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Michael's experience in the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Aug 19, 2021
Michael Bleus is an ex-Chief Pilot of the RFDS. He talks about his experiences with the RFDS and has recently retired after more than 44 years with the service from 1973 – 2017. Michael started in Carnarvon in 1973, working in Pt Hedland and then Perth. He has seen many changes including the advent of pressurised aircraft, improved communication technology and modernised medical equipment. |
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A career in building and beyond
Sep 09, 2021
Dale Alcock is a homegrown success story, from bricklayer to Australia’s leading home builder. He commenced his career as an apprentice bricklayer in 1979 in the small Wheatbelt town of Kellerberrin. Under the direction of his father, Dale learned practical skills that would stay with him for life. But more importantly, he gained valuable tactical knowledge and experience that would shape his career and ultimately the future of Australia’s building industry. At just 25, Dale moved to Perth and joined since-retired partners, Garry Brown-Neaves and John Webb, to launch Dale Alcock Homes. The company exceeded all expectations from the very first year, after Dale tripled his target for the number of home completions. It was a sign of great success to come when, in the years that followed, Dale went on to establish the ABN Group as it operates today – Australia’s leading Construction, Property and Finance Group of Companies. Under the leadership of Dale as Managing Director, the ABN Group operates in Western Australia and Victoria and has built more than 90,000 homes across the two states. It is comprised of 20 companies with more than 1800 employees, approximately 100 apprentices and 2000 contractors. Dale remains an avid believer in the social responsibility of his companies. Since establishing his own dedicated apprenticeship training program in 2004, the ABN Group continues to manage Australia’s largest private training group in the industry, with more than 1500 apprentices graduated. Through his Alcock Family Foundation, Dale has also donated more than $9 million over the last 14 years to worthy causes. Dale will be sharing insights and anecdotes gleaned from his time in business including:
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Sep 16, 2021
Will Schofield is an ex Australian Rules Footballer who played as a key defender for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. Recruited to the West Coast Eagles in 2006, Will went from bottom-age interstate draftee to Premiership player and Life Member of the Eagles. Never a walk up start at the selection table, often resulting in Will fighting hard for a place on the field with the Eagles over the years. Will’s journey in football wasn’t always an easy one. Admirably, Will’s determination, strength of character, resilience and persistence saw him play an integral role in the Club’s Premiership victory in the 2018 AFL Grand Final against Collingwood. Life after footy? Business.
Media Will works extensively in the media space across multiple platforms.
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Military & Afghanistan History
Sep 23, 2021 6:45 am
Gary talks about the Military History of conflict within Afghanistan from 1839 to the present day. Gary is a long time serving member of the Australian Defence Force who has had numerous deployments to Afghanistan since 2002. He is well known within the Military Research Community and has Membership within the Australian Military Historical Society, the British Orders and Medals Research Society. Gary’s talk will encompass the period from the first British intervention into Afghanistan and the various other countries that have fought in Afghanistan over the years. Gary will also bring along various military artifacts to assist with his talk. |
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Honey Bees and their Keepers
Oct 14, 2021 6:45 am
John and his wife Rita started bee keeping as a hobby 9 years ago. They were motivated by media stories about the plight of bees and thought they should have a hive and look after it. They now have 20 hives at friend’s properties from Byford to Bindoon and are learning something new every day.
Beekeeping is a great hobby which keeps John and Rita physically active, tuned into nature and looking forward to the next season. They also get some honey which they sell locally. Previously John was the President of the W.A. Apiarists Society which now has 1,200 members across the state, mainly hobby beekeepers like John and Rita. |
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Hear about Sue's experiences flying, training and being on the front line as a female fighter pilot
Oct 21, 2021 6:45 am
Sue has been a qualified flying instructor in both RAF and RAAF for over 30 years and is currently in the RAAF instructing young military pilots how to fly fast jets at RAAF Base, Pearce. Previously she was a fighter pilot in the RAF flying Tornado F3 aircraft. After 25 years of service in the RAF Sue decided to jump ship to Australia. Her talk details experiences through flying, training and on the front line as a female fighter pilot. |
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WA Police Canine Training
Dec 16, 2021 7:00 am
Damien joined the WA Police Force in 2000 and worked at numerous stations sections (traffic, general duties and specialist sections) for 10 years including remote country policing.
Damien secured a position with the Canine Section in 2010 and worked as a General Purpose Canine Handler for six years before moving into the training cell where he continues to handle and train general and dual purpose dogs. |
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Nulsen Group Youth Patron Program
Jan 06, 2022 7:00 am
Danica will be speaking about the work of the Nulsen Group who are "empowering people with complex needs to live their best life". The Rotary Club of Scarborough will be supporting the Nulsen Group by sponsoring some students from Hale School who will be participating in the Nulsen Youth Patron Program. |
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Policing in WA in 2022
Jan 20, 2022 7:00 am
Assistant Commissioner Royce commenced with the Western Australian Police in January 1994, serving in a number of metropolitan police stations and specialist units, before being appointed as a Detective in 1999. Assistant Commissioner Royce worked in a number of detectives offices and between 2000 and 2011, took the lead role in the investigation of a number of high profile cases, developing innovative investigative strategies leading to positive results. Between 2011 and 2012 Assistant Commissioner Royce played a key role as a Senior Project Officer within the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Intelligence Unit, which was integral to the overall success of the operation. In August 2014 he was promoted to Superintendent at South East Metropolitan District and in 2015 he was promoted to the rank of Commander working at the Metropolitan Regional Office overseeing Metropolitan Region North. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2015. In December 2017 he was transferred to State Intelligence until his promotion to Assistant Commissioner – State Crime in August 2019. In his role as the Assistant Commissioner, State Crime he is responsible for over 1100 staff within the Serious and Organised Crime Division, Major Crime Division, Special Crime Division, Financial Crime Division, Sex Crime Division, Forensic Division, Licensing Enforcement Division, Property Management Division and Project Vestigo. Assistant Commissioner Royce is passionate about innovative policing and is a highly visible advocate of WA Police both in his official capacity and in his day to day life where he takes pride in his community and seeks to improve service delivery. He is a board member of Crime Stoppers Western Australia and the Child and Adolescent Health Services Consumer Advisory Council. |
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Jan 26, 2022 8:00 am - 10:30 am
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