Mitcham Rotary SA
Here at Mitcham Rotary SA, we are driven to do our part in making the world a better place. Since 1962, we have taken part in a wide range of activities that empower individuals and communities. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. But we also enjoy a lot of fun and fellowship. Are you ready to join us and create real transformation in the lives of so many?
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Helping Out During National Homelessness Week
Our Rotary members and friends of our Club pitched in to help out a number of organisations providing services and support to the homeless in our community.
Hutt Street Centre
A group undertook their own walk raising funds for Hutt Street Centre as a part of the Walk a Mile in My Boots campaign. Our walkers raised over $2,000. What a wonderful effort.
Fred's Van
We also presented a large box of warm socks to be distributed by Vinnies “Fred’s Van” as they delivered hot meals to the needy in the City.
Salvation Army
And then we delivered socks as well as warm fingerless mittens to Unley Salvos who have a “Hope Tree” outside their premises with items that those who are seeking shelter nearby at night can access to help keep warm.
The Improvements Continue at the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
In July, our members again were hard at work, joining with Friends of Brownhill Creek and planting some new trees that were donated by Mitcham City Council. It was hard work, but important to help our environment within our local community.
Mitcham Rotary volunteers were at it again, working in conjunction with the Friends of Brownhill Creek.
Over a period of a few weeks, the restoration of a picnic table and chairs and memorial seat is now complete. The tired and faded timbers were carefully removed then sanded and stained before being reinstalled.. What a great result! We hope the local community enjoys the facilities.
Mitcham Rotary Members Continue Supporting the Community through Christmas and into the New Year
As you would expect, the need for help in the community increases leading up to the Christmas period.
Our volunteers continued providing assistance where it was needed.
Members donated toys and gift cards for distribution by Unley Salvos this Christmas and on Friday 8 December saw our volunteers cook and hand out popcorn at Bunnings Edwardstown
On 14 December, we packed our large donation of gift bags with toiletries and other gifts for homeless youths and domestic violence victims who are supported by the Unley Salvos. The bags and other donations were then delivered to Lieutenant Mark at the Salvos later that week.
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And then on 15th December, we were cooking a community barbecue at Pasadena Community Centre to encourage some of the local people to get out,, meet and greet their neighbours and new residents and to enjoy a Christmas get together.
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Never a dull moment here at Mitcham Rotary Club. All of our members pitch in and help wherever and whenever they can. We can always do with more volunteers, so why not come and visit us and meet our dedicated and happy members.
Celebrating International Day of Persons With Disabilities
Our members helped several hundred of the wonderful young men and women at Bedford Industries to celebrate “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” by cooking and serving their lunch.
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
The Bridge is Ready to Use!
Fantastic to see the finished product. Mitcham Rotary SA was one of the organisations that contributed to making this Bridge possible. The Bridge now makes it possible for visitors to the Park to easily and safely cross the creek to be able to utilise the beautiful spaces on both sides.
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The official opening of the Bridge by Louise Miller-Frost MP (Federal Member for Boothby) and Catherine Hutchesson MP (State Member for Waite) is on Monday 6 November at 8:45 am.
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How Volunteering with Mitcham Rotary Club Can Make a World of Difference
Whether it's providing clean water and sanitation facilities to a remote school in Maloti, supporting scholarships to some of the most underprivileged children in Tanzania or supplying backpacks filled with schooling and hygiene items for children of refugee families here in Adelaide, you too can make an impact by volunteering with the Mitcham Rotary Club.
Mitcham Rotary Volunteers Dig In for the Environment
How wonderful to see environmental efforts come to fruition with the digging of the Yam Daisies (Ngampa) replanted in the Brownhill Creek Conservation Park near the Kaurna Shelter Tree.
Senior Kaurna Elder Auntie Lynette Crocker started the digging, which was then continued by Steven Hoepfner and First Nations artist Brad Darkson (assisted by his daughter) who had the first successful find.
It was not an easy process as the daisies and stems had died back making the yams difficult to find.
Our club looks forward to continuing our association with this wonderful National Park right on our doorstep.
From Idea to Reality: The Establishment of Indigenous Health Scholarships
A classic example of small ideas having an enormous ripple effect is the Indigenous Health Scholarship Scheme. In 1999, Geoff Bailey, a member of the Mitcham Rotary Club, had the idea that supporting Indigenous students to obtain health qualifications could make a lasting impact on Indigenous health outcomes across Australia. As a result of his lobbying, Geoff obtained support from the South Australian Government and in 2000, the program commenced with the first two students.
The program has since expanded nationally and is now managed by Australian Rotary Health. Currently, there are 89 Indigenous students receiving support across Australia and hundreds of graduates are already providing health care.
Our Causes
Making a Difference
Protecting the Environment
Fighting Disease
Supporting Education
Ending Polio
Saving Mothers and Children
Providing Clean Water
Growing Local Economies
Promoting Peace
Contact
0418 788 401
Mitcham Rotary Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month for dinner at
The Edinburgh Hotel 7 High St Mitcham SA 5062
Arrive 6:00pm Start 6:45pm End 8:00pm
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Regular social gatherings and events are held on the other Wednesdays of the month.
A full list of upcoming meeting and events can be found here:
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