Donations in Kind, Networking, and Hendo’s Restos : The reach of Rotary and the power of social media in forging connections.
What is Donations In Kind?
Donations in Kind is a volunteer recycling facility, part of Rotary’s Donations in Kind (DIK) network a project of Rotary Australia World Community Service. DIK collects and redistributes donated goods, principaly from companies, hospitals, and educational institutions, but also from the public.
Donations in Kind has shipped 708 containers of equipment and supplies worth 76 million dollars to 36 countries, whilst local physiotherapists and occupational therapists collect goods weekly andother goods are donated locally for training purposes.
The Rotary Club of Berwick is a strong supporter of DIK, not only sourcing and transporting goods to the warehouse, but also contributing to the annual rent of the warehouse in conjunction with several Rotary clubs.
Networking
A gentleman by the name of Ian Henwood saw Rotary Club of Berwick member, Trevor Watson’s, social media posts about Rotary Recycled Overseas Playgrounds, and liked what we do. Trevor is a great networker and reached out to Ian to find he recycles bicycles!
A win win in the making!
Hendo’s RestosIan Henwood and his family source bicycles from hard rubbish and via donation, under the banner of Hendo’s Restos. Ian and his daughter Jasmine (pictured) are skilled in bike repair and detailing and look to re-home the bikes to those in need in the community. Quality control is important evidenced by their motto ‘No shit leaves the shop!’ Hendo’s Restos have pledged to provide more restored bikes to those in need in the future.
The Outcome
The Rotary Club of Berwick has accepted a generous donation of 6 children’s bikes, and accessories, from Hendo’s Restos. Rotarians “at work”, Eric and Trevor picked up the bikes from Wantirna, ready for delivery to DIK Donations in Kind warehouse in West Footscray before being loaded into a container destined for Balibo, Timor-Leste.
We’re pleased to inform that Ian and his family will be attending the 14th August club meeting as our guest speakers. We look forward to hearing Hendo’s Restos story and thanking him for their generosity.
If you would like to know more, come along to hear in person.
To register for the meeting and meal, please go to
Everyone is welcome!
Donations in Kind have an open Day on 10th August! Again, everyone is welcome.
for details and to register for catering purposes, go to www.rotarydik.org
