Join Global Gardens of Peace and Andrew Laidlaw, in conversation with Professor Patrick McGorry AO, at an exclusive New York style rooftop venue, with panoramic Melbourne sunset views. We will celebrate our current projects with a gorgeous musical lineup, fabulous food from Cutler, and delicious local Victorian wine.
Friday 23 October 26 @ 6pm - 10:30pm AEDT.
The Jazz Group is heading to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival on Thursday 22 October 26 to hear a contemporary Japanese ensemble at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran. Members keen to join are welcome. Please contact Philip Cornish for details.
At the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, care shows up in everyday moments: a student trying something new, a family sharing what their young person needs, a staff member making sure the right support is in place. In her end of term update, Acting CEO Lia Bartholomew highlights a term of growing confidence, with students exploring university and career pathways, joining cultural learning experiences and reaching sporting grand finals. Health partnerships remain central, including coordinated care through Richmond Access Health and Community and a recent visit from the Chompers dental van offering free check‑ups on site. Senior students, meanwhile, are sharing their experiences to help younger peers imagine what is possible.
Read the full update here.
We have received sad news of the death of our long time devoted member and friend Rodney Smith.
Rodney died peacefully on Tuesday September 15th, 26.
His service to Rotary, District 9800 and our Club for more than 40 years was extensive and valued.
A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00AM at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote 3070.
A full obituary next week.
https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/rodney-smith-2607325/
One-off volunteering opportunities are a great way to get involved in Rotary — particularly for newer members looking for an easy, enjoyable way to meet other members while doing something worthwhile.
Our volunteer team for the Around the Bay rest area at Albert Park Reserve on Sunday 18 October is now full, with all eight places taken. Thank you to everyone who has put their hand up.
Thank you to Philip Endersbee for last week's reflection, on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Sambun is nearing the end of his second term as an International Relations major, balancing English, the history of Cambodia and public policy alongside Chinese and French classes at CRST. Between lectures he drives for the Family Support Program, giving back to his community "even though my pocket is empty". His team also completed two new homes in late August and early September, one at Run Ta Ek and one in Angkor Chum District. Read his full update and see the photos below.
Click read more below to see the photos and her full update.
This week’s duties: Bob Glindemann, Karen Gornalle (Reception), Stephen Mandie (Raffle), Anthony Battaini (MC), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection), Bill Pickett (Photographer).
Membership Anniversary Sap De (4), Stephen Lake (26), John Levi (46), Graham O'Donnell (4).
Happy Birthday Anthony Austin, Christina Boys, Carolyn Burr, Bernie McIntosh, Robin Syme.
For two decades, Empowering Youth Cambodia (EYC) has been creating opportunities for young people living in some of Phnom Penh’s most disadvantaged communities.
WORDS: SARAH GOSPER. ROTARY CLUB OF MELBOURNE, VIC
Source: Rotary Down Under
Have you seen our latest Rotary Melbourne Minute on our club socials = German-Bolivian violinist Rosa Matos joined David Kram at rehearsal to discuss her musical journey and the international Rotary partnership bringing her to Melbourne.
Click read more below to visit the Rotary Melbourne YouTube channel for the full-length interview.
Club Guests Daniel Durik (Inductee), Rosa Matos (NGSE).
Visiting Rotarians Fergus & Patsy Gillies (Edinburgh, UK), Abiola Akinbiyi (Whyndham, Vic.).
Guests of Members Emma Amos (Deb YinFoo), Roswitha Horgan (David Horgan), Elyssia Clark & Stella Tilkeridis (Sandra Hills).
Owen Parnaby's book Australia's First Rotary Club tells the story of Rotary Melbourne since our 1921 foundation, its influential members, and the projects that shaped Victoria. It has long been part of the new member joining pack, giving every new Rotarian a direct line to the Club's history and figures such as General Sir John Monash.
Copies have now run out. A reprint would take time and come at real cost. If you have a copy at home, please bring it along to a lunch or drop it at the office. Your donation helps ensure new members can still discover the story that connects us all.
