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Member in the spotlight
Feb 17, 2020
Mark first became exposed to Rotary through the ROMAC program whilst workmen for the Red Cross as part of the Tsunami response in Simelue Indonesia. Through ROMAC Rafika and Uswantun received treatment for significant burns in Brisbane. Since then Mark has continued work with the Red Cross in conjunction with his professional career spanning across the energy, aviation, utilities, healthcare, humanitarian, and defence sectors. |
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Feb 24, 2020 12:30 PM
Our guest presenter is Information and Compliance Manager Mr Brian Sharp who has a wealth of experience in Aged Care Auditing and quality, compliance and training, offering a very interesting and thought provoking presentation around the Future of Aged care and what the government are doing to future proof our economy to provide for the baby boomers, Gen X and Y. As Manager - Quality & Compliance Brian's role is to coordinate and oversee all quality and safety systems and to ensure the group complies with all legislative requirements for aged care facilities.
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Mar 02, 2020 12:30 PM
The Racing 4 Significance Foundation supports the development of self-confidence in teenagers and encouraging responsible motoring practices. Ashleigh developed a passion for professional Drag Racing at a young age. He founded the Racing 4 Significance Foundation as a platform to give back, connect with and inspire the next generation of safe drivers. |
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Mar 09, 2020 12:30 PM
Nigel Harris is the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland based Mater Foundation, one of Australia’s largest health care Foundations. He has been with the Mater for 24 years and has worked in fundraising for 35 years, specialising in the health and disability sectors. He holds an MBA as well as qualifications in Public Relations and Marketing, and is a Fellow and past Chair of Fundraising Institute Australia. Nigel is a Director of Act for Kids, a Queensland based child abuse charity, and serves on the Board of the non-profit sector peak body Community Council for Australia. As a past President of the Rotary Club of Albany Creek, Nigel is well known to Brisbane Rotary. https://www.materfoundation.org.au Nigel is coming in to address the Club meeting on mental health issues in the community and the establishment of the Mother Baby Family Unit. Greg McGann, Manager of Mater Young Adults Health Centre, will do a presentation on the latter as he is closely involved in the project. |
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Mar 13, 2020 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City have a very special speaker on Friday 13th March. PRE-REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rotary-club-lunch-and-presentation-on-cross-river-rail-a-project-update-tickets-93631178375 Graeme Newton, CEO of cross-River Rail Delivery will be speaking about the Cross River Rail Project. This will be a good chance for members to show Rotary solidarity *and* learn about a very important development that will touch our lives. Graeme Newton has led a number of large-scale, high profile and complex infrastructure projects during his career that spans over 25 years. He was appointed to the role of CEO for the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in June 2017. There, he is responsible for leading the State’s top priority infrastructure project: creating Brisbane’s first underground rail line. Cross River Rail will unlock a bottleneck at the core of the city transport network and provide social and economic benefits across South East Queensland. Cost will be $46, pay at the door. But please pre-register at the link above because it will be well-attended and the Brisbane Club will need catering numbers. |
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Sala Bai and my time in Cambodia
Mar 16, 2020 12:30 PM
Mikaela is a supervisor at the Brisbane Club and soon to be a Ph.D candidate, but this week she will be talking about her activities over the past 5 years volunteering at Sala Bai Hotel School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. "I was offered the position to go over as an English volunteer after my graduation of my bachelor degree in 2015. Since then returning I have created wonderful friendships and seen how my students have grown to have homes, stable jobs and new families. I am happy to be returning in April this year for another 3 weeks with the school." About the School: The school takes about 150 students per year from underprivileged communities around the province. These students are given the opportunity to work in one of five different departments including: restaurant, front office, housekeeping, cooking and beauty therapy. The school provides transportation, housing, food, teachers, social support, and English learning whilst they do their training. They also have the opportunity to do internships with different 5 star hotels during the course. Once they graduated the school provides them time to find a job and always welcomes the students back for alumni events. This NGO is a French run organisation that is continually offering more Cambodians a chance at developing skills that will aid them for life. |
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Mar 21, 2020 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On Saturday 21st March 2020, RCoB's child club, Rotary Club of Ipswich will be celebrating its 90th anniversary of charter. At the same time, its sibling clubs Ipswich North Rotary (60th anniversary) and Ipswich City Rotary Club (40th anniversary) will be celebrating smaller but also very significant anniversaries. Tickets are $75 with a 10% early bird discount for those who book on or before the 31st January (You need to apply the code RCIEB to access this early bird discount.) BOOK HERE |
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Mar 23, 2020 12:30 PM
Gerrard Gosens is recognised as one of the most outstanding people in Australia today. He was honoured with an Order of Australia (OAM) award which was conferred in recognition of his outstanding service to sport and to people who are blind or who have low vision. Later this year, Gerrard will also receive the Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal in Taiwan, which has been recognized by international media as 'The Nobel of Life'.
In a television world-first, the blind adventurer and three-time Paralympian, faced one of his greatest challenges when he took to the dance floor on Ch 7's 'Dancing with the Stars' and made it to the semi-final. While the show was the first glimpse of this inspirational man for many Australians, corporate audiences have been motivated and uplifted by Gerrard's life story for many years. As a guest speaker, Gerrard is in demand to share the challenges he has overcome, his incredible achievements and the valuable lessons he has learnt along the way. This is a truly inspirational story, told with humility and a huge dose of humour.
Congenitally blind, Gerrard became Australia's youngest guide dog recipient at age sixteen. Using a laptop with speech output to assist his studies, Gerrard achieved an exceptional high school score and gained entrance to the Bachelor of Business Management at Queensland University of Technology. Gerrard's impressive academic achievements are matched by his skill and success at sport.
Living by the philosophy, 'Success is a journey, not a destination', Gerrard jokes he has hit many signposts along the way while training for his chosen sport of long distance running. Gerrard has competed in many marathons and has run 2,000 km from Cairns to Brisbane five times to raise money for charity. This blind adventurer has also co-piloted an ultra light motorglider around Queensland three times to raise funds for charity.
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Mar 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Town Meets Country” Charity Race Day! |
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May 07, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Hosted this year by the Rotary Club of BrisbaneMembers and partners of all Brisbane service clubs and like-minded supporters of community service are invited to join us on Thursday 7th May at 6pm for 6:30pm at the United Service Club, 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000 for an evening of fellowship and inspiration. Cost $60 with discounts for couples and half tables. A two-course meal with coffee/tea will be provided. A cash bar will be available. Bookings close 3rd May: http://bit.ly/2RrodQu Keynote Speaker Selena GomersallSelena Gomersall is an experienced psychologist with a background in counselling, training, program development and community facilitation across a wide range of settings spanning nearly three decades. In addition to more recently being part of developing Brisbane Valley Protein, on a family property West of Brisbane, Selena has been working in a rural and remote context in Queensland for eight years and as a founder and now CEO of Outback Futures, she is leading the organisation in the development and implementation of a unique model of community engagement, through mental health service provision, in remote Central West Queensland. This year the dinner is being held in support of Outback Futures, a Brisbane-based charity that addresses the prevalence of mental health and wellbeing issues across our rural and remote communities. They provide a path through the social, economic and geographic barriers to help-seeking that prevent many from accessing support, leading to poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes. |
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May 18, 2020 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Katarina Carroll joined the Queensland Police Service in 1983, working in general duties, then as a detective in the drug squad, crime operations and ethical standards. She was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the 2008 Australia Day Honours. In 2014, Carroll served as Operations Commander for the G20 summit in Brisbane. Carroll joined the new Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in December 2014 as acting commissioner and was officially appointed to the role on 1 August 2015. On 23 April 2019, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Carroll would succeed Ian Stewart as Commissioner of Queensland Police upon Stewart's retirement in July 2019. Carroll was appointed Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service on 8 July. In October 2019 Carroll was named one of The Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence in the Public Policy category |
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May 18, 2020 12:30 PM
Katarina Carroll joined the Queensland Police Service in 1983, working in general duties, then as a detective in the drug squad, crime operations and ethical standards. She was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the 2008 Australia Day Honours. In 2014, Carroll served as Operations Commander for the G20 summit in Brisbane. Carroll joined the new Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in December 2014 as acting commissioner and was officially appointed to the role on 1 August 2015. On 23 April 2019, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Carroll would succeed Ian Stewart as Commissioner of Queensland Police upon Stewart's retirement in July 2019. Carroll was appointed Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service on 8 July. In October 2019 Carroll was named one of The Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence in the Public Policy category |
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Jul 06, 2020 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
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