Our Wheelchairs for Kids project continues its success in 2025. Since our last report, WFK Coordinator Robin Noakes is thrilled to share that we've now sold a grand total of 91 chairs which amounts to $25,700 raised. Promotional efforts have remained active across the Gippsland region and have also reached Echuca and Bright. The Lions Club of Mallacoota generously purchased a chair and more recently the Lions Club of Moe have indicated that they will make a donation. Robin is also engaging with several local schools to explore the idea of a WFK Wheelathon—a fun and meaningful way to raise awareness and support. St Pauls Aglican Grammar School will be holding a Wheelathon in November. |  |
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The Journey to Our Involvement in the Wheelchair for Kids Project
After attending the 9820 District conference in 2022, President-elect Lyn Cassar developed a keen interest in the Wheelchair for Kids Project. Inspired by her enthusiasm, IPP Robin Noakes sought out the WFK team at the Melbourne International Convention in May 2023. This endeavor proved to be highly productive, and Robin acquired a chair for the Rotary Club of Moe to use in promoting the project.
 | Having a chair to demonstrate its features during presentations has been a game changer. The chair "speaks for itself" and serves as a powerful ambassador in its own right. Accompanied by visuals on a short slideshow, the Rotary Club of Moe set out to promote President Lyn’s project for the 2023/2024 year. An initial target of 10 chairs was quickly surpassed. In the first year of 23/24 the club managed to buy 26 chairs. Early in 2024/2025 Rotary year a Wheelathon at Albert Street Primary school raised enough to buy another 14 chairs. Another 6 chairs were raised at a Club fundraiser in December. |
We are well on track to reach the 2024/2025 target of 25 chairs.
Robin has recently been invited to join the Wheelchairs For Kids team on the East Coast. He is one of 3 Volunteer Victorian Coordinators, 2 in Melbourne, with Robin covering the Gippsland Region.
The honouring of Wheelchairs For Kids co-founder, Brother Oliver Pickett, as 2025 Senior Australian of the Year has shone a spotlight on the WFK cause. The Prime Minister is planning on visiting the workshop in Perth.
To listen to Oliver's speech go to: https://youtu.be/NmOnq4OAkYY?si=NgAimLUPYiTntMyA