Posted by Harry Bracegirdle on May 19, 2026
The Rotary Club of Port Fairy was pleased to formally welcome Alison McLinden when she was inducted into the Club at its meeting on 18th May 2026
Alison is the first new member inducted into the Club in a while and will undoubtedly bring a wealth of skills to her membership, especially in the development and protection of children. 
 
She lists Child & Family Counselling, mental health and paediatric nursing experience along with organisational skills as attributes she will bring to the Rotary Club. A paediatric nurse by trade, Alison currently works for the Australian Childhood Foundation in their Warrnambool office, where she is  Leader of the Therapeutic Services Team.
 
Alison lives with husband, Fabian, in Port Fairy with whom she shares three children.
 
Club President Graeme Cox inducted Alison into the club assisted by Alison's sponsor, Jill Gleeson.