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Rotary Melbourne’s annual Vocational Service Award recognises significant vocational service of community leaders in the community who have achieved distinction in their chosen career and have demonstrably used their vocational skills to selflessly make significant contributions to the community. Nominations for the 2026 Award close on Friday 5 June 2026.
The May 2026 ESRAG Oceania newsletter highlights leadership changes, upcoming events, and environmental projects across Australia and the Pacific - from a Wentworth Group collaboration on biodiversity to river restoration, turtle celebrations, and a major sustainability conference coming to Melbourne in October.
President Philip welcomed members and guests, highlighting Guest Speaker Alan Oster who would later be introduced by Vice President Branko Panich, and Visiting International Rotarians: Chris Gasteier (D6600, Northwest Ohio, USA) ,Dores Schembri (Kensington & Chelsea UK).
On Wednesday May 13th 26 we will once again be celebrating the life of our esteemed 8th President, Thomas Baker, in the 10th year at the Oration in his name. Each year we seek an orator that embodies leadership in medicine, science, technology, entrepreneurial or philanthropy. This year we are honoured by Professor John Greenwood, Director of Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, as our orator in the centenary year of the Institute's formation. Thomas Baker was instrumental in establishing the organisation which has become the Baker HDI.
We are delighted to invite you to a special Rotary Melbourne event featuring one of Australia’s most influential public policy leaders, Professor Graeme Samuel AC.
As many will know, Graeme led the independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act—work that ultimately shaped Australia’s most significant environmental reforms in a generation.
An email has been sent to all Rotary Melbourne members to check their online Directory data in preparation of the 2026-2027 printed Directory. Please ensure you have checked both the hardcopy and online directory and advise any changes including updated photos. Please send your updates to the Directory Editor directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au
Wednesday 3 June 2026 is the date scheduled for Rotary Melbourne’s 6th Annual World Environment Day Lunch.
Our confirmed guest speaker will be Professor Graeme Samuel AC, and his topic will be “Developing a Fit for Purpose Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – A 7 year project.”
Have you ever thought about the great network that you could advertise your company to. Rotary Melbourne is currently seeking advertisers for the next edition of the members Directory 2026-27. The cost to advertise is $900 for colour and $450 for B&W full page advert. Contact Jo at the office if you are interested.
