Journal

A small app for community project supplies
Our Rotary Mihan volunteers usually start a project with good intentions, donated items and a clipboard. This is the story of how we developed a simple mobile…
Why every member should attend the upcoming community forum
The upcoming Rotary Mihan community forum offers members a direct opportunity to shape the club’s next round of volunteer service. It is a practical setting…
The lessons from our failed bake sale and how we recovered
Our failed bake sale taught us more than a polished success story would have. We had prepared homemade slices, cupcakes and biscuits for a busy Melbourne…
Matching skills to community needs in Australia
Our skills-based volunteering program creates value when a task answers a real need and the person carrying it out has suitable abilities. Rotary Mihan members…
How to organise a cancer awareness motorbike parade
A motorbike procession built around cancer awareness combines community mobilisation, traffic management and responsible fundraising. Riders create visibility,…
How We Turned a Rare Sunny Day into a Massive Clothesline for Charity
The forecast gave us one clear Saturday between weeks of rain, and Rotary Mihan members decided to use every bright hour. What began as a simple request for…
Small Loads, Steady Care for Shelter Animals
Every week, Rotary Mihan members load food, bedding, cleaning products and other essentials into cars, vans and utes before heading to the local animal…
Behind Our Successful Campaign to Install Public Water Fountains
A public water fountain can look like a modest piece of infrastructure, yet it changes how people move through a neighbourhood. It gives walkers,…
How to Use the Member Directory to Find Project Collaborators
A strong community project often begins with a practical match: someone who understands local needs, someone who can organise people, and someone who brings a…
Why Sign Language Interpreters Matter at Community Events
Community events are meant to bring people together, yet deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees can be left out when spoken communication is the only option. A…