Australian Rotary Health Structure of Australian Rotary Health

Australian Rotary Health

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

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

Structure of 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

Australian Rotary Health District Representative 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

Background of Australian Rotary Health 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.

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 –Research Project Grants –Post Doctoral Fellowships –Ph. D Scholarships

Research Program • 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 (deceased) E-Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

A/ Professor Felice Jacka 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 Funding Partners Ph. D 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 –$5, 000 per annum to the student

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

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

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

James Charles Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholar (2003 -2008) § Father § Podiatrist § Lecturer § Researcher

David Copley Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholar (2006 -2008) § Finalist for HESTA Nurse of the Year 2012

New Research ANZAC Ph. D SCHOLARSHIP The inaugural ANZAC Ph. D 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 2016 - $3, 430, 453

Conference Speakers & Other Event Speakers 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

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

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

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

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

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