Rotary Southern Districts

Your 2025 Community Grant of $1,500 was used to help bridge the financial gap for local families who would otherwise have been unable to access counselling. This sum subsidises 30 real life sessions for our local community members. The funding enabled individuals and families experiencing grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and mental health concerns to receive vital therapeutic support at a time when they needed it most.

One client shared, "Being able to believe in myself more. Giving my children confidence in believing in their emotions and being able to express them safely."

Another told us, "Family therapy helped my daughters and I bond and speak freely and listen to each other."


Parents also reported stronger communication at home, with one simply saying, "I can communicate with my partner and kids better."


Perhaps the most powerful reflection came from a mother grieving the sudden loss of her daughter, who wrote: "I am still here. Without Serena's support, I am not sure that I would've survived the sudden loss of my youngest daughter."


Another family caring for three children from a traumatic environment shared that counselling had "helped bring awareness to each and every one of us and is equipping us with the tools to navigate."


These stories are only a small glimpse of the impact your generosity has created. Every counselling session funded through your grant represents hope, healing and the opportunity for families to build healthier relationships and brighter futures.


Thank you for believing in our work and for investing in the wellbeing of our community. We are proud to partner with Rotary Club of Southern Districts and look forward to continuing to make a positive difference together.


Warm regards

ROTARY DOLLARS AT WORK – More Than Training
A project succeeds when it continues after the training ends.
The support provided by Rotary Southern Districts has helped create:
✔️ 22 people employed or self-employed
✔️ 16 micro-businesses established
✔️ New training opportunities for another 58 refugees currently enrolled
Our support is creating a ripple effect that will benefit families and communities for years to come.
Thank you to every Rotarian, volunteer and supporter who helps make projects like this possible.