Moree East Public School with an 80% indigenous population lacked many of the resources taken for granted in other communities. Pam Pritchard from Turramurra Rotary, assisted by other Rotary Clubs, leads the campaign to fix this, even sourcing huge market umbrellas to shelter the children from the relentless 40 degree summer heat.

Most people at some point in their life need to stand up and deliver a speech. Maybe to impress employers, to sway opinions, to pitch a business case, to accept an award, to debate an issue to represent constituents and so on. Captivate the Future is a creative competition for high school students where they choose a passion or an idea that might change the world. They submit a short video and are eligible for a $1000 prize. Enterprising tertiary students Kailash Sarma and Tiara de Silva explain how it works.

Last year 145,000 people were diagnosed with cancer, that is one new diagnosis every four minutes and a daily death toll of 131. Happily there is hope for those suffering and recovering from cancer thanks to Northern Beaches Community Cancer Care. We meet oncologist Dr Toni Pearson who explains the resources they have...a wig library for example and other equipment and help they need to deliver this life saving program.

RESCA, the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards recognise and salute exceptional members of NSW emergency service agencies. The program supports research into PTSD, a condition experienced by many in this field. Ron Browne explains how it all works. Stewart Bailey a volunteer helicopter rescue crewman describes his role and why he won a bravery medal from the Royal Humane Society. Alison Jack describes how she overcame the restrictions of Covid and succeeded in delivering the RESCA ceremony, virtually.

Humanitarian and Rotarian, Dr Jenny Kerrison, spearheads Rotary's fight against malaria in Timor Leste, the Solomons, Vanuatu and PNG. Using impregnated mosquito nets and an education program, the incidence of malaria with all its painful consequences has been dramatically reduced. Jenny also explains the campaign she led to rehabilitate communities devastated by tropical Cyclone Seroja.

Rotary Youth Exchange provides the opportunity of a lifetime for Australian high school students to live and study for 12 months in an overseas country. They learn the language, experience a new culture and along the way they learn a lot about themselves becoming more confident, mature and independent. Ezra Hill from Sydney is no exception as we hear about the amazing life changing experience on Rotary Youth Exchange in Sapporo, Japan.

Surely we all want peace! Today we meet Diane Tippett an organiser of the Raising Peace Festival starting now for 10 days, online. An initiative of leading peace and women's organisations who have come together to profile peace through exhibitions, speakers, discussion forums, workshops, films, music, activities and entertainment. Diane explains the what, why and how of Raising Peace

An incoming Rotary Club President gets the chance to review the Club's progress, to propose new initiatives and meet changing community needs. John Hepburn from Kuring gai Rotary Club on Sydney's upper north shore outlines his vision, the challenges to be faced and some of the projects, old and new, supported by his club. From vaccinations for the Pacific Islands to a defibrillator at the local shopping centre.

The lockdowns and isolation have brought more people to gardening than ever before as the joy of gardening helps many get through these challenging times. We meet John Collignon from the Rotary Club of Hills Kellyville who discusses the success of their newly opened community garden. And we learn about the very popular Hills Community Garden Competition running since 1959.

Not for profit Hornsby Connect provides help for those doing it tough and experiencing financial hardship by distributing affordable groceries They also assist people who are socially isolated and provide personal support to the long term unemployed. Stuart Armstrong, President of Hornsby Connect explains how it came about, how it is run and the difference the service makes.

Hornsby Rotary Club, in Sydney's northern suburbs recognises individuals in the community who are doing something remarkable, making a contribution and who are often unheralded despite the good work they do. We meet Geoff and Sahar from the Club and Nigel Hook successful automotive engineer specialising in German cars, a recent recipient of the Club's Pride of Workmanship Awards.

Children from the Pacific Islands with locally untreatable medical conditions are brought to Australia and New Zealand for life giving surgery courtesy of volunteer doctors, medical teams and the support of Rotary. Michele Ellery from Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) tells us how it all works and the difference it makes.

Bottles, cans and cartons make up a large proportion of the litter found on our streets, beaches and green spaces. But it doesn't have to be like this! Danielle Smalley CEO of the Return and Earn scheme explains how these unwanted items can easily be turned into cash, a perfect way for schools, Rotary Clubs and sports clubs to service their communities and earn vital funds.

With the evidence of climate change all around us what are the implications for defence, for energy and food? A timely, topical and essential consideration for us all. We meet Jeremy Wright AM, Rotary District Governor, who foreshadows a free webinar he is hosting on 10 August. A learned faculty will present their views, the options and solutions.

Do you ever wonder what to do with your old computer, laptop, iPAD, notebook, printer or other electronic equipment? Peter Holdenson an enterprising Rotarian repairs and repurposes these items and supplies them free of charge to communities in the Pacific and South East Asia. Making a huge difference to the education and development of thousands of people who would otherwise be unable to afford what we take for granted.

What does it take to be President of a Rotary Club? We meet Tim Shea, retiring as President of Turramurra Rotary Club and learn why he joined, his challenges on assuming office, lessons learned and thoughts on the ongoing reason why the World Needs Rotary.

Rotarian James Cunningham provides remote communities with pop up cinema systems bringing isolated communities together to share a meal and experience a movie. Does wonders for the morale of those in regional areas afflicted by the hardships of drought, bush fire, floods and the pressure of surviving difficult times. A generous example of service above self.

Rotary in Australia began 100 years ago. To commemorate the occasion and to encourage greater public awareness of the wide range of causes and achievements by Rotarians, Peter Brown from Caboolture in Queensland is driving all over Australia in a 1991 Holden Commodore Station Wagon. The car is painted a bright canary yellow and is adorned with Rotary branding, raising eyebrows wherever it goes and giving Peter a perfect opportunity to spread the news about Rotary.

60,000 sick children miss out on school each year. These are children with serious medical conditions who must remain at home or in hospital. Janine Rogers from Catch the Clouds places volunteer teachers with these children to ensure they remain up to date and able to continue their education when their health has improved.

About one in a hundred people have an autism spectrum disorder with varying degrees of severity. Symptoms may include over or under sensitivity to sight, touch, smell, sound, temperature and pain often resulting in overwhelming anxiety, frustration and confusion when faced with the demands of everyday life. Jenny Loughnan explains the condition and the services of specialist school Giant Steps where she is Head of Primary.