Rotary Matters

The demand for food has never been greater. Homelessness, domestic violence, health breakdowns are on the rise. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers from One Meal food is rescued and redirected to those in need. Chris Lake explains how it all works, the impact it makes and how volunteers can assist. www.onemeal.org.au

With domestic violence increasing and people unable to pay their bills, the demand for Financial Counselling is greater than ever. Anne Holmes from Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney explains. National Debt Hotline 1800 007 007

Amid global challenges where access to clean water is of critical concern, Dr Martin Butson from Wollongong explains his innovative solution to disinfect water using the SAFE sticker system. The stickers affixed to commonly available plastic bottles measure the impact of the sun's UV rays in killing harmful bacteria and water borne micro organisms. A brilliant idea. www.thewatergift.org

Enterprising Sydneysider Mark Anderson explains the highlysuccessful Train Ride to End Polio. Next one is Thursday 24 October 2024. Ride190 stations in one day or join the train at your station for as many stops asyou want. We will ride the train to every railway station in Sydney to raise funds to END POLIO NOW. It used to be that trains were part of the polioproblem, as they gave the poliovirus the perfect way to rapidly spread far andwide. Then, in 2001, trains became part of the solution, with all children aboard Indian trains being immunised. Now, Pakistan has adopted the same strategy, helping to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated. Over the past six years, there has been an All-Stations Challenge in the Sydney Metropolitan area, along with several other cities in Australia and New Zealand, to raise money for the Rotary END POLIO NOW Campaign. The Sydney event have raised over $660,000 — and that’s before the Gates 2:1 match