The Rotary Foundation Projects in Action

Rob Hines joined Rotary Central Melbourne over 10 years ago in order to make a difference in International Service. His initial projects involved working with Roy Garrett on school projects in Laos and later he became a member of the World of Difference Rotary project with Bronwyn Stephens and others.

Janine Scott worked as an executive leader with a background in Occupational Therapy and for 30 years, she delivered integrated community-based health services.

She continues supporting local communities through volunteering as a member of the Rotary Club of Collingwood and with the Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network (RIMERN). This program is assisting individuals and families at risk of homelessness, secure accommodation by providing household goods and furniture to furnish their new homes.

As part of November’s Foundation theme, Rob and Janine will provide an overview of two projects - one international and one domestic - which highlight how small club contributions can be leveraged for Rotary Foundation funds, to create excellent outcomes and impact.

Rob will overview the long-term Cambodian WASH project which provides environmentally sustainable septic toilet systems for village families and contributed to the eradication of open defecation.

Janine will focus on the Aboriginal Homemakers Project for indigenous community members at risk of homelessness which was funded with a Foundation Grant and supported by RIMERN.