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COVID-19 Impacts on Australian Rotary Health Research

Gregory Ross —

As a matter of urgency, Chairman Gregory Ross is appealing to Rotary Clubs to support our longest serving national Rotary project. Due to the effect of COVID-19, donations to our mental health research funding have dropped alarmingly in May.

Our wonderful research commitment, already made for the next three years, depends strongly on the support of Rotary Clubs throughout Australia. We have had a great track record since 1981 and have always had Aussie Rotarians backing new and successful research.

I write as a matter of urgency as Chairman of our longest serving national Rotary project. Due to the effect of COVID-19, donations to our mental health research funding have dropped alarmingly in May. This is very concerning and, since June is usually our most important month for donations, I ask you as leaders in your Club to include ARH in your financial support before the end of this unprecedented Rotary year.

Ours is a great, home-grown Rotary project of which all Rotarians can be justly proud. Visit our website and see face-to-face interviews with leading researchers and you’ll get an idea of what research is being done. Importantly, from my point of view, 100% of every donated dollar is used for our research ... we’d hate to see that compromised in the future.

You can be assured that your donation will be used wisely and help us to continue to support our mental health research and programs.

Thank you for your consideration and best of health to you and your Club members.

Warmest regards,

Gregory Ross

Chairman

Direct donations can be made to Australian Rotary Health -

BSB: 112 879    Acct No: 065 433 595

Reference: Club name eg Parramatta RC

Or post your cheque to:

Australian Rotary Health

PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124