Camden Rotary Club is holding a Mental Health Forum & Expo at Camden Civic Centre on Saturday 25th October. The Expo will include more than 25 local mental health service providers, and the Forum will showcase 3 excellent presenters, Daniel Kowalski, two-time Olympian; Dee Raquel Joma, the founder of The Be Unstoppable Foundation; and Emeritus Professor Michael Sawyer, an expert in child and adolescent mental health. The event will run from 10am until 3pm and is FREE to all community members.
Camden Rotary Club is holding a Mental Health Forum & Expo at Camden Civic Centre on Saturday 25th October. The Expo will include more than 25 local mental health service providers, and the Forum will showcase 3 excellent presenters, Daniel Kowalski, two-time Olympian; Dee Raquel Joma, the founder of The Be Unstoppable Foundation; and Emeritus Professor Michael Sawyer, an expert in child and adolescent mental health. The event will run from 10am until 3pm and is FREE to all community members.
Camden Rotary Club is holding a Mental Health Forum & Expo at Camden Civic Centre on Saturday 25th October. The Expo will include more than 25 local mental health service providers, and the Forum will showcase 3 excellent presenters, Daniel Kowalski, two-time Olympian; Dee Raquel Joma, the founder of The Be Unstoppable Foundation; and Emeritus Professor Michael Sawyer, an expert in child and adolescent mental health. The event will run from 10am until 3pm and is FREE to all community members.
Congratulations to the team from Macarthur Anglican School who won the National MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) held at Old Parliament House (MOAD) over the weekend. Representing Russia and competing against 20 schools from NSW, Victoria & Queensland Ainslie, Antonija & Matthew were excellent representatives of their school, Camden Rotary Club and Rotary District 9675.
Congratulations to the team from Macarthur Anglican School which yesterday won the Best Team Award at Rotary District 9675 MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly). Each participating school is assigned a country to represent and to then debate resolutions relevant to current world affairs. MAS represented the USA and was sponsored by Camden Rotary Club.
Rotary Club of Camden has transformed a local landmark near Camden Hospital into a vibrant mural that celebrates the spirit of Camden — from its Aboriginal heritage to its pioneering roots, and now its artistic present.
Thanks to artist Brode Compton from Blackbook Ink, this once-forgotten wall is now a striking piece of public art for all to enjoy. And soon, it’ll shine even brighter with lighting upgrades and sandstone restoration underway
This is the power of community. This is Rotary in action.
All the Macarthur Rotary Clubs joined together on Sunday 23rd March to raise awareness of mental health issues in our community. Despite the light drizzle 200 members of our community joined together in a show of unity.
The Macarthur Rotary Clubs are walking together to raise awareness of mental health on Sunday 23rd March at Camden Town Farm. We hope that you can join us.
Camden Rotary Club has built a very strong relationship with The Right Start Foundation over the past 5 years through our Annual Charity Golf Day and we consider that their work in our community improving the lives of children with Down Syndrome and their families is most worthy of our ongoing support.
Here is a short video of their recent Christmas Party.
Camden Rotary Club recently held our annual Charity Golf Day on Monday 14th October at Camden Golf Club. The proceeds from the day will be shared between The Right Start Foundation, a local organisation raising awareness about Down Syndrome; Little Wings, which provides free, professional, and safe air and ground transport for seriously ill children; Blue Wren House, a local domestic violence women's shelter; and the projects and programs of Camden Rotary Club. Camden Rotary Club greatly appreciates the support of our sponsors. Please check out our Facebook page to see our sponsors and photographs from the day.
Camden Rotary Club is once again very pleased to receive a grant from IMB Bank to support our U Turn the Wheel Program for Year 11 students in 10 local high schools. Member Mark Donehue attended a special presentation of the IMB grants to community groups in Wollongong.
U-Turn theWheel is a program which educates young drivers on the challenges they face every day on our roads, including car care and safety, other road users, partying safely, the effects of brain injury, road rules, and the effects of drugs and alcohol. Camden Rotary Club is proud to be able to run this program in 10 local high schools in partnership with Camden Council.
The Rotary Club of Camden is very proud to have sponsored the students from Macarthur Anglican School to attend MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) and extremely excited that they have won the National Finals at the weekend in Canberra. Congratulations to the students and the staff for their success.
Camden Rotary Club will hold our annual Charity Golf Day on Monday 14th October at Camden Golf Club.
The proceeds from the day will be shared between The Right Start Foundation, a local organisation raising awareness about Down Syndrome; Little Wings, which provides free, professional and safe air and ground transport for seriously ill children; Blue Wren House, a local domestic violence women's shelter; and the projects and programs of Camden Rotary Club.
To see the available sponsorship packages click HERE
On Monday 24th June 2023/2024 Club President David Binskin formally inducted Jacquie Lockyer as our President for 2024/2025 with the help of District Governor Tonia Barnes.The new Board of Directors was also inducted to lead our club through the next 12 months.
Club Treasurer Alek Jankowski and Club Secretary Chris Evans each received a Paul Harris Fellow for services to our club and to Rotary, and Judith Humphreys received a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her cumulative donations to The Rotary Foundation. Pictured (L to R) Nigel Smith, Stephen Humphreys, Mark Donehue, Chris Evans, Judith Humphreys, President Jacquie Lockyer, Andrew Ellis, Rob Elliott & Ross Newport (Ian White an apology).
Camden Rotary Club recently held the annual Pride of Workmanship Awards. The objectives of the Awards are to promote Vocational Service; encourage Pride of Workmanship in all vocations; provide employers with an opportunity to recognise employees who display qualities that are worthy of an award; and encourage favourable employer/employee relationships and a sense of community pride in individual achievement. Eleven members of the community received an Award on the night.
On Monday afternoon representatives from many Rotary Clubs in our district were given a presentation at Liverpool Hospital of their latest acquisition, a Transoesophageal Echocardiography Probe (TOE). This important piece of equipment was partly funded ($30,000) by 21 Rotary Clubs in our district including the Illawarra, the Shire, Sydney, Macarthur, and Parramatta areas. General Electric provided the remainder ($70,000) of the total cost of $100,000. Internal cardiac ultrasounds (TOE) form part of the key diagnostic procedures performed to diagnose heart disease. The small size of the mini-TOE probe allows procedures to be performed without general anaesthesia but instead uses a local anaesthetic throat spray only. This improves the safety of the procedure for patients (no intravenous drugs required) and thus avoids long wait times and hospital block. Scott McGrath, Acting General Manager of Liverpool Hospital, Dr Melissa Leung, Director of Echocardiography, and many of the staff were very appreciative of Rotary’s contribution for providing such an important piece of equipment. Rotary making a difference in our community.
The Rotary Club of Camden held a Mental Health Forum and Expo on Saturday 23rd March 2024 at the Camden Civic Centre to raise community awareness of mental health issues.
The aim of the Mental Health Forum and Expo was to help to de-stigmatise mental illness; deliver information about mental health to people living in our community; improve the capacity for individuals to access relevant services; improve the capacity of individuals to care for themselves if they develop a mental illness; increase community awareness about mental health; and build capacity within the community to give and get help. Mental health is a key component of the overall health and wellbeing of all Australians.
The Mental Health Forum and the Expo ran concurrently in different rooms at the Civic Centre with six speakers throughout the day covering topics across the mental health spectrum and 25 stalls by a broad range of mental health care support providers.
Our guest speaker on Monday night was Julie Burton, a Senior Associate and head of the Estates Team at Caldwell Martin & Cox Solicitors. Julie was introduced by Bill McGookin and the vote of thanks was given by Stephen Humphreys. Julie spent 17 years at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office working primarily in the areas of tort law and employment law and has been at CMC for 6 years. A lifelong Camden local, Julie is married and has 2 daughters. The title of Julie’s presentations was ‘’Where there’s a will….’’ and her presentation was very informative and enlightening. Julie outlined the many pitfalls in not having a will and not having a will that has been updated to allow for changed personal circumstances. Apart from the many legal complications there are potentially significant costs involved in not clearly outlining your intentions for the distribution of your estate. You can’t rule from the grave!
Our guest speakers a few weeks ago were David Funnell and Michael Lee from the Camden Mens’ Shed. In the intro duction, Rob Elliott described these gentlemen as passionate and that was certainly the case with the presentation that followed. Starting in 2008, with only 4 members, the group has expanded to 49 paid up members and 12 social members. The annual membership fee of $50 is almost entirely used to pay into a national Men’s Shed Insurance policy which is very important when using a wide range of equipment. During the presentation, the history of finding a permanent home was outlined with exciting plans to erect the new shed on land in the Carrington zone. Once constructed, managing logistics and that includes on-costs such as energy, will be a major project. Michael and David outlined the proposal to install a 25 kw Solar Array system to alleviate energy costs and with community support, the target of $17,000 should be an achievable project. The objectives of the Mens’ Shed is to support community, provide workshops for hands-on projects and also be at present to support mental health to highlight just three. With more Men’s Sheds than McDonalds in Australia, it does illustrate the presence of an important community organisation across Camden and Australia.
Our guest speaker this week is Picton optometrist Nandita Chowdhury who will talk about common eye problems. We meet at Camden Golf Club each Monday at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. VISITORS WELCOME.
Camden Rotary Club has just completed the planting of 100 trees at Camden Airport in recognition of the Centenary of Rotary in Australia. Community volunteers improving our environment.
A recent guest speaker at our club was Dr Alex Buttfield, the Deputy Director and Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training, responsible for training new emergency specialists at Campbelltown Hospital.
Dr Buttfield spoke passionately about his aim to upskill Emergency Department nurses in paediatric life support. The Advanced Paediatric Life Support course is widely recognised as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training courses. The course has been developed for doctors, nurses and paramedics looking to increase their confidence and clinical skills in the emergency management of ill and injured children.
The initiative is already supported by the Kids of Macarthur Foundation.
At our Annual Club Changeover on Monday 3rd July 2022/2023 Club President Jo Perrin inducted our 2023/2024 President David Binskin. David also introduced his Board of Director for the next year. Long term members Greg Eagles, Rob Mulley, Gary Ireland and David Yong were recognised for their many years of service to our club. David Yong and Mike Scarce were acknowledged with Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire Pins.The Quiet Achiever Award for 2022/2023 was awarded to Ian White and Richard Cornhill was made an Honorary Member of our Club.
Camden Rotary Club will be holding its Annual Charity Golf Day at Camden Golf Club on Monday 16th October in support of The Right Start Foundation (a charity supporting Down Syndrome children), Little Wings (provides free air and ground transport for seriously ill children in regional NSW) and the programs and projects of Camden Golf Club.
Camden Rotary Club's Annual Pride of Workmanship Awards was held on Monday 15th May where nine individuals were recognised.
The Pride of Workmanship Award is designed to acknowledge an employee, irrespective of age or vocation, who, in the eyes of his or her employer, displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment, to his or her job.
The Award is intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, safety, initiative, sense of responsibility, etc.
Pride of Workmanship is not a competition and there are no winners. It is a recognition of individual achievement and commitment.
If you would like to know more about Rotary and the work that we do in our community you are invited to attend an information night on Monday 8th May at Camden Golf Club starting at 7pm.
If you would like to attend either send an email to camdenrotaryattendance@gmail.com or contact Club Membership Chair David Binskin 0428 842 779
The eight Rotary Clubs in the Macarthur area – Camden, Campbelltown, Gregory Hills Next-Gen, Ingleburn, Macarthur Sunrise, Narellan, Picton and Wollondilly North are pleased to announce the inaugural
“Rotary Clubs of Macarthur First Responders Awards”
The Rotary Club of Camden has had a short break over Christmas, but we are back on board supporting the community from 16th January.
If you would like to know more about Rotary and the work we do in the community you are most welcome to come along to one of our meetings (Monday Nights 6.30pm for 7pm at Camden Golf Club, 50 Lodges Road, Narellan).
Camden Rotary Club held a very successful Charity Golf Day on Monday 17th October. The recipients of the day include The Right Start Foundation. Little Wings and the projects and programs supported by Camden Rotary Club.
Many thanks to all our supporters, particularly our major sponsor Camden Golf Club.
Little Wings has produced a short video of the day which you can see HERE
Our Mega Auction catalogue is now up on the website https://auctions.mooreallen.co.uk/auctions showing all 83 lots over 2 pages. There are a variety of items that should appeal to everyone and likely sale prices range upwards from as little as $50.
If you and your family members, friends and colleagues would like to view what’s available and register your interest in participating in our auction just go to the website and scroll down to the ‘Rotary Club of Camden’ auction and hit ‘View Catalog’. Full descriptions of each item can be viewed via the ‘View & Bid’ button. Note that some items have two images.
You and they can then register for the auction via the ‘Register to Bid’ button at the top right of the first page of the catalogue. Even if you register, you obviously don’t have to bid unless you want to.
The whole registration process only takes a few minutes and is very simple and straightforward.
All proceeds from the auction will fund an Australian Rotary Health research project into dementia. Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest non-government funders of mental health research in Australia.
The auction will be held on Friday 20th May commencing 6:30pm and is live, online only.
Please support this very worthwhile research project.
- The trees will be planted in environmentally impacted areas of NSW.
- The tree plantings will be determined by experts, including Landcare, once the stock has been propagated after trees have been adopted.
- Tree plantings will take place in the warmer months such as March/April or September/October.
- Adoption Certificates will be sent electronically.
- You will be notified via email when tree plantings are taking place and are invited to participate.
- Once planted you will be sent the location of your tree.
- You will receive 6 monthly updates on the growth of your trees, including photos and videos.
Funds from this Project will support Rotary Smith Family Scholarships which help young Australians grow to their best potential. Donations that you make will enable local Rotary Clubs to support youth, ensuring they receive the educational support required for them to complete their studies.
To celebrate Hat Day and the 40th Birthday of Australian Rotary Health, ARH is hosting an online webinar on World Mental Health Day (Sunday October 10) at 3pm (AST), joined by experts in youth mental health.
Special guests include Professor Michael Sawyer OAM, Dr Nicole Hill and Dr Lisa Mundy.
The event is free, however, a donation to Australian Rotary Health mental health research will be much appreciated. Please consider donating to the birthday fundraiser here.
Make sure you wear a hat to help Lift the Lid on Mental Illness!
On Thursday 24th June Camden Rotary Club celebrated the many achievements and successes of the past year and thanked outgoing President Chantelle Kechebashian and her Board for their leadership of our Club over the past 12 months. Incoming President Judith Humphreys presented her Board for 2021-2022, an exciting mix of experience and enthusiastic newer Club members. Our Club is looking forward to another great year in Rotary, making a difference as we ''Serve To Change Lives'' in our community.
Guest speaker at our Club on 3rd June was Ana Levar, a Vision Support Teacher for the Department of Education. Ana works at Yandelora School to support the teachers to meet the needs of students with significant vision impairment and intellectual disability. At Yandelora School Ana’s role is to build the capacity of staff to meet students’ needs in all of their aspects of school life.
Ana has a special interest in a particular type of vision impairment called CVI, or Cortical Vision Impairment. This is a complex and poorly understood form of vision impairment, however is also the most common cause of vision impairment.
Camden Rotary Club supported, through a Rotary District Grant and Club donations, the purchase of some amazing and unique teaching aids for students with CVI at Yandelora which Ana showed to Club members. Our Club members are pleased and proud to be able to make a difference in the lives and education of young people at Yandelora School.
The Rotary Club of Camden with the support of Elizabeth Macarthur High School students, Airds High School students, Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary Club, and community volunteers, on Sunday 28th March participated in Graffiti Removal Day. Making a difference in our community. #graffitiremovalday#GRD21
U-Turn theWheel is a program which educates young drivers on the challenges they face every day on our roads, including car care and safety, other road users, partying safely, the effects of brain injury, road rules, and the effects of drugs and alcohol. Camden Rotary Club is proud to be able to run this program in a number of our local schools.
We would like to thank our presenters:
Headway Brain Injury Support Services, CamdenAutomotive Repairs,Cawdor Haulage,Youth Solutions & NSW Police Force
Camden Rotary Club was very pleased to deliver lamingtons and coffee vouchers today to the staff at Camden Hospital in appreciation of the work they do each and every day in our community.
In celebration of Australia Day, Rotary Clubs from Greater Sydney to the Illawarra have handed out 20,000 lamingtons and coffee vouchers to frontline emergency services workers to thank them for supporting our community.
All lamingtons were purchased from local bakeries, coffee vouchers from local cafes, and printing and other stationery all done through local businesses.
The Australia Day Council provided $8 million in grants to local government and community organisations to help make sure Australia Day events could go ahead in a COVID safe way.
Macarthur Rotary Clubs delivered lamingtons & coffee vouchers to local hospitals, police, fire stations and other emergency workers.
At our meeting last week we presented cheques to the 2 major recipients of the proceeds of our Charity Golf Day which was held in October to the Right Start Foundation and Shining Stars Foundation, both local charities doing great work in our community.
The Right Start Foundation supports children with Down Syndrome and their families, and Shining Stars Foundation is an outreach service helping the homeless and those less fortunate in our community.
Camden Rotary Club is very proud to support 2 such worthy local charities.
