Newsletter #22 | President Jill

Join us to hear from Dr Robyn Whitaker and Ms Wendy Till, as she presents:

 

"Supporting Animal Care through a One Welfare Lens."

 

This presentation explores how improving access to veterinary care can strengthen not only animal wellbeing, but also human health, social stability, and community resilience.

Drawing on the work of Veterinary and Community Care (VaCC), Dr Robyn Whitaker and Ms Wendy Till will introduce a One Welfare approach—recognising the interconnected wellbeing of people, animals, and communities.

Aligned with Rotary’s longstanding commitment to health, social equity, and community development, this presentation will identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and scalable impact in WA.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, 15 May 2026

• Time: 12:15 PM for a 12:30 PM start (Conclusion at 2:00 PM)

• Location: Parmelia Hilton Perth | 14 Mill Street, Perth

• Cost: $60.00 per person (Cash bar available)

Secure your place here: Book via TryBooking       Bookings close 3pm Tuesday 12 May 2026

RYE Student Elliot Notelaers. 

Over the weekend, we welcomed Elliot back from his North West Safari. He has returned with many tales of adventure from the Pilbara and Gascoyne, and we look forward to hearing about his travels.

Elliot will be presenting an overview of his exchange year during our lunch meeting on Friday, 5 June 2026—our final regular meeting before the Legacy Luncheon. As he prepares to fly home to Belgium in early July, please mark this date as a 'must-attend' so we can formally farewell him and celebrate his journey.

Our sincere thanks go to his host families, particularly the Wackett and Gupta families, and to Ian Belton for his dedicated mentorship throughout the year. If you would like to experience the joy of hosting—even for a short weekend or school holiday break—please contact our Youth Director, Kathryn Wackett (youth@rotaryperth.org.au), to discuss the requirements and opportunities

 Rotary Elizabeth Quay | Are Coming on Board with us..... 

Elizabeth Quay Rotary Club are joining Perth Rotary from 1 July 2026 as a Satellite Club.  To this end, we will be advertising EQ events and opportunities and encourage members from both clubs to get to know each other.      

 

Last week, EQ officially welcomed Jyoti as a new member of the Club. While we don’t have many formal traditions, one we truly value is the Rotary induction — a special moment that marks the beginning of someone’s journey with our club.

Jyoti Dahiya brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously served as a Rotaract Club President, and currently works in marketing for a software development business. We’re excited to have her energy, leadership and fresh perspective as part of our community.

Welcome aboard, Jyoti!!!

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Perth Rotary Board | 

Board Meeting | Tuesday 2 June 2026.  agenda items to our Club Secretary - secretary@rotaryperth.org.au

Our focus is clear: defining the trajectory of Perth Rotary beyond our first 100 years.  

As we look toward Perth Rotary’s next century, our priority is the disciplined execution of our Strategic Plan. To maintain this momentum, we begin each meeting by reviewing the Perth Rotary Board Strategic Dashboard. This dashboard serves as our roadmap, outlining our specific targets and indicators for success. We are collectively refining our proficiency with this new framework, and the results of this transition are already becoming evident in our strategic outcomes

Please feel free to contact any of the Directors as listed below with your views and/or comments.  

 

Perth Rotary Board Members

President | Jill Dawson           president@rotaryperth.org.au          

IMP | Manu Gupta                   manu.gupta@rotaryperth.org.au

Treasurer | Joseph Wambua    treasurer@rotaryperth.org.au           

Secretary | Jacques Phillips    secretary@rotaryperth.org.au

Foundation | Rodger Gibson   rggibsonacct@gmail.com                 

Sir Norman Brearly Trust | Ted Wilhelm      ewilhelm@iinet.net.au

 

Club Services Director | Wendy Campbell          clubservices@rotaryperth.org.au

Community Services Director | Graham Peden   graham@wwperth.com

International Services Director | Wesley Sim      international@rotaryperth.org.au

Membership Director | Nan Walker                     membership@rotaryperth.org.au

Youth Director | Kathryn Wackett                        youth@rotaryperth.org.au

Environment Director | Virma Symons                 vzafra@iinet.net.au

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PORTFOLIO | GLOBAL GRANT COMPLETED. 

International Director Wesley Sim has been very busy finalising our Plastic Free Bali Global Grant. The project was featured in the latest edition of Rotary Down Under Magazine  We have copied the story to our page for your convienence.  Please click here to read the full story.... 

 

Turning the Tide on Waste in Bali's Coastal Communities

 

Bali's growing waste problem has been in the news recently due to its massive ocean debris and plastic pollution. Now, dedicated Rotarians from Bali and Australia are working together to create meaningful and lasting change.

 

 

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PERTH ROTARY | FELLOWSHIP DATES for your diary.... 

1. Perth Rotary Centenary Meeting Thursday  27 May 2026   rsvp - president@rotaryperth.org.au   ** Please note the change in time - 3pm. 
2. Perth Rotary Board Meeting  5.30pm, Tuesday 2 June 2026.  Any agenda items, please send to Club Secretary - secretary@rotaryperth.org.au
3. Perth Rotary Vienna Pops Meeting 5.30pm Monday 25 May 2026 via ZOOM.  

• D9423 Monthly Chat | 5pm Sunday 7 June 2026
• RI Conference, Tapai | 13 - 17 June 2026
• Zone 8,  South Pacific Conference, Melbourne | 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2026