Windeward Bound is a charity founded in 1999. The Windeward Bound Trust also aims to foster good character and a spirit of enterprise in the youth of Australia generally, 
including youth disadvantaged or hampered by circumstances who could not otherwise participate. It is the principal philosophy of the Trust that no young person should ever miss out on the Windeward Bound opportunity because of personal circumstances or lack of funds.
including youth disadvantaged or hampered by circumstances who could not otherwise participate. It is the principal philosophy of the Trust that no young person should ever miss out on the Windeward Bound opportunity because of personal circumstances or lack of funds.They had an event last weekend at the Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour to welcome a group of kids who had sailed from Tasmania. What a treat!
The participants were clear-eyed, confident and excited by what they had experienced. It was not without its challenges. One of the party had a medical emergency and was evacuated. Even the Captain suffered a little sea sickness.
It's a transformational program. Most of the young people on the board had never left Tasmania. They had had their eyes opened to what they were capable of becoming. How powerful is that?
Our Club funded two participants about a year ago. We and have another opportunity coming up. On 10th May, you can attend the departure at the Maritime Museum and be there when they return by air to the airport on the 20th
- 5 night’s accommodation in a Garden Bure
- Full buffet breakfast daily
- One dinner for two at Latitude 17 restaurant
- A massage for two people
- Transfers from Savusavu airport
- Plus AUD1000 cash toward travel or spend as you wish
Plus, dinner for two and bubbles at Sails Denarau at Port Denarau.The prize is valid for 12 months.The prize is transferable to friends (but the transfer must be registered within one month of receiving the prize) - your receipt will have a gift certificate to share.
To purchase tickets and support the projects of the Rotary Club of Botany Randwick, see https://itstime.org/Home/RafflePage/105516
Raffle is drawn: 25 July 2025
Nayline, an 11-year-old girl from Vanuatu, was born with severe kyphoscoliosis (an abnormal curvature of the spine occurring in two planes). In addition to having to contend with an increasingly rounded and hunched appearance, over time Nayline’s condition has begun to compromise her growth and overall health.Nayline arrived in Sydney recently with her father Henry for life-changing medical treatment. She received specialist care at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, led by the orthopaedic team of Dr Angus Gray, who has a special interest in scoliosis.
Nayline underwent a two-stage surgical process. Stage 1involved a disc release and the application of halo-gravity traction. This stage lasted four weeks, with Nayline remaining in hospital to allow the traction to straighten up her back. The second stage of Nayline’s treatment, a posterior spinal fusion, in early March was to stabilise and support her spine, significantly improving her quality of life.
Henry stayed at Ronald McDonald House so that he was close to Nayline whilst she was in hospital. After nearly five weeks in traction at the hospital followed by successful spinal surgery, and Nayline was able to join him after being discharged. They both returned home to Vanuatu at the end of March.
Botany Randwick Rotary Club members have been involved in the care and support of Nayline and Henry during their stay in Randwick.
