ROTARY CLUB OF CLAYTON
Weekly Bulletin 4th.June 2007
Vol 41No 41
Tonight: Clayton RSL 6.15 pm-6.30pm
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International Fellowships Month
Upcoming Meetings
Date / Speaker / Chairperson / Desk / Visitors4th June / Bruce McPhate, Monash Medical Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Special partners night / Jon Breisch / Lesley Zuccaro / Jean Cochrane
11th June / TBA
18th June / TBA
25th June / Change Over. Mulgrave Country Club.
Please organise a replacement if you are unable to attend on rostered days above.
APOLOGIES: Please phone apologies to John Barnes – 9544 2866 by Monday 4pm.
Coming Events
Fellowship functions will occur around once every 6 week
Rotaract Roster
Date / Rotarian to Visit11th June / Michael Ellinger
Previous meeting
Last Meeting: La Casetta Restaurant,
28th May 07
Apologies: Michael Ellinger, John Barnes, Jon Breisch
Make Ups:
Guests:
Birthdays: 2nd June Jean Cochrane, 24th June Monique Ellinger
Wedding Anniversaries 2nd June Jim & Jean Cochrane.
General Business
Last meeting the 28 of May, was at La Casetta Restaurant, 1066 Centre Road (cnr Eskay Rd), South Oakleigh,
The Rotary Club has Adopted Village from RAMS is (HURIS) – New Ireland.
Poowong Dairy Farm day will now be around September.
Board Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the Month.
Rotaract club of Clayton Needs help with numbers of people aged 18 to 30 years.
ROTARY CLUB OF CLAYTON
Meets every Monday 6.15 for 6.30pm at Clayton RSL
163 Carinish Rd, Clayton (Mel 79 D3)
President: Glenda Rose
Secretary: Bill Sides
Recent Updates:
Hi Gang,
Dean Calder from Clayton has put a call out to anyone who might be
available for any amount of time during the long weekend.
He is looking for volunteers for the National titles of Goal Ball (a
blind sport). The National Titles will be held at Wesley College in
Parhan and anyone who is interested will be required for any amount of
time between 9am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Tasks could vary from scoring to catering. Spectators are also highly
encouraged.
For anyone who is interested, or would like some more information,
please contact Dean on deanoc1@optusnet. com.au.
Thanks
Kylie McMillan on behalf of Dean
Adolescent Inpatient Unit (Stepping Stones)
The adolescent inpatient unit is a 15 bed psychiatric residential assessment and treatment program for young people aged between 12 - 18 years who are experiencing severe psychiatric and or emotional disturbances. There is also a day program operating for young people to attend.
The building, designed around a garden courtyard, consists of a residential area including recreation space, a music room and a kitchen. There is also a school building, indoor pool and gym facility.
The unit operates 24 hours, 7 days a week with an alternative school program running Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
A young person will meet with their mini team regularly to identify and review their goals for discharge. The case co-coordinator and nurses are the people to whom inquiries should be directed.
Some Important Things To Note!
Admission to a hospital setting is a significant event in a teenager's life, it is considered only when all other avenues have been explored and for various reasons the inpatient unit is the best place to be.
In light of this the staff endeavour to provide the best care, in the lease restrictive environment, building on the strengths and attributes of the adolescent.
Support is also provided where needed to other people important in the young person’s life.
Although staff are experienced in providing a safe and therapeutic environment, in which young people can work on their issues, it is important to remember that young people are exposed to a variety of behaviors whilst in an inpatient setting, some of which are not helpful to that individual. There is therefore the potential for young people to develop unwanted behaviors of their own.
What do you need to bring?
· Adequate amount of clothing, a few personal items to help you settle in but nothing precious. Money can be kept in a safe but we recommend only about $15 per week is necessary for outings etc.
· Toiletries are essential, bathers, cassette player, CD’s and tapes are useful at times but staff cannot be responsible for these items.
Rules on the Unit!
These are clearly displayed around the unit and a more comprehensive sheet containing the a-z of the unit will be given to parents and the young person on admission in brief some important rules to remember:
· No non-prescribed drugs or alcohol are permitted on the unit, or during leave.
· No harming yourself, others or property.
· The rights and privacy of others is to be respected, breaches of these rules will incur consequences. Staff on the unit do not support young people smoking. Smoking is harmful to your health. Adolescents need parental permission to smoke on the unit. Smoking is restricted on the unit.
What Happens on the Unit?
Families are routinely involved in decision making and are expected to attend regular family sessions. Emergency meetings may also be necessary to address important issues. Guardianship responsibilities remain with the parents / carers. Whilst on the unit, young people, when well enough, are expected to attend the program as discussed with the mini-team. The program is a combination of education, therapeutic, and life skills, including psychotherapy, goal setting, living skills, art, music, cooking, gym, outings, newsletter and communication skills.
\To help us work effectively with a young person, a varying level of supervision is used when it is appropriate for maximizing safety and care. This is determined and reviewed by the mini-team and the nurse in charge. Observation levels range from special, being the most highly supervised, then 5 down to 1 being the least supervised.
Weekend leave occurs to encourage the young person to maintain links with their ongoing accommodation and the community they will return to after a stay in hospital.
Education on the Unit
Department of Employment, Education& Training (DE&T) work with the healthprofessionals in a multi-disciplinary model, attending mini-team meetings and family sessions as educational consultants.
We work with 12 - 18 year old young people who have a severe mental illness, including those with a dual diagnosis. The teachers expertise in preparing curriculum, managing and teaching groups and assisting young people back to an appropriate educational setting, complements the skills of other staff of Stepping Stones.
We provide educational assessments and feedback this information to the school and family. Although mandated to provide services only to Stepping Stones Inpatient Unit, we do support schools and outside agencies through secondary consultation, meetings and professional development.
The aim of the program is to:
· Provide the opportunity for young people to reflect and continue to work on their difficulties.
· Support and encourage appropriate classroom behaviour
· Access to a relevant range of subjects
During a young person's stay on the unit, they attend a structured program that runs five days per week beginning at 10.00am and ending at 4.00pm. Subjects such as Health and Human Relations, Information Technology and Art are permanently on the time table and where feasible, follow the course outlines and objectives within the Curriculum Standards Framework (CSF). Other subjects offered are Living Skills, Gardening, Yoga, Communication Skills and Drama.
Teachers form a partnership with the Mental Health Professionals in planning, delivering and evaluating the program.
Supporting VCE Students
Teachers maintain close links with home schools allowing consultation with the young person's school and families regarding pertinent issues: course selection, career pathways and school based welfare / curriculum issues.
To ensure continuity of study, the teachers will provide specific instruction in some subject areas and request work from school when appropriate.
Where necessary, the teachers will provide documentation to support a change in a young persons VCE commitments.
Lyndale Secondary College
Lyndale is responsible for the provision of resources through its global budget, managing personnel and administrative matters of the Education Program and providing support and guidance on all matters to do with the Education Department's policy.
The Management Committee plays a vital role in overseeing the Education Program. In addition it provides a forum where interested parties from Monash Medical Centre, Health and Community Services and the Department of Education and Training (DE&T) can raise issues for discussion and clarification. This convenes once per term.
If you would like any further information on the Education Program at Stepping Stones Adolescent Inpatient Unit, you can contact:
Mr. Bruce McPhate
Teacher In Charge
Stepping Stones Adolescent Inpatient Unit
Monash Medical Centre
246 Clayton Road,
Clayton, Vic. 3168
Tel: 613 9594 1300
Fax: 613 9594 6333
Upcoming District events.
Further down the track...9/6/2007 (Sat) / Chelsea Art Show
10/6/2007 (Sun) / Chelsea Art Show
11/6/2007 (Mon) / Chelsea Art Show
The Four Way Test
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Advance Australian Fair
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands,
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia fair.
Thought for the week.
If a cluttered desk is an indication of a cluttered mind, what is indicated by an empty desk?" - Unknown
Joke for the week
The meal was fat free but I paid a high price for the rest
Meeting Closed on the 28th of May at 9.00pm
Relevant Rotary Web sites.
http://www.rotary.org/
http://www.9810.rotary.org.au/
www.rotarnet.com.au
Other club websites of interest.
http://www.rotary-belleville.org/index.htm
htpp://www.rotaryclubofbrisbanemidcity.org/contents/home.asp?
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/rotaryworld/index.html
Ra Ra’s Ramblings – Week 48 2006-07
Week commencing: Monday 28 May 2007
DISTRICT GOVERNORS CHANGEOVER – Saturday 30 JUNE 2007 7
RYLA 8
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN REQUIRED for PROBUS 8
“THE PIG IDEA” – Nepal Women’s Foundation Project 8
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FOLLOW-UP 9
MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF DGN JOHN BARNES 9
URGENT MESSAGE FROM PP PETER MURIE RE: SCHOLARSHIP NEWS 9
HOST MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 10
What Makes a Great Host Counselor? 11
DROUGHT RELIEF INITIATIVE – ADOPTING A TOWN 11
MESSAGE from Carrol Farmer – STAMPS 12
MESSAGE FROM ROTARY CLUB of ROWVILLE 12
MESSAGE FROM RC OF NUNAWADING 13
PAUL HARRIS RECOGNITION: 14
NEW MEMBERS 14
MESSAGE from RC OF MONT ALBERT AND SURREY HILLS – Book Fair 14
INVITATION FROM ROTARY CLUB OF HAMPTON 14
MESSAGE FROM ROTARACT CLUB OF LILYDALE 15
MESSAGE from NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF) –2008 15
ATTENDANCE REPORT 16
DATA BASE UPDATE 16
ENQUIRY FROM DAVID MAIR – RC of GLEN WAVERLEY 16
MESSAGE FROM PDG DENIS HYLAND 16
DISTRICT SPONSORS 17
Forthcoming Events 17
DISTRICT GOVERNORS CHANGEOVER – Saturday 30 JUNE 2007
Jill and I together with DGE Dick and Sue, invite you to join us at the Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday 30th June 2007 to celebrate the District Governor’s Changeover, from LEAD THE WAY to ROTARY SHARES. The evening will commence at 7:00 PM for 7:30PM and will cost $52.00 per person for a 2 Course dinner with soft drinks provided, and all other drinks at reasonable bar prices. The Rotary Club of Hampton is hosting the occasion and will shortly distribute a flyer and Booking Form. In the meantime, make up a table or two and join us for a great night.
RYLA
RYLA is an exciting live-in Leadership Seminar for young adults aged from 18 years old up to 28. This year the seminar is being held from Sunday July 1st to the following Friday at Lake Dewar Lodge, Myrniong (Approximately five minutes north of Bacchus Marsh).
Cost $500 per applicant, sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Applications can be downloaded from the District Website. It is still not too late for your club to participate since the deadline has been extended. For further information please contact PP Alan Wong on 0438 821022 or BH 9758 2943. Applications to: 4 Barmah Drive, Wantirna 3152.
(DG Bob: I urge your full support of RYLA 2007)
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN REQUIRED for PROBUS
We need a District Chairman for Probus for the coming year. PDG Kevin Speer is stepping down at the end of this Rotary year after being our very competent District Chairman. Kevin will available to assist in the training and transition for the new Chairman. The job involves being the Rotary link with existing Probus Clubs and helping to register any new Clubs.
Contact:
DGE Dick Garner Tel: 9530 8805
PDG Kevin Speer Tel: 9807 8914
“THE PIG IDEA” – Nepal Women’s Foundation Project
Want to know more about the Matching Grant Concept that was presented at last Sundays District Assembly?
Give Alan Davidson a quick oink! on Tel: 9730 1608
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FOLLOW-UP
Thank you to every one that came to last Sunday’s District Assembly and for all the organisation put in by Glen Waverley Club members.
The Strategic Plan concepts that DG Bob and I outlined on Sunday will be featured in the Cluster Group meeting to be held in July and early August. The roll-out program will be covered and the Share Rotary memberships kits will be distributed so that you can start sharing Rotary with more people.