Sabu Island, East Indonesia

EDUCATING THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SABU ISLAND – BY PROVIDING A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS!

For the past 20 years the Rotary Club of Beaumaris has supported the education of young people from poor villages in the remote Island of Sabu in East Indonesia, enabling them to gain an education.

One of the many ways we have provided the support is to assist in the upkeep of schools and hostels that do not receive support from the Indonesian government.

We have recently worked at the remote Perema primary school, to repair the roof and carry out other necessary repair work caused by rain damage. This work had to be carried out prior to the start of the monsoon season.

The project was funded by the Rotary Club of Beaumaris and private donors.

For before and after photos click here.

Our next project will provide a new kitchen at a student Hostel in Seba – watch this space!

2024/25 Volunteer Hours and Funds Allocated

•Volunteer hours are the hours spent by Beaumaris Rotary members, partners and supporters delivering service projects and raising funds. Valued at $12,335 (based on the Australian minimum wage of $23.23 per hour).

•Funds allocated is the expenditure to support service projects and community causes.

Beaumaris Rotary is excited to continue the relationship with Southern Autistic School developed by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham.  SAS is a specialist school dedicated to the education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and with significant deficits in language. The aim is to make the school a centre of excellence and expertise in the delivery of education for students with autism.

The school is located in East Bentleigh with approximately 290 students aged from 3 to 18 years. Classes have six to ten students with all children having an individual learning plan. The class teacher is supported by a teaching assistant.  Speech pathologists support the development of individual communication programs and occupational therapists add to the comprehensive educational team. A clinical psychologist and an experienced social worker work with families and students to further enhance student wellbeing. 

The School’s vision is for students to develop as lifelong learners who have a sense of belonging and who are encouraged to implement their skills and knowledge to make choices and accept responsibility for their decisions.

 ‘I am Safe, I am a Learner and I Belong’

To learn more click here.