We received the following email last week for Survey Participants Wanted: The influence of vision loss on musical activities. If anyone is interested, please reply using the links below.
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Dear Camberwell Rotary Club
I am an optometrist-researcher in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at The University of Melbourne and we have two research studies looking for volunteers.
(1) Survey Participants Wanted: The influence of vision loss on musical activities
Researchers from The University of Melbourne are seeking adult participants for an online survey looking at musical activities and how vision loss may affect them (Ethics Approval Number: 35397). The survey has a maximum of 27 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, although may take longer for those with vision loss that affects reading speed. The survey is anonymous and your participation is completely voluntary. Both those with vision loss and those with healthy vision can participate.
Last week, a group of us—Graeme Hope, District Govenenor for District 9800, Daya Govender, Club President, Anne Murphy, Robert Pattison, and myself— attended the Hope in a Suitcase warehouse to assist with packing suitcases for this project.
We were moved by the dedication of Victorian Manager Julie Armstrong and her team of volunteers. Without any State financial assistance, this year they have packed and delivered over 1,500 suitcases to government agencies across both metropolitan and regional areas.
Each suitcase is thoughtfully filled with age- and gender-appropriate gifts, including the items donated through our own project. Seeing the quality and abundance of these gifts firsthand was truly inspiring. They are sure to bring immeasurable comfort and joy to the vulnerable children who receiving them during this most stressful and frightening time in their lives.
This project was made possible through the generous support of a Rotary Foundation District Grant using District Designated Funds (District 9800).
The Community Service Committee is running the annual clothing and blanket drive. The items will be donated to St Vincent de Paul who will give them to in need people in Boroondara to keep warm. Jackets, jumpers, scarfs, blankets, baby and kids clothing are ideal. Please bring them to our weekly dinner at the Tower hotel over the few weeks.
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the following event. Click on HEREto view available slots and book yourself directly online.
Event: Mock Job Interview - Camberwell High School Date: 08/09/2026 at 8:00 AM - 09/09/2026 at 12:00 PM Chair: Linda Anderson 0418 581 669 Location: Camberwell High School
100A Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury, VIC
CAMBERWELL SUNDAY MARKET ROSTER
RC CAMBERWELL
CSM ROSTER ALLOCATIONS
September 2026
Date
06.50-10.00
09.50-1300
6th Sept
Jessica Wat/ Murray Anderson
Peter Pratt/ Geoff McCormick
13th Sept
Yvonne Wills/ Justin Kim
Patrick Docherty/ Nadia Hamilton
20th Sept
David Chu/ Dan Zhang
David Chu/ Jasmine Hu
27th Sept
Gary Goldsmith/ Lyndon Joss
George de Slouza/ Daya Govender
Update from the President:
D9800 Club vote for Re-Districting – deadline 31 August, president and Murray Anderson have emailed details to all members. Our DG Graeme hope will expand during his official Club visit on 19 August when presenting his 2026-2027 DG 9800 plan.
The director of RAGAS (Rotary Action Against Slavery) is offering grants ($1,000 USD) to any Rotary club that wants to co-host State Organs. Here is a link to the application (disregard the date and time): https://ragas.online/cape-rfp-application/
President Barbara Brook of the Rotary Club of Kew extends an invitation to their Trivia night on 29 August (see flyer attached)
Boroondara Cluster Presidents Breakfast meeting on Friday 28th August at TRU Coffee Café, 1058 Burke Road, Balwyn, 7:15am for 7:30am through to 8:45am – hosted by Michael Stillwell Community Group Leader Rotary District 9800 – CGL2. Topic will be Membership – opened to all interested committee chairs.
50th Year Camberwell Sunday Market Celebrations -30Aug 2026.
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the following event. Click on 
