INK 10: Eight things to know about Australian Rotary Health

{01} What It Is ARH? A national, not-for-profit organisation which funds health research and provides community education about health in Australia A project of the Rotary Districts of Australia Supported by Australian Rotary clubs

{02} What it isn’t Not an “official” or structured program of Rotary International

{03} What Is Its Mission? Supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through research, awareness and education

{04} What does ARH do? One of largest providers of mental health research in Australia Provides Scholarships for Rural medical and nursing students Provides scholarships in health fields for indigenous young people Provides funding for health projects not usually funded in other ways

{05} What is the History of ARH? ARH was founded by Ian Scott, a member of the Rotary Club of Mornington in 1981 Scott was moved by the impact of SIDS on parents and set up a fund to support research in that area Originally called “Australian Rotary Health Research Fund”

{06} How Is It Funded? Mainly donations from Rotarians ARH launched “Hat Day” in 2011 to seek funds from the general public

{07} Why Hat Day? Hats help heads Hat day funds go directly to research helping the one in five Australians affected by depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many other illnesses. “Lift the Lid” is the latest version of Hat day.

{08} Who are the key people? CEO: Joy Gillett OAM Chairman of the Board: Jeff Crofts Patrons: Glen Kinross AO, Rotary International President 1997-98; Sir Clem Renouf AM, Rotary International President 1978-79; His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)

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