Most Rotarians are familiar with the ubiquitous sausage sizzle fundraiser, often undertaken outside the local Bunnings store or supermarket. On tiny Norfolk Island, the local Rotary club has expanded this concept significantly, utilising their custom-built catering trailer. Since its foundation in 1973, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Island has long...
Fruit Box Program fuelling children’s minds
The School Fruit Box program aims to provide weekly boxes of fresh fruit sourced from local suppliers, including Yamanto Harvest Markets and Brassall Fresh Fruit Market, to Ipswich state primary schools. By offering a wide variety of fruits, the program enhances the nutritional choices available to students, ensuring they have...
Balwyn Centenary Grants continue creating hope
The latest round of the Rotary Club of Balwyn Centenary Grants has just been announced. This round saw a total of $119,000 awarded to five projects in four countries. Prior to this round a total of $252,744 has been awarded to 10 projects – so the total contribution to-date has...
Day tripping for the RFDS
The Rotary Club of Atherton, Qld, recently partnered with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and other Rotary clubs and service organisations in Far North Queensland to provide a vocational visit to the Cairns RFDS base. In April, a diverse group of humanitarians boarded a bus in Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands to...
Rotary Gets Pumped
Four years ago, the Rotary Club of Devonport spotted an opportunity to create an action-packed space for their mokopuna (young kids). They noticed the kids were creating a rough and hazardous bike track through an unused part of the Waitemata Golf Club. A core group of Rotarians worked tirelessly with...
Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tour hits new milestone
The Rotary Club of Highton, Vic, has proudly announced its 1,000th visitor on the highly acclaimed Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tour. Since November 6, 2022, the club has organised guided tours of the Fyansford Paper Mill, offering an immersive experience through the mill’s rich heritage. Set on the Barwon River,...