Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood

Guest Speaker - Tom Seddon President of Embrace Education South East
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from our guest Speaker Tom Seddon President of Embrace Education South East
Embrace Education are a non-profit, university student-run organisation that offers free educational support to disadvantaged high school students in Melbourne, Victoria.
The organisation was started in 2006 by Emil Kogan, with a group of other Monash University students. They obtained Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in 2009. Due to the success of the Monash University chapter (South East), they have established the University of Melbourne chapter (North West) in 2016. Tom Seddon is President of Embrace Education, an organization dedicated to providing free educational support to disadvantaged children. Alongside his efforts at Embrace, Tom is a current student at Monash University studying for a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Arts (Politics). He is also a Paralegal at NAB, a Real Estate Sales Representative at Buildstruct Property Development, and Team Leader at 180 Degrees Consulting. Besides Embrace, Tom has been a volunteer in a number of organisations in different capacities, including Refugee Legal, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, The Big Umbrella Foundation and Monash Law Students’ Society.
Alumnus of De La Salle College Malvern, Tom is extremely passionate about social justice, community and education. Recognizing the transformative impact of learning on him, he is enthusiastic about helping kids develop their spark, intellectual curiosity and path in life. Upon graduation, Tom is keen to join a top-tier commercial law firm.
There main focus is on providing students from refugee, asylum seeker, recent migrant and low socioeconomic backgrounds with free tutoring. We also provide textbooks, calculators, stationery and other items to students in need.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 6th August 2024
Or join via Zoom on link on home page
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members and is currently under renovations.

Social Dinner
2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for a nice meal, chat and friendship

Guest Speaker - Paula Fenwick-Bounce Back Fast: 5 Practical Steps to Resilience
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from our guest Speaker Paula Fenwick- Best-selling Author of Bounce Back Fast: 5 Practical Steps to Resilience
Paula Fenwick grew up in South Africa, starting her career as a corporate executive at Pfizer, a major pharmaceutical company, rapidly climbing the corporate ladder and embracing the multifaceted challenges of the pharmaceutical industry. Her tenure at Pfizer was marked by significant achievements, including playing a pivotal role in numerous successful product launches. She gained experience in government negotiation, advocacy strategies, media and public relations. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she engaged in philanthropic projects, like the Desmond Tutu Educational Trust, striving to make a tangible difference.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 16th July 2024
Or join via Zoom on link on home page
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members and is currently under renovations.

Whitehorse Farmers Market
2024-07-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-11 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, VIC, Australia
The market has been run by Rotarian volunteers each and every month since 2006
The Whitehorse Farmers’ Market provides the community with direct access to fresh farm-sourced and organic food products and gives suppliers a local venue for business.
It has a wide range of stalls and a good balance of produce from fruit, vegetables and meats through to bread, cakes, pasta, eggs, chutneys and olive oils etc. You can also enjoy a bacon & egg sandwich and a freshly brewed coffee
The market is operated by the combined Whitehorse Rotary Group on behalf of Council.
The whole community receives a range of economic, social and health benefits from the market with a commitment by Rotary to put all the funds they raise towards community projects in Whitehorse.
The Whitehorse Rotary Group comprises the Rotaract Club of Whitehorse and the Rotary Clubs of Box Hill, Box Hill Central, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (MASH) and Nunawading.
Plastic Bag Free Market – The Farmers’ Market is a ‘plastic bag free market’ so please do not forget to bring along your own re-usable bags.
The market is held in the grounds of the Nunawading Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Nunawading on the second Sunday of each month from 8.00am to 1.00pm.

Social Dinner
2024-07-09 18:15 - 20:00 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for a nice meal,friendship and a chat

Changeover Dinner
2024-07-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia
We are looking forward to seeing as many as you as possible, and your partners, at our club Changeover Dinner at the Box Hill Golf Club on Tuesday 2nd July (6 PM for 6.30 PM) where outgoing President Trish will hand over the reins to President Elect Rae, after an excellent year as President. Family and friends and our community partners are also welcome.
As always, it should be a great night, with a delicious two course meal (main and dessert),served on an alternating basis, in the pleasant function room at the Golf Club.
Please RSVP to Rob Fenton (by email – rob.fenton@fentonpartners.com.au) by Tuesday 11th June, including any dietary requirements, so that we can provide the final number to the Golf Club,
Cost will be $48 per person, which will be required up front. Please pay by EFTPOS to:
1. Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood Inc.
2. BSB 633 000
3. Acc. # 143 134 245
Please put your name on the transaction and also send email confirmation to Rob.
Looking forward to a great night.

Bunnings Sausage SIzzle
2024-06-30 08:00 - 14:00 | Bunnings Box Hill, 259 Middleborough Rd,, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
Join us at Box Hill Bunnings for a yummy sausage for a good cause.

Social dinner and Board Meeting
2024-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | VIC
Join us for a nice meal. 6pm – 8pm
Monthly board meeting follows 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Guest Speaker - Leading Senior Constable Williams
2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from our guest Speaker Crime Prevention Officer, Leading Senior Constable Williams
The Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood and Rotary Mont Albert and Surrey Hill have supported a Proactive Policing Vehicle for many years. This will be a joint club meeting.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 18th June 2024
Or join via Zoom on link on home page
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members and is currently under renovations.

Social Dinner
2024-06-11 18:15 - 20:00 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for a nice meal, friendship and a laugh

Whitehorse Farmers Market
2024-06-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-12 08:00 - 13:00 | VIC

Guest Speaker - Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Scholar
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from our guest Speaker and Rotary Health Indigenous Scholar
Rotary Clubs in all Australian States and Territories support Australian Rotary Health, which is now one of the largest non-government funders of mental health research within Australia. Funding is used to support research grants, postdoctoral fellowships, and PhD scholarships.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 4th June 2024
Or join via Zoom on link above
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members and is currently under renovations.

Stroke of Genius Trivia Night
2024-05-25 18:45 - 22:30 | St Francis Xavier Prinmary School, 1087 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
Join us for a night of fun as we fundraise for the Biplane Angiogram Suite
A Biplane Angiogram Suite is an urgent need for a growing and ageing community. Eastern Health hopes to open a cutting-edge Biplane Angiogram service to the community in early 2025 which will be located at Eastern Health Box Hill.
Through the support of the generous community, Eastern Health Box Hill has recently achieved Stroke Unit Certification as a Primary Stroke Centre, representing a significant milestone in Eastern Health’s commitment to excellence in stroke care. With the introduction of a Biplane Angiogram Suite, the Stroke Unit at Eastern Health will become one of the best in the country, with patients at risk of permanent disability or death from a stroke receiving stroke treatment in under an hour, dramatically improving their overall outcomes and even saving their life.
Currently Eastern Health does not have its own Biplane service leaving over 800,000 people in Melbourne’s eastern region without local access to this potentially lifesaving equipment.
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Guest Speaker - Peter Gavin Celtic Club
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Peter Gavin about the fascinating history of the Celtic Club.
Peter was secretary of the Celtic Club for 14 years and is currently the chair of the Cultural Heritage Sub-Committee. He is also currently the secretary of Eureka Australia Descendants and Supporters Inc. and is a former member of parliament for the State seat of Coburg. He chaired the Estimates Committee of the Victorian Parliament. Gavin Park an important parkland of 4.23 hectares off Northumberland Road, Pascoe Vale is named after him and his family.
Peter has an MBA qualification and has been a public servant, an industrial relations adviser, and an adviser to the Victorian Government.
He has been granted life membership in the following: the Victorian ALP, the Melbourne Celtic Club, the Gladstone Park Tennis Club, and Eureka Australia Descendants and Supporters Inc., and recipient of the 2005 Dr. Michael O’Sullivan Award from the Celtic Club.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 7th May 2024
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members. It is always better to book extras just in case.

Australian Synchrotron Tour
2024-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
The Australian Synchrotron produces powerful beams of light for scientific research in various fields, such as health, environment, energy, and materials. It is a particle accelerator and we have an amazing opportunity to visit the site. Detail are below but please advise me quickly as we are limited to 20 – on a first come first serve basis.
Date: Friday 26th April
Time: 10am (90 minute tour)
800 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Cost : $16.50 per person* limited availability
We can have an option to have lunch on site in the cafeteria or proceed to lunch afterwards at the Nottinghill Pub
*ATTENDING MEMBERS:
PrimeSCI! reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone displaying signs of illness including, but not restricted to fever, flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath.
OHS REQUIREMENTS: All tours are approximately 90 minutes long. Little walking is involved, however, all participants are required to stand for the entire duration of the tour, as no seating is available.
To reserve a place contact secretary@boxhillburwoodrotary.org.au

Social Dinner - Box Hill RSL
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for an enjoyable evening of great company and good food.
Each 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Members and friends are welcome to join us at the Box Hill RSL for a social dinner.
To ensure we have enough seats booked, please advise us if you are coming.
secretary@boxhillburwoodrotary.org.au

Guest Speaker - Project Rozana
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from guest Speaker – Rosemary Carrick, Australian Director of Project Rozana
Rozana was founded in 2013 as a result of a remarkable story of survival. At just four years old, Palestinian girl Rozana Salawhi fell from the ninth floor of her family’s apartment near Ramallah, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Her mother, journalist Maysa Abu Ghannam, arranged for Rozana’s treatment at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, believing that her chances of survival were higher in Israel’s healthcare system.
Rozana’s story inspired prominent Australian businessman Ron Finkel AM to shed light on the significant healthcare disparities between Israel and Palestine, despite their physical proximity. He recognized the potential for healthcare to promote goodwill between Israelis and Palestinians, and decided it was time to take action.
Rozana aims to address healthcare deficits in the region and leverage the willingness and accessibility of the Israeli healthcare system and its practitioners to support their Palestinian colleagues. By improving healthcare for Palestinians, Rozana also seeks to create positive dialogue and cultivate empathy between Israelis and Palestinians.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 16th April 2024
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members. It is always better to book extras just in case.

Gordon Conochie
2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us to hear from Gordon Conochie, Gordon is an adjunct research fellow at La Trobe University and author of the new book, A Tiger Rules the Mountain: Cambodia’s Pursuit of Democracy.
‘Gordon Conochie has written an incisive personal account of the past decade of Cambodian politics, detailing Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruthless consolidation of power and the closing-over of the country’s few remaining glades of freedom. Rich with the voices of ordinary people and keenly attuned to the country’s cultural and social dynamics, A Tiger Rules the Mountain is vital reading for anyone wanting to understand where Cambodia has come from, and where it might be going.’
Sebastian Strangio, journalist and author of Cambodia: From Pol Pot to Hun Sen and Beyond
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 2nd April 2024
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members. It is always better to book extras just in case.

Susan Bergman OAM - Australian Honours System
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us to hear Susan Bergman OAM as she explains The Australian Honors System and the importance of acknowledging our Community Heros.
Susan was awarded an OAM for her tireless work and efforts supporting the Arts in 2019. She was instrumental in ensuring the Arts community in the City of Casey were afforded every opportunity by lobbying local government to provide vital infastructure to support the Arts.
Her alter ego Lady Uppity Crust, Casey Socialite, has also entertained and provided wit and joy to countless people for many years
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 19th March 2024
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro.
Please note non-Rotary club members will need to book separately if they wish to have dinner following the meeting as the venue only sets aside a limited number of seats for members. It is always better to book extras just in case.

Guest Speaker - Dr Philip Choi
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Dr. Philip Choi, a stroke neurologist, at Eastern Health will be joining us to tell us about the Biplane Angiogram machine. Dr Choi has been actively involved in bridging the gap between urban and regional stroke care. His 2021-22 pilot study, funded by an Avant Foundation grant, aimed to improve access to specialist care for regional stroke patients.

Picnic in the Wattle Park
2024-01-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Wattle Park, 1012 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia
Join us for a casual picnic in Wattle Park to start the Rotary 2024 year. All members and family are welcome.

Club Christmas Celebration
2023-12-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia
