Rotary District Governor Neta speaking at a combined meeting of the Numurkah and Nathalia Rotary Clubs commencing by introducing herself, a member of Tatura Rotary Club, living in Tatura since 1997. Four adult children and 8 grandchildren.
Aunty in aboriginal community.
Work full time as a counsellor/therapist with children.
Two partner projects suggested by her four children, as her partner.
Family history with daughter giving birth to premature twins, rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital where one did not survive.
Daughter discovered "Life's Little Treasures Foundation". Australia's foremost charity dedicated to providing support, friendship and information, specifically tailored for families of premature or sick babies.
Family assistance program provides parents with food and fuel vouchers to ease some of the financial pressures so that they can concentrate on spending their time bonding and caring for their baby.
Now a RAWCS project with aim of raising $50,000. Each club asked to donate to foundation.
"Say No to Domestic Violence" a second project with function or walk in early December to raise awareness in community and not be silent.
Yes, to respectful relationships.
Neta concluded by saying Rotary International is worldwide, we are all RI, without us RI would not exist. We have skills, compassion, engaged in community - we are Rotary International.