The Grapevine 2 May 2022 (Apr 25, 2022)

From President Maurie

Last week

We had an interesting discussion on the Rotary Safe Families Project and the issues around Elder Abuse in our community

Great resources have been produced by Rotary Club of Melbourne to establish the Safe Families project across our District (see the later article)

Rotary Safe Families

ROTARY SAFE FAMILIES- ELDER ABUSE

Deborah Craven and Graeme Bird presented a very informative opportunity for RCNB members and guests to learn more about elder abuse.

Deborah clearly explained how increased funding by Governments indicate the seriousness and public acknowledgement of the scope the problem family abuse is.

Graeme reported results from the National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study Final Report. Graeme highlighted, as the Australian population continues to age, potential for elder abuse is likely to increase. The surprising finding from the report found psychological abuse (11.7% from 7,000 interviewees) is now the most prominent type of abuse. Financial abuse was reported by 2.7% of interviewees.

Deborah invited members to share their experiences of elder abuse. In the limited time available it became evident elder abuse is a delicate, complex issue in families.

D9800 Conference - Albury

Conference 2022

Camcare Kitchen Garden

Camcare Kitchen Garden

The new raised garden bed, funded by RCNB, is almost complete. With addition of a geotextile liner plus good quality soil (also being paid for by RCNB), the garden bed will be ready to produce more fresh food for needy Camcare clients.

Annual Report Activity Log

What have we DONE?

What HAVE we done!!

What have YOU done – in this Rotary year?

We are compiling our list for the Annual Report Activity Log that lists all our activities for the year.

There are so many big and small activities that take place that often go unnoticed that we need to get into our list.

Club Finances

Our SERVICE account

Good news to report!

At our last meeting Treasurer Geoff H confirmed the final outcome of Grand Prix fundraising as $37,547, and Camberwell Market Coordinator Geoff S reported that our share of weekly takings from the Market hit a new record on the Anzac weekend of over $700 – an impressive result for the few hours involved.

Geoff's Health Tip

That Morning Coffee May Cut the Risk of Cardio Vascular (CVD) and other Diseases

With coffee assuming the mantle of Australia's most popular beverage, you will be pleased to know that a massive review of the scientific literature has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day provides the most health benefits.

The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found benefits such as, reducing the risk for heart disease, multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and all cause mortality. This study was supported by research published in Medscape Medical News 2021.

RC Altona - Sheedy evening

Daily Sayings

Thank You to Our Sponsors

More Information Wanted?

Rotary Club of North Balwyn: www.rotarynorthbalwyn.com.au

Rotary Club of North Balwyn Men's Shed:

www.northbalwynmensshed.com

Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au

Club Meetings

5 May '22 - Peter Sutherland

Are you attending our next meeting? If so, click:

attendingrcnb@gmail.com

Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Jim) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.

Club Meeting Rosters

Meeting rosters are back!!

Weekly meeting duty roster

Volunteer Opportunities

Second Bite

Thursday Second Bite deliveries

Camberwell Sunday Market

Our weekly commitment is to have 2 Volunteers for each of 6.45am to 10.00am and 9.45am to 1.00pm. Here is the roster.

Geoff Steinicke awaits your email to nominate a day/time.

Gardening

Gardening program is now in full swing all schools back and keen to assist in our joint community program.

CAN YOU HELP.

Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners.

Club Diary

Changeover Lunch (Sunday)

3 July 2022

Fellowship Weekend Echuca

4-7 November 2022

Celebrations

Birthdays

Don Taylor

Joan Lacy

Inductions

Sue McDonald

Jim Studebaker

Bronwen Dimond

Weddings

Nil

Grapevine Deadline

Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.

A Rotary Safe Families Ambassador Club

- The 3 R's on your club Rotary Safe Families card are:

Recognise the signs

Raise your concerns

Refer for help.

Go to rotarysafefamilies.org.au

If you are placed in a position of aiding an older person:

Talk and listen to the older person
Respect, believe and do not judge
Remind them they are not to blame
Provide choices not interventions
Empower them to make their own decisions
Let them know there is help available
Offer to make a call on their behalf
Continue to offer support and encouragement even if the person is not ready to accept help at the time

Click on the Resources tab for videos and further information.

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