Bulletin of Moreland Rotary
EDITION 3|2 AUGUST 2022
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MERRI OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICE Supporting the homeless and striving to end homelessness Pages 4 and 5 Award of Excellence for Club Bulletin 2018-2019
Moreland Rotary acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands we conduct our business. Moreland Rotary respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Moreland Rotary also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
Cover: Public housing estate tenant (image: Merri Outreach Support Service)
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A word from our President
Inclusion as Rotarians – Food for thought Inclusion is a word that is usually associated with the call for fairness of treatment of groupings of minorities within our community. Our new RI President, Jennifer Jones, urges us all to treat inclusion within Rotary as an individual responsibility by demonstrating a commitment to listening to and encouraging others. Consider the view that "you are only as good as the way you treated the last person you met' (Source unknown) Trevor Moyle.
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Merri Outreach Support Service (MOSS) - Mark Goodie
Mark Goodie addressing our members
It was a great pleasure to welcome CEO of Merri Outreach Support Service (MOSS), Mark Goodie, to breakfast last week. Mark told us of the great work that MOSS does in supporting and advocating for homeless people in our region and of the incredible range of services offered. From humble beginnings in an office supplied by St Joseph's church in Northcote 33 years to program based in multiple sites in the inner north, MOSS continues to grow despite many challenges the most recent obviously being COVID. The vision of MOSS is: “Striving to end homelessness, sustaining housing, strengthening communities” and its mission is to treat all people equally by ensuring they feel welcomed, connected, involved, secure and supported.
History 33 years of operation: MOSS started with 2 staff and now has 80 staff and 10 volunteers There are two main offices in Northcote and Broadmeadows with additional offices in Northcote, Brunswick, Heidelberg and Reservoir Diverse Homelessness program: MOSS has a vast and diverse range of programs which include a youth refuge, support to over 55’s in Highrise towers, assertive outreach, transitional support programs , social support groups , crisis programs, NDIS support, youth and family program, volunteer program, foodbank program, community connections program, children's networker positions, COVID programs, HRAR and targeted case management activities.
MOSS, with its experience, has deep connections in our community and recently was proud to announce two local leaders and influencers as MOSS Ambassadors, First Nations Elder, Uncle Jack Charles, with lived experience of homelessness, and Chris Shields, public housing architect and recently President of Preston Rotary. There was considerable interest among our members for the work that MOSS does and we look forward to further discussions to explore future collaboration. Below and on the following page is a is a summary of facts about MOSS as well as its reponse to the challeneges thrown up by COVID and future plans.
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TEXT AND IMAGES: DAVID REDFEARN, MARK GOODIE AND MERRI.ORG.AU
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Merri Outreach Support Service (MOSS) - Mark Goodie
Covid: What did we do?
Where to - Future plans
Key actions/ Challenges: • Working from home • Supporting staff to continue their work • Investing in new equipment and systems • Repurposing programs and services for consumers • Redesigning and launching a new website with a page on the Organisational Ambassador and a donation platform • Commencing a project to increase branding
• Future proofing IT systems and phone systems and reducing costs • Flexible working arrangements being expanded • Working with Darebin City Council to secure a new premises • Starting a men’s shed project on the Barkly St high rise site • Considering if a family unit can be installed at Catchment Youth refuge • -Registration as a Social Housing Provider underway. -Increase NDIS and My Aged Care service provision.
Covid Outcomes What were the key outcomes for the organisation? • Mobile access to consumer case management tools and equipment • Better remote monitoring of staff activities and safety. • Rethinking of office space and meetings • Flexible working contracts which allow for a better work/ life balance
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For more information, go to: www.merri.org.au
TEXT AND IMAGES: MARK GOODIE AND MERRI.ORG.AU
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About Rotary District Governor's Newsletter
Members of Rotary are part of a diverse group of community and professional leaders working to address community and international service needs and to promote peace and understanding throughout the world.
Rotary districts are a way of grouping a number of clubs in a particular geographic area. The area covered quite often crosses state and even international boundaries.
"IMAGINE What your Rotary can be" is the monthly newsletter of our late District Governor David McPherson in 2022-23. There is a lot of information about the many Rotary projects and events across our District. Simply click here to read the last edition
Rotary District 9790 encompasses the northern Rotary clubs receive a charter suburbs of Melbourne and from the worldwide organisation - stretches north and north east of Rotary International. Victoria to the Murray River and up into parts of NSW. A Rotarian belongs to a particular Rotary Club often near his/her For more information about home or work or sometimes Rotary District 9790, click here because of the club meeting time. THE MORELANDER
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Rotary Leadership 2022-23 Rotary International: President: Jennifer Jones (Nick Krayacich), Windsor-Roselands Rotary, Canada District Governor: David McPherson, Deniliquin Rotary Assistant Governor Group 2: TBA Moreland Rotary President: Trevor Moyle
Moreland Rotary Service Roles 2022-23 President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Community Service Vocational Services Membership, International Service and Assistant Bulletin Editor Rotary Foundation Youth Club Administration and Governance Environment Bulletin Editor and Public Image Australian Rotary Health Club History Valued members Honorary Members
Trevor Moyle Jo Connellan Silvana De Pretto Nino Galgano Rosemary Freeman Brian Bennett Trevor Moyle Rosemary Freeman Silvana De Pretto Nino Galgano Jo Connellan David Redfearn OAM Rosemary Freeman Nino Galgano John Hoffmann, Russell. Stuckey, Lee Garwood, Emma Davis The Hon. Kelvin Thomson, Helen Bailey, John Awler, Richard McCarthy
District 9790 /Multi District Roles 2021-22 Director, 2023 Convention Host Organising Committee Australian Rotary Health District Legal Officer District Bulletin Editor and Peter Toomey Community Police Award Shine On Awards
Emma Davis Rosemary Freeman Nino Galgano David Redfearn OAM Brian Bennett
WHEN AND WHERE WE MEET: Moreland Rotary Club meets most Wednesdays at 7.30 for a 7.40 am start. We meet at the Sorrento Bar, 801 Sydney Road, Brunswick, 3056 HOW TO GET A COPY OF THE MORELANDER: If you would like to receive our bulletin via email each week, email our editor at: dredfearn@vtown.com.au WHERE TO SEND FORMAL CORRESPONDENCE: Attention: The Secretary, Moreland Rotary Club, PO Box 219, Coburg, Victoria, 3058
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Upcoming events and meetings A standing invitation exists for all readers of The Morelander to attend Moreland Rotary Club meetings and some of our other events. Please let us know if you intend to join us by ringing David Redfearn on 0448 852 747 or emailing on dredfearn@vtown.com.au (click on email address).
Upcoming speakers/events 3 August: David Redfearn, Behind the Badge Chair: Nino Galgano 10 August: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President Trevor Moyle 17 August: District Governor's visit 24 August: TBA
Our Guest Speakers Moreland Rotary invites speakers to our club both from our local community and further afield. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and are invited because they hopefully inform and stimulate our members and guests. We feel that this is of value in fostering a deeper understanding of our diverse community and even providing guidance as to the types of activites and projects our club may engage in. However the opinions expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect any official viewpoint of Moreland Rotary nor those of individual club members. Irrespective of this we always offer a warm Rotary welcome to all of our speakers.
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During the pandemic restrictions we met via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7.30-8.30 am but we NOW MEET in person at our usual venue (listed on page 7). You should contact us beforehand in case restrictions are in force but you can still join us on Zoom at any time and the link is below.
We always aim to have great guest speakers whether meeting in person or virtually! Why not join us one morning? Simply ring David on 0448 852 747 the day before to RSVP or go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3068589175 just before the meeting to join in.