Guest Speakers

Join us when we welcome Maureen Boaler from Story Dogs to our club. Maureen Boaler is a regional co-ordinator for the Story Dogs program based in Melbourne. She has been volunteering with her dog for 10 years. We look to her providing us with a wonderful insight into the amazing impact that dogs can have in assisting students learning to read. Recently our Rotary club has become a sponsor of the Story Dogs program at St Scholastica Primary School in ...

Join us as we hear from our Guest Speaker - Janette Etherington from Interplast. Interplast sends volunteer surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied health professionals across the Asia–Pacific region to provide reconstructive surgery and, just as importantly, to train local medical teams so the impact continues long after each visit. It’s a program that restores dignity, mobility, and opportunity to people who would otherwise go without care — and it reflects Rotary’s belief in practical, hands‑on service that changes lives. Please ...

Join us as we hear from our Guest Speaker – District Governor Peter Behm. A special night with Peter as he tells us about our Rotary District Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL 6:15 pm for 6:30pm start, 17th March, 2026 Or join via Zoom on link on home page Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Join us as we hear from Jens Neelsen of the Box Hill Miniature Railway, a local treasurer in Box Hill. The Box Hill Miniature Railway is one of our community’s quiet treasures — a volunteer‑run railway that has been delighting families for decades. Operated by passionate enthusiasts, it offers beautifully maintained miniature trains, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place where children and adults alike can experience the joy of rail in a hands‑on way. It’s a wonderful example of community ...

Join us as we hear from Michael Zamani from True Hearing. Michael is the business director and audiology clinician at True Hearing. Michael specialises in providing personalised hearing solutions using the latest and most discreet technology available. Michael’s areas of expertise include hearing rehabilitation, auditory counseling, and dispensing hearing aids and assistive listening technologies for adults. He is a full member of the Australian College of Audiology(AcAud) and Hearing Aid Audiologist Society(HAASA). Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL ...

💗 Join Us for an Important Conversation on Breast Cancer Awareness We’re honoured to welcome one of Eastern Health’s dedicated Breast Care Nurses to speak at our upcoming Rotary meeting — a chance for our members, partners, and community friends to hear directly from a frontline expert supporting patients and families every day. Breast cancer touches so many lives, and early detection, compassionate care, and clear information truly make a difference. Our guest speaker will share: • the role breast ...

Join us as we hear from Rob Miller who will speak to us about Veteran Housing Australia.  Veteran Housing Australia (VHA) is a Victorian-based, veteran‑specific community housing provider dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in Australia. It is the only community housing provider in the country focused exclusively on veterans and their families. VHA provides a continuum of housing and support services, including: Crisis accommodation for veterans with nowhere safe to stay Affordable long‑term housing across Victoria Referral pathways to mental ...

Membership Matters & Building Vibrant Clubs 18 August Join us for an inspiring and practical evening focused on strengthening Rotary membership and creating vibrant, engaging clubs. We are delighted to welcome Past District Governor Malcolm Chiverton and Past District Governor Colin Byron, two highly respected leaders whose experience across multiple Rotary portfolios brings deep insight into what makes clubs thrive. Together, Malcolm and Colin will explore: How clubs can attract and retain members in 2026 The habits and culture of ...

Join us on September 1st to hear from Samantha Clarke from Mercy Ships. Samantha Clarke is the Victorian Ambassador for Mercy Ships Australia. Her career path has been anything but ordinary, beginning as a hairdresser before moving into public life and later working in national politics, including for a Prime Minister. Across each chapter, one thing has remained constant: a deep desire to bring people together to create meaningful change. Today, Samantha shares the story of Mercy Ships with community ...