Guest Speaker — Bruce Anderson, National Manager of RAM —Rotarians Against Malaria.
A national activity of RAWCS—Rotary Australia World Community Service Mission — For zero malaria cases in indigenous partner countries Vision —To accelerate malaria elimination in partner countries (PNG, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, West Timor). Need to break the mosquito parasite cycle, where bites transmit the infection to humans. Basically: Avoid bites! Since COVID, we are losing ground against malaria, with flooding in Pakistan and Nigeria, climate change and temperature rising all aiding the spread of mosquito larvae, along with resistance to insecticides and medication, conflict in countries and invasive mosquitoes. Elimination strategies include the continuing release of new medications, distribution of bed nets, residual spraying, education, swamp drainage, continuing research. Funding is always a challenge, with dwindling donations from Rotary Clubs, some global grants have been sourced. We need to raise the profile of RAMs and reengage clubs. For further details—www.ram.rawcs.com.au
3 Minute Speaker — Bob Dewar
Bob has just returned from the Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show, the 20th show where Bob has worked with the finest cuts! Sadly, this year it was obvious that there is a lack of knowledge of how to prepare and cook meat at home. This is sad, particularly with the financial stress experienced in households at the moment. We need to educate, whether it be through schools, field days, or connecting with the older generation, what the different cuts of meat are and how the prepare and cook them. It seems that it is too easy to order take away meals.
Bob has just returned from the Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show, the 20th show where Bob has worked with the finest cuts! Sadly, this year it was obvious that there is a lack of knowledge of how to prepare and cook meat at home. This is sad, particularly with the financial stress experienced in households at the moment. We need to educate, whether it be through schools, field days, or connecting with the older generation, what the different cuts of meat are and how the prepare and cook them. It seems that it is too easy to order take away meals.
Thank you, Yea Primary School students and parents. The meal tonight was delicious!