Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Central Melbourne Melbourne Bearbrass Probus for active retirees launches at Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands at 10am-noon on Wednesday February 12, 2020.   Have the honor of becoming a Bearbrass* foundation member, or just check us out. We'll also welcome potentia...

Toastmasters International and Rotary International have announced a new partnership that will bring together the strengths of these two century old organisations, sharing what we be both value (connecting communities), with our own specialities: Rotary (Community Service) and ToastMasters (Personal Development). Together, Rotary and Toastma...

Most Australians will be aware that our farmers are struggling with some of the worst drought in history, particularly in regional NSW / VIC and QLD. The Bureau of Meteorology reports that we can expect a drier than average Aug Oct 2019 so things are not going to get better for our farmers any time soon. Drought has an effect on whole communities...

Earlier this month the Rotary club of Southbank hosted Lyndon from the Youth Referral and Independent Person Program (YRIPP). YRIPP is funded by the Victorian Government and is based at the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), YRIPP is delivered in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, Community Legal Centres and V...

In the Rotary world most positions have a term of one year. Some other positions such as Foundation roles have a three year term and it is time for the current team to move on. Some will be continuing on as part of the new team who will be capably led by PDG Murray Verso, who I know will fill that role with distinction. Please enjoy this ...

Across the world, there are thousands of Rotary Clubs. Each are independent and have their own local projects, but it is when they connect with other clubs and share ideas, they can learn new ways of doing things, create opportunities to do things differently and have a greater impact. So it was on Monday 17th June, 2019, when members of the Ro...

Note change of venue and date Monday 17th June, 2019 - 6 for 6.30pm Cricketers Arms Hotel, 69 Cruickshank St, Port Melbourne One of the exciting things about Rotary is often the opportunity and challenge to adapt to change at short notice. This week, we had originally planned to have Lili Teichman, President Elect of Rota...

I am excited and a little bit nervous that I am about to become President of my Rotary club. Excited because I know this is going to be an amazing opportunity. I will gain leadership skills and experiences, working in a team to make a real difference to the lives of people in need in our community. And a little bit nervous because I have neve...

Below is a list of upcoming Changeover Celebrations in our area.  If you would like to help celebrate, please contact the individual club and book your ticket. June 2019 Jun 13 Caulfield http://caulfieldrotary.org.au/event/38642/Changeover,%202019-20 Jun 14 Altona City Ray Lipscombe https://portal.clubrunner.ca/10794/Event/acrc-ch...

The family of Rotary is invited to experience aloha at the 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 6-10 June 2020. Having Captured the Moment at the 2019 Rotary International Convention, attendees are leaving Hamburg, Germany with their eyes on the sandy beaches and natural beauty of Honolulu. Local Rotary membe...