Community Projects - helping others
PROJECTS 2010/2011
INTERNATIONAL
MAJOR PROJECTS
SOUTH AFRICA
NCEDULUNTA SANCTUARY – MAMA LUMKA
In partnership with Rotary Clubs from United Kingdom, Canada and South Africa;
A bakery was built in the sanctuary which cares for AIDs affected children and orphans.
PAKISTAN
PAKISTAN – RAWALPINDI
A water purification tower was sent following their devastating floods. This is currently supplying 20 villages. An emergency box to house a family of 10 was also sent.
FIJI
NABUKERU VILLAGE – YASAWA GROUP
In partnership with R.C of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills. A library is being built and outfitted attached to the local school. This also involves several Rotarians visiting to spend 10 days there for the construction.
MINOR PROJECTS
ETHIOPIA – CATHERINE HAMLYN FISTULA HOSPITAL
Donation
WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS
Donation
FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
Used stamp collection – if you have any please send them our way.
LOCAL
MAJOR PROJECTS
CORPORATE GOLF DAY
Majority of funds raised donated to GordonCare in Bayside, to support the “KIDS IN CRISIS”
MARYSVILLE TRIANGLE
Outfitting a men’s shed with tools, to assist mental and physical recovery from the Black Saturday Bushfires.
MOBILITY – CHAIR
RICKETTS POINT MARINE PARK - BAYSIDE
In partnership with Beaumaris Yacht Club and Bayside City Council, a purpose built floating wheelchair has been provided for the disabled in our community.
ROTARY CONSTITUTION
An on line, legal facility, for Rotary Clubs to update their constitutions. Funds directed to Victorian Flood relief.
MINOR PROJECTS
LOCAL BAYSIDE SCHOOLS
FRIENDSHIP / RESILIENCE AWARDS
Hampton Primary School
St. Mary’s Primary School
Berendale Secondary School
OTHER
Mentone Girls Grammar
St. Leonards College
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NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM
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ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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CAMP AWAKENINGS
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY
BOOKS FOR BABIES
SANDRINGHAM HOSPITAL - BAYSIDE
Mem Fox’s books presented to 30 babies born during the week of Rotary birthday in February
SALVATION ARMY - BENTLEIGH
Christmas hampers
OTHER
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FUN OVER 50’S EXPO – MOORABBIN
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AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
Our club continues with a strong emphasis of assisting those beyond our shores.
The Rotary Club of Hampton continue to work in our local bayside community. We have conducted a number of successful projects over the past decade.