AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
annual report
Districts of Australia
2019-20
OUR VISION It is our vision to be a catalyst for projects that improve quality of life.
OUR MISSION Our mission is to create better health for all Australians through improved education and advancements in knowledge through medical research. We support excellence in research in an effort to provide both preventative and curative solutions for a broad range of health conditions.
WHO WE ARE Australian Rotary Health (ARH) is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. In addition to mental health research, we also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
WHAT WE DO Mental health research Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focussed its funding on mental health research. In 2012 this focus narrowed to the mental health of young Australians, and in 2013 research projects focussing on the prevention of mental health disorders were included. Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is our National mental health fundraising campaign, including Hat Day. Community forums focussing on promoting good mental health are being held by many Rotary Clubs and Districts around Australia, supported by Australian Rotary Health. General health research Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide PhD Scholarships in research. These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neurone disease, diabetes and more. Disseminating Research Information to the Public By funding research which is community-focussed, Australian Rotary Health aims to promote research findings to the public. Rural Medical & Nursing Scholarships Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and remote health care service. Students experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive for recipients to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation. Indigenous Health Scholarships These Scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry and other health related degrees at university. These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and qualification.
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contents 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 4 CEO’S REPORT 6 FINANCIAL REPORT 8 OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 12 OUR RESEARCH COMMITTEE 13 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 17 2019-2020 FUNDING 19 RESEARCH FUNDING 26 PROGRAM FUNDING 31 FUNDRAISING, EVENTS, AND OTHER HAPPENINGS 37 OUR SUPPORTERS & AWARDS 40 COMPANIONS 41 PATRONS AND AMBASSADORS
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report Corporate Governance This is an area of increasing importance as we live in an era of greater accountability and liability. Following Director Stephen Humphreys heading a governance sub-committee, Chairman Elect Kevin Shadbolt and CEO Joy Gillett further refined our procedures with Greg Hudson from SCA Marketing. We have been proactive in ensuring that ARH governance meets all legal and organisational requirements.
Gregory Ross
ARH Chairman’s Report ... AGM, 13th December 2020 After serving for seven years on the ARH Board, a great Rotary privilege, I step down as Chairman after the most challenging year we have ever faced. Quite apart from the impact of widespread bushfires and drought in Australia, we join countless other organisations and enterprises worldwide in having had to deal with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of a virus so easily transmitted has literally changed the way we live, particularly in Melbourne. Necessarily, our Board meetings in May and August were conducted online using Zoom technology.
Past Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran endorsing our Lift the Lid campaign. Here he is with ARH Chairman Gregory Ross. The two were also classmates in 1991/92!
Research Committee Complementing our Board and ARH staff is our talented and committed Research Committee. These honorary health professionals select the best from hundreds of research submissions each year. Their excellence in this process ensures we fund the best in new research, which is what ARH is all about. Some long term Committee members include three who have served as Chair, Professors Tony Jorm, Ron Rapee and (current Chair) Jane Pirkis. Thank you so much Research Committee for your service to ARH and the Australian mental health research community. Indigenous Health Our Indigenous Health Scholar program, managed so well by Cheryl Deguara since 2003, now has an extended four year contract with the Federal Government. This guarantees ongoing support for the next generation of Indigenous health care providers to assist their communities. We also continue our rural medical and nursing scholarship program. PTSD ... ARH & RSL An initiative from D 9790 to partner with RSL Clubs to raise funds for post traumatic stress disorder research for service veterans and their families was developed four years ago. While the RSL structure has so far prevented a national approach, Past ARH Chairman Terry Grant and a small team have continued to promote PTSD research successfully,
Gregory with PTSD PhD Scholarship recipient Katrina Streatfeild.
particularly in D 9790. So far, they have enabled joint Rotary/RSL funding of two PTSD PhD scholars. Drought The distribution of 500 donated Resilience Agenda diaries to drought affected areas was greatly appreciated. Indeed, they produced a profound and life affirming reaction in particular cases. Thanks to Hadleigh Fischer who not only created these mental fitness diaries but whose generosity was recognised in his being named as a Gold Companion. He continues to have ARH as his mental health charity of choice. Vale On 11th June 2020, Sir Clem Renouf AM, an original ARH Board member and inspirational RI President, passed away aged 99. Clem was a friend (and mentor in my early Rotary years) and has left a positive and lasting legacy. Overview As Chairman I’ve been immensely gratified seeing the way Lift the Lid on Mental Illness has been widely embraced by Australian Rotarians. The Rotary Club of Victor Harbor’s project, From Ocean To Outback, which saw members cycling all the way to Broken Hill for Lift the Lid, achieved so much from a club small in number. Various districts have long supported ARH through their rides, none more than
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D9810 which has passed the $million in research funds raised. From the original SIDS research back in 1981, we now fund over 80 researchers in various health areas and 80 plus Indigenous health scholars. The most important avenue of funds for ARH is our Australian Rotary clubs. Their support is essential and without them we cannot provide the money needed for new research. With the everincreasing number of charities all competing for donations, I welcome incoming Chairman Kevin Shadbolt’s intention to promote an even greater ARH relationship with Australian Rotary clubs. I am fortunate to belong to a wonderfully supportive club which has funded its own PhD scholar for the past three years. Thank you, North Balwyn, glad that COVID-19 didn’t alter that commitment. While the Board introduced Lift the Lid in 2016, over the past two years we have employed a small marketing company, The Media Hut, to help further our promotion. Managing Director Kara Geyer with Sue Perry have liaised with CEO Joy Gillett and ARH Promotions Manager Jessica Cooper and have enlisted corporate support. QBD Books is an Australian company with over 70 stores across the country and has committed to promoting Lift the Lid in schools. The first students participating were in Brisbane but the sudden emergence of COVID-19 stopped everything in its tracks. Hopefully, progress can resume in 2021. Directors New and Retiring We are fortunate to have a close-knit and committed Board at ARH who come from all over Australia to promote better mental health through Rotary. In 2019/20, for the first time, three new members joined the Board representing the DGs, DGsE and DGsN. This has been most successful and will continue to enable ARH to have greater direct
communication with the current Rotary leadership in Australia. Michael Buckeridge was the first representative DG but has now finished his brief tenure. Thank you, Michael. For 2020/21 the three ‘G Train’ Directors are DG David Jones (SA), DGE Kay Phipps (WA) and DGN Amanda Wendt (Vic). DGE Kay Phipps resigned from the ARH board early November 2020, following her relinquishing the role of Governor Elect. A replacement DGE is yet to be appointed. At this 2020 AGM, three Directors finish their time on the Board: Brian Beesley (NSW), Barbara Wheatcroft (SA) and myself (Vic). Barbara was farewelled in 2019 but returned for one extra year. Thank you Barb (again) and Brian (a true blue Aussie), you have each served ARH very well. The longest serving member is Professor Michael Sawyer OAM who, as Medical Advisor to the Board, continues to add valuable information, comments (eg ‘Don’t fight in front of the kids’) and food for thought from his professional background in child psychiatry. Thank you, Michael.
gratitude, admiration and affection for the wonderful, efficient and caring way she has guided our important Australian Rotary project. Thank you for your personal support, Joy. The collegiality of the Board members and their relationship with our staff and research committee has made for a very positive, rewarding Rotary experience. Special personal thanks to Past Chairmen Terry Grant and Jeff Crofts for their advice and support and my best wishes to incoming Chair Kevin Shadbolt. He is an outstanding Rotarian and I have valued his friendship and loyalty. Thank you, Kevin. I have said often, Australian Rotary Health is a great Australian Rotary project. As we face this period of challenge and change, it will continue to be so with ongoing Rotary support. Gregory Ross, Chairman November 2017 - December 2020
Welcome to the three new Directors whom I wish every success on their ARH journey. They are PDG Lorraine Coffey (NSW), PDG Don Ripper (Vic) and PDG John Campbell (SA). Ciao, Au Revoir, Good Luck Finally, my thanks and admiration to our small in number staff: Jenny Towe, Cheryl Deguara, Jessica Cooper and Maddison Hancock. Also to Terry Davies who, after an extended period as Corporate Manager, retired at the end of 2019. CEO Joy Gillett OAM has lived through the tenure of many chairmen and built a strong relationship with each of them. The history of ARH, certainly in its first 40 years, will have no greater influence than Joy Gillett. I place on record my
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report As well as research project grants, we also supported 23 PhD research scholars in mental health (includes Ian Scott PhD Scholars as well as Funding Partner Scholars) and 4 postdoctoral fellows in 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.
Joy Gillett OAM
How do you begin writing an Annual Report, coming out of the year we had? Drought, fire, floods and then COVID-19. We ended the financial year on a low note - donations down and the value of our investments also heavily affected. Fortunately, the value of investments has picked up since, and we have made up the ground we lost in that last quarter of 2019-2020. During 2019-2020 we continued our support in research grants in the Mental Health of Young Australians. Although our income dropped in 2020, the commitment to our programs remained. In 2019, prior to COVID, the board agreed not to advertise for new research project grants and postdoctoral fellowships commencing 2021 – a decision made, which in hindsight has proven to be extremely beneficial. With the existing commitment to research for 2020 and 2021 at the highest levels ever, it was agreed that we would clear the deck somewhat, before further new grants commenced. With the disastrous 12 months we have just experienced, it was a good decision. During calendar year 2020, we supported 27 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.
Added to this our support of another 28 PhD research scholars (Funding Partners) in general health areas including cancer, cerebral palsy, skin diseases and melanoma, dementia, kidney disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and others.
regular donations – both in money and in kind - to Australian Rotary Health. Their support is truly appreciated and we will continue in our endeavours to be a wonderful example of community service and keep Australian Rotary Health in the forefront as a provider of research funds and health awareness in Australia. Our donor recognition program remains strong and to the very special people who are our Friends and Companions, we thank you. Many Clubs and Districts run special fundraising events for Australian Rotary Health – we thank you. Bike rides, walks, runs, car rallies, golf days, dinners, trivia nights, and numerous events, we thank and acknowledge your great efforts.
Included in these, we are funding research in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) PhD Scholarships involving war veterans and their families. In Victoria the RSL is promoting and assisting with funding for several PTSD scholarships and more recently, we are supporting research involving people in the Emergency Services. When we add 85 Indigenous Health Scholars who are financially supported through Australian Rotary Health and 8 Rural Nursing and Medical Scholars, we have a broad range of recipients of our funds. To summarise: • 27 Research Project Grants - Mental Health • 4 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Mental Health • 23 PhD Research Scholarships (including Ian Scott PhDs) - Mental Health • 28 PhD Research Scholarships General Health • 84 Indigenous Health Scholarships • 1 Rural Medical Health Scholarships • 7 Rural Nursing Health Scholarships Total investment in our health in 2020 = $3.15 million. Supporters of Australian Rotary Health We continue to enjoy the support of many Rotarians and non-Rotarians who make
Joy with Rotary International President Mark Mahoney.
District Chairmen, Committees and District Governors The District Chairmen and their committees continue in their work promoting Australian Rotary Health, our programs and projects - we acknowledge their efforts and congratulate them. Volunteers are vital to our success. We thank each District Governor for their continuing support and promotion of our programs which enables our clubs to continue their support and involvement. Rotary Ambassadors Our strong band of Ambassadors continues to promote Australian Rotary Health at every opportunity and we are
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grateful for their commitment dedication to our programs.
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Research Committee Professor Jane Pirkis PhD, MA, M.Psychol. BA (Hons) at the University of Melbourne is in her fourth 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 awarded by Australian Rotary Health are reviewed and recommended by the Research Committee. Promotion We continue to see increases in our followers on social media. Our electronic newsletters are rapidly increasing their readership along with our printed news and promotional material. The Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign which commenced in 2016, is receiving great support – and I acknowledge our Chairman Greg as the driving force behind that program. Jessica Cooper, our Promotions Manager has put together a series of video interviews which are published on YouTube, promoting the researchers we fund and their work. These have proved enormously successful during COVID and are being shown in Rotary Clubs and other places Australia wide. They are also available in podcast format. Staff Australian Rotary Health employs a small staff to manage all programs and the general administration of the organisation. Their dedication and commitment is very much appreciated. Terry Davies - Corporate Manager who retired in December 2019 after serving over 10 years in that role. Jenny Towe - Office Manager Cheryl Deguara - Programs Coordinator Jessica Cooper - Promotions and Mental Health Research Manager Maddison Hancock – Office Assistant
Board of Directors 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. At the 2020 AGM three Directors will complete their term as Directors. Chairman Gregory Ross having served 7 years on the board, Barbara Wheatcroft who has served 6 years and Brian Beesley 4 years. Barbara Wheatcroft was appointed as our Director representative from Districts 9500 and 9520 in 2015. Barbara served as a member of the Executive Committee during 2019. Following the 2019 AGM, Barbara accepted the invitation of the chairman to remain on the board for another 12 months to fill a casual vacancy due to the inability of the elected director to remain involved. We acknowledge Barbara’s long history with ARH and thank her for the commitment and service during this time. Brian Beesley was appointed as the Director representing Districts 9650 and 9670 in 2017. In 2019 Brian’s term was extended for an additional year and we thank Brian for his promotional ideas and his dedication to ARH during his time on the board. On 30th June 2020 DG Michael Buckeridge completed his term on the board as the inaugural appointed District Governor. I thank Michael for his contribution. In the short time, he became a valued Director, sharing his expertise and knowledge in many areas – including Zoom meetings. Sadly in October 2020 DGE Kay Phipps resigned from the board following her decision not to continue in the role of DGE. Kay was a great asset to the board and we regret that she wasn’t able to continue as the elected DGE representative. Gregory Ross was appointed as a Regional Coordinator for Australian Rotary Health in 1999 and served in that role for two years.
At the Annual General Meeting in November 2013, Greg was appointed as a Director for Australian Rotary Health, taking over from PDG Patrick Hartley. In November 2015 Greg was appointed as Vice Chairman and served in that role for one year and was then appointed as Chairman Elect at the 2016 AGM – for one year. At the AGM in 2017, Greg was appointed as Chairman for a three-year term. Lift the Lid on Mental Illness as Australian Rotary Health’s promotional and fundraising program was initiated by Greg, initially as Chairman Elect and then whilst he served as Chairman. Greg’s passion and dedication to the theme was pursued Australia wide and he attended numerous conferences, meetings and functions to promote the theme. Greg’s enthusiasm was shared by the Board and staff and quickly the program became synonymous with Australian Rotary Health and the promotional activities planned all focussed on the new program. Greg became the face of Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. Greg’s service to Australian Rotary Health has been exemplary and his promotion of the organisation has been outstanding. We congratulate and thank Greg for his commitment, his energy, his total dedication to ARH and his ability to entertain us - which kept us enthralled and also kept our board meetings interesting and enjoyable! Honorary Research Adviser Professor Michael Sawyer OAM remains as Honorary Medical Advisor to the Board. Michael commenced involvement with Australian Rotary Health as a member of the Research Committee, then chairman for six years and now in an honorary role, assisting the board in their discussions about research and mental health. Michael set the structure for the current grant and scholarship process and his input into Australian Rotary Health has been vital to our growth and ultimate success.
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FINANCIAL
Current Assets
2020 $
2019 $
Cash assets Receivables Other financial assets Other
483,808 96,665 13,802,053 23,858
930,661 87,419 15,132,016 23,584
Total Current Assets
14,406,384
16,173,680
20,386 20,386
35,377 35,377
Total Assets
14,426,770
16,209,057
Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Annual Leave & Long Service Leave Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets
1,735,347 187,095 1,922,442 1,922,442 12,504,328
1,690,764 173,790 1,864,554 1,864,554 14,344,503
Accumulated Funds Retained Surplus
12,504,328
14,344,503
Total Accumulated Funds
12,504,328
14,344,503
Non-Current Assets Other financial assets Property, Plant & Equipment Total Non-Current Assets
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Income
Donations Other Income - grants, investment income Total Income
2020 $
2019 $
1,676,318 421,914 2,098,232
3,258,210 1,255,616 4,513,826
Less Outgoings Research Grants & Programs Indigenous Scholarships Projects and Programs Marketing Fundraising Other expenses - includes administration, meetings and board expenses Total Outgoings
- 2,565,206 - 363,348 - 184,481 - 232,091 - 32,313 - 560,968
- 2,396,747 - 639,846 - 224,982 - 163,569 - 33,804 - 563,295
- 3,938,407
- 4,022,243
Surplus/Loss from Ordinary Activities
- 1,840,175
491,583
Club Donations - Indigenous Scholarships Total Donation income
63,207 43,383 114,157 40,982 18,875 44,207 55,725 42,225 15,416 41,304 31,862 237,935 95,518 29,084 61,048 29,804 71,684 86,323 90,726 87,749 45,713 40,583 1,387,510 288,808 1,676,318
104,426 61,222 27,761 100,741 49,085 47,942 70,087 53,642 7,398 92,833 69,451 1,137,189 83,929 64,661 55,325 30,391 66,430 129,777 474,022 71,694 192,939 58,755 3,049,700 208,510 3,258,210
Interest/dividend - non-related party Revenue from government grants - Indigenous Membership Fees Realised & unrealised loss on market value of investments Trust distributions reinvested Imputation Credits Jobkeeper and Cash Flow Boost Total Other income Total income
3,554 400,000 160 - 923,086 837,684 51,888 51,714 421,914 2,098,232
6,003 400,000 50 197,252 600,644 51,667 0 1,255,616 4,513,826
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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BOARD PDG Gregory Ross
PDG Kevin Shadbolt
CHAIRMAN PDG GREGORY ROSS Gregory Ross has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since November 2013 and was appointed Chairman in 2017.
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.
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.
PDG BRIAN BEESLEY Brian has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2016.
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.
PDG Brian Beesley
PDG Jane Cox
CHAIRMAN ELECT PDG KEVIN SHADBOLT OAM Kevin Shadbolt has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2014 and was appointed Vice Chairman in 2017, then Chairman Elect in 2019. Kevin joined the Rotary Club of Latrobe, Tasmania, in 1985, he is a Past President and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Devonport. He is Past District Governor of D9830 in both 2003-04 and 2007-08. Kevin was a Foundation Chairman, District Trainer and Group Study Exchange Chairman. He initiated District involvement in Fiji low-cost Shelters as well as leading the project work the District has undertaken in Nepal since 2011. Kevin has served on a wide variety of club and District committees. Kevin has been involved in agriculture all his working life and a director of R & K Shadbolt Pty Ltd a family business specialising in horticultural crops and seed
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. 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 2015-2016. She is also a member of the District RLI Faculty, a member of the District Visioning Team and currently District Trainer for both the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 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
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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). 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 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 years 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 in 1987, and then joined the Rotary Club of Mackay North in 1989. Mark was District 9570 Governor from 2013-2014. 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 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 in London, with 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.
PDG Mark Lean
Jerry joined the Rotary Club of Scarborough in 1988 and was Club President in 2008 – 2009 and District Governor for District 9455 in 2015/2016. Jerry enjoyed sailing competitively and was part of a State Championship crew in his last year. He then took up field Hockey at the age of 50. Other hobbies include sport, reading, crosswords and Rotary! PDG BARBARA WHEATCROFT 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 in 2010 when the Rotary Club of Hindmarsh returned its Charter. Barbara was Secretary of the District Group Study Exchange Committee from 2007 to 2009 and Chair from 2009 to 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.
PDG Jerry Pilcher
PDG Barbara Wheatcroft
Barbara retired from Flinders University in 2014 after 4 years in the Medical Biochemistry Department. PDG STEPHEN HUMPHREYS Stephen Humphreys has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2018. Stephen joined the Rotary Club of Camden in NSW in 2002 and served as Club President in 2008-2009 and Assistant Governor for three years 2010 to 2012. He was also the Chair of the District 9750 Conference Committee in 2012 and became District Governor (9675) 2016-17.
PDG Stephen Humphreys
He is a keen golfer and has been the President of Camden Golf Club for the past
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18 years and a member of the Board of Directors for 20 years. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sydney University and practiced as a community pharmacist for 40 years, retiring 6 years ago. Stephen owned either solely or in partnership 2 pharmacies for 35 years. Stephen is married to Judith, they have three children and four grandsons. Stephen and Judith are currently living in Camden. PP ROGER CRAWFOOT Roger Crawfoot has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2019.
DG Michael Buckeridge
DG Elect Kay Phipps
Roger joined Rotary in 1996 as a member of the newly chartered Rotary Club of Port of Brisbane. He was Club President in 19992000 and 2008-2009, District ARH Representative 2000-2001, Assistant Governor 2002-2004, Conference Treasurer 2010-2011, and District Treasurer 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. In early 2014, he transferred to South Brisbane Rotary and was President in 2014-2015 and 2019-2020. Roger spent his professional career in a range of roles including a weapons system engineer in the Royal Australian Navy, a Sales Engineer for power generation equipment, National Sales and Marketing Manager for marine and industrial equipment, before changing careers and working in commercial accountancy. Roger and his wife Hilary have two sons and one grandson, and own Relocations Queensland, a company active in the relocation and resettlement of professional personnel. DG MICHAEL BUCKERIDGE Michael Buckeridge has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2019. Michael was elected as the inaugural District Governor on the board of ARH until his term as Governor finished on 30th June 2020. Michael joined the Rotary Club of Mackay in 2004 and has held the positions of D9570 RAWCS Chair, Northern Region RABS Chair (D9550, D9570, D9600, D9630,
D9640) and D9570 Group 1 Assistant Governor. As District Governor 2019-2020 of District 9570 he has spent years working to improve the governance and procedures of the district. Michael was also the chair of the Mackay Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair and was part of the team that raised the funds for a ARH PhD research grant. Michael worked in the Electricity industry for 41 years where he led the Mackay Secondary Systems Group. He retired in 2016 as a Technical Services Engineering Officer. Michael and his wife Karen live in Mackay Queensland. They have three sons and three grandsons. DG ELECT KAY PHIPPS Kay Phipps has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2019. Kay joined ARH as the inaugural DGN for 2019-2020. Kay joined the Rotary Club of Armadale in 1993, and later became a member of the Rotary club of Hannans-Kalgoorlie. Kay is the District Governor Elect for Rotary District 9465 and will take on the role of District Governor in the 2021/2022 Rotary year. Kay has worked for many years in Banking and Finance and has worked as a Primary School teacher from 2008, semi-retiring in December 2017. Kay has worked for many years in Banking and Finance and has worked as a Primary School teacher from 2008, semi-retiring in December 2017. Since then Kay has continued to teach in a number of schools on a relief and shortterm basis and tutors students outside of school hours. Kay lives with her husband Bob in Perth. They have a daughter who currently lives in Melbourne. Kay resigned as a Director of Australian Rotary Health in November 2020 following her decision not to continue as DGE due to personal reasons.
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DG DAVID JONES David Jones has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since October 2019. David was the appointed DGE when he joined the board, remaining a Director when he became DG in July 2020. David joined the Rotaract Club of Noarlunga (SA D9520) in 1978 aged 22. During that time he met his wife Lyn, also a Rotaractor. They married in 1987 and are proud parents of three sons. David has been a member of the Rotary Club of Mitcham (SA) since 2003 and served as President in 2007-08. He led a Group Study Exchange team to District 2350 in Sweden in 2011 and has experience with many facets of Rotary, becoming District Governor of the new District 9510 (combining Districts 9500 and 9520). David became involved in the ARH Indigenous Health Scholarship Program in 2012. From 2015 until July 2019, David has been Chair of the combined Districts 9500/9520 Indigenous Health Scholarship Committee working with the SA Health Department in co-funding over 20’ before ‘Indigenous Health Scholars each year. David has had a career in banking, working in the branch network before moving to Head Office positions in Accounting and Credit Management and attaining Membership of the Australian Institute of Bankers.
PDG Don Ripper
In 1996, David moved into the Postal Industry as a Contact Manager and became involved in the implementation of GST in 2000.
DG David Jones
David retired in 2016 and apart from Rotary, is a keen golfer, gardener and traveller. MEDICAL ADVISOR TO THE BOARD PROFESSOR MICHAEL SAWYER OAM MBBS, PhD, Dip Child Psych., FRANZCP, FRCPC is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Adelaide. Prior to retiring in 2019 he was Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Adelaide and Head, Research and Evaluation Unit at the Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia. During his academic career he also held appointments as Head, Department of Paediatrics and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Adelaide.
Professor Michael Sawyer
Michael is currently the Honorary Medical Advisor for Australian Rotary Health. In 2008, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the field of child and adolescent mental health as a researcher and educator. INCOMING DIRECTORS PDG Don Ripper PDG John Campbell DGN Amanda Wendt PDG Lorraine Coffey
PDG John Campbell
DGN Amanda Wendt
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RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Professor Jane Pirkis BA (Hons), MPsych, MAppEpid, PhD Psychology, VIC
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Professor Philip Batterham BSc (Psych) hons, MPH, PhD Psychology, ACT
Professor Melissa Green BA (Psychology), Mlitt (Psych), PhD (Psych) Psychology, NSW
Professor Tony Jorm BA (Psychology), Mlitt (Psych), PhD (Psych) Psychology, NSW
Professor Justin Kenardy BA, M.Psychol, GDipComp, PhD, DSc, FASSA Psychology, VIC
Professor Brett McDermott B.MedSci, MBBS, FRANZCP, CertChildPsych, MD Psychiatry, QLD
Professor Vera Morgan BA Adel., DipEd Melb., MSocSc S. Aust., PhD W. Aust Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology, WA
Dr Cate Howell BAppSc(OT), MBBS, MHlthServMt, PhD General Practice, SA
Professor Ronald M. Rapee AM BSc (Psych), MSc (Psych), PhD, AM and FASSA Psychology, NSW
Associate Professor Meg Smith OAM FAPSS BA (Hons), M.Psychol, PhD, MAPS Psychology, NSW
Professor Allison Waters BSS (Psychology), BA (Honours), PhD Clinical Psychology Psychology, QLD
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Associate Professor Marie Yap received a Mental Health Research Grant from Australian Rotary Health from 2015-2017
PARTNERS IN PARENTING PROGRAM IMPROVES TEEN MENTAL HEALTH Parents taking part in a recent study funded by Australian Rotary Health (ARH) have said that a new parenting program has helped to improve their teenager’s mood. Lead investigator of the study Associate Professor Marie Yap from Monash University, was awarded an ARH Mental Health Research Grant from 2015-2017 to test the effectiveness of the Partners in Parenting (PiP) program, designed to prevent depression and anxiety problems in adolescents. The trial tested whether the teens of parents who received PiP had more improvement in their depression and anxiety symptoms, compared to teens of parents who received an online fact sheet about teenage development and wellbeing. Here were the findings: • Parents who received PiP completed an average of almost three-quarters of their program. 44% of parents completed all of their PiP program. This suggests that parents liked the program. • 6 out of 10 parents who took part in the study said they had a mental health
program either in the past or at the time of the study. This suggests that parents with a mental health experience or history are motivated to do programs like PiP, and can benefit from it. • Almost 6 in 10 parents who took part in the study had a university qualification. Parents who received PiP benefitted more than those who received the factsheets, regardless of whether they had a university qualification. • PiP offers 9 modules (topics) and parents completed an average of 6 modules. Each module takes 15-20 minutes to complete and parents completed one module per week. PiP is considered a ‘brief’ program because it does not take a lot of time. So it is interesting that parents received clear benefits from such a brief program, and the benefits seemed to last up to a year later. • Overall parents who took part in the study think that their teen’s depression and anxiety symptoms reduced over the 12 months after starting their program. Although the teens of parents who received PiP seem to improve more, the improvements were not clearly different to those teens whose parents received the fact sheets. It is possible that providing parents with credible information via the internet about parenting teenagers can benefit their teen’s mental health, regardless of whether it is an interactive program like PiP or fact
sheets, but parents have a clear preference for PiP. To hear A/Prof Yap talk about her findings in more detail, watch episode 5 of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast: www.youtube.com/ausrotaryhealth Program here: https://preventionunited.org.au/progra ms-and-resources/pip/
IDENTIFYING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS BEFORE PUBERTY Puberty marks a transition in risk for the onset of mental health problems, but the earliest symptoms often begin before the physical changes of puberty start. Recent research funded by Australian Rotary Health has found different levels of adrenal hormones in primary school children can predict some of these problems. In 2015, Dr Lisa Mundy from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was awarded an Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Research Grant to investigate the pubertal risks for mental health disorders. This project was an extension of the Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study (CATS), the only study in the world so far to track a large group of children from the earliest point in puberty.
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Dr Lisa Mundy
Dr Mundy’s analyses looked at the earlier surge of hormones at adrenarche, sometimes referred to as adrenal puberty. Adrenarche begins around 7 years of age and is the first hormonal cascade in the pubertal process. This was the first study in the world to look at links between adrenarche and mental health problems. Here were some of the findings: • By Year 6 (when students were 11-12 years of age), Dr Mundy found that sex differences in mental health problems had emerged with 10% of boys and 16% of girls reporting depressive symptoms. 6% of boys and 10% of girls also had symptoms of anxiety. • Using hormone data measured at Years 3, 5, and 6, this is the first study in the world to create groups of children with low, normal, and high levels of the adrenal hormones, allowing researchers to examine risk in the earliest phase of pubertal development. • Higher levels of adrenal hormones during Years 5 and 6 predict depressive symptoms in early adolescence and this effect is stronger for girls than boys. • Higher levels of adrenal androgens were also associated with greater body dissatisfaction in both girls and boys. For example, a doubling of testosterone levels was associated with greater body dissatisfaction for girls and boys. • These findings suggest that early adrenarche is a risk factor for mental health problems. This may have important implications for future interventions targeted at reducing mental health problems. More about CATS: https://www.mcri.edu.au/research/proje cts/childhood-adolescence-transitionstudy-cats To hear more about these findings, watch episode 6 of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast: www.youtube.com/ausrotaryhealth
DISORDERED EATING BEHAVIOURS IN TEEN SOCIAL MEDIA USERS
Dr Louise Mewton
An Australian Rotary Health funded study has found that using social media may be leading young adolescents towards body image issues and eating disorder behaviours. In an article published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, a team of researchers at Flinders University, including Mental Health Research Grant recipient Professor Tracey Wade, found that out of 996 adolescents in Year 7 and Year 8, 51.7% of girls and 45% of boys had engaged in disordered eating behaviours such as skipping meals, binge eating, and strict exercise. Social media use was found to be particularly high in this age group, with 75.4% of girls and 69.9% of boys using at least one platform, with Instagram being the most popular. The more time spent using image-based platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat was also associated with significantly higher disordered eating behaviours, and this risk increased when a young person had multiple social media accounts. Part of Prof Wade’s grant includes an Australia-wide trial of ‘Media Smart Online’, an online intervention to help reduce eating disorder onset and increase eating disorder remission. Prof Wade is recruiting participants between 13 and 25 years old. To participate or find out more, visit: https://mediasmart.flinders.edu.au/ Episode 16 of our podcast with Dr Simon Wilksch on Prof Wade’s research team explains this study in more detail.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SUCCESS A message from Dr Louise Mewton about how Australian Rotary Health research funding has led to some amazing achievements: "I wish there was some space in there for me to say just how important this Fellowship has been for my career and how grateful I am to Rotary Health for funding me! Having this Fellowship has meant that I have been able to focus on my own research and develop an independent program of research that has been really successful. Through the training my Fellowship has afforded, I’ve learnt so much from both my mistakes and my successes. I have received nearly $10 million in research funding as a chief or associate investigator, published 48 journal articles, received a UNSW Scientia Fellowship and received several highly competitive awards (including a NSW Young Tall Poppy Award and early career researcher awards from the largest national and international societies focused on substance use). None of this would have been possible without the support of Rotary Health." In Dr Louise Mewton’s Bruce Edwards Postdoctoral Fellowship research, she found that brain games are capable of strengthening areas of the brain that
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have been associated with mental illness. This suggests that brain games may be a useful accompaniment for other effective strategies that involve a lot of mental resources. This may be particularly the case for young people who experience cognitive difficulties.
REDUCING DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS IN BIPOLAR DISORDER WITH NUTRACEUTICALS AND LIFESTYLE TREATMENTS A new PhD study has found that the combination of lifestyle-related treatments and nutraceuticals may reduce symptoms of depression in individuals with Bipolar Disorder. Dr Melanie Ashton from the IMPACT Research Centre at Deakin University was awarded an Australian Rotary Health Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund PhD Scholarship in 2016 to explore the
potential for easily accessible and safe lifestyle-related treatments and nutraceuticals to address the shortfall in recovery from bipolar depression. As part of a clinical trial called the MITO-NAC study, participants were divided into groups where some took the nutraceutical N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on its own, some took NAC along with other nutraceuticals such as vitamins, and others took a placebo pill. Here were some of the findings: • Participants who reported that they ate more anti-inflammatory foods reported greater improvement in their social and occupational functioning, in the MITO-NAC study. • Participants with higher levels of physical activity demonstrated greater improvement in functioning and quality of life at the end of the study, regardless of treatment received. • Participants who reported higher levels of physical activity and received the combination of additional nutraceutica treatments (in the MITONAC study) also reported a decrease in their depression across the study.
Dr Melanie Ashton
• Participants who reported changes in their interpersonal relationships across the study were also more likely to report improvements in their depression and functioning, regardless of treatment received. • A systematic review of 21 trials exploring the effects of add-on nutraceuticals for treating bipolar disorder found potential benefits from Omega-3 fatty acids and Nacetylcysteine. Melanie also proposed trialling another nutraceutical, mangosteen pericarp.
BIPOLAR II DECISION AID A SUCCESS ARH Mental Health Research Grant recipient Associate Professor Ilona Juraskova and her team developed and evaluated an online treatment decision making tool for young people with Bipolar II Disorder. Their research found that people who used the decision aid website had less difficulty making their treatment choices, felt more certain about the option/s they chose, were more prepared to make these important decisions, and felt less regret about their decisions three months later. See the intervention here: https://bipolardecisionaid.com.au/
Associate Professor Ilona Juraskova
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2018-2019
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH The majority of donations to Australian Rotary Health go towards funding preventions, treatments and cures for mental illnesses through four of our mental health research scholarships. This year ARH contributed funding towards: 31 Mental Health Research Grants - the Mental Health of Young Australians (aged 0-25) 10 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships - Mental Illness 4 Postdoctoral Fellowships - Prevention of Mental Health Disorders
GENERAL HEALTH RESEARCH Partnering with Rotary Clubs and Districts, individual sponsors, governments, businesses and community organisations, allows Australian Rotary Health to fund research in more general health areas such as cancer, diabetes, autism and children’s health. In 2019-2020, ARH co-funded: 47 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: 1 Rural Medical Scholarship 7 Rural and Remote Nursing Scholarships 84 Indigenous Health Scholarships pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
grants
Mental Health Research Grants are important for Australian researchers to continue their important work. Australian Rotary Health provides these highly competitive grants every year in areas focusing on the mental health of young Australians between 0-25. Each year we receive around 400 expressions of interest, which are narrowed down to about 40. These researchers are then asked to submit a full application and the number is narrowed down again. Usually, with the funding we have, we can only award about 10-15 Mental Health Research Grants and these projects can go up to three years. In 2019-2020, Australian Rotary Health funded 31 Mental Health Research Grants, totalling $1,447,009
2019-2020 GRANT RECIPIENTS Associate Professor Allison Waters Mental Health in Sports Research ‘Improving the mental health of young Australians in sport: A partnership project with the National Rugby League’ Griffith University, QLD $61,076 Associate 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 $19,015 Dr Amy Finlay-Jones Mental Health and Chronic Illness Research ‘Improving mental health of young Australians with chronic illness: A pilot randomised controlled trial of online self-compassion training’ Curtin University, WA $37,381 Dr Angela Clapperton Suicide & Self Harm Research ‘An investigation of suicide & increasing episodes of non-fatal intentional selfharm among young women in Victoria. A case of method-escalation?’ Monash University/University of Melbourne, VIC $38,399
Mental Health Research Grant recipient Dr Amy Finlay-Jones with colleague Jacinta Freeman at the Australian Rotary Health (ARH) - WA Mental Health Week Breakfast in October 2019 at the UWA Club.
Associate Professor Ashleigh Lin LGBTIQ Mental Health Research ‘Mindful Self-Compassion for LGBTIQ youth: A multi-site randomized controlled trial’ University of Western Australia, WA $17,408 Dr Carly Johnco Youth Anxiety Research ‘Translating experimental neuroscience into clinical treatment: Preventing the return of fear in youth with anxiety disorders using memory reconsolidation mechanisms’ Macquarie University, NSW $16,752
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 $65,294 Professor Elizabeth Elliott Indigenous Youth Wellbeing Research ‘Longitudinal study of wellbeing and quality of life in remote Indigenous youth: the Biswun Kid Project’ University of Sydney, NSW $52,083
Dr Caroline Donovan Children’s Sleep Research ‘Treating Sleep Problems in Preschoolers: Improving Mental Health, the Transition to School, and Academic Outcomes’ Griffith University, QLD $68,188
Dr Erin Kelly Adolescent Mental Illness & Substance Use Research ‘Preventing adolescent mental illness & substance use through teacherdelivered interventions targeting personality risk factors’ University of Sydney, NSW $67,071
Dr David Hallford Depression Research ‘Enhancing Treatment for Depression: A Randomised Trial of Adjunct Memory Specificity Training’ Deakin University, VIC $56,873
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 $27,000
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Professor Gin Malhi giving a presentation at the 2019 Lift the Lid Ball, hosted by the Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City.
Dr Jeneva Ohan Parent Intervention Research ‘Engaging Parents in Online Interventions for their Child's Behaviour Problems by Using Action Planning’ University of Western Australia, WA $25,444 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 $59,637 Dr Kylie King Young Men Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Research ‘Testing the Impact of 'Breaking the Man Code' workshops on teenage boys' help-seeking, masculinity and suicide risk factors: A cluster randomised controlled trial’ Monash University, VIC $30,872 Dr Lauren McLellan Youth Anxiety Research ‘Getting ready for implementation: Investigating the optimal amount of therapist guidance for online treatments for Australian children with anxiety’ Macquarie University, NSW $34,992 Professor Leanne Hides Substance Use Research ‘A pilot randomised control trial of a telephone delivered transdiagnostic intervention for comorbid substance & mental health problems in young people’ University of Queensland, QLD $69,986 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 Sydney, NSW $31,230
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 Dr Marie Yap Depression and Anxiety Prevention Research ‘Evaluating a personalised online parenting program to reduce children's risk of depression and anxiety: 12- and 24-month follow-up of a pilot randomised controlled trial’ Monash University, VIC $38,113 Professor Mark Dadds Autism Spectrum Disorder Research ‘A randomized controlled trial of the feasibility of a brief, integrated parent medicated intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ University of Sydney, NSW $62,515 Dr Mark Larsen Suicide Prevention Research ‘Optimising caring contact: Using text messages to support people after a suicide attempt’ University of New South Wales, NSW $66,897 Dr Michelle Tye Suicide Prevention Research ‘The LifeBuoy App: A randomised controlled trial of a mHealth intervention to help young people manage suicidal thoughts’ University of New South Wales, NSW $34,582 Dr Natalie Peach PTSD & Substance Use Research ‘Treating traumatic stress and substance use in emerging adults’ University of Sydney, NSW $33,432 Dr Peter Baldwin Intellectual Disability Research ‘Healthy Mind: A Novel e-Mental Health Tool for Young Australians with an Intellectual Disability (ID)’ University of New South Wales, NSW $68,794
Dr Sally Fitzpatrick Child Mental Health Research ‘Reducing the Impact of Bullying Victimisation on Children's Mental Health Outcomes’ Macquarie University, NSW $67,148 Dr Sian McLean Body Image Research ‘Enhancing social media literacy to decrease body dissatisfaction: A randomised controlled trial’ University of Victoria/La Trobe University, VIC $34,102 Dr 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 $33,250 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’ Australian National University, ACT $30,912 Professor Tracey Wade Eating Disorder Research ‘Expanding the reach & delivery of Media Smart-Targeted: An online intervention found to both reduce eating disorder onset & increase eating disorder remission’ Flinders University, SA $58,637 Professor Zachary Steel Asylum Seeker Mental Health Research ‘The mental health trajectories of asylum seeking children & parents facing insecure residency & immigration restrictions across 2.5 years of residency’ University of New South Wales, NSW $69,975
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scholarships
Since 2000, Australian Rotary Health has awarded the Ian Scott PhD Scholarship, created and named in honour of founder of Australian Rotary Health, the late Ian Scott (1933-2001). Each scholarship is valued up to $30,000 per year, for a period of up to 3.5 years. In 2019-2020, 10 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships were awarded.
2019-2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 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 Anna Horton Methamphetamine Research ‘Investigating the role of Prefrontal Cortex interneurons in Methamphetamine induced plasticity in the Nucleus Accumbens’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC Anna Ross Severe Mental Illness Research ‘Mitigating the impact of the media on stigmatizing attitudes towards people with severe mental illness’ University of Melbourne, VIC Annai Charlton Alcohol Use Disorder Research ‘Investigating potential interventions to aid recover from alcohol use disorder’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC
Ian Scott PhD Scholars Bianca Kavanagh (top left) and Meghan Hockey (bottom left) were invited to speak at the Rotary Club of Highton (VIC) in September 2019. Far right: Kelly Tow presenting her PhD research at our 2019 Media and Presentation Training session at the University of Melbourne.
Bianca Kavanagh Personality Disorder Research ‘Personality Disorder as a Moderator of Psychiatric Clinical Outcomes’ Deakin University, 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 Josie Povey Indigenous Mental Health Research ‘The Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative for Youth (AIMhi-Y): Development Phase One’ Menzies School of Health Research, NT
Kelly Tow Emergency Services Mental Health Research ‘Help for the helpers: The Impact of role-identity and educational training on mental health help-seeking in paramedics’ University of Wollongong, NSW Meghan Hockey Food and Mood Research ‘The association between dairy consumption and mood and cognition’ Deakin University, VIC Rebecca Blackmore Perinatal Mental Health Research ‘Perinatal Mental Health in Women of Refugee Background’ Monash University, VIC
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POST DOCTORAL
fellowships
Australian Rotary Health offers Postdoctoral Fellowships every year to assist early career researchers with their research projects. They are named after the first four Chairman of ARH - Royce Abbey, Geoffrey Betts, Colin Dodds, and Bruce Edwards.
Dr Nicole Reilly
In 2019-2020, Australian Rotary Health funded 4 Postdoctoral Fellowships. Dr Breanne Hobden Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship Indigenous Mental Health Prevention Research ‘Examining the comorbidity of mental health problems and alcohol and other drug use within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: A neglected area’ University of Newcastle, NSW Dr Katrina Prior Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship Anxiety and Alcohol Use Prevention Research ‘Preventing the exacerbation of anxiety and alcohol use comorbidity through cognitive re-training’ University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Louise Birrell Bruce Edwards Postdoctoral Fellowship Adolescent Mental Health Prevention Research ‘Mind Your Mate: An Online peer intervention to prevent mental health and substance use problems in adolescence University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Nicole Reilly Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship Maternal Mental Illness Prevention Research ‘Prevention and early intervention for maternal mental illness: a research program that will inform policy and clinical practice’ University of Newcastle, NSW
Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients Dr Louise Birrell (right) and Dr Katrina Prior (left) work together at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney.
Dr Breanne Hobden
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scholarships
Australian Rotary Health Funding Partner PhD Scholarships have been awarded to scholars since 2002, to research a wide variety of general health areas. The Funding Partner PhD Scholarship is funded by three parties: A Rotary Club or District, a University and Australian Rotary Health. Scholars have received up to $30,000 annually to investigate areas such as cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and children’s health. In 2019-2020 Australian Rotary Health contributed funding to 47 Funding Partner PhD Scholarships.
2019-2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Aaron Alejandro Co-funded by Rotary Club of Applecross, WA Drug Resistant Infections Research ‘Research to inform and evaluate a community level campaign to increase awareness and change behaviours in relation to antimicrobial use’ Murdoch University, WA Ali Kodsi Co-funded by Lorraine & Bruce McKenzie Fund, VIC Mental Health of Young Australians Research ‘Sleep Problems in Young People: Assessing Impact on Mental Health, Behaviour and Educational Outcomes’ Swinburne University of Technology, VIC Amelia McGuinness Co-funded by 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
Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholars, Funding Partner PhD Scholars, and Ian Scott PhD Scholars attended an event at Mantra Bell City (Vic) in July 2019.
Amy Coe Co-funded by Kaiyu Scholarship, NSW Mental Health Research ‘Investigation and determination of the needs and expectations of patients and general practitioners to optimise an eHealth intervention for antidepressant cessation.’ University of Melbourne, VIC Anjan Bhattarai Co-funded by Rotary Club of Spring Bay, TAS Motor Neuron Disease Research ‘Advanced Diffusion Weighted Imaging Techniques and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping in the Assessment of Motor Neuron Disease’, VIC Monash University, VIC Ankur Co-funded by Rotary Club of Blacktown City, NSW, with D9790 & D9830 Prostate Cancer Research ‘Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Prostate Specific Antigen Testing Across Australia’ University of Sydney, NSW Anna te Velde Co-funded by Rotary Club of St Ives, NSW, with D9750 (9675) Cerebral Palsy Research ‘Early natural history and clinical markers of motor severity, motor type and topography in infants with cerebral palsy’ University of Sydney, NSW
Atandrila Das Co-funded by Judith Annette Thompson Scholarship, VIC Bowel Cancer Research ‘Characterisng Colerectal Metastases and Optimising their Management’ Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC Blake Smith Co-funded by Kerry Anderson & Rotary District 9650 Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Research ‘Epidermolysis Bullosa Research ‘Development of RNAi therapeutics for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex.’ Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, VIC Bryan Peck Co-funded by Rotary District 9750 (9675) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research ‘A Neurobiological Evaluation of Surf Therapy for Australian Defence Force Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’ University of Sunshine Coast, QLD Daphne Foong Co-funded by 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 Erin Lawrence Co-funded by Rotary District 9650, NSW Cancer Research ‘Investigating novel genes and mutations in haematological malignancies’ University of Melbourne, VIC
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Erin Dolan Co-funded by Rotary Club of Balwyn, VIC Mental Health Research ‘Secondary Trauma and Rural Youth: Understanding relationships, peer support and vulnerabilities of young people in rural environments’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Jacqueline Kuruppu Co-funded by Rotary Club of North Balwyn, VIC Youth Mental Health Research ‘Co-designing a decision-making tool to assist GPs and practice nurses in the decision to report child abuse’ University of Melbourne, VIC
Gabriela Visini Co-funded by David Henning Memorial Foundation Schizophrenia Research ‘Cannabidol: a new preventative treatment for schizophrenia?’ Western Sydney University, NSW
Jake Mazur Co-funded by Rob Henry Memorial PhD Scholarship Cancer Research ‘Natural therapeutics coupled with nanotechnology; advancing GBM treatment efficacy in invertebrate and cellular models’ Deakin University, VIC
Georgios Kastrappis Co-funded by Rotary District 9675, NSW Bowel Cancer Research ‘Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) inhibitors combined with tumour resection in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver mestasis (CRCLM)’ University of Melbourne, VIC Hannah Suddull Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 'Alaine Davidson' PhD Scholarship Motor Neuron Disease Research ‘Proteomic and molecular investigations into the diagnosis and progression of Motor Neuron Disease by the identification of biomarkers found in plasma’ Macquarie University, NSW Harsha Suresh Co-funded by Rotary Club of Devonport, TAS Gastroparesis Research ‘A study to alleviate the symptoms of gastroparesis using dietary modification’ Western Sydney University, NSW Hyo Jeong (Minnie) Kim Co-funded by Rotary Club of Sandy Bay 'Michael Chivers', TAS Bile Duct Cancer Research ‘Synthesis and Evaluation of Sialyltransferase Inhibitors’ Bond University, QLD
Funding Partner PhD Scholar Harsha Suresh presenting his research poster at the American College of Gastroenterology Conference 2019 in Texas, USA.
James Tang Co-funded by Rotary District 9650 'Jack Wilson' Kidney Research PhD Scholarship, NSW Kidney Transplant Research ‘Patient centred mobile health technology to improve self-management and health outcomes in children and adolescents with kidney transplants’ Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW Jane Phillips Co-funded by 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 David Henning Memorial Foundation, NSW Parkinson’s Disease Research ‘Characterisation of pre-clinical Parkinson’s disease’ University of Sydney, NSW
Jay Nakamura Co-funded by Terry Orr Memorial PhD Scholarship, WA Epigenetic Research ‘Epigenetic Mechanisms of Maternal Immune Activation’ Monash University, VIC Katrina Streatfeild Co-funded by Rotary District 9790/RSL Clubs of Victoria, VIC PTSD in the Military Research ‘Psychological and Behavioural features of Children of Australian Defence Force Veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’ University of Newcastle, NSW Kayla Corney Co-funded by Bing Taylor PhD Scholarship, VIC Dementia Research ‘Cognitive Ageing and the Interplay between Biological, Psychological and Environmental Factors’ Deakin University, VIC Lionel Leck Co-funded by Rotary District 9675 'Heather Newbould' Bowel Cancer PhD Scholarship Bowel Cancer Research ‘Development of Innovative Chemotherapeutics that Target ATPBinding Casette (ABC) Family Proteins Expressing Cancers to Overcome Multidrug Drug Resistance’ University of Sydney, NSW Lisa Furlong Co-funded by Ian Parker Bipolar Fund/Brunslea Park Estate, VIC Bipolar Disorder Research ‘A brain imaging study of social and emotional processing in bipolar disorder’ University of Melbourne, VIC
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
Lochlan Fennell Co-funded by District 9650 Bowelscan PhD Scholarship, NSW Bowel Cancer Research ‘Investigating the effects of BRAF mutation on the colorectal cancer epigenome’ QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, QLD
Jason Palazzolo Co-funded by Rotary District 9830, TAS Cardiology Research ‘Thrombin Responsive Nanoparticles of Prophylaxis and Treatment of Acute Thrombosis’ Monash University, VIC
Lucy Marsh Co-funded by Rotary District 9800, VIC Mental Health of Young Australians Research ‘Prevalence of, and risk factors for, depression in young Australian women’ Monash University, VIC
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Mandy Gibson Co-funded by Rotary Club of Toowong 'Basil Shaw' Funding Partner PhD Scholarship, QLD Suicide Prevention Research ‘Translation and Replication of a successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth suicide prevention and wellbeing intervention’ Griffith University, QLD Michelle Kenny Co-funded by 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 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
PhD Scholar Nicole Hill (middle) with ARH Vice Chairman Kevin Shadbolt (left) and Rotary Club of Smithton President Darcy Stewart (right) – November 2019.
Noor Saleem Mohammed Jarbou Co-funded by 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 Ian Loxton Pancreatic Cancer Research PhD Scholarship, QLD Pancreatic Cancer Research 'Investigation of novel biomarkers for pancreatic cancer’ Curtin University, WA
Rachel Teh Co-funded by Rotary Clubs of Chelsea, VIC, Mt Druitt, NSW, Kiama, NSW, Gerringong Sunrise, NSW, & Val Henry 'Rob Henry and George Malone' PhD Scholarship Skin Cancer Research ‘Which one is the malignant mole? Scarless biopsy for early diagnosis of melanoma’ University of Sydney, NSW 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 Rotary Clubs of Kiama & Gerringong, NSW Melanoma Research 'Deciphering the role of Microphthalmia-associated Transcription Factor (MITF) in cell cycle phase-specific drug resistance of melanoma' University of Queensland, QLD Simone Thomas Co-funded by 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 Steven Ngo Co-funded by Rotary Club of Richmond, VIC Cancer Research 'Engaging differentiation of immature leukemic cells in acute myeloid leukaemia' Monash University, VIC Tania Parkinson Co-funded by Combined Rotary Clubs of Mackay PhD Scholarship, QLD Mental Health Research ‘An exploration of the personal experience of recovery from suicide’ Southern Cross University, NSW
Tara Lal Co-funded by 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
PhD Scholar Tara Lal (right) with Di North (left) and ARH Director Stephen Humphreys (middle).
Tiffani Mungoven Co-funded by Joan E Swanson PhD Scholarship Migraines Research ‘Brain structural and functional changes in indivdiuals with chronic migraine’ University of Sydney, NSW Win Lei (Nicki) Shwe Yee Co-funded by Rotary Club of Kew Food Allergy Funding Partner PhD Scholarship, VIC Prevention of Food Allergy in Childhood Research ‘Peanut Specific Antibody Diversity and Affinity During Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: for Therapy Monitoring and as Predictive Tool’ University of New South Wales, NSW Vivien Li Co-funded by Rotary Club of Gisborne Funding Partner 'Jacob Taurins Memorial' PhD Scholarship Multiple Sclerosis Research ‘Towards developing dendritic cell therapy for multiple sclerosis based on promoting Mertk signalling’ Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, VIC Zhenyu Zhang Co-funded by Rotary Club of Woy Woy ‘Eric Abrahams’ PhD Scholarship, NSW Dementia Research ‘An Ontology to Represent Dementia and Dementia Care Knowledge in Computer Readable Format’ University of Wollongong, NSW
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RURAL MEDICAL
scholarship
As rural areas are often in desperate need for more medical services, Australian Rotary Health offers Rural Medical Scholarships as an incentive for students to consider practicing medicine in rural Australian communities. $5,000 is granted to successful candidates so that they can undertake their work placements at a rural and remote health care service. The aim is that the student will eventually move to a rural area to work once receiving their qualification. In 2019-2020, we awarded 1 Rural Medical Scholarship.
2019-2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Elizabeth Skalkos Western Sydney University, NSW Bathurst Rural Clinical Scholarship Awarded 2019 Sponsored by: Rotary Inspiration Woman Award (D9675 & D9685)
ELIZABETH SKALKOS Elizabeth Skalkos received a Rural Medical Scholarship during the 2019-2020 Rotary year, which allowed her to spend a year in Bathurst to practice medicine in a rural town. Elizabeth completed her student placement at the Bathurst Rural Clinical School, gaining experience in general medicine, oncology, as well as both orthopaedic and general surgery. In her spare time, Elizabeth enthusiastically immersed herself in the community. From buying fresh produce at the Farmer’s market to ice skating during the Winter Festival and sitting among the crowds at the Bathurst 1000 races. She also spent time with the local Rotary Club of Bathurst. “I feel very lucky to be a part of the Bathurst and Rotary communities and know that this scholarship has directly and indirectly been responsible for the massive personal and professional development that I have experienced.”
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RURAL NURSING
scholarships
In 2019-2020 Australian Rotary Health offered the Rotary Club of Sale Rural Nursing Scholarship to 7 nursing students, worth $12,500 each. 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.
ROTARY CLUB OF SALE RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Patricia Thompson Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Justine-Kirsty Scott Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre Emily Rooney Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre Lisa Redenbach Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT MADDISON MCMILLAN Rural Nursing Scholarship recipient Maddison McMillan has one motto – ‘If you make one person smile, then today was a good day’. She believes that a career in nursing will allow her to take this motto one step further. Maddison completed her final placement at Central Gippsland Health, where she spent time in the Women’s and Children’s Ward and the special care nursery. By the end of her placement, she was confidently changing newborns positions, getting newborns out of the humidicribs, feeding newborns via nasogastric tubes, updating feeding charts, medications and everything else that comes with caring for such vulnerable little people. A particular highlight was witnessing a C-section. Maddison’s postgraduate placement provided experience in aged care and emergency. Maddison loved the fast-paced nature of emergency and constantly learning new things. “I understand what it is like to be a patient. I understand what it is like to be family member of a patient. The comfort I found when I was in the position, is knowing who is caring for you and your family member. That small, albeit, usually insignificant connection makes you feel at ease with a nurse. I love that I live in such a small community, where I am able to make those small connections and my patients and their families. I just hope, it makes them feel at ease as well. I hope I can make their day a little brighter. I hope I can make them smile.” Maddison McMillan Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale) Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
Hana Vadarlis Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Warragal Hospital Post Grad Placement – Central Gippsland Health (Sale)
Megan Herbstreit Federation University, Gippsland Campus, VIC Final Rural Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre Post Grad Placement – Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre
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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 2019-2020, 84 Indigenous health students were awarded $420,000 in scholarships.
NEW SOUTH WALES Jordan Amos University of Newcastle, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: David Henning Memorial Fund
Tegan Holland University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow
Oceania Henry is studying a Doctor of Medicine at Deakin University, sponsored by: Boronia Medical Centre/ Dr K Gan.
Allysha Baker University of Newcastle, NSW Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Sponsored by: David Henning Memorial Fund
Louise Edwards University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Marrickville
Emma Kneipp University of Newcastle, NSW Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wetherill Park
Megan Torpey University of New South Wales, NSW Charles Sturt University, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Keith Henning ‘City 2 Surf’
Kimberley Green Charles Sturt University, NSW Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Sutherland
Alexander Burke University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Pharmacy Sponsored by: Paul & Julia Reid & Dr. King Gan
Katelin Piening University of Newcastle, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Learnmed Group
Farrah Barnes University of Newcastle, NSW Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Brian Beesley
Marlee Patersen University of New South Wales, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Botany Randwick Christopher Henry University of Newcastle, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gloucester Demi Cheetham University of Newcastle, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: The Bowden Brothers
Julieanne Livet Charles Sturt University, NSW Master of Medical Radiation Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Sunrise Ryan Pieters University of New South Wales, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches Georgia Stewart University of Wollongong, NSW Master of Nutrition & Dietetics Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Corrimal
Destiny Powell University of New England, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Parramatta Shanice Griffen University of Newcastle, NSW Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9650 Inc.
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Lily Coleman University of Canberra, ACT Bachelor of Sports & Exercise Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Tuggeranong
VICTORIA Molly King Monash University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mornington
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Nicole McGrady Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Bright
Nikaela Genio Endeavour Institute, VIC Bachelor of Health (Myotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong East
Nathanial Motlap University of New England, NSW Bachelor of Psychological Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Lani Harris Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs from Group 2 District 9790
Emily Green Monash University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Peter Lewis
Shahnaz Rind Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Optometry Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Geelong East
Oceania Henry Deakin University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Boronia Medical Centre/Dr K Gan
Shanese Friel Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: PDG Joe Scorer
Isobella Kruger Monash University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of North Balwyn
Rory Vocale Deakin University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Peter Lewis
Karlie James Flinders University, NT Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Darwin
QUEENSLAND
Nikki Kastellorizious Flinders University, NT Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ian and Claire Graham
Mahatia Minniecon Deakin University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Box Hill Sophie Heath Deakin University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan Hill Marie White Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ivanhoe Nicholas Martin Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Kardinia Samantha Taylor Monash University, VIC Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Glen Waverley/Dr K Gan Megan Kent Monash University, VIC Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Belgrave & Dr King Gan Renee Giblin Monash University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr King Gan Jessica Ping Charles Darwin University, NT Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr King Gan
Julie-Rose Satre Griffith University, QLD Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Toowong Kaylarni Close James Cook University, QLD Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mareeba Bellinda Barker University of Sunshine Coast, QLD Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Lyndal Brown Irene Kelly Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cairns Tania Munro Australian Catholic University, QLD Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Port of Brisbane Chrystal Endean Australian Catholic University, QLD Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Cleveland Monique Saunders Griffith University, QLD Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Runaway Bay
Rhiannon Coppin Charles Darwin University, NT Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Coolamon
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 Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary District 9790 Inc
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Sachi Nevill University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Lindsay Cozens Aboriginal Education Trust Kelly Reynolds University of Notre Dame, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ascot Lloyd Diggins University of Notre Dame, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Melville
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Chloe Price University of Notre Dame, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Wanneroo Tahnee Carter Curtin University, WA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Como Shondell Hayden University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Swan Jedda Salmon Murdoch University, WA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Willeton/East Perth Kristy-Anne Stewart Murdoch University, WA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Baldivis, Kwinana, Palm Beach & Rockingham Corey O’Shaughnessy University of Notre Dame, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Caleb Rivers University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of East Perth Lucy Variakojis University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Science (Sports Science & Exercise) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Kalamunda Emma-Jane Hunt University of Western Australia, WA Bachelor of Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Balcutta/East Perth Veronica Dolman University of Western Australia, WA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mundaring Kerry Franklin Deakin University, VIC Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Port Hedland/Dr King Gan
TASMANIA Mia Beattie University of Sydney, NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Burnie
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Tyran Hill University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Human Movement Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Campbelltown Ella-Mae Hampton University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Mitcham Carolyn Roberts Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Waikerie Linda Mulroney University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley Stacey Bates Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Midwifery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Group 7 Ashlee Jones University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Dr Margaret Mayo
Marni McFarlane University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Hyde Park Lisa Hanson University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Stirling & Mt Barker. Montanna Doudle University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sports Science)/Physiotherapy Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Gawler Loyola Wills Flinders University, SA Doctor of Medicine Sponsored by: Ralf Goll Scholarship Brooke Coleman-Oakes University of South Australia, SA Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Elizabeth Shanamae Davies Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Health Science Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Yankalilla Daniel Zweck University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Professor Michael Sage Angela Campbell Flinders University, SA Bachelor of Medicine Sponsored by: Dr Helen Sage
Hannah Hughes University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Oral Health Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Salisbury & Regent Park Selenia Mahoney University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Nursing Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Walkerville Jasmyn Lloyd University of Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Morialta & Mitcham Nina Oughton Charles Darwin University, NT Bachelor of Social Work Sponsored by: Coopers Foundation
Corey O’Shaughnessy is studying medicine at the University of Notre Dame (WA), sponsored by Rotary Club of Matilda Bay.
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ROTARY NSW EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNITY AWARDS FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2019 This was an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of individuals from all areas of Emergency Services. The dinner also raised money for a PhD research Scholarship into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Emergency Services Personnel.
TACKLING THE KOKODA TRAIL FOR MENTAL HEALTH TUESDAY JULY 30, 2019 Former member of the Rotary Club of Corowa and Paul Harris Fellow Don Burrowes took on the mammoth 8-day 126km Kakoda Trail in Papua New Guinea to raise funds for mental health research. Don had seen first-hand the devastating impacts of mental illness on the community and decided to take on a personal challenge while setting a target to raise $5,000 for Australian Rotary Health for research into Schizophrenia.
Current Rotary Clubs of NSW PhD Scholarship recipient Tara Lal attended the evening and shared her story and work on the effect of exposure to suicide on firefighters. We thank the organisers of these events for their continuous support.
Q&A BREAKFAST WITH MICHAEL CHEIKA WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019
We applaud Don for his inspiring efforts!
The Rotary Club of Five Dock (NSW) put on a night of fine dining, music and dancing in celebration of the Italian Summer Festival, known as ‘Ferragosto’. The evening included an elegant 3 course dinner, a mix of modern and Italian live entertainment, and a live auction.
$7,000 was raised for Australian Rotary Health to go towards mental health research.
CITY2SURF
Don said the experience was one of the most daunting, educational, exhausting and enlightening challenges he had ever done.
Don ended up exceeding his target, raising $6,669.90 on his everyday hero fundraising page.
FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2019
Australian Rotary Health (ARH) Programs Coordinator Cheryl Deguara attended the evening to speak about the work of ARH, who were one of the beneficiaries of the night.
On the journey, he carried a photo of his wife’s father as a tribute to his service in the World War 2 Kokoda campaign.
“People have said that this will create change in me and I now believe that it has and will. Papua New Guinea is an amazing place, the people live a very grass roots lifestyle and the photos I have cannot demonstrate just what it is like to be on 'The Bloody Track',” Don said after completing the trail.
2019 FERRAGOSTO BALL
SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2019
The Rotary Club of Perth City East (WA) hosted 200 people at a Q&A Breakfast event with Australian Wallaby's Coach Michael Cheika. TV broadcaster Trevor Jenkins hosted the successful event, which raised over $7,000 for Australian Rotary Health mental health research. A signed Wallaby's jersey was auctioned on the day and sold for $1,500 to long term supporter PDG Ron Geary.
Rotary District 9675 Governor Dianne North and the Rotary Club of Parramatta City’s Keith Henning both supported Australian Rotary Health through the 14km City2Surf fun run this year. Dianne raised $4,060.50 to go towards health research, while Keith raised $6,856.54 for Indigenous Health Scholarships, which he generously matched with his own funds. With the funds raised from City2Surf, Keith now supports Indigenous Health Scholar Megan Torpey, who is studying medicine at the University of New South Wales.
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ARH MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 2019 350 people turned up to the Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Symposium, hosted for the 9th year by the Rotary Club of Runaway Bay (QLD). The free event aimed to raise awareness in the community about mental health, with this year’s theme focusing on Compassion in Mental Health.
Angela is funded by Australian Rotary Health, made possible with proceeds from the Onkaparinga Seaside Walk for Suicide Prevention in 2017. Her PhD relates to the development of suicide prevention messages aimed at family members and friends of people at risk of suicide.
BOWDEN BROTHERS ALBUM LAUNCH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019
The Bowden Brothers are a band of four Indigenous brothers who have been part of the Gloucester music scene for more than a decade. In September 2019, they launched their new album ‘Steady and Strong’ and held a raffle where they raised $1,000 for Indigenous Health Scholarships through Australian Rotary Health.
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019 The Rotary Club of Seaford (VIC) hosted the Strategies for Suicide Prevention event on Sunday August 25, with special guest speaker and ARH PhD candidate Dr Angela Nicholas.
COOL KIDS PROGRAM RECOGNISED IN NSW PARLIAMENT In September 2019, Australian Rotary Health was invited to the NSW Universities’ Research Impact Showcase at NSW Parliament House, where one of our funded programs, Cool Kids, was recognised for its impact on youth mental health.
NORTH RYDE CHARITY FUN RUN
STRATEGIES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Members were overwhelmed with the positive support of all businesses in the Municipality who embraced this project and congratulated and applauded the Club on this initiative.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The Rotary Club of Runaway Bay has previously contributed to the Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship program, assisting three students in completing their Certificate IV in Peer Support in Mental Health at Griffith University Hospital.
The Rotary Club of North Ryde (NSW) hosts the North Ryde Fun Run annually to raise funds for mental health research. This year the event raised $15,000, with $8,000 going to Australian Rotary Health. Former ARH Corporate Manager Terry Davies accepted a cheque from the club on behalf of Australian Rotary Health.
Club also held a sausage sizzle and awareness and information stands at local shopping centres.
They later set off on tour around Australia with ARH Director Brian Beesley, and ended up raising a total of $5,000 for a scholarship which was awarded to a medicine student at the University of Newcastle (NSW).
Cool Kids, in its many variations, has improved the mental health of tens of thousands of children across the world. It was first delivered via CD-ROM, but since 2016 has been made available online. Intern psychologists from universities in Australia now learn about the Cool Kids program as part of their training and around 1,500 Australian clinicians and school teachers have completed training in the Cool Kids suite. Listen to episodes 10 and 19 of the Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast to hear more about variations of the Cool Kids programs: https://www.youtube.com/ausrotaryhealth
PROMOTING SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE COMMUNITY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 For World Suicide Prevention Day, the Rotary Club Litchfield/Palmerston (NT) and supporters embarked on raising awareness of suicide prevention in the Litchfield Municipality. Posters were distributed throughout the Litchfield area to business/stores and the
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ARH MENTAL HEALTH MONTH LAUNCH TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2019 On the first day of Mental Health Month, Australian Rotary Health hosted a brunch at QT Sydney to launch Lift the Lid on Mental Illness (and of course Hat Day) to Australian media. The morning featured a Q&A between host Melissa Hoyer and Dr Claire Kelly, one of the brains behind the teen Mental Health First Aid program (funded by ARH). They discussed how teenagers are coping with mental health problems today, and why research is so important.
HAT DAY 2019 THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2019 Hat Day 2019 was celebrated on World Mental Health Day (October 10) by Australian Rotary Health. Some Rotarians and members of the wider public celebrated their own Hat Day events on other days during Mental Health Month in October, doing their part to help Lift the Lid on Mental Illness and raise vital funds for mental health research. Here were some photos from the event:
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They were joined by guest speakers Richard Roberts from Suicide Prevention Pathways and our very own Mental Health Research Grant recipient Professor Gin Malhi who flew in from Sydney to give a talk on suicide. 22 raffle prizes were given out during the event to support Australian Rotary Health mental health research.
WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2019
ARH GOLF FOR RESEARCH
hosted at the University of Melbourne (VIC) as part of the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) Conference. The media training session was led by Scientist and long-time broadcaster, Professor Rob Morrison, who as always did a great job teaching the tricks of the trade to early career researchers who may one day seek to promote their research findings to the media. The presentation training session was led by ARH Research Committee Chair Jane Pirkis. This workshop taught researchers about how to give a good presentation on their research to a lay audience.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2019 Australian Rotary Health and their supporters celebrated Hat Day in style at the annual Golf for Research event at Camden Lakeside Golf Club (NSW). The day was a huge success with golfers getting into the Hat Day spirit by wearing sparkly hats! $24,000 was also raised for mental health research. Congratulations to the 2019 Golf Day winners: 1st place: Masterton Homes 2nd place: Lakeside Restaurant 3rd place: Zac Homes
LIFT THE LID BALL 2019 SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2019
Around 500 people took part in the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba's (QLD) Walk for Mental Health 2019 event, raising money for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health.
DIRT N DUST RUN OCTOBER 23-27, 2019 More than $65,000 was raised at the Rotary Club of South Bunbury’s (WA) Dirt ‘N Dust Run event. They covered 1,700km of dirty tracks in Western Australia, raising money for mental health projects. Some of these funds were donated to Australian Rotary Health for mental health research. Along the way, they also painted some trees blue in remembrance of loved ones lost to suicide.
MEDIA AND PRESENTATION TRAINING WORKSHOP The Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City (QLD) hosted their Lift the Lid Ball event during National Mental Health Week with a focus on Youth Suicide Prevention and Research.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2019 The 2019 Australian Rotary Health Media and Presentation Training Workshop was
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TEDDY BEAR FLY IN AND KITE FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 16, 2020 The Teddy Bear Fly In and Kite Festival, is a free community event hosted by Rotary Club of Devonport (TAS). It’s a fun day for everyone, with bears dropping from helicopters in the sky. $14,000 was raised on the day, with $4,000 donated to Australian Rotary Health for a PhD research scholarship.
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2020 RIDE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH ‘SILOS, PLAINS, LAKES & ART TOUR.’
RIDE TO CONFERENCE 2020 – ROTARY DISTRICT 9820 MARCH 2020
MARCH 15-20, 2020 Rotary District 9810 (VIC) hosted their 34th annual Ride for Medical Research in March 2020, supporting Australian Rotary Health. A highlight of the 5-day ride was checking out some decorated silos along the way. The team raised more than $53,000 for mental health research.
RIDE TO CONFERENCE 2020 - ROTARY DISTRICT 9790 "THE FOUR RIVERS RIDE" MARCH 14-19, 2020
Although the Ride to Conference was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, Rotary District 9820 (VIC) still went ahead with their 600km ride in March 2020, raising funds for Australian Rotary Health.
GOING ON A BEAR HUNT APRIL 2020 PDG Melodie Kevan from Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts participated in the worldwide 'I'm Going on a Bear Hunt' movement during COVID-19 lockdowns, with our ARH bears.
THE RESEARCH BEHIND LIFT THE LID PODCAST APRIL 20, 2020 In April 2020, Australian Rotary Health Promotions & Mental Health Research Manager Jessica Cooper launched a new podcast called ‘The Research Behind Lift the Lid’. In this podcast, Jessica interviews mental health researchers who have been previously funded by Australian Rotary Health about their research findings. The very first podcast episode was with Bruce Edwards Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient Dr Louise Mewton.
Rotary District 9790 (VIC) also supported Australian Rotary Health this year during their ‘Four Rivers Ride’, which was a 557km route from Albury to Albury via Lake Hume Resort, Tallangatta, Bright and Beechworth, averaging 92km per day.
Since then, more than 20 episodes have been recorded over zoom and are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
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AWARDS AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT AWARD The SMHR Conference is an opportunity to acknowledge researchers who have successfully disseminated their research to the public. Each year we give out the Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Impact Award to a researcher who has made an impact in this field. In 2019, this award was presented to Dr Laura Hart for her work on teen Mental Health First Aid. Laura is also a recipient of our Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship and has received an Ian Scott PhD Scholarship and Mental Health Research Grant from us in the past as well.
OUR SUPPORTERS
VAL HENRY
HADLEIGH FISCHER
Val Henry of the Rotary Club of Boronia (VIC) was awarded a Gold Companion by ARH Chairman Gregory Ross in August 2019.
Hadleigh Fischer from the Resilience Agenda was presented a Gold Companion Award for the company's generous $10,000 contribution towards mental health research.
Val has contributed more than $10,000 towards Australian Rotary Health Research.
Resilience Agenda has a vision of a world where people talk about Mental Health just like their Physical Health, much like we do! Check out their mental fitness diaries at: www.resilienceagenda.com
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CITY OF PENRITH MOTORCYCLE CLUB
In September 2019, the City of Penrith Motorcycle Club presented a cheque of $18,424.18 to former ARH Corporate Manager Terry Davies. These funds are supporting research into early onset dementia.
MYGIVINGCIRCLE
TERRY DAVIES
MyGivingCircle continuously provides opportunities for charities to win a share of a number of grants they offer each year. MyGivingCircle has promoted Australian Rotary Health on their own platforms to encourage people to donate and vote for ARH as a top charity.
After many years of dedication to Australian Rotary Health, our Corporate Manager Terry Davies retired in December 2019.
We were pleased to be voted in the top 10 medical charities in the December giveaway round, winning $500 for research.
Terry has always been a ray of sunshine in the office and the man behind our ARH golf days and other events, which have been a great success. We thank Terry for all of his hard work and hope he is enjoying his retirement.
QBD BOOKS
DIANE FISHER District 9810 ARH representative Glenn Tippett presented Diane Fisher from the Rotary Club of Templestowe (VIC) with a Gold Companion award for her long term and very significant contributions to Australian Rotary Health research.
In March 2020, Australian Rotary Health was pleased to announce a new partnership with QBD Books for our Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in Schools campaign. This is a chance to bring schools on board and encourage them to raise money for mental health research. The first three schools to sign up and lucky winners of a $500 QBD voucher each for their school were: 1. Aspley State School 2. Bagdad Primary School 3. East Preston Islamic College Up until October 2021, QBD Books are offering a $2 voucher off selected books for every $2 donation. Schools can register by visiting our Hat Day website: www.hatday.com.au
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COMPANIONS Australian Rotary Health would like to thank our generous Companions and also our Life Members, Ambassadors and Patrons for their role in sustaining our organisation.
DIAMOND COMPANIONS
RUBY COMPANIONS
The Beslich Family The Henning Family The Koo Family Mavis & Bill Jennings OAM Emil Weber Terence Orr Memorial Fund Daniel Holzapfel Rotary Club of Salisbury, SA We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Diamond Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Fred Barbagallo The Late Lorraine & Bruce McKenzie The Late Les Whitcroft AM
CORPORATE DIAMOND COMPANIONS The Baker Foundation
EMERALD COMPANIONS Don Stein AM Sally Fletcher Cliff Hoare Geoff Kellerman AO Garry Browne AM Robyn Browne Craig Alford Peter M Lewis Sharon Green Michael & Juanita Wright Garry Fenner Beverley & Graham Webb We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Emerald Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Dorothea Gordon The Late Ken Schilling The Late Joan Elizabeth Swanson
CORPORATE EMERALD COMPANIONS The Pratt Foundation The Pantry Brighton, Vic Winnebago Industries
Phil Asker Margaret & Peter Waite Athalie Lucas Brian Lanyon Ted Atkinson George Dee Jennifer Thomas AM Brian Goldstraw John Ellis Margaret Dean Dr David Squirrell Joe Scorer Heather, Brian & Graham Beesley Mark Hancock Ron G Geary Ian Graham John Keating Elgin Brown Ernst Hug Bev & Bill Richardson Alan & Maisie Grady Peter Lewis Brian Condon OAM Jeff Crofts Rob McDougall Gwen Fisher The Whykes Family Les Rae Paul Ying Garnet Wood Kevin Sharp Graham Webb Ben Beresford John & Ann Odlum Gregory Ross John Henshall Donald Gordon Colin Roy Acton Janette Jones Val Henry Dr King Gan
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 Microsoft Woodside Don Stein Group Parramatta City Council Stuart Alexander & Co Pace Farm HomeWorld Pepe’s Ducks
We respectfully acknowledge the service of our Ruby Companions who are sadly no longer with us. The Late Doug & Alys Beasy The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Frank Fisher The Late Arthur R Hawke The Late Fred Hay The Late Valda Mary Kynnersley
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PATRONS and PATRONS His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Glen Kinross AO RI President 1997 to 1998 Ian Riseley OAM RI President 2017 to 2018
LIFE MEMBERS PDG Ted Atkinson PDG Ron Beslich OAM PDG Jeff Crofts PDG Bruce Edwards AM PDG Terry Edwards AM PP David Finn PP Joy Gillett OAM PP Don Gordon PDG Alan Grady PDG Terry Grant PDG Denis Green PDG Terry Lees PDG Fred Marsh PDG Ian Oliver OAM PDG John Ranieri Professor Michael Sawyer OAM PRID Noel Trevaskis OAM PDG Don Whatham PDG Dick White OAM
ARH CHAIRMEN The Late Royce Abbey AO The Late Geoffrey Betts AM The Late Colin Dodds The Late Bruce Edwards AM
The Late Bruce McKenzie OAM Ted Atkinson Terry Edwards AM Denis Green John Ranieri Ian Oliver OAM Terry Lees Noel Trevaskis OAM Terry Grant Jeff Crofts Gregory Ross We respectfully acknowledge the service of Past ARH Chairmen who are sadly no longer with us.
MEDAL RECIPIENTS
We respectfully acknowledge the service of Life Members who are sadly no longer with us. PRIP Royce Abbey AO, DCM PP Loch Adams OAM PDG Leon Becker AM PDG Geoffrey Betts AM PDG Colin Dodds PDG John Feros OAM PP John Harley PDG Fred Hay PDG Des Jones PDG Bruce McKenzie OAM PDG Clair Rogers PP Ian Scott PDG Geoffrey Stevens OAM PDG Les Whitcroft AM PDG Don Keighran
ambassadors
Phil Lacey – 2019 Lindsay Morgan – 2018 Melvin Gray – 2017 Keith Henning OAM – 2016 David & Karen Brown – 2015 Dean Brown AO – 2014 Robert Aitken AM – 2014 The Late Geoff Bailey OAM – 2013 Joy Gillett OAM – 2013 The Late Rob Henry – 2012 Peter Lean – 2011 Ron Beslich OAM – 2010 The Late Geoff Kennedy – 2009 Dick White OAM – 2008 Professor Tony Jorm – 2007 The Late Paul Henningham OAM – 2006 Phil Francis – 2005 Noel Trevaskis OAM – 2004 Michael Sawyer OAM – 2003 Fay Jackson – 2003 The Late Fred Hay – 2003 The Late Loch Adams OAM – 2003
ROTARY AMBASSADORS Central Region Terry Edwards AM Ian Oliver OAM Barbara Wheatcroft Allan Wilson Dick Wilson Northern Region Jeff Crofts John Gough Peter Kaye
Des Lawson Terry Lees Russ O’Malley Rob Wylie Southern Region Terry Grant Patrick Hartley Judy Nettleton Ron Pickford Graeme Woolacott OAM Eastern Region Phil Armstrong Bob Aitken AM Ted Atkinson Laurie Barber Graeme Davies John Egan Alan Grady Mel Gray Denis Green Tony Hennessy Nevin Hughes OAM Barney Koo Phil Lacey Harold Sharp OAM Noel Trevaskis OAM Don Whatham Dick White OAM Peter Williams Western Region Graham Brown Phil Cordery Fred Marsh John Ranieri Colin Thorniley
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