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Author Betty Coracas introduced by Malvern Rotary Secretary Paul Lom for the presentation at The Gables, Finch Street, Malvern

Author Betty speaking to Malvern Rotary members about her providential meeting of the late Victorian philanthropist, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, who rang Betty's doorbell by mistake when Dame Elisabeth was almost 93 years of age.

Author Betty Coracas next to her painting of the Heart Tree with dedications.

Richmond Rotarian Maria Makris with Betty Coracas author at Malvern Rotary for lunch and presentation at The Gables, Finch Street, Malvern. Betty presented her latest book, memoir, The Providential Portrait of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.

Selfie taken of BESI AGM 2026 members smiling faces of President Leo, Vice President Maria, Treasurer Betty, Secretary Helen, and School Liaison Officer Maria. Events Manager Coral absent in Sydney.

BESI AGM 2026 President Leo A Eliades with Treasurer Betty, Vice President Maria La Torre, Secretary Helen, and School Liaison Officer Maria Makris, Missing in action, Events Manager Coral

Smiling faces at the BESI 2026 AGM. President Leo A Eliades towering next to Secretary Helen, Treasurer Betty and School Liaison Officer Maria.

Middle School Philanthropy Captain, Arianna Whitfield and helper Maxie Godby Daley smile excitedly as they plant their first pot plant for Melbourne Girls' College Who can resist a great Bake-a-thon! Everyone in attendance had a great time tasting the delicious baked goods!! Somewhere behind the scenes, Philanthropy coordinator Mr Liam McManus was the first to try the baked goods. Well done to the student leaders of the Philanthropy and Interact clubs for organising the Bake-

Story or Poem: A mere glance. You can see the plastic bottle clearly, out of the corner of your eye. It lies, lazy and cunning on the soft sand floor. 240,000 microplastics sitting right next to you. But you don’t bother to pick it up. It’s not yours after all. The waves inch closer, their foamy edges reaching longingly for the shore. Slowly, the trash is dragged into the sea, as if nothing had happened. Perfect beach once again. What you don’t realise is that one action did

Each day I become aware, of all the reasons why I care, beginning with our polluted air. Then we have the food we taste, cooked and eaten with great haste, leading to the plastic waste. Ice caps melt at perilous speed, the fish choke with the plastic weed, a man-made consequence, indeed. The droughts last longer every year; torrential rain and floods we fear, the urgency to act we do not hear. Our Earth heats at an alarming pace, creating fires we cannot face, wreaking havoc

Bags for Earth & Science Inc. (BESI) is proud to announce the release of its first Annual Report , marking an inspiring year of impact, growth, and community collaboration. Founded in July 2024, BESI was established with a clear mission — to advance science education, foster philanthropy, and promote environmental sustainability through innovative school programs and community engagement . In our inaugural year, that mission moved from vision to action. Highlights from Ou

💚 The Providential Portrait: A Story That Sparked a Movement Some stories change the course of a life.And sometimes, they start...

Today, we mark a truly special occasion — one year since Bags for Earth & Science was founded , born from a powerful vision: to reduce...

🌿 Inspiring the Next Generation: Heart Tree Challenge Launches in Schools Bags for Earth & Science Inc (BESI) is excited to launch its...

On Sunday, November 24, 2024 , Bags for Earth and Science Inc (BESI) held its inaugural fundraising event , the Heart Tree Dedication...