Guest speaker, - Dorothy GilmorePresident of Hawthorn Rotary Club and Chairperson of SAFE Families Organisation. (Stopping Abuse in Families Every-where)
Dorothy, who has a background in behavioral science, spoke on the topic of Elder Abuse, a subject that often goes unrecognized and unreported in society today.In 2018 the Rotary SAFE Families Campaign was established to identify and address the issue of the many forms of abuse to women, men and children, no matter age or ethnicity. Abuse is a crime in Australia and needs to be identified and reported.
In particular tonight, Dorothy raised awareness of Elder Abuse, which can take many forms, particularly Financial, Physical, Emotional/Psychological, Sexual, Social and Neglect. She shared information to help identify abuse, steps to be a supportive advocate, and listed many agencies available who can step in to help. Support is also available for caregivers who may find providing care stressful at times.
A film “Awareness of Abuse and Referral to Agencies” was shown, narrated by Mal Walden, highlighting situations which can happen behind closed doors, impacting the rights and lives of elderly.
Dorothy introduced us to the 3R’s -
Recognise signs of abuse
Raise concerns with victim (never the perpetrator)
Refer to support agencies
Police and Financial Institute (banks) have been trained to recognise and take steps to prevent abuse.
Vote of Thanks from Jill Heath, thanking Dorothy for insightful and relevant talk, where we can all be proactive to prevent and report abuse.
3 minute speaker—Sue Carpenter
Sue spoke of the wonderful opportunity she had to attend a Cocktail Party at Government House in Melbourne, where 840 guests were treated to beautiful food and champagne as guests of the Governor of Victoria. The invitation came from the Governor after a visit to Yea in 2023.
It was a big day for our country girl Sue, who tried out her myki card on public transport to make her way to and around the city!
Sue spoke of the wonderful opportunity she had to attend a Cocktail Party at Government House in Melbourne, where 840 guests were treated to beautiful food and champagne as guests of the Governor of Victoria. The invitation came from the Governor after a visit to Yea in 2023.
It was a big day for our country girl Sue, who tried out her myki card on public transport to make her way to and around the city!
Secretary Glenda -
It's not often we have the opportunity to celebrate forthcoming nuptials of members! Glenda presented a gift and card from the club to Lily (Lachie was an apology as was working) who are celebrating their wedding on the 16th November.
Congratulations from the club and wishing you a wonderful day and a great life together.
It's not often we have the opportunity to celebrate forthcoming nuptials of members! Glenda presented a gift and card from the club to Lily (Lachie was an apology as was working) who are celebrating their wedding on the 16th November.
Congratulations from the club and wishing you a wonderful day and a great life together.
Julie Lynch presented Nakaiah Kerr with a small gift, as Nakaiah is embracing further out-bound travels with a 12 week visit to Taiwan, to be hosted by Tapia Everwell Club. This visit will be reciprocated in July with the host student visit-ing.
Nakaiah thanked Yea RC for the “lifetime
Nakaiah thanked Yea RC for the “lifetime
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| Glenda and Lily | Nakaiah |