Australian Rotary Health

Structure of Australian Rotary Health INCORPORATION Company limited by guarantee Registered with Australian Securities Commission

TAXATION STATUS A Health Promotion Charity  Exempt from Income Tax  GST concessions  FBT concessions  Gift Deductibility Financial Status Australian Rotary Health

MEMBERSHIP Restricted to Members of Rotary Clubs 10 Directors Honorary Treasurer and CEO are non-voting members of the Board Structure of Australian Rotary Health

CONSTITUTION To promote the prevention or control of diseases in human beings Contributions – by public appeal, annual donation, annual subscription, gifts Structure of Australian Rotary Health

CLUBS Contact and visit clubs regularly Target non-participating clubs Arrange group club meetings Present club banners and Friend Certificates Write to Club Presidents about Australian Rotary Health Australian Rotary Health District Representative

It began in 1981 when Ian Scott from the Rotary Club of Mornington, Victoria, proposed the establishment of a charitable fund, and to raise a minimum of $2 million for research into cot deaths. Background of Australian Rotary Health

Cot Deaths in Victoria

Current Programs 1.Mental Health Research 2.All Health Areas Research 3.Indigenous Health Scholarships 4.Rural Medical and Nursing Scholarships

Major Research Focus Mental Health since 2000

Research Programs MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH – Research Project Grants – Post Doctoral Fellowships – PhD Scholarships

Research Program MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG AUSTRALIANS – Since 2012 MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG AUSTRALIANS – Since 2012 – Emphasis on Prevention

Research Programs Selection of Grant Recipients 1.Advertise through Universities and Research Institutions 2.Assessed & recommended by ARH Research Committee 3.All grants and scholarships are reviewed each year

Professor Jeffrey Richards Professor Jeffrey Richards (deceased) E-Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

A/ Professor Felice Jacka American Psychiatric Assn: ‘One of the 10 most important studies in 2010’ Diet linked to Depression Links between diet and mental health

A/Professor Elizabeth Scarr A closer look at the schizophrenic brain

Ms Betty Kitchener AM Mental Health First Aid

Professor Richard Mattick Teenagers given alcohol by their parents more likely to be heavier drinkers

Professor Philip Hazell Clonidine added to psychostimulant medication for hyperactive and aggressive children

Professor Jane Pirkis Media reporting of Suicide

Research Programs ALL HEALTH AREAS ALL HEALTH AREAS Funding Partners PhD Scholarships – $29,000 co-contribution for funding $11,000 – Rotary Partner per annum $11,000 – University per annum $7,000 – ARH per annum

Professor Michael Good A new immunisation for Malaria

Rural Programs RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP – $5,000 per annum to the student

Rural Programs RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP RURAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP – $12,500 per annum to the student

Indigenous Program INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP – To provide scholarships for Indigenous Australians to become a health worker - $5,000 per annum

Indigenous Program INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP – The $5,000 co-contribution for funding $2,500 – Rotary Partner per annum $2,500 – Commonwealth/State Government per annum

Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholar ( )  Father  Podiatrist  Lecturer  Researcher James Charles

David Copley Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholar ( )  Finalist for HESTA Nurse of the Year 2012

New Research ANZAC PhD SCHOLARSHIP The inaugural ANZAC PhD Scholar, Kristin Graham, will be supported by $35,000 per annum in funding for up to 3.5 years at the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies, University of Adelaide, South Australia.

Community Support 1.Since 1985 allocated over $36 million 2.In $3,430,453

Advise District Governor/Elects/Nominees the availability of high profile speakers for their District Conference. Australian Rotary Health will arrange and cover the cost of getting a speaker to Conferences District Conference to cover the cost of accommodation Conference Speakers & Other Event Speakers

Donations Internet via our website Credit cards Cheques & Cash

How Can You Assist? 1.Conduct an Event 2.Make a personal donation/bequest 3.Make a club donation 4.Promote Hat Day

FRIENDS Individual Donor Program Friends $100 to Diamond Friend $2,500Donations

COMPANIONS Individual or Club Companion $5,000 to Diamond Companion $100,000Donations

Personal Donation/Bequest 1.Add ARH in your will 2.Make a personal donation and become a FRIEND

Event Ideas Golf Day Bike Ride Fund Raising Dinners Collections at Fairs & Markets

Phone: JOIN US! Wear a Hat on 7th October

Supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through research, awareness and education