The first thing I want to do is to acknowledge the work and commitment of our past Chair, Glenys Parton. She has been one of our most loyal and hardworking volunteers in each of the roles she has held over the past 11 years.
Even now, she has agreed to remain on the Board as an additional director while we work to rebuild our Board. She and I represented ROMAC at the NZ Multi-District Summit in Napier this month. Thank you Glenys for your passion and huge support for ROMAC.
We are actively working to encourage more volunteers to join the Board, and to Regional Chair and committee roles.
I am pleased to advise that Mariam Fergusson, a current member of our Eastern Regional Committee, has accepted the role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement. Miriam joins the Board from 1 April, bringing a wealth of governance and senior executive experience.
Members of the Operations team participated in a successful face-to-face workshop at Rydges Sydney Airport over the weekend 6 to 8 March. Worthwhile discussions identified several positive suggestions for improved procedures for the future.
Our dedicated Regional Chairs and their teams supported several children this month:
Aviana is an example of ROMAC operating at its best and of the extraordinary impact ROMAC can have on the lives of children of Oceania.
We received a very urgent referral for her on Saturday 21 February, with a request to have her at The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, in a week.
Despite her, her mother and two medical escorts all needing passports and medical visas, they flew to Adelaide on 28 February. Following her successful surgery on 5 March she returned home on 14 March.
With special thanks to Operations Manager Pam for her many long hours, numerous phone calls and messages, to Central Chair Judi and her team for their pastoral care provided at short notice, and to Rob Wilkinson for arranging air travel.
I encourage Rotarians from Australia and New Zealand to please consider joining our wonderful team of ROMAC Volunteers; to become part of one of our regional committees, or the ROMAC Board.
Please send an expression of interest to our HR Coordinator.
Acting ROMAC Chair
Two leading New Zealand ROMAC supporters have received lifetime recognition awards.
Dr Eric Horne has been a Rotarian since December 1971, an active member for almost 50 years and an Honorary member in more recent years.
Geoff Pownall once thought his Rotary journey was complete.
Sharon and her husband Wayne have made an extraordinary contribution to ROMAC for more than a decade.
ROMAC’s Central Region Committee is planning support arrangements for 12-year-old Miliana from Vanuatu, who will be treated at Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
ROMAC was honoured to be part of the combined Rotary District 9660 and 9685 Conference — sharing stories that reflect the hope, courage, and life-changing impact at the heart of our work.
More than 350 Rotarians from three districts had an opportunity to learn more about ROMAC last month.
The Acting Chair role, together with the Operations Director role, continues to keep me busy.
An anonymous repeat donor has thanked ROMAC for the gift we sent in appreciation.
ROMAC shared life saving stories at the District 9675 Conference, strengthening community support to continue transforming children's lives.
Sunshine Coast Rotary clubs recently gathered for their annual Trivia Challenge, raising over $9,000 for ROMAC.
We are delighted to welcome Anita Binns, who has recently joined ROMAC as our volunteer HR Co-ordinator.
Glenys Parton, ROMAC Chair, announces a leadership change.
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Sight is vital to a child’s well-being and future. This Timor-Leste mother pays tribute to those who helped her son regain his and expresses her heartfelt gratitude.
ROMAC relies on the dedication of many volunteers, together with the ongoing support of Rotary clubs. Rockhampton South Rotary Club was recently recognised for their support of ROMAC.
Antonio sustained a traumatic eye injury after being struck by a ball while playing football with friends.
The latest on the beneficial collaboration between ACT Health and ROMAC.
ROMAC Chair Glenys Parton's end of 2025 message.
ROMAC confirmed the recipients of the 2024–25 volunteer recognition awards.
Maggie Alexander's contribution to ROMAC over the past 8 years was recognised at the ROMAC AGM.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or spread the word, your contribution brings a child closer to life changing surgery.
