Rotary’s upcoming District Conference will focus on sustainability and humanitarian challenges while highlighting the positive work the organisation does locally and overseas.
‘Our Better World: Through People and Rotary’ will be held at the Pullman Hotel from March 21-22 where attendees will hear from diverse speakers, enjoy networking opportunities, and hear from school groups about their ideas for a sustainable future.
“We are tackling today’s most urgent sustainability and humanitarian issues, and through Rotary we do make a difference,” said District Governor Niranjan Deodhar.
“The environment is one of our seven areas of focus for Rotary, and we are excited about the work we’re doing.”
Some of the speakers will include neuroscientist, inventor and philanthropist Dr Alan Finkel, who will discuss the nation’s energy transition, and UNSW scientist and engineer Dr Veena Sahajwalla will motivate the audience to move towards no waste.
The positive impact of Rotary programs around the globe will also be celebrated, with guests from Timor Leste and Cambodia ready to share their experiences with the organisation.
The Rotary District’s Chief Storyteller Liz McDougall explained sustainability and humanitarianism work hand-in-hand, and that it’s our responsibility to do the right thing.
“I think humanitarianism means we’re all born equal around the world, but we don’t have equal opportunity,” McDougall said.
“So, it’s the role of people who do have opportunity to help the others in whatever way we can.”
Everyone is welcome to the conference.
For more information, visit ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com.
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network.