Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC)

💛 Shout-Out to Ronald McDonald House Charities! 💛 🏡 At Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), we’re deeply grateful to our friends at Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney for providing a home away from home for children and families during medical treatment. 🌟 When six-year-old Maradona from the Solomon Islands underwent surgery at Westmead Children’s Hospital, their support ensured he and his mum had comfort, care, and community every step of the way. 🙏 Thank you, Ronald McDonald House, for turning compassion into action and helping us bring hope to children across Oceania. #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #TaxDeduction #charity #ROMAC #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #RotaryAustralia #ChildrensHealth #HopeInAction #CommunityCare #Gratitude #TogetherWeCan

🌟 Become a ROMAC Friend for just $100 a year! 🌟 Your annual contribution helps provide life-changing medical treatment to children from our neighbouring Pacific nations. As a ROMAC Friend, you’ll receive updates on our patients’ stories and see firsthand the impact your support makes. 🎁 Looking for a meaningful gift? A ROMAC Friend membership is a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, milestone, or special occasion for a family member, friend, or colleague. The recipient will receive a personalised card explaining the gift — a heartfelt gesture that truly makes a difference. 📌 2025 Impact Snapshot 💙 Donations reached across Australia: Over $200,000 🏢 Number of contributing Rotary Australia Clubs: 152 🎁 Additional donations & bequests received: Over $200,000 We're so grateful for our Rotary and non-Rotary support! 💗 Every dollar moves us closer to helping more children receive the medical care they urgently need. Thank you for being part of the ROMAC story. 🙏✨ 💛 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dsEbu62N #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #SocialImpact #fundraising #Nonprofit #NonprofitAustralia #Rotary #RotaryAustralia #RotaryOceania #RotaryInternational #TaxDeduction #ESG #Sustainability #charity #GivingTuesday #healthcare #childcare #pediatriccare #childhealth #healthykids

✨ Honoring a Legacy of Service: Geoff Dainty and ROMAC New Zealand ✨ 🌏 The ROMAC New Zealand Region was founded in 2004 through the dedication of Trish O’Reilly and Dr Max Morris, with the first child from Vanuatu treated soon after. 🙌 When Geoff Dainty succeeded Trish as Chair in 2007, his compassion, leadership, and unwavering dedication helped ROMAC NZ flourish. From welcoming patients to offering pastoral care, Geoff truly lived the Rotary motto Service Above Self. 💛 In May 2025, ROMAC proudly presented Geoff with a Lifetime Recognition Award, a heartfelt acknowledgement of his outstanding service and the countless lives changed through his commitment. 📬 This is from our May 2025 e-newsletter. If you like to read more stories like this, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehvk3dms #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #TaxDeduction #charity #ROMACNewZealand #RotaryLeadership #ServiceAboveSelf #LifetimeRecognition #RotaryNZ #HumanityInAction #HopeInAction #MakingADifference

👍 A Big Thumbs Up! Sometimes, all you need is a big thumbs up. 💫 Here’s a heartwarming story from a 2013 ROMAC project — where a brave child from Tanna Island, Vanuatu 🇻🇺 received life-changing care and a chance at a brighter future 🌅 in John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales. As ROMAC, we’re dedicated to inspiring change and bringing hope to children and families across our region. 💚 None of this would be possible without our amazing supporters — and we look forward to your continued support and that of your loved ones. 🙏 💚 Because at ROMAC, every little gesture of kindness goes a long way: https://lnkd.in/enxXBpWD #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #RotaryAustralia #RotaryNewZealand #RotaryOceania #TaxDeduction #charity #NSWGovernment #NSWHealth #JohnHunterHospital

✨ WHY WE DO IT ✨ 🌏Nearly forty years ago, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) founder Barrie Cooper had a simple idea: that Rotary could bring hope to the children of Oceania through life-changing surgery in Australia and New Zealand. 🫶 Many of these children were once hidden away, denied dignity and opportunity because of disability. ROMAC’s mission was born: To facilitate medical aid for children in Oceania in the form of life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery, not accessible to them in their home countries. 💙 One of those lives was Ramesh, a 12-year-old from Fiji with brittle bone disease. After years of expert treatment through ROMAC, Ramesh who was once unable to walk, stood tall and strong. 🙌Stories like his remind us why we continue: every operation is a new beginning, made possible by the compassion of Rotarians, doctors, and donors united by one belief: every child deserves a chance. --- We would like to invite everyone to inspire change and choose ROMAC to support with their donation. Without you, none of this would be possible. We look forward to your continued support — and that of your loved ones. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletters: https://lnkd.in/ehvk3dms 💛 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dsEbu62N #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #TaxDeduction #charity #WhyWeDoIt #HopeInAction #ChildrensHealth #ServiceAboveSelf #MakingADifference #HumanityInAction #ChangingLivesEveryDay

🎸 Watch the power of love, hope, and healing in action 🎵 Peter has found 💛 hope and healing in the compassionate care of Roy Kimble and the 🎶 music therapy provided by dedicated hospital staff. 🎵 Watch the YouTube clip here: https://lnkd.in/ghnwGtZk 🌏 From the Solomon Islands to 🏥 Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, eight-year-old Peter’s resilience shines through unimaginable pain and loss. 🔥 After surviving severe burns to 70% of his body in a house fire that tragically claimed his sibling’s life and injured his mother, Peter has found 💛 hope and healing in the compassionate care of Professor Roy Kimble and the 🎶 music therapy provided by dedicated hospital staff. #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #donate #TaxDeduction #GivingTuesday #charity #healthcare #childcare #pediatriccare #childhealth #healthykids #besthospital #childhospital #MusicTherapy

✨ A HOME FULL OF HEART ✨ 👶 When one-year-old Maximus from Timor-Leste needed life-saving heart surgery, a last-minute challenge arose — his host family fell ill just before arrival. 🏡But in true Rotary spirit, our Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) network immediately stepped up. Long-time supporter Ray Fauntleroy offered his help, and within hours, a caring and culturally familiar home was found for Maximus and his mum Lilina. 💙 Because at ROMAC, it’s not just about medical care — it’s about people opening their homes and hearts to give every child a chance at life. --- We look forward to your continued support — and that of your loved ones. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletters: https://lnkd.in/ehvk3dms 💛 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dsEbu62N #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #Rotarians #ThoughtForTheDay #ServiceAboveSelf

🌟 A Special Moment for ROMAC in Western Australia 🌟 Our last patient in Perth was treated at the former Princess Margaret Hospital for Children back in 2014 — one of 17 (mostly cardiac) cases treated since 2003. 🤝 Since then, ROMAC and Department of Health (WA Health)'s Child and Adolescent Health Service have been working steadily behind the scenes to re-establish this vital partnership. ✨ At the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising the resumption of ROMAC treatments at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), our Chair Glenys Parton shared: “ROMAC is proud to partner with CAHS to bring South Pacific children to Perth Children’s Hospital for treatment.” 🏥🌏 This marks a meaningful step forward in continuing our mission to change young lives through access to critical medical care. 💛👩⚕️👶 --- 📬 This is from our September 2025 e-newsletter. If you like to read more stories like this, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehvk3dms #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #Rotarians #ThoughtForTheDay #ServiceAboveSelf

💙 Celestina’s Journey: Celestina’s Remarkable Journey 🌏✨ 💛Born in Timor-Leste with a rare genetic condition, Celestina faced life-threatening heart and bone complications. But thanks to the compassion of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), the The Royal Children's Hospital, Children First Foundation, and amazing specialists like Leo Donnan, her future was rewritten. ✨Through complex cardiac and orthopedic surgeries — and months of rehabilitation — Celestina’s resilience never faltered. Today, she’s a poised, confident young woman ready to embrace a bright future. 🌸 Her story is a beautiful reminder of what can be achieved when compassion, courage, and collaboration come together. --- We look forward to your continued support — and that of your loved ones. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletters: https://lnkd.in/ehvk3dms 💛 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dsEbu62N #GiveALittleCareALot — every small act of kindness makes a difference. 💛 #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #HumanitarianAid #Nonprofit #Rotary #Rotarians #ThoughtForTheDay #ServiceAboveSelf