An interesting find in a local Rotary shed…
Mr Paul Freimanis, a member of the Rotary Club of Whyalla was involved in building a clinic at Seghe. We found this memento in a local Rotary shed.
Quarterly Update: May-July 2021
In addition to our quarterly newsletters, you can read on to find out about the main highlights from the last quarter. By Dr. Kerre Willsher D9510 & Dr. Jenny Kerrison D9830 Speaking at Rotary clubs is a key strategy for … Continued
The Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale in Melbourne fundraise for RAM, Vanuatu
The Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale (RCOCH) conducted a barbecue fundraiser for Vanuatu RAM on 24 April 2021 in Melbourne. The funds raised go to the elimination of Malaria. Bunnings provided an ideal setting for the barbecue. Fantastic job … Continued
Central Region District Visits
District 9510 is about to embark on a project to work towards the elimination of Malaria in the Solomon Islands. Globally, each year, more than 400,000 people die of malaria – a preventable and treatable disease. An estimated two thirds … Continued
Promoting Malaria Awareness in Unique Ways
RAM would like to hear from you, if you have ideas for COVID-safe ways of promoting malaria awareness among Rotarians and the general public. For example, one activity that we may have access to is through radio. RAM Supervisor Shelley Gurney … Continued
Rotaractor Driving Malaria Elimination Awareness in Tasmania
D9830 Tasmania RAM District Committee: A Rotaractor driving malaria elimination awareness in Tasmania Welcome to our new RAM District Supervisor Rotaractor Thisarani Jayasinghe, Rotaract Club of Central Coast. The RAM D9830 Committee was established in 2017 by Dr. Jenny Kerrison, … Continued
PDG Phil Dempster – Rotarian Extraordinaire
For more than a decade, PDG Phil Dempster, provided support to and oversight of Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) Australia. This year, Phil decided to step down from RAM. In his true generous fashion, Phil is available to us at anytime. … Continued
Malaria in Australia
There is a long history of anti-malaria activities in Australia. Malaria was endemic in the northern, tropical areas and there were various outbreaks in Darwin and Far North Queensland in the early years of recording. Malaria became of major concern … Continued