Journal

What our Food Bank partnership means for weekly distribution
Across Australian suburbs from Parramatta to Footscray, more households are making tough choices at the checkout. The cost of groceries, rent and utilities has…
How members became mentors for first-generation university students
In western Sydney, the outer suburbs of Melbourne, and regional towns like Warrnambool and Bundaberg, a quiet shift is happening. Young people whose parents…
Tracing a donated wheelchair from garage to front door
In a fibro home in Western Sydney or a brick unit in Logan, a family finally clears out the hallway cupboard. The folding wheelchair that once carried Nan to…
Opening a computer literacy lab at the community center
Across suburbs like Fairfield and Campbelltown in western Sydney, there is a quiet divide that has nothing to do with income or postcode. It is the gap between…
How to Host a Recycling Drive in Your Neighbourhood with Rotary Help
A neighbourhood recycling drive can turn an ordinary Saturday into a practical community project. Residents clear useful materials from cupboards and garages,…
What Our Mentorship Program Offers to At-Risk Youth
Young people can be labelled “at risk” when the real issue is a lack of stable support, trusted adults, safe places or realistic opportunities. Our mentorship…
How Our Club Is Supporting Local Artisans Through a Craft Fair
A craft fair can be much more than a pleasant Saturday outing. For independent makers, it creates a direct route to customers, useful feedback and repeat sales…
Key Takeaways From Our Community Safety Workshop For Seniors
Community safety becomes more manageable when practical advice is shared in a friendly, local setting. Our recent workshop focused on everyday risks that can…
How We Turned a Parking Lot into a Pop-Up Vaccination Center
A vacant parking area can look like an unremarkable patch of asphalt. For one Rotary Mihan service project, it became a safe, organised vaccination site that…
Why Our Members Are Walking for Alzheimer’s Awareness Next Month
Next month, Rotary Mihan members will come together for a community walk focused on Alzheimer’s awareness and dementia support. The event is a simple way to…