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Rotary member since 2016, primarily as Youth Director in a small club. Have worked as a Business Consultant for the last 20+ years in multiple industries across APAC and North America. Chartered Accountant, fluent in French, experienced trainer/facilitator. Outside supporting main Rotary programs, have devised and run innovative STEM programs for Primary schools and Mock Interviews for Secondary schools.

I’m a highly dedicated person with extensive experience in starting a youth organisation. I successfully performed my role as a youth officer resulting in the chartering of two Rotaract clubs in our district in the Philippines and a community based Interact club in Eynesbury, Victoria. Also I was able to established a youth club and was regarded as the most outstanding youth organization in the city. At all times, I ensure the highest standard of professionalism, efficiency and work ethic in undertaking any youth activities. I am able to work in a team environment and highly responsible when required to perform my task. I worked in many roles of my career as a government youth officer, healthcare provider, a fitness instructor and even as a tradesperson and an entrepreneur related to online retail which gave me an opportunity to engage our young people from diverse backgrounds.

Amanda held most roles in her Rotaract club including President, then DRR, chair of RA and Rotary advisor to RA. Amanda has done similar in Rotary and just completed her third term as club President for three different Rotary clubs. Amanda’s primary role through each of her presidential terms has been to create stability and consistency for the clubs as well as member wellbeing. Amanda has also been in a range of Rotary project and programs, for District, multi-district and zone - her longest commitment being District RYPEN (in various roles since 2005 and camp director since 2018), and at a zone level Amanda served in the Membership committee 2012-2015, Trainer for the Zone’s L&D District leads since 2021, and has been working in various committees with the Regionalisation Pilot including Communications Operations Manager, a member of the core team and the Deputy Chair of the Regionalisation Establishment Team.

I was a District Governor in 2023 during the process of establishing our Regionalisation pilot. I'm comfortable in driving change and exploring new opportunities. I managed farms in NZ where I was the sole employee, so I have had to solve most problems I came up against!! I class myself as a good organiser, whether a project or conference. I'm happy to listen and help when and where required. I'm not keen on red tape and I say "just do it".

Volunteering, and the opportunity to contribute to their communities, are touted as some of the main reasons people join, and remain, in Rotary. Why is it then that some Rotary club members enthusiastically volunteer for every project while others rarely, or never, do? I believe the secret to motivating busy Rotary members lies in focusing your efforts, proactively articulating expectations, seeking and valuing feedback, encouraging excitement and interest in the anticipated impact, prioritizing legislation, especially with social enterprises, and publicly recognizing even small progress. I have tertiary qualifications in strategic leadership and human resource management plus extensive senior management work experience within 24/7 not-for-profit healthcare services that have utilized large numbers of volunteers. I am therefore able to assist Rotary clubs in introducing effective volunteer management policies, procedures, and processes that will improve project participation, minimize potential risk, and still achieve worthwhile results.

1. With qualifications and experience in facilitation, executive coaching and leadership development I can assist with face-to-face or online workshops or individual leadership development, as well as planning workshops. I can assist with finding other specialists if I am not available to help with your particular issue. 2. Qualified and experienced in inquiries and fact finding I can offer advice on going about such things. For Districts I can conduct independent inquiries or fact-finding on non-criminal matters that fall within the Governor's purview. 3. With experience in conflict processes and management, I can offer advice and connections to assist with conflict. 4. As a qualified Company Director with experience in governance matters in Rotary and other not-for-profits, especially constitutional documents (primarily Australia, only general principles for other countries). 5. I am involved in a number of projects that required community consultation and can share tips: Mental Health First Aid courses, VTTs, community development etc.

I have Degrees in Economics and Law from Sydney University (1977/78) and was admitted as a Solicitor in December 1979, practicing from February 1980 to 1984. I then transferred to being a Barrister in February 1984 and have practiced continuously over the last 40 years primarily in the personal injury field, particularly workers compensation, including insurance issues. Relevant to legal, administrative, youth exchange and protection matters, I served as District 9685 Administration Advisor 2008-10; Governor 2012/13; Youth Exchange Chair 2014-18; and Council on Legislation Delegate in 2016. I have been a member of the National Insurance Committee from 2014 – 2018 and 2022 to date;. I have provided draft Club Constitutions and Bylaws to many Clubs since 2010; drafted new District Bylaws in 2012; and drafted amendments to the Probus South Pacific Constitution in 2013. I was pleased to play a part in the substantial changes made at the Council of Legislation in 2016 regarding membership and attendance. As a member of the National Insurance Committee over many years (currently Chair), I have been involved in many aspects of insurance and risk management. I see Youth Protection as an essential part of Rotary Service, enabling us to carry out our numerous Youth programs and enabling us to have appropriate insurance cover. With the combination of legal, insurance and youth exchange experience, I hope to assist Clubs in those areas.

I have been an active member of Rotary since 1988, serving in multiple leadership roles at both Club and District levels, including several terms as Club President, Secretary, and Treasurer. At District level, I completed a three-year term as Assistant Governor for seven Clubs. My primary focus has been The Rotary Foundation, where I served on the District Foundation Committee for many years, including three years as Foundation Administrator and nearly four years as District Rotary Foundation Chair. I am committed to Rotary Learning and Information and am always willing to share my expertise. My background includes a career in law enforcement and experience as a union delegate. I am currently serving as District Governor for 2025–2026 and as the District Governors Representative on the ROMAC Board

I have enjoyed being a Rotarian for nearly sixteen years, volunteering on a range of projects, including: • Collaborating in the major rollout of social media in Rotary WA from 2011-2014. • Leading the formation of the first WA e-club in 2016. • Being part of a team that successfully grew District 9465 from 2015-18. • Creating and operating the Membership Voice online seminar service to promote membership best practice in Rotary globally and build evidence-based club models for others to learn from. • Collaborating with Rotary leaders and clubs across Australia and NZ on successful and innovative club revitalisation programs. • Presenting and facilitating sessions at district conferences, development seminars and club events. • Helping to continuously improve the community engagement aspects of RYPEN and RYLA

As an Anglican Priest I have been subject to a rigorous regime of both professional standards scrutiny and ministry suitability checks for over thirty years, and I believe that this background not only equips me to offer advice and guidance on protection matters but also attests my credentials to act as a protection officer for Rotary/D9510. I see the position first as one of equipping Rotary club officers with basic protection knowledge, but primarily as being a resource providing reliable and timely information and support in all matters protection, including club level training and visits. I am available most of the time and have publicly committed to chasing up queries and unknowns if I don’t happen to have ready answers. In this way I hope to instil confidence in clubs and club officers and so provide a useful and dependable protection response to whoever might contact me.

Extensive experience in youth programs for almost 20 years as a participant, facilitator and Director of RYLA. Founding Chair of RYLA Oceania, a Zone-level initiative designed to enhance collaboration of RYLA District Leaders across the Zone and improve opportunities for RYLA Alumni to continue their RYLA journey. RYLA Oceania has held 5 Forums for RYLA District Leaders across Australia and New Zealand and two advanced year-long leadership programs for RYLA Alumni. Rebecca has an ability to find synergies in existing initiatives and amplify their impact. Rebecca can help clubs, Rotaractors and Rotarians with all things RYLA, from alumni engagement, communications and marketing, Rotary engagement, corporate sponsorship, speakers and how to find RYLA applicants. As a Leadership and Strategy Coach, Rebecca can assist Rotaractors and Rotarians with improving their individual and team performance, enhancing their awareness and effectiveness as a leader and providing keynote presentations or workshops in this space.

I joined Rotary in 2007 after hosting a young boy who came to Australia for heart surgery. In Rotary I immediately became involved in RAWCS as I had already been travelling overseas doing International development work and humanitarian service projects. In 2010 I established a charitable foundation, Pink Umbrella Foundation to provide governance and funding to the international development work. Currently I am the RAWCS Eastern Region Project Coordinator. I ensure RAWCS project managers met governance requirements for the tax deductible status RAWCS has. I am aware of criteria of working in developing countries having established a charitable foundation. I travel regularly overseas to various countries, working on sustainable development projects. Part of my role in RAWCS is supporting Rotarians working in developing countries and keeping them across regulations from our government.

Strategic development on creating,planning and evaluating campaigns; identifying, classifying and rationalising target markets. Creative content for social media, websites and communications.