Presidential 'Spiritual' Ponderings
The 4 Way Test is a major part of Rotary and so P1 (Gerry McG) asked who knew what the first tenet was - "Is it Fair to All Concerned" - ably answered by Jenny McLean whose table was allowed to approach breakfast immediately after the top table.
Did you know that in...
- 1649 King Charles lost his head.
- 1948 Ghandi suffered a similar demise.
- 1969 The Beatles performed their last live gig on a London rooftop.
Guest Speaker - Phillipa Henderson "Mental Health through Generations - The Sharing Shed"
Phillippa Henderson is the Founder of The Sharing Shed and a Principal Master Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor who delivers evidence-informed mental health training for schools, workplaces and communities across metropolitan and regional WA.
In her earlier career, Phillippa owned and operated a wine wholesale business, where she observed first-hand the mental health and alcohol-related risk factors that can sit within high-pressure industries. Wanting to be part of the solution—not the problem—she shifted her focus into prevention, education, and early intervention.
After losing a friend to suicide, Phillippa became deeply committed to ensuring communities have the confidence and practical skills to recognise when someone may be struggling, to stay in the discomfort of a tough conversation, and to help connect people to the right
Support.
Philippa gave a presentation titled “Mental Health Through Generations” focusing on cross-generational mental health challenges, with emphasis on youth and men aged 85+.
Drawing from her background as a former wine wholesaler turned mental health educator and Master Mental Health First Aid instructor, she explored how modern parenting, technology, social media, and shifting community structures affect mental health outcomes.
She presented statistics on youth mental health, highlighted risks like pornography exposure and device overuse, discussed developmental implications of reduced physical play, and outlined protective factors such as family dinners, sleep, movement, and help-seeking.
For older men, she examined low mood drivers—loss/grief, health/pain, isolation—and addressed myths around suicide conversations, offering practical steps: pause, ask directly, and connect to help.
A PDF version of Phillippa’s presentation can be viewed at:
millpointrotaryclub.org.au>members only (password)> this link>Guest Speaker Presentations>HENDERSSON Phillipa – The Sharing Shed
Directors' Reports and Member Announcements
Gerry - Bassem has been transferred to Karratha for 2 years and is hoping to join the e-club.
Wayne M - Sundowner on Saturday night 5.00pm at the Reg Willis bench between Mend Street and Queen Street jetties. BYO everything.
Gorby - Club walk on 20 February, 6pm starting at the Camfield to Royal Hotel in East Perth and back again. 31 April Town Hall walk with Richard Offen (scroll down to events).
A Fine(s) (and brief) collection from Wayne the Elder
- $1 from all females in reverence to the new Archbishop of Canterbury - Sara Mullally - the first FEMALE Archbishop (yay!)
- $2 from all males for upholding the male bastion for so long!
- As Silver is taking over the price of Gold at a raging pace, everyone was asked to donate all the silver they had in their purses/wallets.
Winner of Heads and Tails - like all good Casino's - THE HOUSE WINS!
Attendance : 42 attendees in all, including guest speaker Phillipa Henderson, and visitors Katrina Duke (partner of Wayne), Jessica Murray (soon to be member) and Mia Krieger (guest of Gorby).
