Events

Phil Hepworth has worked in the irrigation industry for the majority of his career.

In 2010, Phil had a life changing moment which propelled him on a journey when he saw a statistic that ‘one child dies every 15 seconds from water related diseases’. His heart was challenged to do something so he enrolled in a drilling course through Living Water International Texas, USA, where he obtained a Shallow Water Drilling Certificate.

After obtaining his certificate, Phil worked with Lance Whyle of Living Water International helping to provide clean water for 3 years.  Lance retired and 2013 saw the birth of Water for Africa.

Since then Phil has travelled 3-4 times each year to Tanzania, often accompanied by his wife and a team of volunteers to bring safe clean water to the beautiful people.

Janet McLeod was born in Northern Ireland and completed her initial nursing training in Belfast. She immigrated to Australia in 1973 continuing her nursing career and studies in Perth WA. 

In 1998, while completing a Masters Degree specialising in Parkinson’s Disease she was appointed the inaugural Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist based with Parkinson’s WA Inc . This was a Health Department funded initiative of a 1 year trial with 1 nurse looking after the entire Perth Metropolitan area. The nursing team has now grown to 8 nurses.  Janet is currently the Clinical Nurse Manager to this nursing team.

 Janet’s vision for the role included her passion for educating nurses and other health professionals caring for people with Parkinson’s. The early years included planning and presenting at 2 courses focusing on Parkinson’s facilitated by Curtin University. Education at aged care facilities, hospitals and community venues remains an integral part of the role. In 2007 she co authored Guidelines for Nursing Practice in Caring for People with Parkinson’s with Nerolie Lyle. Among other duties Janet is also involved in the production of Parkinson’s related publications used nationally.  In 2017-2018 she was very involved in the planning of and writing two themes for the soon to be launched Australian College of Nursing on line Post Graduate Certificate in Parkinson’s Care.

Awards

2000      Nurses Board of Western Australia Research Award (Parkinson’s related)

2004      Edith Cowan University Craig Care Award for outstanding thesis (Parkinson’s related)

2012      Dr Rana International Award for education in the field of Parkinson’s (Canada)

2012      Order of Australia Medal for service to nursing and the Parkinson’s community

Scarborough Rotary

Christmas Dinner Party
Saturday 15th December at 6:30pm

Banquet, Cost $30 Per person

Bring your own Drinks

Family Breakfast

Partners & family ( children & grandchildren) Welcome
Children under 15yrs no charge.
Phone numbers thru to Rob Collins

Peter Simpson , the Scarborough Rotary 2018 Vocational Director will discuss how the forthcoming meeting , 17-1-19 , will be the fifth year that Scarborough Rotary has provided Scholarship funding for students at North Metropolitan TAFE .   Peter will expand on how this funding provides assistance and is designed to encourage the recipients to continue with their studies .  Personal statements by each student assisted the decision making process on each scholarship awarded . Cheques will be presented to the following students ...

...  Leia Jane Millar who in 2018 completed both Certificate IV and a diploma of Mental Health 

... Rene Barnes 2018 Certificate in general education 

... Michael Cause 2018 Graphic Design 

... Celeste Ferreira De Menezes 2018 Cerificate III in Commuinity Services 

... Jasmin Wills 2018 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting 

 ... Wolfe Cambell Hayes 2018 Diploma in Marketing

...  Monica Masowska 2018 Certificate III in Allied Health 

This Funding Programme represents Vocational Excellence at North Metropolitan TAFE . 

Nina Murray is on an Australian Volunteer assignment in Nepal . Her assignment title is '' occupational therapy trainer '' for a local NGO Karuna Foundation Nepal ( KFN ) . During her most recent trip , she went to Sunrasi for wheelchair distribution when her organisation partnered with our own Wheelchairs for Kids organisation . They had received 166 wheelchairs , and during her time in Sunrasi she was able to fit six children with wheelchairs . Nina will tell us how these wheelchairs made such a huge and lasting impact on many family lives including one 11year old girl , Ishmita , who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta .... Ishmita had previously never attended school because of the difficulty in getting to school without a wheelchair and not having the appropriate desk . Nina will tell Ishmita's story of the changes in her life as a result of now having a wheelchair .

Our very own Paul Barfoot will be our Guest Speaker today . Paul has a background in Policing having joined the WA Police in 1978 . During his time in the Police Force , which spanned 36 years , he was involved in many incidents and situations , some of which were humerous and some of which were dangerous . He will share some of his experiences in the hope that people gain a better understanding of what being a Police Officer actually entails . 

This will be a most interesting talk and should not be missed .

Maya Cherian is our Guest Speaker and her topic is ''My Health Record '' , which is a recent Federal Government initiative .

My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information .  When you have a My Health Record , your health information can be viewed securely online , for anywhere, at any time -- even if you move or travel interstate . You can access your health information from any computer or device that's connected to the internet . 

Whether you're visiting a GP for a check-up , or in an emergency room following an accident and are unable to talk , healthcare providers involved in your care can access important information , such as ... 

... Allergies 

... Medicines you are taking 

... Medical conditions you have been diagnosed with 

... Pathology test results like blood tests 

All of these things can be vital and help you get the correct treatment

Peter Lewis has been with the Main Roads Dept for over 12 years and is now the Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer . His presentation will provide an overview of Heavy Vehicles and oversize movements . Road transport makes a vital contribution to Western Australia's economy .  Due to the State's remote and rugged nature , there is often no alternative but to move very large items by road .  Vehicles carrying over sized and over mass ( OSOM ) loads come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes , typically moving much more slowly than ordinary traffic and taking up a greater proportion of road than other vehicles . The movement of OSOM loads by road is strictly regulated to ensure safety for all road users .   

Amir Vahdani graduated from one of the oldest universities of the Middle East in Tehran , Iran with a master's degree in mechanical engineering .

He moved to Australia with his family in January 2012 and joined John Holland Group as a project development  manager until he decided to start a new journey with Steel Mains from February 2017 as  Regional Sales Manager WA and SA . Prior to that Amir had various roles in some International companies in the Middle East .

Amir will present some interesting points regarding the history of Persia as well as a brief narration of his journey to proudly become an Australian citizen .

Amelia Filmer was chosen by our Scarborough Rotary Club to participate in the National Youth Science Program in Canberra  and will speak about her experiences and memories of that Program  .

Madi Smith attended the recent RYLA ( Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ) camp as our Scarborough Rotary representative and is keen to tell us of her experiences . 

Peter Whyte will present details re the WFKs AGM , and Gordon Hudson will present the latest technical improvements relating to the rough terrain , World Health approved , wheelchairs manufactured by Wheelchairs for Kids in Wangara .  

Lisa Kneebone has just returned from her 12 month Rotary Exchange and will talk about her time away , her experiences , her host families and how the 12 months has changed her life . 

This is a talk not to be missed . 

Thursday , April 4th April ,  would normally be the time for Committee meetings , but it was considered that this week would be suitable for an open discussion on the subject of a venue shift for our weekly meetings .

All members are urged to participate in this discussion . 

A Club Forum was held on 4th April to discuss the merits of a proposed shift to SSLSC . 

Today a vote will be taken , after which there will be an interview with Professor Andrew Whitehouse from Telethon Kids Institute regarding the progress of the WA Autism Register .  Andrew will also outline the changes that have taken place at TKI , and how those changes can , and will , affect the future for Kids living with Autism . 

Andrew will also discuss TKI's new initiative ... CliniKids and it's effect on young children recently diagnosed with autism 

Stephanie Haynes and Nadia Shaw were sponsored by our Club to attend Camp Opportunity this year . Stephanie was the camper and Nadia was her buddy . They had the most amazing experience and both young ladies have come away from the event joyous and inspired , and both have appreciated the opportunity that they were given to attend the Camp . 

They very much want to come to our Club and share their experiences and to express their appreciation . 

No Meeting because of Anzac Day

The Club Questionnaire responses are now in , and there are many suggestions re the way forward . 

PE Jim Joseph will present a summary of the responses ; he will make certain recommendations , and ask Club members for their guidance on suggested changes for the Rotary year ahead .  

PP Dave Taylor has just returned from The Falkands , where he spent quite some time looking around the coutryside and cities , and talking to locals . 

He will tell us about the relatively small population , the horror of the war ,the lives lost and the locals' attitude towards the English and the Argentinian Government . 

He will also talk about the delightful people that he met .

This will be a talk not to be missed . 

Any Perrie is from a group called Social Inclusions , and has been working with Rotay for some time . 

She will talk to the Club about The Rotary Employment project , and will also be at this year's District Conference . 

The Rotary Club of Scarborough Changeover Night Dinner

To be held at THE WA Golf Club,

on Saturday 1st June 2019.

Pre- Dlnner Drlnks at  6.30 pm for 7.OOpm start
Cost $4O.OO Per Person
3 course Meal ond pre dinner drinks included
Dress: Lounge Suit

RSVP by 30th April 2019