Stories

Lisa Buckland describes the work of the Lions Eye Bank

Richard Seale of Front Porch Films spoke about his new venture of preserving memories of notable people on film (disc).

Mark Maloney, Rotary International President, gave his thoughts about the future of Rotary.

Margie Oldfield of the WDJCC spoke about the development of her organisation as a community one and the valuable role played by Rotary in this.

Japanese Taiko Drumming was the subject of the talk by Simon Vanyai to mark Japanese Children's Day

Judi Lane explains how the Harry Perkins Institute is taking the "Fight to Covid-19".

Linda Bettanay gave an entertaining talk on the stories around Western Australian families which feature in her three books - Wishes for Starlight, Apple Core Wars and Secrets Mothers Keep.

Three Young Scientists presented their experiences to members and guests at a meeting of Cambridge Rotary on 26 February. Hale student Peter (PJ) McSkimming attended National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Brisbane while Newman College Students Emily Holland and Leila Arnold attended the Conoco Phillips Science Experience at Curtin and Murdoch Universities respectively.

Sam Spiro from Mercy Care gave members and guests an outline of the services available for Home and Institutional care in Advanced Years

Emma Ireland and Jordan Bishop from the Ear Science Institute Australia (ESIA) gave a talk on work done by ESIA including recognition and treatment, research and assistance available.

Rotary Cambridge was well represented at the Citizenship Ceremony at Perry lakes on Australia Day.

This project was initiated by Rotary Dalkeith and is now supported by the Rotary Clubs of Crawley, Matilda Bay, Western Endeavour, Mosman Park/Cottesloe and now Cambridge. The non-perishable food collected is delivered to Foodbank. This year 6448kg was collected altogether.

John Butler of Butlers Solicitors and Notaries presented to members and guests on Living Wills (Advanced Health Directives).

Sean L'Estrange MLA presented a talk to Rotary Cambridge members on his career in the military and in politics. This led to a summary of the state of the WA economy.

Teachers of Deaf Children, Katie and Simon, recently returned from Surabaya, talk about their experiences.

Global Grant Recipient has returned to Australia after completing her Doctorate at McGill University in Montreal

This project now running for more than 20 years is bringing education to deaf children in Surabaya, Indonesia.

Ian Mawson, prostate cancer survivor and ambassador spoke about "Surviving Prostate Cancer" with early detection.

Stephanie Rea spoke about picky eaters - problem feeders and fussy eaters.

Celia Hammond, recently elected member for Curtin, addressed a joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Cambridge, Nedlands, Scarborough and Mosman Park.

What are they, you might well ask? Associate Professor Jean-Pierre Macquart explained what they are and the connection with Western Australia and the Square Kilometre Array in the Pilbara.

A Buddy Bench organised by Cambridge Rotary and assembled by the Cambridge Community Shed was presented to Newman Primary School on 09 August 2019.

Chris Frame presented one of his series of talks on shipping with a presentation on P&O - its ships and its history.

At a meeting of the Rotary Club of Cambridge to which Student Councillors and staff of the Floreat Park Primary School were invited, Principal Jane Rowlands was installed as a Friend of Rotary.

RYE Student Keika Fukuyama arrive from Japan in the dead of night

The 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Cambridge was celebrated in style at the Ambrose Estate.

Rotary Cambridge Members have been assisting young Artists with their group Art Project

Rotary Club of Cambridge scooped the "Membership Development" Award as well as the "Club of the Year" Award at the District Changeover Dinner on 29 June 2019.

Jasmin (Jaz) Hernando, our Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Argentina, Told Cambridge Club members about her time in Australia.

Judi Lane giving an outline of the achievements and programmes in medical research at the Harry Perkins Institute

Rotary Club of Osborne Park sends container-loads of surplus used medical equipment for use in hospitals in Cambodia

Helen Davidson outlined the differences in the brains of boys and girls leading to the highs, the lows, the joys and the woes of Bringing Up Boys

Past President Jeremy Wood delivers the Keynote address at the Town of Cambridge Volunteer of the Year Awards

Newly inducted members shared their lives and careers to date with other club members

Rotary Club of Cambridge supports and participates in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Programme

Exchange teachers transferring skills in teaching deaf children

Santa arrived to give the Junior Cricketers at the Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club treats at the end of their final practice session for 2018