinders University Physiotherapy
Danielle Gillespie Deakin University Nursing
sponsored RC of Walkerville
QUEENSLAND
sponsored by RC of Bright
Myra Wilson Deakin University Social Work
Gari Watson James Cook University Dental
Tameka See Kee Deakin University Nursing
sponsored by RC of Blackwood
Surgery sponsored by RC of Cairns Mulgrave
sponsored by RC of Bentleigh Moorabbin
Chelsea Moore – Flinders University Nursing
Niels Kristen James Cook University Dental
Sally Hood Deakin University Nursing
sponsored by RC of Morialta
Surgery sponsored by RC of Cairns West
sponsored by RC of Rosebud
Lisa Hanson – Flinders University Public Health
Nickalus Saveka James Cook University Dental
Samera Rae Deakin University Nursing
sponsored by RC of Stirling
Surgery sponsored by RC of Thursday Island
sponsored by Motto Fashion
Makisha Tilmouth University of SA Nursing
Alexander Kuhle James Cook University Sport
Coen Brown Deakin University Nursing
sponsored by Mr Gibson
and Exercise Science sponsored by RC of
sponsored by RC of Eltham
Damien Rigney University of SA Nursing
Mundingburra
Sharon Wallace Deakin University Public
sponsored by Mr Gibson
Shani Lavender James Cook University
Health sponsored by RC of Box Hill
Danielle Dodd Deakin University Social Work
Medicine sponsored by RC of Thuringowa Central
sponsored by RC of Coromandel Valley
Bobby Hagan James Cook University Social
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Tameka O’Donnell University of Adelaide
Work sponsored by RC of Jindalee
Vinka CumminsBarunga University of WA
Nursing sponsored by Prof Michael Sage
Samantha O'Connor Queensland University of
Medicine sponsored by Woodside Energy
Sherice Ansell Flinders University Medicine
Technology Nursing sponsored by RC's of D9710
Naomi Smith University of WA Health Science
sponsored by RC of Mitcham
Hannah Tilling University of Queensland
sponsored by Woodside Energy
Haley Matthews University of Adelaide
Occupational Therapy sponsored by RC of
Luke Davies University of WA Medicine
Psychological Sciences sponsored by RC of Waikerie
Cleveland
sponsored by RC of Kenwick
Teegan Hart University of Adelaide Psychological
Leuella Barlow Australian Catholic University
Gemma Johnston University of WA Medicine
Sciences sponsored by RC of Salisbury
Midwifery sponsored by RC of Deloraine, Tas
sponsored by RC of Melville
Virginia Stuart University of SA Midwifery
Jennifer Briese University of Sunshine Coast
Shauna Hill University of WA Medicine
sponsored by RCs of Mawson Lakes/Regency Park
Social Work sponsored by RC of GympieCooloola
sponsored by RC of Ascot
Shirley Young Deakin University Social Work sponsored by RC of Playford
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Australian Rotary Health
RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Since 2007 Australian Rotary Health has offered 63 Scholarships Australia wide for medical students attending the 15 Rural Clinical Schools in Australia. The Scholarships provide an incentive for medical students to complete one year working in a rural area. It is hoped the positive experience of rural life and the fellowship of Rotarians will encourage students to practice medicine in rural Australia. Karyn Avery University of Wollongong, NSW Murwillumbah Rural Clinical School Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise, NSW July 2013 – June 2014 “Having spent the last 12 months living and attending medical placement in Murwillumbah, NSW, I have gained an appreciation for rural life and benefited from excellent medical teaching. Additionally, the learning opportunities offered in this rural location have been
Murwillumbah students with The Honourable Jillian Gell Skinner, MP
extensive and varied, and have helped prepare me for my final medical school examinations and to work as a junior doctor next year. It has been a privilege to live in such a welcoming and wonderful Whilst on my rural placement I have enjoyed a variety of clinical
community such as Murwillumbah and I am incredibly grateful to
experiences, including placements in mental health, anaesthetics,
Australian Rotary Health for their support and for giving me the
rehabilitation, general medicine and emergency medicine at
opportunity to make the most of my time on a rural placement. In
Murwillumbah and Lismore Base Hospitals. Furthermore, I have
particular, I would like to thank the Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise
appreciated the excellent learning opportunities I had at a general
for their sponsorship.”
practice in Murwillumbah each week.
Excerpt from Karyn’s Final Report
videoconferencing. In particular, I looked forward to the weekly
2013 Scholarship Recipients STUDENTS SPONSORED FEBRUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2014
videoconferences from Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, where
Australian National University (ANU) Clinical Rural School
interesting medical conditions were presented and discussed, along with
Sponsored by Rotary District 9750 (now District 9675)
new and exciting treatment options.
Mugdha Bokil Goulburn, NSW
I liked meeting members of the community when attending local
University of Tasmania Clinical Rural School
markets and the ANZAC dawn service. I also enjoyed meeting the local
Sponsored by Rotary District 9830
Rotarians at their weekly Rotary Club meeting, which gave me an
Helena Chan Burnie, Tasmania
I have been very impressed with the educational facilities the UCRH at Murwillumbah
Hospital,
which
offers
teleconferencing
and
opportunity to hear about the excellent work that they are achieving in the local community.
STUDENTS SPONSORED JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014 Wollongong University Rural Training
As a medical student in the community, I felt extremely well supported
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise, NSW
and valued. For example, a “Wellness Day” for medical students on NSW
Karyn Avery Murwillumbah, NSW
North Coast rural placements was organised by UCRH staff, which highlighted their commitment to the health and wellbeing of medical
Wollongong University Rural Training
students. This day allowed me to relax and learn important skills in
Sponsored by Rotary District 9750 (now District 9675)
managing some of the challenges of being a medical professional.
Jessica Armstrong Broken Hill, NSW
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RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Rural Nursing Scholarships provide an incentive for nursing students to complete their 3rd year final rural placement and graduating year in a rural/remote area. It is hoped the positive experience of rural life will encourage students to continue a nursing career in rural Australia. Students benefit from a broader experience, a higher level of responsibility and the opportunity to learn more advanced decision making skills. We currently have 2 major donors to these scholarships and they are known as: PARNELL RURAL AND REMOTE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - $12,500 Up to four scholarships are offered annually to nursing students to undertake their third year final rural placement and graduating year at a healthcare service in country New South Wales or Queensland.
ROTARY CLUB OF SALE RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS - $12,500 Two scholarships are offered annually to nursing or nursing/midwifery students to undertake their third year final rural placement and graduating year at a healthcare service in the East Gippsland area, Victoria, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Sale.
TRACEY WILKINSON Rotary Club of Sale Rural Nursing Scholarship Monash University, Vic. Rural Placement 2013 Sale Hospital, Vic. Post Grad Year 2014 – Sale Hospital, Vic.
Rural Nursing Scholar Tracy Wilkinson with her family on Graduation Day
In conjunction with the above responsibilities on the surgical ward, it is also a requirement of the registered nurse to assist their allocated patients with hygiene, wound management, pathology as required, maintenance of and recannulation if necessary along with
“My experience on the surgical ward was extremely fulfilling and
the monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance charts, diabetes
rewarding and one which has greatly enhanced many of my nursing
management and the completion of care plans and progress notes.
skills. The sometimes hectic working environment required me to use my own initiative and become independent in my practice.
As is evident by the above mentioned nursing responsibilities on the surgical ward, efficient and effective time management is essential to
Having said this I also felt I was able to ask questions and receive any
ensure all patients are receiving the required level of care.”
support required from more experienced staff. The surgical ward
Excerpts from Tracy’s Progress Report
environment is definitely an area that I could see myself working on
My rotation on the surgical ward I found to be extremely rewarding
2014 Scholarship Recipients ROTARY CLUB OF SALES RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP 2014
as it gave me exposure to many different aspects of nursing. I was also
Anja Sweeney
involved in and responsible for getting patients ready for theatre and
Monash University Sale Hospital, Vic.
completing the required paperwork. It was my responsibility to pick
Tracey Wilkinson
patients up from theatre and carry out their post operative care.
Monash University Sale Hospital, Vic.
a permanent basis.
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Feros and PDG Geoffrey
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