OUR GUEST SPEAKER AT OUR REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY EVENING, 31 MARCH
We are honoured to host Prof Felix Chan at the Rotary Club of Five Dock meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in gynaecological oncology and robotic surgery.
Professor Chan is a Medical Consultant to The Eggtober Foundation, which has been instrumental in raising sufficient funds to enable the purchase of a da Vinci Surgical Robot with a dual console for Liverpool Hospital, as well as other medical equipment such as a bladder scanner and a colposcope. The Eggtober Foundation also supports gynecological research into cancers and other related issues.
This is a night for partners, friends, Rotarians and other interested parties.
Professor Felix Chan is a distinguished Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgeon, Certified Gynaecological Oncologist, and Colposcopist based in Sydney, Australia. With over 35 years of medical experience, he has significantly advanced the field of gynaecological oncology, particularly in robotic-assisted surgeries.
Professional Background and Achievements: Pioneer in Robotic Surgery: In 2013, Prof Chan performed Australia's first single-site robotic hysterectomy, showcasing his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into surgical practices.
Leadership Roles: He serves as the Director of Gynaecological Oncology at Liverpool Hospital and is the Head of Robotic Surgery in Gynaecology at Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital, and Westmead Private Hospital.
Academic Contributions: Prof Chan has held academic positions, including Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney. He is also a surgical skills tutor for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
Recognitions: Prof Chan was winner of the prestigious GOLD MEDAL for the MRANZCOG examination in 1990. His dedication has been acknowledged through multiple nominations for Australian of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012). He received the prestigious Rotary Award for Vocational Excellence and received a Paul Harris Fellowship in 2012.
International Engagements: Prof Chan is a regular presenter at international medical conventions, sharing his expertise and insights on advanced surgical techniques and gynaecological oncology. His global engagements underscore his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and collaboration across borders.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Venue: Club Five Dock, 66 Great North Road, Five Dock
Schedule: 6:00 pm: Dinner in the Bistro: 7:00 pm: Meeting commencement
To attend or for further information, please contact our Club Secretary:
rotaryclubfivedock@gmail.com.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a pioneer in the field and engage in enriching discussions.
All the very best,
Peter Komander,
Speaker Co-ordinator
Rotary Club of Five Dock
Email: komanderpeter559@gmail.com
A ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and aid to families affected by natural disaster and conflict.
Join us at the Ferragosto Fair on the 20th August from 10am to 5pm in Great North Road to see a display of a Shelterbox - the emergency housing for thousands of disaster victims across the globe including the recent devastating quakes in Turkiye and Syria.
The internationally known relief organisation and one of Rotary’s key partners, originated as a Rotary club project that aimed to help 8-10 families a year. It has since served more than 2 million people worldwide.
We look forward to seeing you at Ferragosto!
This year our club has celebrated our fifty anniversary. Our first club meeting was held on 16th April 1973. Since then the Club has developed a rich tradition of involvement in the local community, from its award winning restoration of Rodd Point and the Cross and Tomb, to participation in many local projects and events. We look forward to celebrating our milestone birthday with all our friends and partners throughout our district and community.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Each year individuals across Australia are recognised for their contribution to the nation.
The Australia Day 2023 Honours List recognised and celebrated 1,047 recipients, including 736 in the General Division of the Order of Australia and awards for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service.
There are numerous Rotarians included in this list and we at Five Club congratulate our fellow rotary members on their well deserved recognition.
The Concord Centre for Mental Health - Jara Unit for older persons
While there were no 'hole in ones' everyone had fun at our Annual Charity Golf held again at the Concord Golf Club.
Twenty eager teams - each with four players - teed off around the 18-hole championship course for an event aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and the work done at the Concord Centre for Mental Health's Jara Unit.
Dr Kerryn Loftus, psychogeriatrician and senior staff specialist at the Centre addressed players, family members and friends at the post game dinner detailing the mental health care provided at the 30-bed Jara Unit, a facility designed for older persons aged 65 years and over, with acute mental health needs.
Our mental health
- More than 44%, or 8.6 million Australians aged 16–85 are estimated to have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life.
- 1 in 5 (21%, or 4.2 million) having experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months.
- Depression is common throughout the Australian population, and older people are more likely to experience contributing factors such as physical illness or personal loss.
- It is thought that between 10 and 15 per cent of older people experience depression and about 10 per cent experience anxiety.
