Rotarians Against Malaria Kokoda Trek
Rotarians Against Malaria Kokoda Trek Special project: Rotarians Against Malaria Kokoda Trek Kokoda Trek for MalariaIn August 2008 four members of the Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale ventured to Papua New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money for Rotary’s “Rotarians Against Malaria” (RAM) Program. The money, raised by seeking sponsorship, was used […]
‘Cleanevent’ Melbourne Commonwealth Games
‘Cleanevent’ Melbourne Commonwealth Games ‘Cleanevent’ Melbourne Commonwealth Games Melbourne Commonwealth Games. 15-26 March 2006 The Games Village was constructed on the site of the former Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital In the inner Melbourne suburb of Parkville. It was built to house 6000 participants and officials during the Commonwealth Games. Following the Games, the individual units […]
SmileHigh Dental Project Nepal
SmileHigh dental project in Nepal The Smilehigh dental project operates in the Khumbu Valley. Nepal. The program was started by New Zealander, Julian Hazard, a young dentist who scaled Mount Everest. Julian saw the need for a dental health education program in Nepal. The program trains dental therapists who work in the local area to […]
Edith Bendall Retirement Village
Edith Bendall Retirement Village SPECIAL PROJECT Edith Bendall Retirement Village Changeover Bulletin 1976-1977: INCOMING CHAIRMAN’S REPORT A feasibility study in reference to a Geriatric Centre in Pascoe Vale consisting of residential and day care facility to continue.Colin Kerwin Changeover Bulletin 1976-1977: COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT Approach to be made in near future in regard to council […]
1996 and 2026 Peace Poles
1996 and 2026 Peace Poles SPECIAL PROJECT 1996 and 2026 Peace Poles Peace Poles stand in a tradition that began in the years after the Second World War, when Japanese peace advocate and founder of the World Peace Prayer Society. Masahisa Goi created the Peace Pole project in 1955 with the simple but profound message […]
Marcus Ryan Bathroom Project 1990-1991
Marcus Ryan Bathroom Project 1990-1991 Marcus Ryan is a 12 year-old lad who has cerebral palsy and suffers from epileptic fits. A request by the manager of the City of Coburg, Age Care and Disability Services, and Yooralla Society, was received by the Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale for assistance in raising Marcus’ family bath […]
Water Safety Vietnam
Water Safety Vietnam 2013-2023 WATER SAFETY VIETNAMRotary Australia World Community Service Project Number: 12, 2013 -2014 To promote water safety and survival skills and learn to swim lessons for children in Vietnam.Water Safety Vietnam: Ho Tram and Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSponsored by the Rotary Club of Pascoe ValeProject Manager: Colin McKenzie Deputy Project Manager: […]
District 979 Disaster and Emergency Trust Fund
District 979 Disaster and Emergency Trust Fund Wednesday, 16 February, 1983 (Ash Wednesday) marked one of the most disastrous days in Australia’s history. After years of severe drought and extreme weather conditions, bush fires ravaged many areas in Victoria and South Australia with an enormous loss of life and property. 47 People died in Victoria […]
The Merri Paddle
The Merri Paddle THE MERRI PADDLE Merri Paddle is working group of the Friends of Merri Creek (FOMC) which has been established to enable community participation in environmental initiatives in the Merri Creek catchment. Its long-term objective is to see the return of the platypus to the Merri Creek after an absence of 40 years. […]
Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children – Theary
Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children – Theary Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children – Theary Theary’s StoryTheary arrived in Australia from Cambodia in January, 2011, to have a large “hairy naevus” birthmark removed from her face. Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, (ROMAC), Southern Region, took responsibility for organising the medical procedures and care […]