Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood

Guest Speaker - James Szabo - Senior Producer 3AW
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us to hear from James Szabo, Senior Producer from 3AW, who will give all the ins and outs Behind the scenes in Radio.
In his role as radio producer, sportswriter, content creator and strategist, James has the opportunity to work in an environment he truly enjoys. He has a strong passion for radio, sports, news, entertainment and social and digital media. In his current position as Senior Producer on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliot, he is continuing his goal of contributing high-quality content through broadcasting. He is a freelance journalist and expert storyteller who enjoys the opportunity to share stories and messages with his audience.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 15th October 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
2024-10-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-08 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-11 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-14 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.

Guest Speaker -Marcus Reeves from 'She Won't Be Right Mate'
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
October 10th is World Mental Health Day – don’t forget to ask your friends if they are ok!!

Join us as we hear from Director and founder of She Won’t Be Right Mate’ Marcus Reeves. Marcus has drawn from his own experiences as a young man with mental health difficulties. Sober for over 5 years and counting, his story is a powerful one about how the little stepping stones in life can take you from drowning in addiction and suicidal thoughts, to thriving and helping others do the same.
“We all do things in life, and often get away with it, until it takes something to make us re assess & change what we are doing before it becomes too late. Luckily for me, I got that opportunity. Many don’t. Growing up in Australia, being a tradie from a very young age, you are taught to work then have a beer after – That was our reward for being a hard working ‘man’. These were the reward systems unknowingly instilled in me. Soon drinking became my answer for resolving stress & unwanted emotions as well as celebrating success. Unfortunately, the depressant can only get you so far. I moved to regular cocaine use. I still ran my business, presented well to friends and family, and didn’t feel like shit. My moment of realisation, after drinking myself into oblivion and driving home to wake to suicide notes and missed calls from concerned family. Your brain blocks out a lot of the pain, but I know I caused a LOT. Thankfully, my family stepped in. Became night watchmen & psychologists. Cleaned out my house and took me into Maroondah inpatient ward for mental health.
It still takes a lot of work to stay on the path & put the things I have learnt in place to ensure I maintain a clear mind and be able to deal with life & it’s stressors and unpredictable events that occur day to day. I decided to make sure I used my story to help others. So many men (and women) keep their mouths shut, try to stay strong, ignore the feeling of struggling or do the blokey thing and literally say – She’ll be right mate. When in fact – SHE WON’T BE RIGHT MATE. Mental health adversary and suicide rates are skyrocketing because of the stigma attached to sharing our feelings, opening up or getting help when we are struggling. Our goal is to get the conversation started and let people know its all right to not be alright.”
Running since 2019 Marcus and the team at “She won’t be right mate” have donated over $60,000 in fundraising from the event to the Eastern Health foundation supporting the efforts they make in funding specialised programs, equipment, and spaces for mental health respite.
“If this event if it helps one person out of the darkness then we have all contributed to saving someone’s life. Who can say that in a lifetime that they have been a part of something that helped change a person? I know it does. I will never forget at my very first event in 2019, a lady came up to me at the end of my speech, she said “Marcus, my son loves cars & music and he would have loved this, I would have loved him to have met you” – She gave me a hug and walked away. And this is just one example of the stories of heartbreak and hope we hear regularly from parents, partners and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide. Stories that could have had very different endings”
She Won’t Be Right Mate (shewontberightmate.net.au)

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 1st October 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.

Speaker - Leanne King -The Avenue Neighbourhood house
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Leanne King, of The Avenue Neighbourhood House.
Leanne will update us on the Renew and Refresh programs, programs supported by Rotary Box Hill Burwood.
ReNew’s primary focus is re-engaging adolescents who are completely disengaged from mainstream schools. Students participating in ReNew often have multiple issues associated with drug/ alcohol use, mental health, family detachment, homelessness and many have been in the juvenile justice system.
The Refresh Program is an annual program for young people who would like to try a different approach to their education. Designed for students aged 15-17 years who have had a break in their schooling or experience difficulty attending mainstream schooling, the focus of this program is supporting and encouraging young people to recommence or help them continue their education journey.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 17th September 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.

Guest Speaker - Leanne King - Avenue Neighbourhood House
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Leanne King of Avenue Neighbourhood House. Leane will tell us about the wonderful work being undertaken to help young disconnected youth in their Refresh and Renew programs.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 17th September 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.

Guest Speaker- Joe Stroud -Chair and Co- Founder National Survivors Day
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Joe Stroud, Chair and Co -Founder of National Survivors Day.
In his professional capacity, Joe utilises his skills to advocate for Survivors of abuse. As Chief of Operations for National Charity In Good Faith Foundation supporting victims of sexual abuse, Joe works both at a local and international level to provide expert consultation on child safety and justice. Currently Chair and co-founder of National Survivors’ Day, Joe is focused on creating a safer future for our community and giving a genuine voice to those in need. Joe also has deep ties to the community as a local cricket club president and executive member of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association (FTGDCA). Joe is a founder and league coordinator of the first FTGDCA Senior Women’s program in the area. Raising his family in Ferntree Gully, Joe understands the importance of a strong community, and is the Vice President of Kent Park Primary School Council. Together we can create the change we wish to see and the future our amazing community deserves.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 3rd September 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.

Guest Speaker - Ethan Newman
2024-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from our guest Speaker Ethan Newman – Solving the Brians Mystery
Ethan Newnham is a budding Neuroscientist from the University of Melbourne and was one of 13 students selected for the Master’s in Neuroscience at Oxford University. Without any funding to support his studies, Ethan applied for Rotary Global Grant Scholarship and was recently selected as a successful recipient.
From Ethan:
I’m excited to meet with you and share my fascination for the brain!
Since my high school philosophy class, I’ve grappled with life’s big questions. Caring for my grandmother as she fights Parkinson’s Disease has solidified my goal of understanding the brain – it’s a fascinating philosophical field that also has real impact on each of our lives.
During our time together, I’ll share my story and my upcoming journey to Oxford to chase answers to the brain’s mysteries: how does the brain allow us to experience our world, and how can we treat neurological illness? I’ll also give you an inside look into the incredible scientific research going on right now, right here in Melbourne.
PLEASE NOTE: Venue Change
Meeting in the Daryl Bunting Room, Box Hill Golf Club
202 Station Street Box Hill
6pm for 6:15pm start, 20th August 2024
Or join via Zoom on link here on our home page (click blue box above)
Dinner is available in the Golf Club Bistro.
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Guest Speaker - Tom Seddon President of Embrace Education South East
2024-08-06 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 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.

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 | 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.
