In times of crisis, such as floods and fires, one of the most pressing needs is the provision of emergency shelter for those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. Recognising this critical need, a new partnership between Rapid Response Housing, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and Rotary aims...
Fit for Purpose Workshop jump-starts journey to club transformation
Photos @rhysmartinphotographer Earlier this year, 84 clubs throughout Rotary South Pacific were selected to participate in Fit for Purpose, an innovative membership program designed to empower clubs to grow and thrive. These clubs recently kick-started their transformational journeys by attending an inspiring workshop with top membership experts in our region....
Food, fun and fireworks for a happy New Year
Last year’s New Year’s Eve on Queensland’s Bribie Island was celebrated enthusiastically by the community with the inaugural Rotary Club of Bribie Island New Year’s Eve Carnival. And this year they are getting ready to do it all again! By Anne Matthews, D9560 Passport Rotary Club, Qld It was a...
Giving back to the community
A special way to give back to the community at Christmas is via the Rotary Club of Hills-Kellyville’sGiving Tree, located at Grove Square (formerly Stockland Mall), Baulkham Hills. The Giving Tree is run by the club in conjunction with Grove Square Centre Management and has supported those in need at...
Collaborating to spread more Christmas cheer
Building upon existing relationships that the Rotary Club of Central Melbourne, Vic, had with Concern Australia and Lentara Uniting, the club partnered with the TAL Insurance office in Melbourne to establish an annual Tree of Joy in 2013 under then President Doug Robertson. The project involves TAL Insurance employees donating...
The gift of giving
Founded by teacher Andrea McKellar, of the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central, Vic, Teacher Presence is a not-for-profit charity on a mission to create a community of educators that spread the importance of kindness, empathy and gratitude through the gift of giving. By helping redirect money that would otherwise...