RYPEN for 14-16 Year olds is an intensive residential weekend camp where the students develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. Convenor, Amanda Barnes explains. Apply by 15 May for the June 2023 winter Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment.

Chris McMillan, Australian, applies his energy, expertise and vision to improve the lives of a community in Senegal. He introduces sustainable agriculture practices enabling the successful production of fruits, vegetables and honey. And in doing so raises the standards of living at Kaffrine in Senegal. An inspirational story.

Chris McMillan, Australian, applies his energy, expertise and vision to improve the lives of a community in Senegal. He introduces sustainable agriculture practices enabling the successful production of fruits, vegetables and honey. And in doing so raises the standards of living at Kaffrine in Senegal. An inspirational story.

Putting their lives on the line every day, our emergency services workers rarely get the credit they deserve. They shun the limelight and are truly humbled when they are recognised and saluted with a Rotary Emergency Services Community Award. Ron Browne and Warwick Richardson explain RESCA. Nominations are sought by the end of April.

With only 18 members, Hornsby District Rotary Club punches well above its weight with a suite of projects for youth, for the local community and internationally. Of special interest is the Foreign Coin Repatriation Program which has raised over $500,000. Sadia Niazi and Simon Bryan explain.

Through the Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards (The POOTYAs) Rotary continues a tradition of recognising exceptional members of the NSW Police Force, volunteers and civilian employees. Joint Chair of the POOTYAs, Trina Phillips explains the purpose and the process and we take a look at two of the 2022 winners.

Who can men turn to when facing the ups and downs of life....moving house, changing jobs, dealing with family pressures and so on. The answer lies in Mentoring Men whose CEO Simon Jarvis explains.

Lucy Hobgood-Brown updates us on the inspirational work she is doing to improve the lives of people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Micro finance loans, emergency medicine education and helping pygmies harvest honey, sustainably....and more.

Opera in the Arboretum is an open-air, all-weather, BYO picnic style annual charity event hosted by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy.

One in five men are likely to experience anxiety in their life time. Mentoring Men offers free long term one to one life mentoring for men going through challenges or changes in their life. John Milham explains.

With an ageing population the incidence of dementia is on the rise. But people with dementia and their carers can now access support and social connection through dementia cafes aka D Cafes. Michael Midlam from Kuring gai Rotary Club explains how he and his fellow Rotarians are involved.

With cycling becoming more and more popular it is good to learn about Bicycle New South Wales, their advocacy for cycling, their services and position on topics like e-bikes, rail trails and minimum passing distances. CEO, Peter McLean explains. BNSW is a major supporter of Rotary run Bobbin Head Cycle Classic, 26 March 2023.

Climate change is the biggest issue facing us today. Jeremy Wright AM, former Rotary District Governor, hosts a webinar Transitioning to an Energy Superpower on Tuesday 8 February. We unpack the issues and meet the learned panel who will address the question.

Courtesy of Tony Butera from Radio Northern Beaches, we meet Tony James from the Upper Northern Beaches Rotary Club who explains a humanitarian program he launched to change the lives of children in one of the poorest countries in the world, Cambodia. An inspiring example of putting service above self.

Who do you know in your community who impresses you wiith their hard work, attention to detail, dedication and professionalism? Whjo gets it right first time? Jenny Morley is such a person and her work at the Kuring gai Neighbourhood Centre earned her a Pride of Workmanship Award granted by St Ives Rotary Club. George Papallo OAM explains the program and then we meet Jenny.

We meet Tamara Sloper-Harding who speaks with Tony Butera from Radio Northern Beaches about the work she does in Soibada, Timor L'Este, a town brought to its knees by invading forces and now flourishing again thanks to Tamara and her determination to make a big difference to this beleaguered community. Tamara also explains the influence that Rotary plays in her life.

Modern communications technology enables nurses and midwives from all over the world to connect, share professional experiences and expertise. They are members of the Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club. Dr Wendy McIntosh explains how it all works, how they meet and the causes they support.

We foreshadow the Giant Lifeline Book Fair at Barker College 10-12 December. Michael Cleary explains what its all about, how it works and why its a must for pre Christmas bargains. Over 80,000 titles with something for everyone.

Flora Chan, trainer and assessor won a Pride of Workmanship Award from Wahroonga Rotary Club. A qualified accountant, lawyer and language teacher, Flora works tirelessly for her students (up to 93 yrs!) ensuring their integration into the local community. A worthy and inspirational winner.

Two fine examples of Rotary at work. Sydney Cove's annual corporate regatta to save lives at sea and the club's initiatives to provide relief and support for besieged Ukrainians and Ukrainians who have made it to Australia. Past President Guy Glenny explains.