Joan Salter Award Impact Report & 2026 Winner Announcement

Join us for a special Rotary Sydney meeting as we welcome the 2022 Joan Salter Award winner – Be Centre to present a detailed 3-year impact report on how their $50,000 grant advanced play therapy research for children experiencing trauma.

We will also proudly announce the recipients of the 2026 Joan Salter Awards – celebrating the next wave of innovative youth-focused projects.

Agenda Highlights:

1. Be Centre – 3-Year Impact Report
Representatives from Be Centre, the winner of the 2022 Joan Salter Award ($50,000 grant) , will present a comprehensive report on how the funding supported their research partnership with Deakin University. Over the past three years, this project has evaluated the effectiveness of play therapy for children experiencing trauma – shaping best practices in early intervention and emotional wellbeing.

2. 2026 Joan Salter Award Winners Announcement
Be the first to learn which outstanding organisations and projects have been selected to receive the 2026 Joan Salter Awards. This prestigious grant supports evidence-based, life-changing programs for vulnerable youth across Australia.

Why attend?

• Gain insights from real-world research on childhood trauma recovery

• Network with Rotary members, nonprofit leaders, and researchers

• Celebrate the next generation of youth-focused innovation

Joan Salter’s legacy lives on through these awards – empowering young people to thrive.

Don't miss this powerful session showcasing how Rotary funding transforms evidence-based research into life-changing outcomes.