Districts of Australia
2017 2018 AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH Annual Report
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 (ARH) is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. In addition to mental health research, we also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
WHAT WE DO
MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focussed its funding on mental health research. In 2012 this focus narrowed to the mental health of young Australians, and in 2013 research projects focussing on the prevention of mental health disorders were included. In 2016, ARH endorsed a new mental health campaign idea called Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. It has now become our national mental health fundraising campaign. Under this campaign we have incorporated Hat Day and Adopt a Scientist. GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide Research Grants and PhD Scholarships. These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neurone disease, diabetes and more. DISSEMINATING RESEARCH INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC Through Mental Health Prevention Forums, the Knowledge Dissemination Award (now known as the Mental Health Impact Award) and by funding research which is community-focussed, Australian Rotary Health aims to promote research findings to the public. RURAL MEDICAL & NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and remote health care service. Students experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive for recipients to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation. INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in 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
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Chairman’s Report
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CEO’s Report
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Financial Report
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Our Board of Directors
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Our Research Committee
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Research Highlights
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2017-2018 Funding
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Fundraising, Events & Other Happenings
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Our Supporters & Awards
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Companions and Ambassadors
"Australian Rotary Health is unique in Rotary Programs" – Ian Riseley, Past Rotary International President 2017/2018 www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
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Immediate Past Chairman Jeff Crofts finished his term at our last AGM, leaving our wonderful program in very good health. Now, having completed my first of three years in the Chair, I am happy to report that ARH has enjoyed even more support from Rotarians throughout Australia over the past 12 months. Through Jeff’s tenure, a period of uncertainty that had existed was dealt with and our status with Rotary International as a project of the Rotary Clubs of Australia strengthened immeasurably. At last year’s ARH Dinner in Darwin, RI Secretary John Hewko and his wife Marga joined us and he took an active, supportive role in the night’s activities. It is worth reminding everyone what a significant contribution Australian Rotary Health makes in this country. We are now the largest non-government funder of mental illness research and we have been encouraging and funding Aussie researchers in different fields for well over three decades. That doesn’t just happen, it requires excellence in management, vision for the future and commitment by those running the program. CEO Joy Gillett OAM leads her small team of seven staff magnificently, communicates most effectively with the Board and strongly supports our Research Committee, Chaired by Professor Jane Pirkis. It is a testament to Joy that, after 30 years as CEO, she is as keen and diligent as ever.
The LTL logo has been very popular. The brief was to show people from different backgrounds throwing their hats in the air in celebration at our research breakthroughs. World Mental Health Day is now recognised annually on 10 October and we encourage Clubs to plan their Lift the Lid activities leading up to that date. We are also happy that Bunnings has again given their support and many dozens of Rotary Clubs have liaised with their local Bunnings to run Lift the Lid sausage sizzles and promote awareness of our research.
LIFT THE LID In late 2015, I introduced Lift the Lid on Mental Illness to the Board, in the hope that it would become our new campaign brand. With their support, we trialled Lift the Lid in Victoria in 2016/17. The response from Rotarians and the public was heartening and Lift the Lid became our national fundraising focus in 2017/18.
INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARS Another great part of Australian Rotary Health is our Indigenous Health Scholarship program. Starting back in 2002, we now partner with governments, businesses and Rotary Clubs to fund our scholars. From a single figure number we now give support to 92 Indigenous scholars and continue our commitment to rural medical and nursing scholarships.
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ADOPT A SCIENTIST While Lift the Lid is our national fundraising campaign, during the past year we have also developed Adopt a Scientist, which will be aimed strongly at the corporate market. Adopt a Scientist encourages companies (and individuals on-line should they wish) to support any of nine areas of mental illness research: depression, anxiety, youth mental health, suicide and self-injury, post traumatic stress disorder, eating and body image disorder, substance abuse, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
ARH Programs Coordinator Cheryl Deguara with Barbara Allen, Nursing Lecturer at the Institute of Koori Education, Deakin University (VIC).
THE BOTTOM LINE Financially, ARH has done very well in 2017/18. Donations from Clubs, grants and bequests are all up, as is the interest generated from our investments. From the monies donated specifically for research, just over $1.9 million, we have spent nearly $2 million. This clearly demonstrates that we spend every donated dollar on research – and more! It is helpful if Club Rotarians understand how ARH operates financially. While we allocate 100% of donated Club monies to research, we have a separate investment fund from which the income generated pays for all our operating costs. These include things such as staff salaries, Directors’ and Research Committee expenses and providing promotional materials. It’s a system which provides great stability, particularly in financially harsher times. THE MUSTER The Muster for Mental Health, was to be a hop-on, hop-off tour around Australia to raise money for research and greater awareness, particularly in the area of youth suicide. Mental health forums were planned for rural areas with those taking part travelling in cars, motor homes and with caravans. While we couldn’t get the numbers for the Muster to take off in mainland Australia, it was organised brilliantly in Tasmania. 9830 Chairman John Dare,
ARH Vice Chairman Kevin Shadbolt and their Muster team included seven mental health forums in the travelling program. They received support from DG Tony Colman and the Tasmanian Government and, as I wrote in my March Newsletter, they ‘produced an event that changed the thinking of many and gave a voice to those who needed it.’ Thanks also to Past Chair Terry Grant and Corporate Manager Terry Davies for driving the Avida motor home. One of the comments made during my extensive travel and presentations this year has been, ‘We’d like to hear about the successful outcomes from those researchers we are funding.’ Certainly, we are including more and more relevant information on our ARH website but will make sure to highlight significant research outcomes as they happen.
financial support from the Federal Government with our Indigenous scholar program, we have yet to receive funding to further grow our prevention research program. Sadly, Emerald Companion Dorothy Gordon passed away in June. The wife of Don Gordon, an original member of the ARH Steering Committee in 1982, Dot and Don have been keen and loyal supporters for 35 years. On a happier note, Peter Lewis from the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central took his level of giving from Ruby to Emerald in the last 12 months because he ‘likes what we are doing’. Finally, my thanks go to the Board and Research Committee members for their commitment to ARH, to our Australian District Governors and District Representatives who have promoted our research programs and to
L-R: Hosts of ‘The Day at the Creek’ Muster fundraiser Doug and Ramona Westbrook, Chairman Gregory Ross, Vice Chairman Kevin Shadbolt, and D9830 Representative PDG John Dare.
To those many Districts which programmed keynote ARH speakers at their conferences during the past year (a huge increase), we have truly appreciated the opportunity for our researchers to present, and thereby highlight our campaign Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. I spoke at three conferences, in Sale (D9820), Geraldton (D9450) and Ingham (D9550), and have been most heartened by the responses given about ARH and Lift the Lid. While we are pleased to receive www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
those individuals who have given so generously. It has been an honour to present many Rotarians with Companion certificates and pins during the year. It has been an uplifting year for Australian Rotary Health. I recommend ARH to you as a great Australian Rotary program and one worthy of your ongoing support. Gregory Ross, Chairman
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CEO’S REPORT
Australian Rotary Health continues to support research with Mental Health as its primary focus. The Board has confirmed the importance of this area and the need for the ongoing commitment of Rotary to provide important funds. During the year, we supported 22 mental health research project grants in areas such as suicide and self-injury, depression and anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse and parenting – all with a focus on young Australians. As well as research project grants, we also supported 4 PhD research scholars in mental health – named after the founder of Australian Rotary Health PP Ian Scott, and 3 post-doctoral fellows in the “Mental Health of Young Australians” with an emphasis on prevention of mental health disorders. These fellowships are named after the first four chairmen of ARH. Added to this, our support of another 30 PhD research scholars in general health areas including cancer, cerebral palsy, skin diseases and melanoma,
dementia, kidney disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are in the fourth year of funding PTSD PhD Scholarships in war veterans and in the emergency services sector. We are currently advertising for a third scholarship in conjunction with the RSL in Victoria. As well, Australian Rotary Health supports 92 Indigenous Scholars in 2018, 3 Rural Medical Scholars and 4 Rural Nursing Scholarships. SUPPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH We continue to enjoy the support of many Rotarians and non-Rotarians who make regular donations – both in money and in kind. Their support is truly appreciated and we will continue in our endeavours to be a wonderful example of community service and keep Australian Rotary Health in the forefront as a provider of research funds and health awareness in Australia. Our donor recognition program
L-R: CEO Joy Gillett, Professor Ron Rapee, Professor Michael Sawyer, Dr Nicole Reilly, Ilaria Pozzato, Chairman Gregory Ross, and Dr Louise Mewton.
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continues to gain numbers and we sincerely thank the very special people who are our Friends and Companions. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMITTEES The District Representatives and their committees continue in their work promoting Australian Rotary Health, our programs and projects - we acknowledge their efforts and congratulate them. Volunteers are vital to our success. ROTARY AMBASSADORS Our strong band of Ambassadors continues to promote Australian Rotary Health at every opportunity and we are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our programs. RESEARCH COMMITTEE Professor Jane Pirkis, a leading researcher in suicide based in Melbourne, is in her second year as Chair of the Research Committee. The members of the Research Committee are always willing to assist and we are very grateful for their commitment. All mental health research grants and fellowships awarded by Australian Rotary Health are reviewed and recommended by the Research Committee.
Back row standing L-R: Professor Vera Morgan, Professor Justin Kenardy, Associate Professor Maria Kangas (filling in for Professor Ron Rapee), Professor Brett McDermott, Professor Anthony Harris (filling in for Associate Professor Melissa Green), Dr Cate Howell, Associate Professor Phillip Batterham, Professor Allison Waters, CEO Joy Gillett. Middle/front row sitting L:R: Professor Anthony Jorm, Chairman Gregory Ross, Professor Jane Pirkis, Associate Professor Meg Smith, and ARH Directors Brian Beesley and Jane Cox.
Staff: Terry Davies - Corporate Manager Jenny Towe - Office Manager Cheryl Deguara - Programs Coordinator Ainslie Rockall-Mills - Research Administration Manager Jessica Cooper - Media and Communications Manager Maddison Hancock - Office Assistant
PROMOTION We continue to see increases in our followers on social media. The Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign which commenced in 2016, is receiving great support. Our Adopt a Scientist program also became a reality in 2018 and is gaining support. STAFF Australian Rotary Health employs staff to manage all programs and the general administration and promotion of the organisation. Their dedication and commitment is very much appreciated. We have maintained the same number of staff for the last four years even though our programs continue to increase in number and size. Office Assistant Maddison Hancock, Joy, and Corporate Manager Terry Davies celebrating their April birthdays at the ARH office.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to acknowledge all current and past Directors for their dedication to the role and congratulate them on their achievements. It has been a pleasure working with each one. Chairman Gregory Ross is entering his second year as Chairman and has added a special promotional flair to Australian Rotary Health. Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is Greg’s initiative and he drives it with enthusiasm and passion. 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 on the board, assisting Directors 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. Joy Gillett OAM Chief Executive Officer
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FINANCIAL REPORT PDG Ron Beslich OAM ARH Treasurer
Current Assets
2018 $
2017 $
Cash assets Receivables Other financial assets Other
978,288 80,958 14,534,121 30,396
551,815 106,521 14,190,131 30,844
Total Current Assets
15,623,763
14,879,311
56,649 56,649
39,755 39,755
Total Assets
15,680,412
14,919,066
Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Annual Leave & Long Service Leave Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets
1,638,752 188,740 1,827,492 1,827,492 13,852,920
1,532,644 177,766 1,710,410 1,710,410 13,208,656
Accumulated Funds Retained Surplus
13,852,920
13,208,656
Total Accumulated Funds
13,852,920
13,208,656
Non-Current Assets Other ďŹ nancial assets Property, Plant & Equipment Total Non-Current Assets
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Income
2018
2017
2,466,617 1,848,940 4,315,557
2,003,635 1,354,893 3,358,528
-2,052,086 -596,875 -296,612 -154,373 -50,680 -520,667
-1,815,387 -572,500 -251,928 -86,982 -185,354 -473,752
-3,671,293
-3,385,903
644,264
-27,375
2018
2017
Club Donations - Indigenous Scholarships Total Donation income
96,833 52,734 289,304 49,948 89,802 46,066 64,522 48,018 52,729 214,792 31,906 258,815 98,921 27,976 122,812 27,462 108,792 139,048 128,506 83,733 83,273 61,268 2,177,260 289,357 2,466,617
306,561 36,200 43,848 57,626 74,742 21,531 46,665 49,217 50,778 89,805 101,739 204,409 148,816 27,956 54,203 36,093 49,841 104,940 106,135 78,276 81,885 56,877 1,828,143 175,492 2,003,635
Interest/dividend - non-related party Revenue from government grants - Indigenous Revenue from government grants - Mental Health Forums Membership Fees Realised & unrealised losss on market value of investments Trust distributions reinvested Imputation Credits Profit on sale of asset Total Other income Total income
5,045 400,000 50,000 16 630,944 701,381 58,960 2,594 1,848,940 4,315,557
1,911 400,000 0 410 -32,360 926,321 58,611 0 1,354,893 3,358,528
Donations Other Income - grants, investment income Total Income Less Outgoings Research Grants & Programs Indigenous Scholarships Projects and Programs Marketing Fundraising Other expenses - includes administration, meetings and board expenses Total Outgoings Surplus/Loss from Ordinary Activities Operating Revenue Revenue from Donations District 9455 District 9465 District 9500 District 9520 District 9550 District 9570 District 9600 District 9630 District 9640 District 9650 District 9670 District 9675 District 9685 District 9700 District 9710 District 9780 District 9790 District 9800 District 9810 District 9820 District 9830 Individual Donations
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OUR BOARD CHAIRMAN PDG GREGORY ROSS Gregory Ross has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2013 and was appointed Chairman in 2017. Greg joined Rotary in Berwick in 1976, aged 28, then moved Districts and has been a member of the Rotary Club of North Balwyn since 1986. He served as Governor of District 9800 in 1991/92, has worked as a TRF literacy volunteer in Thailand, helped build an eye clinic in Vanuatu as a RAWCS volunteer and led a GSE team to California. Greg has been a President’s Special Rep five times, was MC at RI Conventions in Melbourne and Taiwan and was Song Leader/MC at the International Assembly in Anaheim. Greg has been a professional actor since graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1967 and has worked extensively on television and stage (including leading roles in music theatre). Greg has three children who are professional performers (two musicians and an actress). He is a keen tennis player, and also works as a funeral celebrant. VICE CHAIRMAN PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT Kevin Shadbolt has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014 and was appointed Vice Chairman in 2017. Kevin joined the Rotary Club of Latrobe, Tasmania, in 1985. He is a Past President and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Devonport. He is Past District Governor of D9830 in both 2003-04 and 2007-08. Kevin was a Foundation Chairman, District Trainer and Group Study Exchange Chairman. He initiated 8
District involvement in Fiji low-cost Shelters as well as leading the project work the District has undertaken in Nepal since 2011. Kevin has served on a wide variety of Club and District committees. Kevin has been involved in agriculture all his working life and is a Director of R & K Shadbolt Pty Ltd, a family business specialising in horticultural crops and seed production. Kevin is a former President of the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania and Chairman of a number of sporting and community groups in the local area. PDG BRIAN BEESLEY Brian has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2016. Brian is married with 3 daughters and lives in Gloucester NSW. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; a Furniture Co-operative Director for 7 years and after a career in Retail now trains front line staff in Service Excellence. He holds an education degree from UNE specialising in psychology. Brian who was District 9650 Governor in 2012/13 has held most Club positions; led a GSE team to Germany in 2010 and was a member of a Club FAIM trip to the Solomon Islands. The family has hosted some 8 exchange students and is proud to call them family. An avid motorcyclist, Brian is a member of the Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians and has ridden extensively with other Rotarians in Europe and India. Through many “Postie” rides he has supported isolated Rotary Clubs throughout Australia and spent time learning the needs of their communities. The family has adopted ARH as “their charity” and are keen to encourage others to do the same. Fitness with aging and supporting the mental health of our community are Brian’s two current emphases. Brian is happy travelling Australia to speak on Australian Rotary Health. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
PDG JANE COX Jane has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2016. Jane joined the Geelong Central Rotary Club (Vic) in 2001 and has held many positions including President in the 20052006 year. Jane served on the District ARH and RAWCS Committees for several years and was District Governor in 20152016. She is also a member of the District RLI Faculty, a member of the District Visioning Team and currently District Trainer for both the 2016-2017 and 20172018 years. Career wise Jane commenced with a path in banking, following which Jane travelled to London and took up a position for five years working with the Australian Department of Immigration. Returning to Australia, Jane was the Business Manager for a busy medical practice for a number of years, before taking a position as Executive Assistant with a large national food services provider and retiring in 2014. Jane holds a Diploma of Business (Human Resources). Jane has been recognized with a Paul Harris Fellow and an ‘Avenues of Service’ Citation. She is also a Paul Harris Society member and the Rotary Foundation Bequest Society member. Recently Jane was presented with a Royce Abbey Award by her Club and had the honour of it being presented by Royce’s son David Abbey. A lover of spectator sports Jane is a long standing and passionate member of the Geelong Football Club team “The Cats”. Jane is also a member of the Geelong Art Gallery. PDG GRAEME DAVIES Graeme Davies has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014. Graeme joined the Rotary Club of Griffith, NSW, in 1991 and is Past President of the Club. He is a current member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Kincumber, NSW.
Graeme and his wife Lyn were long term members of District 9670's Rotary Youth Exchange Committee. He is a past member of the District 9685 Australian Rotary Health Committee and is Past District Governor for District 9685. He has served as District 9685 Club Extension Officer, and is a Paul Harris Society member. Graeme was Principal of Griffith High School (1990 – 1998) and Kincumber High School (1999 – 2008). He is a Life Member of the NSW Secondary Principal Council. PDG DES LAWSON Des Lawson has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2015. Des was raised in Geelong but calls Brisbane very much his home. Educated in Mechanical Engineering, working in Machine Design for several years, but his true passion was in flying and yachting and it was in yachting that led him to design and build his own yacht and later establish a multi capacity yacht and powerboat manufacturing operation. Des first joined Rotary in 1982 and has twice been President of different Rotary Clubs. Des played the major role in establishing the Club to which he now belongs (Port of Brisbane). Des played roles in the Mental Health Safari and the Great Australian Bike Ride. In 2007, Des joined the Board of Rotary Down Under and became Chairman in July 2010 and was re-elected in 2011 and 2012. In 2015 Des received the ‘Service Above Self’ award for his work with Rotary and the community. PDG MARK LEAN Mark Lean has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017 with the responsibility of supporting Districts 9550 and 9570. Born in Townsville Mark spent 42 years of his working life at OneSteel, formerly
Tubemakers of Australia, before retiring in 2011. Since 2013, Mark has been General Manager and Board Member of a small Not-For-Profit organisation working with people who may have a disability and/or disadvantage. Mark joined the Rotary Club of Gladstone, QLD in 1987, and in 1989 joined the Rotary Club of North Mackay. During his time in Rotary, Mark has held several positions within the Club including President, Club Service Director, Secretary, three International Service Directorships and Sergeant and TRF/International Service Director. There have also been many District roles including TRF Chairman, GSE Team Leader and RLI Facilitator. Mark is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow recipient and was District 9570 Governor from 20132014. Mark has been the District 9570 ARH representative for three years and is a current District 9570 Board member. Blessed with 3 married children and 6 grandchildren, Mark and wife Karen are also keen caravanning enthusiasts who live in Mackay, North Queensland. PDG JERRY PILCHER Jerry Pilcher has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017. Jerry was born in 1950 in Peterborough in the UK and went to Bedford School also in the UK. He met Kerry, a West Australian girl, in London and married, there were more Aussies at the wedding than “poms”! They moved to Perth in 1974 and have never looked back. Most of Jerry’s working career was with Snap Printing – for 10 years with the company, including 4 years in Victoria as State Manager. Jerry was then employed as a Franchising Manager – opening new outlets in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Singapore and Dublin. Then was a Snap Franchise Owner from 1986 – 2014. Jerry joined the Rotary Club of www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
Scarborough, WA in 1988, was Treasurer for 5 years – left in 2001 as the Club was a lunch-time Club and re-joined in 2005 after the Club had changed to Breakfasts. He was Club President in 2008 – 2009 and District Governor for District 9455 – 2015 – 2016. Jerry enjoyed sailing competitively, until the shoulders gave out, and was part of a State Championship crew in his last year. He then took up field Hockey at the age of 50. Other hobbies include sport, reading, crosswords and Rotary! PDG BARBARA WHEATCROFT Barbara Wheatcroft has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014. Barbara joined the Rotary Club of Hindmarsh, SA (D9500), in 2004 and was President and Treasurer of the Club. She joined the Rotary Club of Adelaide Parks, SA in 2010 when the Rotary Club of Hindmarsh returned its Charter. Barbara was Secretary of the District Group Study Exchange Committee from 2007 - 2009 and Chair from 2009 - 2010. Barbara was District Secretary in 2010-11 and District Governor in 2013-14. Barbara joined the Apple & Pear Growers Association of SA Inc in 1988 and worked with the Association for almost 20 years in the roles of Finance Manager, Personal Assistant to the General Manager and Promotions Manager. Barbara retired from Flinders University in 2014 after 4 years in the Medical Biochemistry Department. WELCOMING OUR NEW DIRECTOR At the Annual General Meeting held in September 2018, Director PDG Graeme Davies stepped down from the Board. We now look forward to working with Graeme’s successor PDG Stephen Humphries. Pictured above L-R: Gregory Ross, Kevin Shadbolt, Brian Beesley, Jane Cox, Graeme Davies, Des Lawson, Mark Lean, Jerry Pilcher, Barbara Wheatcroft and Stephen Humphries.
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OUR RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: PROFESSOR JANE PIRKIS BA (Hons), MPsych, MAppEpid, PhD Psychology, VIC Back row standing L-R: Professor Vera Morgan, Professor Justin Kenardy, Associate Professor Maria Kangas (filling in for Professor Ron Rapee), Professor Brett McDermott, Professor Anthony Harris (filling in for Associate Professor Melissa Green), Dr Cate Howell, Associate Professor Philip Batterham, Professor Allison Waters. Front row sitting L-R: Professor Anthony Jorm, Professor Jane Pirkis, Associate Professor Meg Smith.
MEMBERS:
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PHILIP BATTERHAM BSc (Psych) (Hons), MPH, PhD Psychology, ACT
PROFESSOR JUSTIN KENARDY BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology, VIC
PROFESSOR RONALD M. RAPEE AM BSc (Psych), MSc (Psych), PhD, AM and FASSA Psychology, NSW
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MELISSA GREEN BA (Psychology), Mlitt (Psych), PhD (Psych) Psychology, NSW
PROFESSOR BRETT MCDERMOTT B.MedSci, MBBS, FRANZCP, CertChildPsych, MD Psychiatry, QLD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MEG SMITH OAM FAPSS BA (Hons), M.Psychol, PhD, MAPS Psychology, NSW
PROFESSOR VERA MORGAN BA Adel., DipEd Melb., MSocSc S. Aust., PhD W. Aust Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology, WA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALLISON WATERS BSS (Psychology), BA (Honours), PhD Clinical Psychology Psychology, QLD
PROFESSOR ANTHONY JORM BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology, VIC
DR CATE HOWELL BAppSc(OT), MBBS, MhlthServMt, PhD General Practice, SA
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS "Australian Rotary Health provides funding for mental health research that can be game-changing. Its PhD scholarships and post-doctoral fellowships have launched the careers of some of our best and brightest young mental health researchers, and its project grants have been the lynchpin of some significant programs of work. That’s great for mental health researchers, but it’s even better for the Australian community. The research funded by Australian Rotary Health has allowed us to make some significant advances in reducing the impact of mental illness and promoting good mental health and wellbeing." – Professor Jane Pirkis, Chairperson of the ARH Research Committee
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ARH Director Jane Cox with PhD scholarship recipient Bianca Kavanagh
Siobhan Loughnan with her research poster at the International Marce Conference for Perinatal Mental Health in Bengaluru, India.
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BIANCA KAVANAGH Ian Scott PhD Scholarship recipient Bianca Kavanagh hit the ground running at Deakin University this year, beginning her PhD research on personality disorders. In the first half of 2018, Bianca had conducted a clinical trial investigating the functional outcomes of comorbid personality disorder and depression. She has since also examined the quality of life of Australian women with personality disorder and presented these findings at the World Federation for the Society of Biological Psychiatry conference in Japan. When asked why she decided to explore this research area, Bianca had a few very good reasons. “Working in a community mental health setting highlighted the poor treatment and health outcomes of people with personality disorder,” Bianca said. “It was also evident that this group of disorders was associated with a lot of stigma, and high co-occurrence with other mental health conditions.” “Also, after gaining experience in working in clinical trials for other mental health conditions, it was evident that people with personality disorder may have had different responses to treatment compared to those without personality disorder.” In Bianca’s research so far, she has found that: • Women with mental state disorders are at significantly greater risk of poor physical, psychological, and social, but not environmental quality of life, compared to women without a history of psychiatric illness. • Women with personality disorder experience worse physical and environmental quality of life compared to women without a history of psychiatric illness. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
• Women with comorbid personality disorder and mental state disorder experience considerably worse physical, psychological, social and environmental quality of life compared to women without a history of psychiatric illness. • Personality disorder is a common comorbidity among those with major depressive disorder but is not a significant predictor of functional outcomes. SIOBHAN LOUGHNAN Siobhan Loughnan was awarded a Funding Partner PhD Scholarship in 2016 to conduct randomised controlled trial studies to evaluate new online ‘MUMentum’ courses for pregnant and postnatal women. Both courses consist of 3 lessons, completed entirely online, which teach mothers practical skills to manage low mood and worry in as little as four weeks. The result of two trials found: • Those who completed the MUMentum courses demonstrated large and superior reductions in depression, anxiety, and distress, compared to those who received usual care only, with gains maintained four weeks later. • Both courses demonstrated moderate to large improvements in emotional bonding (with infant), parenting confidence, and quality of life. • Approximately 40% of participants came from rural/remote areas of Australia. This highlights the importance of internet interventions for mothers who may face a range of additional geographical and logistical barriers to seeking and engaging in treatment. • Participant acceptability and satisfaction ratings were also high with 80% of participants feeling very
satisfied with the program and confident that the course was successful in teaching them effective skills to manage their symptoms of depression and anxiety. “These findings have significant clinical and real-world implications. The MUMentum programs provide a brief, evidence-based, and easily accessible treatment option for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety,” Siobhan said. “Ultimately, by providing a way for women to get immediate help in their own homes, in their own time, mothers can learn the tools they need to tackle their anxieties and depression sooner.” Siobhan is now disseminating the research findings at a local, national, and international level.
Dr Maria Di Biase is now working at Harvard Medical School in the USA.
MARIA DI BIASE Dr Maria Di Biase has always been motivated to fulfil her passions. In 2017, she completed her PhD research on the neurobiology underlying schizophrenia and today she is working with worldclass scientists at Harvard Medical School in Boston (USA). In 2014, Australian Rotary Health awarded an Ian Scott PhD Scholarship to Maria, who undertook her research at the University of Melbourne. Maria had a hunch that the symptoms of schizophrenia arise
because of insufficient wiring of brain connections and spent her PhD testing this theory. In Maria’s PhD studies, it was revealed that: • There are subtle alterations of brain connectivity in patients at the earliest stages of schizophrenia. • These initially subtle disturbances appear to worsen over the course of illness and are pervasive in individuals with chronic or prolonged schizophrenia. • These white matter alterations do not occur in isolation but are intimately tied to alterations in connecting grey matter. “These findings provide a basis for my current work that aims to track disease progression and predict treatment outcomes. We hope that we can transform diagnostic and treatment decisions for people with schizophrenia, which currently rely on behaviour and do not address the underlying neurobiology of symptoms,” Maria said. “Funding from Australian Rotary Health meant that I could complete my education, build a career in neuroscience and expand knowledge about the neurobiology underlying schizophrenia.” DR LOUISE BIRRELL Former Funding Partner PhD Scholarship recipient Dr Louise Birrell finished her PhD in 2017 and was selected for the Journal of Prevention Science Early Career Reviewer Program, an amazing achievement with only 1 out of 5 people chosen internationally.
Professor Richard Mattick, Mental Health Research Grant recipient
PROFESSOR RICHARD MATTICK In January 2018, an Australian Rotary Health funded study revealed parental provision of alcohol does not appear to help teenagers deal with alcohol responsibly. The study was published in the Lancet Public Health Journal and found that: • There is no evidence to support the view that parents who give their children alcohol are reducing the risk of binge drinking or alcohol-related harms in their teenage years • Teenagers whose parents allow them to drink are twice as likely to access alcohol through other sources and engage in binge drinking • Teenagers given alcohol by their parents were 95 per cent more likely to binge drink (more than four standard drinks in one sitting) in the future than those who had found another way to score a drink. Professor Richard Mattick who is leading the longitudinal study, has received further funding this year from the NHMRC.
Dr Louise Birrell, PhD Scholarship recipient
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2017-2018 FUNDING "During the last decade, support for research provided by ARH has played a vital role enabling the generation of new knowledge to reduce the problems experienced by children, adolescents and adults with mental illness in Australia.� – Professor Michael Sawyer, Medical Advisor to the Board
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2018 Funding MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Majority of donations to Australian Rotary Health go towards prevention, treatment, and cure for mental illnesses through mental health research funding. This year ARH contributed funding towards: 22 Mental Health Research Grants 4 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships
GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Partnering with Rotary Clubs and Districts, individual sponsors, governments, businesses and community organisations, allows Australian Rotary Health to fund research in more general health areas such as cancer, diabetes, autism and children’s health. This year ARH co-funded: 1 Research Companion PhD Scholarship 30 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships
PROGRAMS Australian Rotary Health also passionately contributes to three programs which focus on opening opportunities for trainee scholars. This year funds went towards: 2 Rural Medical Scholarships 4 Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships 92 Indigenous Health Scholarships
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS
In 2017, Dr Jeneva Ohan received a Mental Health Research Grant from Australian Rotary Health for her project: ‘Using Social Norms to Engage Parents in Interventions for their Child's Behaviour problems.’ “This study looks at trying to increase parents’ engagement in these interventions for their child’s behaviour problems. Afterall, being a parent doesn’t come with a manual,” Jeneva said. Dr Mark Boyes was awarded a Mental Health Research Grant in 2018 to evaluate a mental health promotion programme for children with dyslexia in their final year of primary school.
Mental Health Research Grant recipients Dr Mark Boyes and Dr Jeneva Ohan at the Lift the Lid Community Forum in Western Australia.
“Our aim is to generate evidence of how to effectively promote mental health in the context of dyslexia, provide clinicians with evidence-based mental health interventions, and reduce burden for children with dyslexia, their parents, teachers, and peers,” Mark said.
2018 GRANT RECIPIENTS Each year Australian Rotary Health provides Mental Health Research Grants to experienced researchers with an interest in improving mental health outcomes for young Australians under 25. These grants are awarded for a one, two, or three year period. In the calendar year of 2018, Australian Rotary Health funded 22 Mental Health Research Grants, totalling $1,303,799.20.
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DR ALISON CALEAR Mental Health in Men Research ‘Silence is Deadly: a cluster-randomised controlled trial of a mental health helpseeking intervention for young men’ Australian National University, ACT $29,877 PROFESSOR AMANDA BAKER Alcohol Use in Young People Research ‘Pilot randomised trial of a telephone delivered intervention for hazardous alcohol use among young people living with severe mental ill-health’ University of Newcastle, NSW $48,715.53 PROFESSOR ANTHONY LAMONTAGNE Adolescent Mental Health Research ‘Employment outcomes following adolescent-onset mental illness in a longitudinal cohort of young Victorians’ Deakin University, VIC $66,546.30 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CAROLINE DONOVAN Children’s Sleep Research ‘Treating Sleep Problems in Preschoolers: Improving Mental Health, the Transition to School, and Academic Outcomes’ Griffith University, QLD $69,689.22 DR DELYSE HUTCHINSON Children’s Mental Health Research ‘Breaking the intergenerational cycle of mental disorder: A longitudinal study of the social determinants of childhood psychosocial adjustment problems’ Deakin University, VIC $65,292
PROFESSOR ELIZABETH ELLIOT Indigenous Youth Wellbeing Research ‘Longitudinal study of wellbeing and quality of life in remote Indigenous youth: the Biswun Kid Project’ University of Sydney, NSW $68,605.20 PROFESSOR GIN MALHI Suicide Prevention Research ‘Preventing suicide in young Australians with mood disorders: Adjunctive Lithium for Acute Suicidality (AliAS) study’ University of Sydney, NSW $54,000 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HELEN O’CONNOR Body Image Research ‘Reducing body dissatisfaction and internalised weight stigma in young women with obesity. The everyBODY study.’ University of Sydney, NSW $30,857 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ILONA JURASKOVA Bipolar Research ‘Enhancing treatment decision making in bipolar II disorder: Evaluation of an online decision-aid for young adults’ University of Sydney, NSW $61,855 DR JENEVA OHAN Child Behaviour Research ‘Using Social Norms to Engage Parents in Interventions for their Child's Behaviour problems’ University of Western Australia, WA $70,000 PROFESSOR JUSTIN KENARDY Child Mental Health Research ‘Effectiveness trial of the CARE screen and-treat early intervention for improving physical and mental health outcomes in young injured children and their parents’ University of Queensland, QLD $62,556
DR LEXINE STAPINSKI Anxiety and Alcohol Use Research ‘Making InRoADs: Trial of an innovative early intervention to interrupt the cycle of anxiety and drinking in young Australians’ University of New South Wales, NSW $69,924 DR LOUISE MEWTON Anxiety, Depression and Substance Use Research ‘The long term effectiveness of a combined prevention model for anxiety, depression and substance use in adolescents’ University of New South Wales, NSW $69,943 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MARIE YAP Depression and Anxiety Prevention Research ‘Evaluating a personalised online parenting program to reduce children's risk of depression and anxiety: 12- and 24-month follow-up of a pilot randomised controlled trial’ Monash University, VIC $29,687.97 DR MARK BOYES Child Mental Health Research ‘Promoting mental health in children with dyslexia: Piloting the Clever Kids programme’ Curtin University, WA $40,000 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MELISSA GREEN Child Mental Health Research ‘Determinants of risk and resilience in maltreated children using multi-agency administrative records: A population record-linkage study.’ University of New South Wales, NSW $67,927
DR SIAN MCLEAN Body Image Research ‘Enhancing social media literacy to decrease body dissatisfaction: A randomised controlled trial’ University of Victoria, VIC $70,000 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SONJA MARCH Childhood Anxiety Research ‘Improving efficiency of online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for childhood anxiety through videoconferencing and stepped care’ University of Southern Queensland, QLD $69,996 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SUSAN BYRNE Eating Disorder Research ‘A randomised controlled trial of an efficacious school-based eating disorder risk reduction program: A comparison of 2,4 and 8 lessons’ University of Western Australia, WA $61,655 DR TEGAN CRUWYS Adolescent Mental Health Research ‘Connecting Adolescents to Reduce Relapse (the CARR trial): An RCT to assess whether a social identity intervention reduces social isolation more effectively than cognitive behaviour therapy’ University of Queensland, QLD $57,667.10 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR VIVIANA WUTHRICH Adolescent Anxiety Research ‘Psychological Stepped Care for Anxious Adolescents in Community Mental Health Services: An Effectiveness Trial’ Macquarie University, NSW $69,858
DR SALLY FITZPATRICK Child Mental Health Research ‘Reducing the Impact of Bullying Victimisation on Children's Mental Health Outcomes’ Macquarie University, NSW $69,148
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IAN SCOTT PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Ilaria Pozzato (right) talking about her research at the Adopt a Scientist launch in Sydney, joined by Dr Louise Mewton (left).
Australian Rotary Health has awarded Ian Scott PhD Scholarships to PhD scholars since 2000, to continue research into a variety of areas associated with mental health. The scholarship was created and named in honour of the late Ian Scott (19332001), the founder of Australian Rotary Health. Each scholarship is valued at $29,000 per year, for a period of up to 3.5 years. 4 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships were awarded this year.
BIANCA KAVANAGH Personality Disorder Research ‘Personality Disorder as a Moderator of Psychiatric Clinical Outcomes’ Deakin University, VIC
2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
REBECCA BLACKMORE Perinatal Mental Health Research ‘Perinatal Mental Health in Women of Refugee Background’ Monash University, VIC
ANGELA NICHOLAS Suicide Prevention Research ‘Building a suicide prevention campaign targeted at family members and friends of those at risk of suicide.’ University of Melbourne, VIC
ILARIA POZZATO Motor Vehicle Crash Mental Health Research ‘Preventing mental health problems following motor vehicle crash, by early detection of high risk survivors (The IMPRINT Study)’ University of Sydney, NSW
Ms Suzanne Wiley, PhD scholarship recipient Rebecca Blackmore and her supervisor Associate Professor Jacqueline Boyle at the North American Refugee Health Conference in Portland, Oregon, USA (June 2018).
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POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Australian Rotary Health offers Postdoctoral Fellowships every year to assist early career researchers with their research projects. They are named after the first four Chairman of ARH – Royce Abbey, Geoffrey Betts, Colin Dodds, and Bruce Edwards. In 2017-2018, Australian Rotary Health funded 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships. DR JANETTE SMITH Royce Abbey Fellowship Alcohol Effects in Adolescents Research ‘Neurocognitive deficits in young heavy drinkers’ University of New South Wales, NSW
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DR NICOLE REILLY Geoffrey Betts Fellowship Maternal Mental Health Research ‘Prevention and early intervention for maternal mental illness: a research program that will inform policy and clinical practice’ University of Newcastle, NSW DR ERIN HOARE Royce Abbey Fellowship Youth Mental Health Research ‘Lifestyle modifications to prevent common mental illness among young Australians: a community based systems approach’ Deakin University, VIC
Dr Nicole Reilly (right) at the Adopt a Scientist launch in Sydney with Ilaria Pozzato (left).
"The world needs more programs like Australian Rotary Health". – Juliet Riseley
RESEARCH COMPANION PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Research Companion PhD Scholarships are funded by Australian Rotary Health and sponsors outside of Rotary. They are awarded for a period of three years in a health area chosen by the sponsor. This year, we funded one Research Companion PhD Scholarship. ALI KODSI The Kaiyu Scholarship Mental Health of Young Australians Research ‘Sleep problems in young people: Assessing impact on mental health, behaviour and educational outcomes’ Swinburne University of Technology, VIC www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
Ali Kodsi (left) and PhD scholarship recipient Sheena Daignault at Media and Presentation Training in November 2017.
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FUNDING PARTNER PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AMELIA MCGUINNESS Co-funded by the Ten Islands Tassie Tag Along Tour 2016 Mental Health Research ‘MICRO-'SCOPE: a study of diet, gut microbiota and mental health in community-dwelling adults’ Deakin University, VIC BLAKE SMITH Co-funded by Kerry Anderson & Rotary District 9650 Epidermolysis Bullosa Research ‘Development of RNAi therapeutics for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex.’ Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, VIC
ARH Chairman Gregory Ross and PhD Scholar Gabriela Visini at the Rotary Club of Parramatta City Scholar’s Dinner
Australian Rotary Health Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have been awarded to scholars since 2002, to research a wide variety of general health areas. The Funding Partner PhD Scholarship is funded by three parties: A Rotary Club or District, a University and Australian Rotary Health. Scholars have received up to $29,000 annually to investigate areas such as cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and children’s health. In 2017-2018 Australian Rotary Health has contributed funding to 30 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships.
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DAPHNE FOONG Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Devonport, TAS Gastroparesis Research ‘Characterising the role of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in human stem cell-derived gut organoids’ Western Sydney University, NSW ELIZABETH SENN Co-funded by the Terry Orr Memorial Scholarship Children’s Neurodevelopment Research ‘Genomics and Nutrigenomics and its Effect on Neonatal Methylation and Subsequent Child Neurodevelopment’ Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, VIC EMMA LAIRD Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Terrigal Hearing Loss Research ‘Development of an audiologistadministered psychologically-informed intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing in adults with hearing loss’ University of Melbourne, VIC
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ERIN LAWRENCE Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 Cancer Research ‘Investigating novel genes and mutations in haematological malignancies’ University of Melbourne, VIC GABRIELA VISINI Co-funded by David Henning Memorial Foundation Schizophrenia Research ‘Cannabidol: a new preventative treatment for schizophrenia?’ Western Sydney University, NSW HARSHA SURESH Co-funded by The Rotary Club of Dervonport, TAS Gastroparesis Research ‘A study to alleviate the symptoms of gastroparesis using dietary modification’ Western Sydney University, NSW IVANA KIHAS Co-funded by Rotary District 9685 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Australia Research ‘The relationship between traumatic stress, problematic substance use and disordered eating behaviours among Australian adolescents’ University of New South Wales, NSW JANE PHILLIPS Co-funded by The Rotary Club of Dural, NSW Lymphedema Research ‘The use of High Frequency Ultrasound to describe dermal depth and composition and its correlation with other physical measures in people with and without primary lymphedema and to describe the impact of physical interventions’ Flinders University, SA JASMIN GALPER Co-funded by the David Henning Memorial Foundation Parkinson’s Disease Research
‘Characterisation of pre-clinical Parkinson’s disease’ University of Sydney, NSW JASMINA MARKULIC Co-funded by Rotary District 9650, NSW Parkinson's Disease Research ‘Recruiting the Immune System to fight Parkinson’s Disease’ St Vincent's Medical Research Institute, VIC JAY NAKAMURA Co-funded by Margaret & Rodney Orr Epigenetic Research ‘Epigenetic Mechanisms of Maternal Immune Activation’ Monash University, VIC LAUREN WHYTE Co-funded by Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA Alzheimer's Disease Research 'Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease – does lysosomal dysfunction play a role?' University of Adelaide, SA LISA FURLONG Co-funded by Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund/Brunslea Park Estate Bipolar Disorder Research ‘A brain imaging study of social and emotional processing in bipolar disorder’ University of Melbourne, VIC MELANIE ASHTON Co-funded by the Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund Bipolar Disorder Research ‘The efficacy of adjunctive Garcinia mangostana linn (mangosteen) pericarp for bipolar depression: a 24-week doubleblind, randomized, placebo controlled trial’ Deakin University, VIC MICHELLE KENNY Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Sydney, NSW Indigenous Mental Health Research ‘Evaluating the effectiveness of a trauma informed parenting intervention for Indigenous parents' mental health and attachment quality’ University of New South Wales, NSW NICOLE HILL Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Smithton, TAS Suicide Prevention Research
‘Suicide and self-harm hospitalisation among young people in Tasmania: An epidemiological study of suicide risk and the provision of care in the acute settings’ University of Melbourne, VIC NOOR SALEEM MOHAMMED JARBOU Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Liverpool West, NSW Perinatal Infant Mental Health Research ‘The effects of treated and untreated depression during pregnancy on offspring behaviour and brain development’ University of Wollongong, NSW NORBAINI ABDOL RAZAK Co-funded by the Ian Loxton Pancreatic Cancer Research PhD Scholarship Pancreatic Cancer Research 'Investigation of novel biomakers for pancreatic cancer’ Curtin University, WA RACHEL BROWNLOW Co-funded by Rotary District 9690, NSW Adolescent Health Research ‘A randomised controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of oxytocin to improve treatment for Anorexia Nervosa.’ University of Sydney, NSW REBECCA SHERIFF Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Ballarat South, VIC PTSD Research ‘An investigation of the relationship between serving in the Australian Defence Force and common mental disorders’ University of Adelaide, SA RESMI MENON Co-funded by David Holz/Rotary Club of Holroyd, NSW Alzheimer’s Disease Research ‘Determining the intracellular trafficking pathways of tachykinin-copper(II)receptor complexes and elucidation of the fate of copper’ Western Sydney University, NSW SHEENA DAIGNAULT Co-funded by the Rotary Clubs of Kiama & Gerringong, NSW Melanoma Research 'Deciphering the role of Microphthalmiaassociated Transcription Factor (MITF) in cell cycle phase-specific drug resistance of
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melanoma' University of Queensland, QLD SIMONE THOMAS Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise, NSW Autism Research ‘Active Kids: A comprehensive biopsychosocial understanding of factors that enhance and hinder physical activity, social engagement and motor development in children with ASD’ Deakin University, VIC SIOBHAN LOUGHNAN Co-funded by David Henning Memorial Foundation Perinatal Depression Research An online cognitive behavioural therapy program for women with depression in the perinatal period: A randomised controlled trial University of New South Wales, NSW STEVEN NGO Co-funded by the Rotary Club of Richmond, VIC Cancer Research 'Engaging differentiation of immature leukemic cells in acute myeloid leukaemia' Monash University, VIC TARA LAL Co-funded by the Rotary Clubs of NSW, NSW PTSD in Emergency Service Workers Research ‘To assess the effect of exposure to suicide on firefighters’ University of New England, NSW DR THANUJA DHARAMADASA Co-funded by The Rotary Club of Cronulla, NSW Motor Neurone Disease Research ‘Motor Neurone Disease: site of origin and patterns of disease spread’ University of Sydney, NSW DR BRIDGET REAGAN Co-funded by Rotary Club of Strathmore, VIC Dementia Research ‘Cognitive Rehabilitation in Early Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: is it helpful?’ La Trobe University, VIC
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RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Australian Rotary Health provides Rural Medical Scholarships to encourage future doctors to offer their services in rural Australian communities. Successful candidates receive $5,000 to undertake work placements at a rural and remote health care service, with the aim that the student will pursue a career in a rural area once fully qualified. In 2018, we awarded 2 Rural Medical Scholarships.
2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Ellie McEwen
ELLIE MCEWEN University of Newcastle Armidale Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2018 Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 & Rotary Club of Caringbah LACHLAN JACKSON University of Newcastle Tamworth Clinical School Scholarship Awarded 2018 Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 & Rotary Club of Caringbah SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT ELLIE MCEWAN Ellie McEwan was awarded a Rural Medical Scholarship this year to undergo student placement at Armidale Clinical School (NSW).
So far, Ellie has spent time rotating in general medicine, psychiatry, primary care, anaesthetics, emergency, and intensive care specialities at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. “The teaching here has been wonderful and I receive much more support from the staff here than I have in urban hospitals,” Ellie said. She has also seen first-hand the kinds of issues rural hospitals face. “No x-ray or pathology services overnight in the hospital, no specialist treatment services for heart attacks and strokes, waiting times for routine GP visits up to 6 weeks.” “These issues are not simply the result of lack of doctors in rural areas, but lack of government funding.” Ellie has also developed a strong passion for rural Indigenous health and plans on pursuing this area further by working on a project involving the health of Indigenous mothers and their babies. “This project, Gomeroi Gaaynggal, is the largest of its kind and aims to improve health and health education through art. This scholarship would go a long way to funding the travel involved in this project.” Having been offered a place already, next year Ellie will work as an intern in the Hunter New England local health district. We wish her all the best.
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RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Australian Rotary Health offered one Rural Nursing Scholarship in 2018 – the Rotary Club of Sale Rural Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship provides opportunities for nursing students to complete a rural placement in their final year of study in a rural or remote area. It also encourages graduates to ultimately pursue a nursing career in rural Australia. This year the scholarships were awarded to 4 nursing students. Each scholarship is worth $12,500.
2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Carmelo Baker
EMMA FOSTER Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) MELISSA CORDELL Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) ALISHA TAINTON Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) CARMELO BAKER Federation University, Gippsland Campus, Vic Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT CARMELO BAKER Carmelo Baker is one of our four Rural Nursing Scholarship recipients this year, undertaking his graduate year as a Registered Nurse at Bairnsdale Hospital (VIC). Since student placement last year, Carmelo has been drawn to the emergency department and was very excited when he learnt he would be spending more time in this area. “I really enjoyed the variety of patients and the nursing experiences the emergency department offers. Such exposure in the emergency department has been an amazing learning environment and has allowed me to improve and consolidate multiple aspects of my nursing knowledge and skills,” Carmelo said. Carmelo said the Emergency Department also had its challenges and there was real pressure to learn new skills very quickly. “Learning these new skills and consolidating them in the fast paced environment of the emergency department was a challenge, however with the support and guidance of more experienced nurses, the clinical educators within the hospital and further self-learning, I have improved and become proficient in these skills, thus improving my time management.” Now having completed his rotation in the emergency department, Carmelo will now take on a new rotation in the medical/surgical ward. “This change in departments will allow me to develop new skills, which are crucial to ward nursing, while still incorporating the knowledge and skills I have developed in my six months in emergency. I am very much looking forward to the challenge.”
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INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Indigenous Health Scholarships have been encouraging Indigenous students to undertake a health related degree since 2002. $5,000 is awarded to each student per year to study in areas that include nursing, medicine, social work, and dentistry. In 2018, 92 Indigenous health students were awarded scholarships.
NEW SOUTH WALES JULIEANNE LIVET Charles Sturt University, NSW Master of Medical Radiation Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Sunrise
ARH Chairman Gregory Ross with Indigenous Health Scholarship recipient Belinda Washington at the Darwin Institute in 2017.
GEORIGIA STEWART University of Wollongong, NSW Bachelor of Nutrition Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Corrimal KIMBERLEY GREEN Charles Sturt University, NSW Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga
Indigenous Health Scholars meeting in Perth, WA
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RYAN PIETERS University of Sydney, NSW Master of Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sydney Inner West
ALLIRA CUTMORE University of New England, NSW Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Orange Calare DENIKA THOMAS Flinders University, NT Graduate Certificate in Loss, Grief and Trauma Conselling Sponsored by: Paul & Julia Reid/Dr King Gan RORY VOCALE Australian Catholic University, NSW Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Turramurra DESTINY POWELL University of New England, NSW Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Parramatta ANDREA TORRESAN University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: David Henning Memorial Foundation SAVANNAH ABBOTT University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sutherland
LOUISE EDWARDS University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Marrickville
SHANICE GRIFFEN University of Newcastle, NSW Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 Inc.
TAYLOR WESTLEY Australian Catholic University, QLD Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Motto Fashion
TAYLOR-JAI MCALISTER Macquarie University, NSW Bachelor of Psychology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glenhaven
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KYM BOWMAN Western Sydney University, NSW Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Quality Occupational Health, Merrylands LUCAS BOOTH University of Newcastle, NSW Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 Inc. BLAKE BADMAN University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Randwick RUSSELL THOMPSON University of New South Wales, NSW Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Junee THOMAS HATCH Western Sydney University, NSW Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Learnmed Group
MONTANNA DOUDLE University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sport Science) Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Barossa Districts and Barossa Valley LOYOLA WILLS Flinders University, SA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Indigenous Health Scholarship BROOKE COLEMAN-OAKES University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Elizabeth LISA HANSON Adelaide University, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Salisbury
GEORGIA TURNER University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Adelaide CASEY CAMERON University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Campbelltown, SA SHARMAINE WILLIAMS University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Psychological Sciences Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Hyde Park TALISHA KING University of Adelaide, SA Masters of Public Health Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Indigenous Health Scholarship
RHIANON WAMEKE University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Norwood
SANDRA LAWRIE Deakin University, Vic Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Blackwood
KERRI COULTHARD Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs in Group 7 (SA)
DANIELLE LOVEGROVE University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Indigenous Health Scholarship
REHANNA COULTHARD Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Salisbury
TARYN POOLE University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Waikerie
ALESSANDRA MORRISSEY Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Psychological Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mitcham
EMILY SPARROW University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Morialta
SHANAMAE DAVIES Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Health Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Yankalilla
SELENIA MAHONEY Adelaide University, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Walkerville
ANGELA CAMPBELL Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Dr Helen Sage
NICOLAS REID University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley
JULIEANN HALL University of Wollongong, NSW Masters of Indigenous Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wetherill Park SOUTH AUSTRALIA JASMIN TAYLOR Adelaide University, SA Post Grad Diploma in Critical Care Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gawler
RUBY ECKERMANN Adelaide University, SA Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Murray Bridge & Coopers Foundation
EBONY WARREN University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Stirling
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PATRICIA LAWSON Deakin University, Vic Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr Ghan
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DANIEL ZWECK University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Sponsored by: Professor Michael Sage LAUREN MODYSTACH Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation VICTORIA NIKAELA GENIO Endeavour Institute, VIC Bachelor of Health (Myotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong East TARA WHITE LaTrobe University, VIC Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Box Hill ELIZABETH CASTIGLIA University of Notre Dame, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: MECC/Boronia Medical Centre KYLIE COWLEY LaTrobe University, VIC Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Motto Fashions SHAHNAZ RIND Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ivanhoe & Rotary Club of Highton
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QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY DEJONG University of Queensland, QLD Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Toowong SELMA KUM SING Deakin University, VIC Masters of Public Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak IRENE KELLY Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns CHRYSTAL ENDEAN Australian Catholic University, QLD Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cleveland NATHANIAL MOTLAP University of New England, NSW Bachelor of Psychological Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns/Dr King Gan SHERICE ANSELL University of Queensland, QLD Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gympie Cooloola MEGAN KADEN Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sandgate
JESSICA PING Charles Darwin University, NT Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr King Gan
NICOLE BINGHAM Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Swan Hill and Swan Hill Sunrise
LAURA ENGLISH Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glen Waverley
TANIA MUNRO Australian Catholic University, QLD Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Port of Brisbane
MICHAEL LAWLER LaTrobe University, VIC Bachelor of Dentistry Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Bright
RAYLENE HODGES Wollongong University, NSW Masters of Indigenous Health Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns Mulgrave
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TAYLA EMMERSON Griffith University, QLD Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central GARY WALLACE Griffith University, QLD Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ian & Claire Graham MONIQUE SAUNDERS Griffith University, QLD Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9640 Inc SAMANTHA O’CONNOR University of Queensland, QLD Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap NICKALUS SAVEKA James Cook University, QLD Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mareeba HANNAH TILLING University of Queensland, QLD Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Woolloongabba NORTHERN TERRITORY NIKKI KASTELLORIZIOS Flinders University, NT Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ian and Claire Graham SARITA RICHARDS Flinders University, NT Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Darwin South/Dr King Gan BYRON DAVIS Flinders University, NT Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin KATE POSTANS Flinders University, NT Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9790 Inc
WESTERN AUSTRALIA JEDDA SALMON Murdoch University, WA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth KRISTY-ANN STEWART Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth TAHNEE CARTER Curtin University, WA Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth AMANDA ROBINSON Notre Dame University, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth HIRA RIND University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Dental Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth LUCY VARIAKOJIS University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Science (Sports Science and Exercise) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth ASHLEE BENCE University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Dental Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Matilda Bay CALEB RIVERS University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth COREY O’SHAUGHNESSY Notre Dame University, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of BallajuraMalaga
Brooke Coleman-Oats is studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia, SA.
PATRICIA JOHNSTONE University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Dental Medicine Sponsored by: Lindsay Cozens Aboriginal Education Trust
NAOMI LLOYD University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Matilda Bay
MARIKA HAYDEN University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Booragoon and Cockburn
KERRY FRANKLIN Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Port Hedland/Dr King Gan
COREY DALTON University of Notre Dame, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Lindsay Cozens Aboriginal Education Trust
PHOEBE STRICKLAND University Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Melville
VERONICA DOLMAN University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mundaring
SHAUNA HILL University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ascot
EMMA-JANE HUNT University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Balcutta
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FUNDRAISING, EVENTS & OTHER HAPPENINGS "We must remove the stigma from Mental Health - it does not discriminate” – Marga Hewko
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ARH staff were honoured to receive a cheque from Grill’d Westfield Parramatta, after the community voted Australian Rotary Health number one in the burger joint’s ‘Local Matters’ jars for the July 2017 round.
EPIPHANIES Three of the stars of Les Misérables Australia came together in Tamworth on 5th August to present Epiphanies – a celebration of our struggles and hopes through some of the great melodies of musical theatre! They played two performances both of which were sold out and both received a standing ovation. Presented by local singer turned professional music theatre actor Rob McDougall, Epiphanies presented some of the greatest pieces of music from the great shows of the 20th and 21st Centuries, for two concerts in the Tamworth Capitol Theatre. Backed by a stunning 18-piece orchestra, Kerrie Anne Greenland and Daniel Belle and a cast of professional and local musicians, singers and dancers performed a dazzling array of pieces from the most beloved musicals, including Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, Wicked, The Secret Garden, Sweeney Todd, Sunset Boulevard and The Sound Of Music. Epiphanies was a promotion of The Rotary Club of Tamworth in conjunction with Rob McDougall. The two concerts
with sponsorship from Clubs NSW and Alan Jones raised $20,000 towards research into Youth mental health issues by Australian Rotary Health.
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ROTARY FITNESS In September 2017, ARH Ambassador Chris Edwards officially launched the Rotary Fitness initiative at the Darwin Institute with a few shirts and a vision. Since then, they’ve revealed six new polo shirt designs, which Rotarians can purchase and wear out in the community. Proceeds from the shirts are donated to Australian Rotary Health for health research. Chris has also introduced the ‘Wear in the World’ campaign, which encourages Rotarians to take a photo in their shirts all around the world. For more information, visit: www.rotary.fitness
Murray Bridge Rotary on display at the Australian Golf Fellowship of Rotarians 40th Golf Tournament.
CITY2SURF The City2Surf Legends raised more than $1,000 for Australian Rotary Health after completing their 47th race in August 2017. The team have set up their own Medical Research Fund which they will add to each year to eventually support a PhD research scholarship. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
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Onkaparinga Seaside Walk Organiser Michelle Benham
ONKAPARINGA SEASIDE WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Rotary Club of Drysdale President Catherine Eagleson knitting for charity.
In 2017, the Rotary Club of Drysdale developed their IGKNITE fundraising program, which involves knitting and selling beanies for mental health research. Proceeds from the beanie sales were donated to Lifeline and Australian Rotary Health this year.
On World Suicide Prevention Day in 2017, the Rotary Club of Seaford and members of the Onkaparinga community gathered together to raise money for a cause held dear by many - suicide prevention. The day was a lot of fun, including entertainment, activities, a sausage sizzle and more. Participants also had the
opportunity to release yellow and blue balloons in memory of loved ones lost to suicide. Overall the event raised close to $7,000 to go towards mental health research through Australian Rotary Health. We are extremely grateful to everyone who got involved.
LIFTING THE LID: MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR KIDS COMMUNITY FORUM In September 2017, Rotarians from across Western Australia gathered for Australian Rotary Health’s inaugural Lifting the Lid: Mental Health and Our Kids community forum – to discuss this important issue at the University Club in Perth. Guest speakers included Professor Michael Sawyer (University of Adelaide) and ARH funding recipients Professor
Vera Morgan (UWA), and Associate Professor Susan Byrne (UWA). After a successful panel discussion between the researchers, representatives from 17 Rotary Clubs came up to the stage to present their pledge to make a difference via Australian Rotary Health. The total raised on the evening was just under $40,000.
MC Dr Colin Hughes, Associate Professor Susan Byrne, Professor Vera Morgan and Professor Michael Sawyer on the community forum panel
GLADSTONE MENTAL HEALTH FAIR In October 2017, the combined Rotary Clubs of Gladstone and their local Mental Health Network staged their first Mental Health + Wellbeing Fair. The event took place at the local PCYC complex and attracted around
400 people. Guest speakers, performers, 30 stall holders, lots of food, and most importantly many conversations about Mental Health was the order of the day.
Left: Organising committee Chair and President of Boyne Tannum Rotary Wendy and Rotaract VP Frankie helping to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness.
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Rotary Club of Parramatta City celebrating Hat Day for Lift the Lid on Mental Illness
LIFT THE LID ON MENTAL ILLNESS 2017 was the first year Australian Rotary Health adopted Lift the Lid on Mental Illness as its official national fundraising campaign for mental health research. In 2016, it was introduced to Rotary Clubs in Victoria, but is now an Australia-wide initiative. Lift the Lid was celebrated on World Mental Health Day. Rotary Clubs helped to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness by celebrating Hat Day events, setting up awareness stands at their local Bunnings stores, and placing collection tins on coffee shop counters. We are always grateful for the enthusiasm and support.
MACKAY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING FAIR
In October 2017, the Mackay Region Rotary Clubs and the Mackay Regional Mental Health Network provided the community with the opportunity to access and engage with mental health services
and organisations at the Mackay Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair. Money raised on the day was donated to Australian Rotary Health for mental health research.
WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
1st place Golf Day winners the Discover Homeworld team
GOLF FOR RESEARCH
300 Rotarians and members of the Mooloolaba (QLD) community put on their bright purple shirts and got their heart rates up in October 2017, to raise money for mental health research.
The fundraising walk resulted in a $12,000 donation to Australian Rotary Health.
RESEARCHERS DINNER In October 2017, Australian Rotary Health invited guests to have dinner and drinks with our researchers at Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club. Chairman Gregory Ross shot questions at Ian Scott PhD Scholar Jeremy Lum, Funding Partner PhD Scholar Jasmina Markulic, and Mental Health Grant recipient Dr Helen Parker, who made up the researcher panel that evening. While, Professor Ron Rapee AM later presented a talk on mental illness in teens.
Although it was cloudy with a bit of drizzle, that didn't stop golf enthusiasts heading out to Camden Lakeside on Wednesday October 11 to take a swing for charity. We congratulate our 2017 winners once again: 1st place: Discover Homeworld 2nd place: Hancock & Associates 3rd place: Waterfront Regatta Thank you to everyone who supported mental health research on the day.
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FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON FOR THE DAN VICKERMAN PHD SCHOLARSHIP The Cauliflower Club hosted a luncheon in Darling Harbour in October 2017, to raise money for the Australian Rotary Health Dan Vickerman PhD Scholarship. Special guest speakers included Alan Jones and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. Other attendees included Lisa Wilkinson, Peter Fitzsimons and Tony Abbott. 37-year-old Dan Vickerman was previously a member of the Wallabies before ending his life earlier that year. This
led to Dan's father, Les, launching an appeal with the Rotary Club of Bowral Mittagong to raise money for a research scholarship. With more than 600 guests at the luncheon, $31,000 was raised at the event. The scholarship will aim to find ways to help athletes transition to a life after sport.
Pictured: ARH Chairman Gregory Ross with guest speakers Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Fitzsimons
ANZAC TRIBUTE SHOW
Concert-goers were taken back to World War 1 on Sunday November 19, when the Rotary Club of Seymour and Seymour RSL Club put on an ANZAC Centenary Tribute
Show at the local Community Arts Centre. Almost $4,000 was raised for PTSD research through Australian Rotary Health.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE In May 2018, Rotary Youth Exchange students from Rotary District 9465 (Western Australia) raised more than $2,000 for the Australian Rotary Health Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign. While in April that year, another Rotary Youth Exchange group based in Tasmania sold 59 copies of a cook book they designed, with the proceeds donated to ARH. 32
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MEDIA AND PRESENTATION TRAINING WORKSHOP In November 2017, we spent the day with some of our funded researchers at Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra for our annual Media and Presentation Training Workshop at the Society for Mental Health Research Conference. Scientist and long-time broadcaster, Professor Rob Morrison led the media training session, covering some of the essentials that researchers (especially those at the start of their careers) should be aware of when interacting with the media. While Professor Michael Sawyer led the session on Presentation Training to help researchers develop the necessary skills to present their work to a lay audience, particularly the Rotary Clubs who fund them!
MUSTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH The Muster for Mental Health kicked off in Deloraine, Tasmania in February 2018, with an aim to raise awareness about youth mental health and suicide across the state. With help from the Australian Government, who generously contributed $55,000 towards the Muster, we were able to host 7 mental health community forums in Deloraine, Riverside, St Helens, Margate, and Queenstown, Smithton and Ulverstone. Muster travellers moved across Tasmania, seeing the sights along the way in their motorhomes and caravans. The Muster finished up in Ulverstone with a celebratory dinner, some fond memories and new friendships forged.
L-R: David Annear, Senator Jonathan Duniam, Committee Chair John Dare, Viv Walker, Elizabeth Anderson, ARH Vice Chair Kevin Shadbolt, Lorraine Walker and Lindsay Morgan with cheque from the Australian Government.
The Muster finished in Ulverstone on February 25, 2018.
Muster forum in Margate.
ROTARY DISTRICT 9810 “JAIL TO TRAIL TOUR” Rotary District 9810 embarked on the 6 day “Jail to Trail Tour” in March 2018, to begin raising their next million dollars for Australian Rotary Health research. The District team covered 600km on their bicycles for the Ride to Conference fundraising event. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
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ROTARY RIDES ROTARY DISTRICT 9790 CANBERRA “RIVERINA RAMBLE” FIVE PEAKS The Rotary District 9790 Ride to Conference “Riverina Ramble” got CHALLENGE Woden Rotary Club took on the five peaks of Canberra - Mt Stromlo, Red Hill, Mt Pleasant, Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain -on their bicycles in April 2018. Australian Rotary Health was grateful to be one of the beneficiaries of their fundraising efforts.
underway in March 2018, with the cycling team riding 617km. Over the years, the District has raised up to $65,000 for Australian Rotary Health through these events.
BANISH THE BLACK DOG RIDE 117 cyclists braved the wind for the Banish the Black Dog Ride event in May 2018, riding 260km over 2 days for mental health awareness and fundraising. We commend the hard work of Harry Fracchia and the members of the Rotary Club of Townsville Central for organising the event, which over the years has raised over $400,000 for Australian
BRIGHTON LUNCH The Rotary Club of Brighton (VIC) held their Brighton Lunch in May 2018 to raise money and awareness for mental health. Guest speakers included Grant Hackett, Olivia Rogers, Wayne Schwass and Jeff Kennett, who shared their personal experiences with mental illness. The event raised $40,000 for Australian Rotary Health, to be used for research into Depression.
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Rotary Health research. The Rotary Club of Townsville Sunrise supported the event by providing catering when stopping over at Ayr. Club President Ray Frances also presented Australian Rotary Health Corporate Manager Terry Davies with a $10,000 cheque. We are very grateful for the continuous support!
MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY FORUM IN QUEENSLAND The Rotary Club of Rockhampton Fitzroy (QLD) did a fine job of Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness in May 2018, by hosting a Mental Health Community Forum at CQUniversity Australia. Australian Rotary Health Director Mark Lean and Manager of headspace Mackay Wayne Horwood were guest speakers at the event and highlighted the importance of identifying and treating mental illness in youth.
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Associate Professor Philip Batterham, Hannah Deen, Dr Cath Chapman, and Professor Vera Morgan
District Governor Rod Medew (D9570) with Dick White District Achievement Award
AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION AWARD Australian Rotary Health was pleased to play a role at the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) conference once again in November 2017, by sponsoring the Australian Rotary Health Knowledge Dissemination Award. For 2017, Dr Cath Chapman was the deserving recipient, recognised for her work on the Cracks in the Ice program.
efforts in promoting mental health at a number of community forum events. AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH “MEDAL” RECIPIENT The deserving Lindsay Morgan of the Rotary Club of Ulverstone West was announced as the 2018 Australian Rotary Health “Medal” recipient. Lindsay has been involved in the organisation of 10 successful community health and wellbeing expos in his local community and played a role as speaker in the Muster for Mental Health community forums.
AWARDS AT THE AGM At the September 2018 AGM, we announced the recipients for the Dick White District Achievement Award, and Australian Rotary Health “Medal”. We are extremely lucky to have such incredible supporters. Thank you and congratulations to all. DICK WHITE DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD In 2018, Australian Rotary Health awarded the Dick White District Achievement Award to Rotary District 9570. District Governor Rod Medew accepted the award for the District’s 36
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OUR SUPPORTERS ROTARY CLUB OF TAREE (NSW) A shout out to the Rotary Club of Taree (NSW) who have done some fantastic work through their Bowelscan program for the last 32 years. Through the Bowelscan Committee, a total of $416,881 has been donated over the years to Australian Rotary Health to provide 12 PhD research scholarships into bowel cancer. The Rotary Club of Taree conducted its last Bowelscan program in 2017.
Rotarians Max Carey and Kevin Sharp encouraged people to take part in the final Rotary Bowelscan program. Photo from Manning River Times
COMPANION AWARD In December 2017, Barbara Jackson of District 9650 received a Companion Award for her work in raising money for Cancer Research through Australian Rotary Health.
COMPANION AWARD In January 2018, PDG Ken and Margaret Broadbent from the Rotary Club of Alfredton (VIC) were presented a Companion Award from ARH Director PDG Jane Cox for their efforts in raising $5,000.
PDG Jane Cox and Ken Broadbent
Barbara Jackson and members of D9650
ROB HENRY MEMORIAL PHD SCHOLARSHIP In May 2018, Australian Rotary Health created the Rob Henry Memorial PhD Scholarship, named in honour of the late PP Rob Henry of Rotary District 9810. For nearly thirty years, Rob was the key organiser and coordinator of the Rotary District 9810 Ride for Research Dollars, which raised more than $1 million dollars for research through Australian Rotary Health. Sadly, Rob lost his battle with cancer, and after discussions between ARH and the Rotary District, it was decided the best way to acknowledge Rob would be to name a scholarship after him. He will forever be noted as one of Australian Rotary Health’s significant supporters.
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GOLD COMPANION Congratulations to Gold Companion Frank Lean of the Rotary Club of Bendigo (VIC), who has raised $10,000 for Australian Rotary Health. Frank has been supporting our research since 2000. Frank was presented his Gold Companion Award by ARH Chairman Gregory Ross in May 2018. MUSTER COMPANION ARH Vice President Kevin Shadbolt recognised the Rotary Club of Deloraine as a Muster Companion for its support during the Muster for Mental Health in February 2018. President Gayle Plunkett accepted the award in May 2018 on the Club’s behalf.
ARH Chairman Gregory Ross (right) presented a Gold Companion Award to Frank Lean (left)
GOLD COMPANION PDG John Egan presented Craig and Maggie Couzens of the Rotary Club of Walloundry Wagga Wagga (NSW), with the Certificate recognising the attainment of Gold Companion at their changeover meeting in June 2018. It was emphasised that Craig and Maggie are the longest serving continuous donors in Australia. ROTARY FITNESS In June 2018, ARH Ambassador and the man behind Rotary Fitness, Chris Edwards, visited the Australian Rotary Health office to present us with a cheque of $2,000, which he raised through selling polo shirts. Proceeds from Rotary Fitness shirts will continue to support ARH research.
PDG Kevin Shadbolt and Rotary Club of Deloraine President Gayle Plunkett
EMERALD COMPANION In August 2018, Chairman Gregory Ross visited the Rotary Club of Bentley Moorabbin Central (VIC) to present an Emerald Companion Award to member Peter Lewis. Peter has been a member of Rotary
Corporate Manager Terry Davies and CEO Joy Gillett with Rotary Fitness Founder Chris Edwards, who presented a cheque to ARH
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PDG John Egan with Craig and Maggie Couzens
for 40 and a half years and acknowledged the support of former Rotary Club of Bentleigh members the late Alan Marriott and Ken Schilling, who had worked tirelessly for ARH. Peter’s daughter, Michelle, also joined as a guest speaker on the night.
Daughter Michelle Lewis, Peter Lewis and ARH Chairman Gregory Ross at a Rotary meeting in Victoria
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COMPANIONS & AMBASSADORS Australian Rotary Health would like to thank our generous Companions and also our Life Members, Ambassadors and Patrons for their role in sustaining our organisation.
DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Beslich Family The Henning Family The Koo Family Mavis & Bill Jennings OAM Emil Weber Terence Orr Memorial Fund Daniel Holzapfel We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Diamond Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Les Whitcroft AM The Late Lorraine & Bruce McKenzie The Late Fred Barbagallo
CORPORATE DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Baker Foundation
EMERALD COMPANIONS Don Stein AM Sally Fletcher Cliff Hoare Ken Schilling Geoff Kellerman AO Garry Browne AM Robyn Browne Craig Alford Peter M Lewis We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Emerald Companions who are sadly no longer with us.
The Late Dorothea Gordon The Late Joan Elizabeth Swanson
CORPORATE EMERALD COMPANIONS Pratt Foundation The Pantry Brighton, Vic. Winnebago Industries
RUBY COMPANIONS Phil Asker Margaret & Peter Waite Athalie Lucas Brian Lanyon Ted Atkinson The Late Fred Hay George Dee Jennifer Thomas AM Brian Goldstraw John Ellis Margaret Dean Sharon Green Dr David Squirrell Joe Scorer Heather, Brian & Graham Beesley Mark Hancock Ron G Geary Ian Graham John Keating Elgin Brown Ernst Hug Bev & Bill Richardson Garry Fenner Alan & Maisie Grady Peter Lewis Brian Condon Jeff Crofts Rob McDougall
Frank & Gwen Fisher The Whykes Family Michael & Juanita Wright Les Rae Paul Ying Garnet Wood Kevin Sharp Graham Webb Ben Beresford John & Ann Odlum We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Ruby Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Valda Mary Kynnersley The Late Arthur R Hawke The Late Doug & Alys Beasy
CORPORATE RUBY COMPANIONS Akubra Marsdens Law Group Woolworths, Safeway Caltex Toyota Motor Sales Shimano Australia McDonald’s Australia Trek Bicycles Australia Hansen Yuncken Harvey Norman Beyondblue Genesys Wealth Advisors Co-ordinated Landscapes Masterton Homes Camden Hire The Denlo Group Angostura
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PATRONS His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Ian Riseley OAM RI President 2017 to 2018 Glen Kinross AO RI President 1997 to 1998 Sir Clem Renouf AM RI President 1978 to 1979
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Professor Michael Sawyer OAM RID Noel Trevaskis OAM PDG Don Whatham PDG Dick White OAM We respectfully acknowledge the service of Life Members who are sadly no longer with us. PRIP Royce Abbey AO, DCM PP Loch Adams OAM PDG Leon Becker AM PDG Geoffrey Betts AM PDG Colin Dodds PP John Harley PDG Fred Hay PDG Bruce McKenzie OAM PDG Clair Rogers PP Ian Scott PDG John Feros OAM PDG Geoffrey Stevens OAM PDG Les Whitcroft AM
ARH CHAIRMAN The Late Royce Abbey AO The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Colin Dodds Bruce Edwards AM The Late Bruce McKenzie OAM
ROTARY AMBASSADORS Central Region Terry Edwards AM Ian Oliver OAM Allan Wilson OAM Dick Wilson
Eastern Region Phil Armstrong Bob Aitken AM Laurie Barber Graeme Davies John Egan Alan Grady Melvin Gray Denis Green Tony Hennessy Don Keighran Barney Koo Phil Lacey Harold Sharp Noel Trevaskis OAM Don Whatham Dick White OAM Peter Williams
Northern Region Jeff Crofts John Gough Peter Kaye Terry Lees Rob Wylie
Western Region Graham Brown Phil Cordery Fred Marsh John Ranieri Colin Thorniley
2012 - The Late Rob Henry 2013 - Joy Gillett OAM 2013 - The Late Geoff Bailey OAM 2014 - Robert Aitken OAM 2014 - Dean Brown 2015 - David & Karen Brown 2016 - Keith Henning 2017 - Melvin Gray 2018 - Lindsay Morgan
Ted Atkinson Terry Edwards AM Denis Green John Ranieri Ian Oliver OAM Terry Lees Noel Trevaskis OAM Terry Grant Jeff Crofts Gregory Ross We respectfully acknowledge of the service of Past ARH Chairman who are sadly no longer with us.
MEDAL RECIPIENTS 2003 - The Late Loch Adams OAM 2003 - The Late Fred Hay 2003 - Fay Jackson 2003 - Michael Sawyer OAM 2004 - Noel Trevaskis OAM 2005 - Phil Francis 2006 - The Late Paul Henningham OAM 2007 - Professor Tony Jorm 2008 - Dick White OAM 2009 - The Late Geoff Kennedy 2010 - Ron Beslich OAM 2011 - Peter Lean
Southern Region Terry Grant Patrick Hartley Des Jones Judy Nettleton Ron Pickford Graeme Woolacott OAM
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