Welcome to Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin News Notes 12th October 2026
Last Week
We heard from Heather Hart from the Stroke Foundation about recognising the symptoms of a stroke, treatment, and steps we can all take to avoid or minimise the risk of strokes.
Heather has volunteered as an Educator in the ACT Branch of Stroke Foundation for many years, and brings to her presentations a long history of experiences with stoke victims while she worked as a nurse. She shares her personal recovery journey, poetry and practical tips throughout the Stroke Foundation's community network and publications.
A stroke can be caused by the blood supply being blocked - an ischaemic stroke. It also maybe caused by a bleeding - a haemorrhagic stroke.
To help recognize the stroke occurring in anyone nearby, Heather talked about:
FACE - drooped
ARMS - unable to raise?
SPEECH - slurred or confused
TIME - is critical - call 000
Things we need to do:
.know your blood pressure.
.Healthy eating - fresh fruit and legumes, cereals.
.get active
.drop the salt intake
.avoid alcohol
.stop smoking.
Its was a very useful presentation. Publications and information sheets are available through Stroke Foundation. Thank you Heather.
We also discussed the preparations for the Candle Festival, Hay WMHS visit and other club business.
Ed.
Heaher Hart - presented for us.
A common symptom of a stroke occurring.
To do list.....
Next meeting
This week having a social meeting at the Australian War Memorial. We plan to have a light lunch at Poppies and then Michael will take us around the new hall and displays.
Please respond to Eric’s email invitation by Tuesday morning, if you have not already done this.
Duty Roster
Date:
Chair:
President Neil
Guest speaker:
Member to propose Toast to Rotary, thank guest speaker, and write up for Bulletin:
15 October
Neil; Social Function
Visit to the War Memorial. Park underneath in the carpark then meet us at Poppies cafe at 12.00noon.
Michael
22 October
Neil
Rod Nichols speaking on “The role of a Justice of the Peace in the Community.”
Stephen
29 October
Neil
Rebecca Conway speaking on “An architect’s view of the Australian War Memorial renovation.”
Michael
5th November
Ross
Margaret Wright - The Last Flight of the Zeppelin
Eric
12th November
Ross
John Christensen - Hands off for the Constitution
Bill
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