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Rêves de Gosse lands in Nouméa
Posted by Ian Ballantine on Feb 06, 2026
2025-26 2026 Rotary Connections Rotary Foundation Rotary International
Rêves de Gosse lands in Nouméa
Taken from RDU HERE
Rotary’s flagship inclusion project in New Caledonia is taking flight – literally and figuratively – through Rêves de Gosse (Childhood Dreams), an initiative that brings children of all abilities together for shared learning, friendship and an unforgettable first experience in the air.
WORDS Jean-Michel Blaise
Rotary Club Nouméa Ouen Toro
As part of Rotary’s Growth Plan for the French Pacific, the Rêves de Gosse project is strengthening collaboration between clubs while building Rotary’s reputation as a trusted partner in education, inclusion, environmental responsibility and community service.
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Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding efforts
Posted on Feb 06, 2026
2025-26 2026 Rotary Connections Rotary Foundation Rotary International

Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding efforts

Taken from RI Website HERE 

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As a child during Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war, Pushpi Weerakoon planned to become a lawyer. “I was born into a civil conflict, walked minutes away from bomb blasts, and saw parents of my schoolmates killed,” Weerakoon said. “From a very early stage, I understood the cost of conflict, and I knew I had to do something about it.”

In 1999, with Sri Lanka a member of the British Commonwealth, Weerakoon headed to the University of Buckingham in the UK. There she earned a bachelor of law and a postgraduate diploma in international and commercial law.

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Club Meeting Feb 4 2026 SECSA
Posted by Karin Soster on Feb 04, 2026
2025-26 2026 Community Meetings
Kellie was our chairperson for today's club meeting which was back at Cilantro for the first time this year.  Wonderful!.
 
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Market Operations - Grant mentioned an issue with our Try booking ticketing system when a stall holder used Google Wallet for payment.  One payment processed (as it should), but the confirmation the stall holder receives lists 3 stalls (or something similar). .  Hopefully this will be sorted soon. 
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New research project grants approved
Posted by Ian Ballantine on Jan 28, 2026
2025-26 2026 ARHRF Rotary Connections

New research project grants approved

Taken from RDU HERE

Words. Joy Gillett OAM
CEO, Australian Rotary Health

At the meeting of the ARH Research Committee held in October, more than 100 applications for funding commencing in February 2026 and for up to three years were assessed. The committee selected and recommended to the board of Australian Rotary Health 11 projects to be funded. These projects, all in the area of ‘Improving the Mental Health of 0-12 year olds’ were approved for funding.

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A turning point for Rotary’s future
Posted by Ian Ballantine on Jan 30, 2026
2025-26 2026 Membership Rotaract Rotary Connections Rotary International

A turning point for Rotary’s future

Taken from RDU HERE.
As the first former Rotaractor to rise to the role of Rotary International president, Yinka Babalola sparked a powerful conversation with under-45s about shaping Rotary’s future.
WORDS Rebecca Fry. President Rotary Oceania RYLA Alumni Association
Rotary Club of Social Impact Network
PHOTOS @rhysmartinphotographer
At the 2025 Rotary Zone 8 Conference, held on the Gold Coast 31 October to 2 November, something truly special happened. Rotary International President-elect Yinka Babalola asked a simple question: “Do you think we can bring all of the under 45s together for a conversation?” Of course, the answer was yes, and less than 24 hours later, around 25 Rotaractors and young Rotarians were in a room with Yinka for an inspiring hour-long conversation.
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Club Fellowship Jan 28 2026
Posted by Ian Ballantine on Jan 28, 2026
2025-26 2026 Fellowship Meetings Member Events
Once again, because Cilantro is still closed, the Club met for an evening of fellowship at the Bentleigh RSL.
About 24 members and guests were in attendance and all enjoyed an excellent meal. I'm sure we will be going there again! Thanks Linda for organising venue.
I'm sorry I forgot to take photos until most had left - we were all enjoying each other's company so much (click Read More for a few pics).
Don't forget we are back at Cilantro this week - details and registration HERE.
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Rotary International is an international service organisation whose stated human rights purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
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Our Club's major fundraising project is the Bentleigh Sunday Market.
Founded in 1977, it has so far raised over $2m which has been spent in the local community and on humanitarian projects overseas.
We support...
Riding for the Disabled
Marriott House Supporter
Holland Foundation
Angel Flight
Glen Eira Council Info. Office
Rural Aid Australia
Salvation Army
Family Life
Beachside Gift
Marriot Support Services
Moorabbin Toy Library
Glen Eira SES
Calvary Care
Bikes for Rochester
Sandringham Hospital
Shelterbags fro Homeless
The Soup Angel
Upcoming Events
Feb 18 2026 Fellowship Dinner
Feb 18 2026 Fellowship Dinner
Feb. 18, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mid Valleys Restaurant
Club Meeting Feb 25 2026
Feb. 25, 2026 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Cilantro Restaurant
Club Meeting March 4 2026
Club Meeting March 4 2026
Mar. 04, 2026 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Cilantro Restaurant
Club Meeting March 11 2026
Club Meeting March 11 2026
Mar. 11, 2026 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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