Community Projects
The Rotary Club of Belmont has a number of projects designed to strengthen and build our Community. Recent programs supported include;
Graffiti Removal Program
Members of the Club assist in the Graffiti Removal program. Graffiti is usually regarded as an eye sore in the community. However there can be some beautiful artworks but unless permission has been sought by the owner of the premises it is still an intrusion.
Our aim is to beautify our community by:
- Removal of tagging using chemicals (where possible) or painting the surfaces.
- Provision of murals where funding allows.
- Planting of vegetation screening.
Red Shield Appeal
Members of the Club assist in collecting money for the annual Red Shield Appeal.
The Red Shield Appeal is one of Australia’s most respected charity events. Every year, members of the Club assist the local Salvation Army with door knocking. Monies raised assists the Salvos with their much needed community work.
John Hunter Children's Hospital
Quick response times are critical in the care of premature babies.
The Club has donated monies to the Neonatal intensive care ward. Such monies have helped purchase essential items needed to provide effective treatment for babies born prematurely or needing specialised care. The unit provides emergency support to much of Northern NSW
The Club is very proud of the help it has been able to give to this cause and is most impressed by the efforts of the dedicated and professional staff.
Shelter Box
Shelter Box provides immediate support for people affected by natural and manmade disasters.
Shelter Box Australia responds instantly to natural and manmade disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need.
Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and essential equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.
The Club maintains a Shelter Box and has recently purchased a new Shelter Box with the last box having been sent to Indonesia.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
The Club is a member of the Helicopter Service’s Club 139 providing financial support on a yearly basis.