Proudly Hosted by the Rotary Club of Launceston.
Wednesday 01st March
Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor
The MC for the night was Co-President, John Dent, who ensured that the event ran smoothly for the fifty-one, Rotarians, family, friends, and special guests who gathered to hear the three guest speakers:
- Exciting developments in Australian Rotary Health development and direction delivered by PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM – Chairman of ARH.
- Research into the Prevention of Youth Suicide in Rural Tasmania presented by ARH Scholar Laura Grattidge. Laura commenced a PhD in 2020, building on academic and professional experiences to explore the role of communities in rural suicide prevention, and develop ‘Best Practice Guidelines for Youth Suicide Prevention in Rural Australian Communities’.
- New Treatments for Stroke Patients – a Promising Future presented by former ARH Scholar, Dr Jason Palazzolo. Jason Palazzolo was a PhD candidate with Monash University and recipient of the PhD Scholarship (Cardiology) supported by Australian Rotary Health and Rotary District 9830. Based at the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Jason performed his biomedical research where he aimed to develop novel therapies for the treatment of thrombosis and related diseases, specifically stroke. Jason’s research incorporated innovative therapeutic designs, including novel fusion proteins and nanoparticle technologies. Jason has completed his PhD and his research has been highly acclaimed. He is now employed as a scientist with CSL.
The event was well supported by the District, with both support and participation on the night. Pictured above: District Governor Bob Calvert, DGE Mike Patten, PDG Ken Moore (District Chair of ARH), Lois Moore, PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM (Chairman of ARH), Anne Shadbolt, Co-President PP John Dent AOM and PP Madeline Logan (member of ARH District Committee).