Reaching Across Boundaries

Major Rotary project making a positive difference to Central Highlands Region community

Allan Roebuck — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:26:50 +1000

Published: 18 March 2026.
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Image: Derek Mayne chair of Rotary Club of Emerald RFDS Hub Fundraising committee (supplied)

PDG Lisa Hunt: Unlocking the benefits of Rotary and the Rotary Foundation

Allan Roebuck — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:14:19 +1000

Published: 2 March 2026.
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Rotary Foundation Australia: https://www.rotaryfoundationaustralia.org.au/
Image: PDG Lisa Hunt (supplied)

PDG Wendy Protheroe: "I'm not good at saying no ... say yes you always get opportunities"

Allan Roebuck — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:57:40 +1000

Recorded: 30 January 2026.
Published: 1 February 2026.
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Rotary Foundation Australia: https://www.rotaryfoundationaustralia.org.au/
Image: PDG Wendy Protheroe (supplied)

District 9560 DG Greg Marlow: Broaden your Rotary horizons and tri-district conference highlights

Allan Roebuck — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:40:16 +1000

Published: 19 December 2025.
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Image: District Governor for 9560 Greg Marlow (supplied)

Amanda Clayton: Founder of Hospital PJs for young children

Allan Roebuck — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:03:14 +1000

Hospital PJs began as Amanda’s personal mission to restore comfort, confidence, and dignity to her daughter Sophie after a sudden, life-changing stroke at the age of four. While Sophie was in hospital in Brisbane, a social worker asked if we could provide HospitalPJs for a very sick baby boy in the ICU.
Published: 17 December 2025.
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Hospital PJs: https://www.hospitalpjs.com/
Image: Hospital PJs founder Amanda Clayton (supplied)

RAWCS CEO Mahir Momand: Making a positive impact on communities in need in Australia and overseas

Allan Roebuck — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:52:45 +1000

Mahir Momand has extensive experience in the Not for Profit sector as a leader and founder of three. His past roles also include in the World Bank and United Nations. Mahir will be speaking on the Sunday morning (May 3, 2026) of the conference.
Published: 11 December 2025.
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RAWCS https://rawcs.org.au/about-rawcs/
Image: RAWCS CEO Mahir Momand (supplied)

PDG Garry Browne AM: CEO, board leader, mentor and four decades shaping brands

Allan Roebuck — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:17:18 +1000

Garry Browne has chaired and served on numerous boards, including the Charlie Teo Foundation, Rotary Foundation Australia, Life Education, Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, Soils for Life, and UNSW International House. An author and host of the Astute Leadership podcast, Garry is recognised for his work in leadership development and brand strategy. He was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2014 for significant service to business, education, and the community.
Published: 20 November 2025.
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Image: PDG Garry Browne (supplied)

PDG Michael Buckeridge: Say no to domestic and family violence and yes to respectful relationships

Allan Roebuck — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:30:44 +1000

Reaching Across Boundaries – a Rotary podcast published by the 2026 Tri-District Conference Committee.
PDG Michael Buckeridge (Rotary Club of Mackay) talks about his club's project - Domestic & Family Violence Projects.
Published: 12 November 2025.
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Image: Michael Buckeridge president Rotary Club of Mackay and past Rotary District 9570 Governor 2019-2020 (supplied)

Conference 2026 brings a number of 'firsts'; meet Tri-District Conference chairperson Greg Forster

Allan Roebuck — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:55:44 +1000

Why three Australian Rotary districts have come together to present one huge conference over the May long weekend in 2026. We’ll hear from conference chairperson Greg Forster. This is Reaching Across Boundaries – a Rotary podcast published by the 2026 Tri-District Conference Committee.
Published: 10 November 2025.
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Trailer: What is Reaching Across Boundaries?

Allan Roebuck — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:15:43 +1000

A limited podcast series produced for and by the 2026 Rotary Tri-District Conference Committee to highlight guest speakers and attractions at the 2026 conference to be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast May 1 - 3, 2026.
Conference bookings: https://rotary9620.org/events/rotary-tri-district-conference-2026/