Rediscover the ‘Moments that Matter’ in Rotary at this year’s Australia New Zealand and Pacific Islands Conference.

Article by Jessie Harman, 2021-23 Rotary International Director

Join us to listen to some wonderful, internationally acclaimed speakers:

• Valarie Wafer – champion of DEI and passionate advocate for inclusive practices in the workplace; chair of the Rotary International Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee and past Vice President of Rotary International.
• Stephie Urchick – President Elect of Rotary International with an amazing record of humanitarian service through Rotary – building primary schools in Vietnam, installing water filters in the Dominican Republic, co-ordinating mammography equipment and a biopsy unit for a hospital in Poland, immunizing children in India and Nigeria, mentoring new Rotary members in Ukraine and so much more.
• Michele Berg – Rotarian and Deputy CEO of Rotary International, leading the day to day operations of the Secretariat, including the implementation of Rotary’s Action Plan around the Rotary world.

And so many more:

• Gordon R McInally – President of Rotary International, long-time Rotarian and passionate advocate for mental health.
• Cat Levine, founder of the ‘Think and Be Me’ mental health and wellbeing project, helping primary aged children in New Zealand’s Northlands to manage their big feelings.
• Peace Scholars from the Rotary Peace Centre at the University of Queensland.
• As well as a host of local speakers showcasing Rotary’s amazing impact around our region.

The online conference will be held on Saturday and Sunday 28 & 29 October 2023 from 1.00 to 3.00 pm (AEST).

Register for $25 per person via: 2023 Zone 8 Virtual Conference | Zone 8 (rotaryzone8.org) and 2023 Zone 8 Conference Institute | Rotary Oceania