Community News
Karrinyup Rotary Photo Competition 2023
The Rotary Club of Karrinyup Community Service team is proud to announce the launch of the upcoming inaugral Karrinyup Rotary Photography Competition. This is a different and enjoyable way to fund raise specifically for childhood cancer and help support ongoing research. The photography competition, which celebrates natural beauty and interesting people commences on 1 July. It is open to all, young and not-so-young, amateur and professional photographers can all enter. There are four categories: Community Service, Environment, Life on the Street and Photography as Art. Spread the word and start preparing your entries now. The countdown is on!
Read more...Future Leaders Activity Assistance
Karrinyup Rotary Youth Services has set aside funds for financial assistance for young people from families in need to attend Girl Guides, Scouts or similar pursuits (other than sports). The scholarship will cover the annual fees to be a member and participate in a youth development activity. Western Australia resident children aged 5 to 18 years participating, or wishing to participate in approved activities, whose parents/guardian have a Health Care/Pension Concession Card or members of Ukrainian refugee families are eligible.
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Local Youth Organisation Training Grant
Currently the Rotary Club of Karrinyup Youth Services group has a small budget to provide funding for local youth organisation volunteers, who reside or volunteer in 'our patch'. The purpose is for them to complete initial or refresher training to gain or maintain such qualifications as Senior First Aid, Mental Health First Aid or Bronze Medallion, that they may require to perform their volunteer role.
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Open Day Rotary Supporting 'My Home'
This week a dream has become a reality with an Open Day in North Fremantle. The “My Home” houses are nearing completion and, by the end of the month, eighteen formerly homeless women aged 55+ will have a fully-equipped, high quality home - a forever home. The scale, scope and impact is a breath-taking display of philanthropic endeavour. Rotary Supporting 'My Home' showcases what can be achieved by Rotarians working together and engaging with other community groups. Karrinyup Rotary has played a big part in the journey.
Read more...Help for Homeless in Perth 2023
Karrinyup Rotary's winter support for the homeless commecnced several years ago with collecting warm socks. Later this was expanded to gathering other warm items of clothing and preparing backpacks for the homeless. This year the club also donated sleeping bags. Following a recent busy bee preparing these for distribution, they were delivered to the Perth City Homeless Support Group. Karrinyup Rotary club members Beth, Tess and Jane are seen here working away on packing day. Karrinyup Rotary's donations were set for distribution on Tuesday, 9th May.
Read more...2023 Nurse of the Year
The RC Karrinyup Nurse of the Year Award was created in 1990 to honour outstanding nurses and midwives working at the Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). This annual Award recognises a nurse (or midwife), selected by the hospital, whose daily dedication and care epitomises the highest standard of quality and personal commitment. This year the hospital reviewed the selection process to include finalists in three categories. The overall winner of the 2023 RC Karrinyup Osborne Park Hospital Nurse of the Year Award, selected from the finalists, is Donna Wheeldon. Congratulations Donna!
Read more...2023 Michael Chin Humanitarian Award
RC Karrinyup is pleased to announce the 2023 recipient of the Dr Michael Chin Humanitarian Award is Valerie Bull. Valerie was nominated by Meggan Harders for service to the community through the Books on Wheels service, which enables people, who are unable to access the library physically, to continue to use the service. As Val was unable to attend, Meg accepted the award on her behalf from Michael's two sons Anthony and Peter Chin. The Award, created in 2000 in honour of RC Karrinyup charter member Michael Chin, honours outstanding individuals, who serve the community for their humanitarian and volunteer activities.
Read more...Thank You from Give a Feed
Give A Feed is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Heirisson. The goal was to provide more than 3,000 Give A Feed Festive Hampers to West Australian families in need so they could celebrate Christmas and not go hungry. Over the November-December festive season, thanks to Rotary’s support network, 'Give a Feed' rocketed past its 2022 target, to reach an impressive 4,300 hampers. A fantastic result, as the most recent campaign raised over $129,000. Sincere thanks to all who contrubuted.
Stirling Farmers Market Celebrates Eleven Years
What a fabulous time we had celebrating the eleventh Birthday of the Stirling Farmers Market! The Market was bustling, there were so many happy little faces and a great crowd. There were pony rides, face painting and eco fairies as well as a yummy cake thanks to Tammy's. We hope all our wonderful stallholders and customers enjoyed it as much as we did. Many thanks to everyone, who worked so hard to ensure the success of the day and to our entire Market Community for the ongoing support. Check out some of the highlights of the party.
Read more...Mental Health First Aid Course 2022
Club members Paul Callery, Geoff Inman and Mike Murphy attended a free two-day Mental Health First Aid Course on 13 and 14 October during Mental Health Week. Men's Talk offered the course free of charge to twenty Community Leaders and Not For Profit organisation members within the City of Stirling. Knowing Mental Health First Aid empowers people with the skills and knowledge to help effectively assist someone experiencing a mental health problem, the right way.
Read more...Karrinyup and Scarborough Clubs Host at Mens Fest 2022
On Saturday 5 November the Rotary Clubs of Karrinyup and Scarborough will co host a stall at the Men's Life Fest event at the Scarborough Beach Esplanade. The event runs from 15:30 to 21:30. Featuring a variety of exhibitors and displays that can provide advice, assistance and information on many topics for men of all ages, it will be an excellent event to visit. There will also be plenty of local food and goods stores. Be sure to stop by and say 'Hello'.
Read more...Support for Foodbank WA 2022
Since the inception of Foodbank WA over twenty-five years ago, RC Karrinyup has been a strong supporter. This week, Ian de Nazareth, Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Manager at Foodbank WA, visited our club to bring us up to date. Foodbank WA redistributes oversupplied and donated food to those in need but this year the need has been huge. Former Community Service Director Peter advised that the club had recently made our substantial annual donation, just in time for Christmas.
Read more...Collaboration at Mens Life Fest 2022
The Rotary Clubs of Karrinyup and Scarborough collaborated at the incredible Mens Life Fest 2022, hosted on Saturday 5 November from 3.30 pm till 9.30 pm - a late spring afternoon with the spectacular Scarborough Beach as its backdrop. Thousands turned out for the event, which had it all! Mens Talk AU thanked everyone for their support and motivation to make a difference in our community. Only together can we make the change! We look forward to an even bigger event in 2023.
Read more...Camp Quality Activity 2022
Camp Quality gives kids facing cancer the chance to be kids again, providing a support network and a range of non-medical support services for children living with cancer and their families. RC Karrinyup has been a strong supporter of the program over many years. Along with our substantial donation this year, a team from Karrinyup Rotary provided hands on support and assistance for Camp Quality volunteers at 'Kids Only Time,' a Family Camp held recently in Guildford.
Read more...Remembrance Day 2022
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities and honour all who have died in the line of duty. This year, our club supported the Rotary Club of Osborne Park, who were joined by the military section of the Veteran & Classic Car Club of WA, for a Memorial Service conducted by the RSLWS Osborne Park Sub Branch in the Rotunda at Lake Gwelup Reserve. DG Ineke Oliver laid a wreath on behalf of Rotary. The event drew a good crowd for the first of what it is hoped will become an annual event.
Read more...Golden Project Update November 2022
The architect created a proposal including concept drawings for a Trailhead at Lake Gwelup, as part of the planned Golden Project. This was presented to the City of Stirling and seemed to be positively viewed by a Director and a little cautiously by a Senior Officer. While the Senior Officer likes our proposed location, he came back with questions and concerns regarding the building materials to be used and suggested modifications to the concept drawings. While this was a bit disappointing, the Committee will discuss, review, plan a follow up course of action and report back.
Help for Perth Homeless Support Group
Members of the Karrinyup Rotary Homeless Working Group and friends recently prepared food and distributed it to the homeless through the Perth Homeless Support Group. On Friday they met at the Perth Homeless Support centre in Bayswater and prepared sandwiches, desserts and packed cakes ready for distribution on Sunday, when the team met at the homeless hub to distribute food, clothing, toiletries and books. This is a very streamlined operation with team leaders organising all aspects of the day. The Perth Homeless Support Group can always use assistance and anyone can volunteer.
Read more...Mens Health Week 2022
On 17 June, representing the Rotary Club of Karrinyup and the Karrinyup Community Men’s Shed, Peter Polain attended a forum on 'Men’s Health and Well Being', sponsored by 'Mens Talk'. The event, which comprised an evening of networking and engaging with the physical and mental aspects of men's wellbeing, featured guest speakers, along with refreshments. It was well attended by over one hundred participants. Notably there were several young men as well as young women.
Read more...Induction of President Jenni
At the recent 2022 Changeover event, President Peter inducted President Elect Jenni Wilke, as President of RC Karrinyup and handed over the responsibility of the leadership of the Club. President Jenni thanked the club for the honour entrusted to her and reminded us that 2022 - 2023 RI President Jennifer Jones calls us to 'Imagine Rotary'. Our challenge is to use our imagination - Imagine all the people - Livin' life in peace. Be Brave, Intentional, Kind and Respectful. Jenni said she appreciated the opportunity of continuing the great work, long history of positive relationships and outcomes, fun and friendship provided by Rotary Club of Karrinyup.
Read more...Golden Project Update September 2022
Project Manager Peter Polain brought us up to date on developments with the RC Karrinyup Golden Project at Lake Gwellup. Following the presentation of a proposal to the City of Stirling previously, President Jenni, Peter Durrant and Peter Polain met with two Councillors and the two key City of Stirling directors in late August. They came away feeling that the mood was positive and the meeting productive with the City looking at the project commencing in the 2023 - 2024 financial year. The club is now 'under the pump' to pull the planning together before the end of this calendar year.
Read more...Lupins Back in 2022
Star Swamp Bushland Reserve is a bushland reserve area, which is home to many species of flora and fauna. Lupin plants were introduced there many years ago to provide feed for cattle, which passed through the area. Unfortunately, they they overran the native vegetation. The Friends of Star Swamp organise an annual event to keep the lupins under control. Karrinyuup Rotarians John and Eddy, who assisted this year, remarked that sadly, unlike last year, they found a lot of lupins are making their way back into Star Swamp.
Read more...Rotary Impacting Lives Dandjoo Koorliny
Karrinyup Rotary has supported RDA Carine for eighteen years and was integral in converting their need for an all weather facility into a proposal that could be submitted for approval and funding for the facility, which opened in 2019. At the recent renaming ceremony to Dandjoo Koorliny, one family told how the arena has provided an incredibly important place within the community and especially in the life of their family demonstrating that Rotary truly does impact and change lives forever.
Read more...Motion by the Ocean
Community Service team member Neville Pollard introduced Alanagh Godderidge founder and CEO of the local charity Motion by the Ocean. She is also a pioneer of the Cycling Without Age movement in Western Australia. The core program connects the elderly and those less mobile with volunteer riders on trishaw e-bikes. These free rides promote inclusion and conversation thus creating social experiences for passengers, volunteers and the coastal community. Alanagh invited anyone who knows an eligible person or family who could benefit from the program to please contact the team.
Read more...Recognition for Youth Leader
At the recent Rotary Club of Karrinyup forty-seventh birthday dinner, Community Services Coordinator at Churchlands Senior High School Christina Kolodij, was honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition. RC Karrinyup contributes significant amounts funds to The Rotary Foundation. For each US$1000 contributed the club earns credits. The club may decide to use these credits to honour an individual, whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation - to build world understanding and peace. This honour is not given lightly. Christina was honoured in recognition of her work in encouraging and training her students with a positive, balanced approach to life, which involves community service.
Read more...Prestigious Recognition for City of Stirling
RC Karrinyup contributes significant amounts from fund raising activities to The Rotary Foundation, the non-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace. For each US$1000 contributed, the club earns credits, which may be used to honour an individual or organisation, that demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation. This honour is not given lightly. Paul Harris Fellow recognition is for individuals, however, President Richard on behalf of the RC Karrinyup, has chosen to use Foundation recognition points to honour the City of Stirling with a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation. This was presented at the recent Changeover evening.
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