How one man’s vision to fund health research grew to become the country’s largest non-government funder of research into mental illness
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Australian Rotary Health (ARH), a uniquely Australian organisation operating under the auspices of Rotary International (a worldwide organisation of humanitarian service clubs) that allows Rotary clubs to support health research. From small beginnings, ARH has evolved to become a key non-government funder of research relevant to preventing and treating mental illness.
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Anthony Jorm has received grant funding from ARH and receives travel support to attend Research Committee meetings. Michael Sawyer is a member of the Board of ARH and an honorary member of the Mitcham Rotary Club in South Australia.