Craig's message was clear: having a platform and the ability to make a difference creates not just an opportunity, but also a responsibility.
At the Rotary District 9640 Conference, Craig Foster AM shared his inspiring journey through football, his broadcasting career with SBS, and his involvement in the Matildas' landmark compensation deal. Also, his recounting of the campaign to save Hakeem al-Araibi, a young man wrongfully imprisoned in Thailand (check out the story here: https://lnkd.in/g_WbNpuX).
Craig's message resonates deeply with our mission at Rotaract Australia. Rotaractors in Australia have access to resources change the world, accelerate their careers and make meaningful connections through:
1. A global network of 1.4 million community leaders, business professionals from all industries, charity founders and more through Rotary International.
2. The freedom to engage in thousands of existing charitable projects in all areas of service or even launch our own project with the support of their club and the wider Rotary network.
3. The opportunity to connect socially with like-minded people who share a passion to do more.
Currently, there are fewer than 1,000 Rotaractors in Australia accessing these opportunities. In line with Craig's mindset, it is our responsibility to make sure that ALL young Australians know that these opportunities are open to them and make Rotaract accessible to all. There is no reason why there shouldn't be 20,000 or 100,000 or more Rotarators in Australia.
> If your university doesn't have a Rotaract club, reach out.
> If you run a youth centre that isn't connected to a Rotaract club, reach out.
> If you're a local council representative and would like to know more, reach out.
Over the next financial year, I am dedicated to spreading this message and expanding our reach. We have something really great here that should be accessed by MANY more young Australians. All we need is a platform.
Let’s make the most of it. 👊
P.S. Craig, if you have any pointers/advice.. would love to chat!
P.P.S If anyone at all has any pointers/advice.. would love to chat!
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3moCongratulations to my team members Silvia and Sandro for your running efforts. Running for charity combines sport and welfare. I love it