Speakers Program

“Take Actions for Peace”

Social isolation during COVID-19

Professor Sheehan teaches mental health in the postgraduate social work program at Monash University and is Director of the Higher Degree by Research program.

The Big Group Hug

Local Community Issues

Nick Parissis has been a member of Victoria Police for over thirty years, most of it in or near Carlton and North Melbourne. He specializes in community engagement and one of his major projects is taking disadvantaged children camping in the country.

Estate Planning

Mercy Hub Meeting the Needs of Communities

Wealth Management in the Post Corona Economy

Acclaimed International Writer

The Melbourne Cup

St. Vincent's Hospital

“A Voice in the City”

Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations across Australia.

He is a regular weekly guest with on Australia Overnight, heard across the Nine Radio network and syndicated stations each Thursday morning. This group includes 4CA, 4BC, 2UE, 5aa, 3AW and regional networks. He speaks on 6PR Perth on Saturday evenings.

“Why should we support The Rotary Foundation”.  

Peacebuilding 101

District Governor’s visit

"The Toilet Warrior" 

Mark is the President Elect of the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central in District 9810 in Australia. He was introduced to Rotary just over six years ago by a business colleague in Nasik, India.

My Leadership Journey

A zigzag road

Greg Champion speaks at Carlton Rotary Zoom meeting

Member of footy legends, the Coodabeen Champions, and a well known entertainer in his own right, Greg Champion was the guest speaker at our meeting on 1 June 2020. 

Education after COVID19

Keith Ryall introduced Cheryl as an educationalist who specializes in promoting rational educational strategies.

She started as a country primary school teacher with a Bachelor of Education from La Trobe University. With her love of education, she has developed a business helping others in the education field to further develop and hone their skills, in their particular fields.

Overview of 2019-2020 Rotary Year

A review of his work since lockdown

Concern Australia, on Covid19 and Young people experiencing homelessness

Anne spoke about her work supporting young families experiencing homelessness in this particularly difficult time

NGV-Shut down led to virtual reality project

Guest speaker David Menzies, (Curator) National Gallery of Victoria presented a fascinating, intriguing and imaginative overview of works being presented by a number of international, national and local identities.

Betty Kitchener AM, MNsg, BA

Betty has been a Rotary member since 8 June 2010, when she joined the Rotary Club of Carlton. Betty joined Rotary because she had been involved with Australian Rotary Health, promoting its wonderful support for mental health research.

Speaker: Warwick Cavill – Development of Three Year Strategic Paln

Warwick is a Business Strategist and Profitable Conversations Coach.  His business – Profitable Conversations – is focused on strategy, strategy implementation and business coaching. He specializes in assisting professionals and Not-for-Profits to have profitable conversations with their clients and their teams.