ROTARY COMMUNITY GROUP 5 NEWS
 
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
 
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ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)
 
       LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR 18-28 YEAR OLDS
 
WHEN: Saturday 4th – Friday 10th January 2025
 
VENUE: Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre
     322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman NSW
 
TOTAL COSTS: $1,700 (no GST applicable) per person, excluding travel to and from the venue.
 
APPLICATIONS STRICTLY CLOSE: 30 November 2024.
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WHY SHOULD CLUBS SPONSOR SOMEONE TO ATTEND RYLA?
  • It is a transformational 7 day residential program, that offers a unique opportunity for participants to develop and enhance skills in effective leadership.
 
  • Sessions take multiple forms, including outdoor recreation, team coordination and planning tasks, as well as opportunities for personal reflection.
 
  • Many participants who attend RYLA express an interest in joining their local Rotary or Rotaract clubs. Others demonstrate a newfound appreciation for Rotary and its initiatives that they share with others.
 
  • RYLA provides an opportunity for young people to get involved in Rotary or other volunteer organisations that create a lasting benefit for your local community.
 
 
 
HERE’S WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT RYLA
  • “Attending RYLA was a game-changer! It is more than just a leadership program; it’s a catalyst for personal growth and lasting connections. From honing communication skills to activities of self-discovery, the workshops and activities provided a perfect blend of theory and practice to equip me with a plethora of practical leadership skills.”
 
  • “RYLA was a transformative experience, fostering not just leadership skills but a supportive community. The mentors’ dedication and guidance were invaluable. The diverse activities and genuine connections formed made it a truly heartwarming journey.”
 
SUGGESTIONS OF WHERE TO FIND POTENTIAL RYLA PARTICIPANTS
  • Rotaract Club members
  • Previous participants in Rotary Youth Programs (eg. Youth Exchange, RYPEN, public speaking, NYSF)
  • TAFE/Educational facilities
  • Community organisations
  • Various workplaces
  • Sporting clubs, musical clubs, hobby groups
  • Community leaders
  • Organisations your club has supported
  • Young Ambulance, Fire Fighting and Police officers or volunteers at local stations.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the District website at https://rotary9705.org.au/page/ryla or get in touch with the District RYLA Chairperson, Clare Lawlor 
Mobile: 0468 372 773
 
 

 

The worsening problem of Domestic and Family Violence in Australia

In 2023, more than 58 women/children died through domestic and family violence in Australia.

Along with that terrible record:

  • 1 in 5 women (22%) has experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.

  • 1 in 2 women (53%) has experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime.

  • In most incidents of workplace sexual harassment, the harasser was male.

  • Women are at increased risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner during pregnancy.

  • 1 in 4 women are hospitalised due to domestic violence and sexualising violence abuse by intimate partners.

  • Hospitalisations due to spouse or intimate partners is 6 times higher for women than men.

  • Domestic Violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.

  • On average one women is murdered by her current or former partner.

  • In 2021-22, 5,606 women, an average of 15 women a day, were hospitalised due to family and domestic violence.

  • 73% of women are abused by cyber violence.

Rotary clubs across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are conducting a campaign to Say NO to Domestic and Family Violence and YES to Respectful Relationships.  Rotary clubs in NSW are in partnership with the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) and Rotary clubs in the ACT will be working with ACT Policing and engaged agencies dealing with the consequences of  domestic and family violence. 

The objectives of the national Rotary campaign are to:

1.    Raise awareness,

2.    Educate youth,

3.    Support agencies that assist victims of Domestic & Family Violence,

4.    Promote positive and respectful relationships.

 

ROTARY COMMUNITY
LEADER - GROUP 5
 
Gary Davis
(Woden Daybreak)
0410 028 629
kylo67@yahoo.com.au
 
RCG5 LOCATION
Clubs
Aurora
     Gungahlin
Belconnen
Bungendore
E-Club of
     Brindabella
Ginninderra
Gungahlin
Hall
Jerrabomberra
Queanbeyan
Uni of Canberra
Rotaract