Guest Speakers

Join us as we hear about Childhood dementia which effects one in 2900 babies globally. Childhood dementia is an umbrella group of rare, mostly untreatable neurodegenerative disorders that show symptoms before the age of 18. These conditions cause progressive deterioration of the brain and the loss of previously acquired skills such as talking, walking, and playing. Our speaker will be Kristina Elvidge PhD, Head of Research, from the Childhood Dementia Initiative. Kris Elvidge has been wrking with rare disease patient ...

Join us as we hear from the student and Principal of Parkmore Primary School. who will tell us about an exciting environmental project the students are working on - BEAP - Bee Education and Protection Project. They are hoping to represent Australia at the 2025 Future problem Solving Championships showcasing their project. Team BEAP have found concerning information about bees that indicates bees are endangered. If the bee population continues to decline this could have a dramatic impact on human ...

Our newest club members give us a glimpse into their lives.   **Please note this meeting will be held downstairs at the Box Hill Golf Club as the RSL is not available Dinner is still available in the Golf Club Bistro

Join us as we hear from Monash University students who travelled to Uganda to provide medical needs, supported financially by our club. Formed in 2009, TeamMED is a student-led organisation that provides Monash University students with opportunities to experience and contribute to global health. Part of the Monash Students Association (MSA), we aim to instill an enthusiasm and passion for healthcare in less developed communities by helping students get involved in both local and global practical initiatives. Our programs include ...

  Join us for a special evening with an amazing guest speaker - Alli Parker. Alli Parker is a Japanese-Australian author and screenwriter who lives on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Her debut novel At the Foot of the Cherry Tree is based on the true story of the first Japanese war bride to arrive in Australia, Cherry Parker, who is also Alli's grandmother. The book became an instant bestseller and was shortlisted for Dymocks Book ...

Join us as we hear from Leo Chapman - our sponsored student to the National Youth Science Forum. The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of programs to encourage young people in their passion for science. Leo will tell us about his experience and his passion for Science. We look forward to hearing from Leo. Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL 6pm for 6:15pm start, 15th April, 2025 Or join via ...

Join us when we hear from Hieu Tran about his experience at the recent RYLA leadership conference. RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts. It aims to develop participants' skills as leaders while having fun and making connections. The program includes presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics, and it typically lasts 3-10 days. Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs and can range in age from 18 to 30. The program helps ...

Join us for an informative Club Forum and working meeting Clubs members are invited to ask questions and learn more about some of the things the club does within our community. Come along with new ideas and help us make a difference where it matters Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL 6pm for 6:15pm start, 19th August, 2025 Or join via Zoom on link on home page Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Join us when we hear from 3 of our amazing members, Mia, Innocent and Tony when they present their Behind The Badge presentations The Member Behind the Badge address is a time to get to know our fellow Rotarians just a little better and are invariably the most interesting and enjoyable of our meeting topics. "Member Behind the Badge" is a phrase used in Rotary to spotlight the personal stories, experiences, and motivations of individual members. It’s not about the ...