Some new members to our club are completely new to Rotary and others transfer from other clubs due to work or location transfers. Our newest member has transferred from a Sydney club to join us at Morphett Vale. Haseen and his family have settled at Woodcroft and we gladly welcome him to our club.
President Phil welcomes Haseen to the Rotary Club of Morphett Vale.
Haseen has already proved to be a valuable member of the club, assisting at a recent BBQs and helping at meetings.
Christies Beach High School Inclusive Education Centre students and staff had the amazing opportunity to spend 3 days at Calperum Station, supported by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Morphett Vale.
Throughout the camp, students took part in a range of hands-on activities that encouraged teamwork, connection and learning in nature. They enjoyed outdoor challenges, shared camp meals , and took part in a fun-filled Halloween night . A special visit from SAPOL officers from Renmark was a highlight for many!
It was inspiring to see students embrace every activity with enthusiasm, curiosity and a sense of adventure.
The camp helped build confidence, teamwork, and lasting memories.
Christies Beach High School students and teachers enjoyed good weather, an interesting walk through the bush looking at native vegetation and local animals. They later had a ranger show them several snakes and a rakali skin.
We would like to thank all those generous people who joined us at our recent fundraiser at South Adelaide Football Club.
Monies raised with help support our Rotary Youth programs such as sponsorship of participation One and All Sailing Challenge and other Youth leadership programs.
We thank Jack Harrison for sharing his experiences on the One and All sailing ship.
The Rotary Club of Morphett Vale raises funds to do good in the community. How do we know what needs to be done?
By partnering with other community groups and our local council, requests for help or opportunities to join other groups are shared.
Mia Mandara is the community connections officer for the Central Northwest District of City of Onkaparinga. Mia presented an update on the council activities and responses starting with a description of what the Community Connections Team does
We work with residents, community groups and agencies to improve opportunities for our community, particularly in public spaces, community facilities and in neighbourhood streets.
Working together on common goals leads to friendships, connection, and a sense of belonging.
We believe that everyone has something to contribute; we value diversity and encourage people to get involved to help make our communities even stronger.
Mia then spoke about the City of Onkaparingaās Community Vision 2034 that was approved by Council in September 2024 and describes the shared aspirations of 5300 residents for the future of Onkaparinga.
Following was a demonstration of some of the services and assistance available around Onkaparinga for those affected by cost of living, mortgage, and housing stress. This included where to find information for those in need via the Affordable Onkaparinga page.
A brief update on councilās role and actions with the Algal Bloom crisis. And then an update on the progress of bringing a social supermarket model to the South. A āsocial supermarketā is a community hub that provides an alternative way for people to access affordable food, as well as social support, services, and opportunities for connection, social supermarkets bridge the gap between emergency food relief and general food retail. They look and feel like a retail-like environment, which can offer a more dignified way for people to access low-cost food and groceries. At the same time, they help tackle the systemic, structural causes of poverty and long-term food insecurity through accessible āwrap-aroundā social supports, and opportunities for social connection.
Subject to grants and partnerships, City of Onkaparinga is hoping to open one in 2026 in the Seaford region. This region was identified as having high rental and mortgage stress and less emergency relief services and food pantries that other areas with high or increasing needs.
Merilyn thanked Mia for visiting and sharing her work outline with club members.
