Rotary Melbourne maestro David Kram and German violinist scholar Rosa Matos are holding a charity concert for Nepal, supporting those affected by the recent devastating floods. It will take place on Saturday 17 October 26 at 5 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (22 Parliament Place, Melbourne).
Join Mike McGovern in conversation with Rotary South Pacific's Polio Coordinator, our club's PDG Amanda Wendt. Mike is Chair of Rotary International’s PolioPlus Committee and Chair of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s Polio Oversight Board. One of the world’s leading figures in the fight against polio, Mike will share firsthand stories and a candid update on what it will take to finally eradicate the disease.
The online event will be held on Saturday 7 November at 11.00 am Melbourne time and is open to all Rotarians and friends of Rotary. Click read more below for details and to book.
Rotary Melbourne’s Robert Fisher is lacing up again - challenging himself to walk 250 kilometres during October to help create a polio-free world. Since 1988, wild polio cases have fallen by more than 99.9%, but until transmission stops everywhere, children remain at risk. Every dollar raised through Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign is matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation, tripling its impact. We are incredibly close - but close isn’t finished. Click read more below to support Robert’s challenge and help Rotary finish the job.
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.
Next Thursday, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day - a reminder that the right words can make an enormous difference. Rotary Melbourne member and psychiatrist Associate Professor David Horgan is bringing his suicide-prevention expertise by joining the board of Rotary’s Global Mental Health Initiatives Action Group (RAGMHI). His award-winning free resource offers more than 500 medically approved messages to help families and friends support someone at risk. Click read more below to discover how it helps ordinary people act when it matters most.
You may have seen our latest Rotary Melbourne Minute on our club socials this week - aviation and tourism leader Simon Westaway joined Sana Malik to explore what Victoria must do to remain connected, competitive and attractive to visitors from Australia and around the world.
Click read more below to visit the Rotary Melbourne YouTube channel for the full-length interview.
You may have seen our first Rotary Melbourne Minute on our club socials this week - District 9800 Governor Graeme Hope joined us to share his thoughts on belonging, making an impact and what makes the Rotary experience so special.
Click read more below to visit the Rotary Melbourne YouTube channel for the full-length interview.
Have you missed the Rotary and Community Service Radio Show on Friday 14 August, on 94.1FM 3WBC? Hosted by Ian Salek and his co-host Alex Birnie, the program features a special interview with Rotary Melbourne President Dr Carol Bond.
On February 23 1905, Rotary was founded in Chicago. We asked AI what would our founders look like today and who would they be if they were founding Rotary at the same age in 2026.
Rotary Melbourne is backing RIMERN’s Spring Cleaning with RIMERN campaign to raise $5,000 by 30 Nov 2025.
RIMERN provides essential furniture and household goods to families starting over after crisis. Some items - like basic cleaning kits - must be purchased new to meet our quality standards.
A $50 gift sponsors a complete kit, but every dollar helps us deliver 10+ kits each week. Click read more below to change lives, one household at a time.
Rotary Melbourne proudly congratulates the 2025 Young Achiever Award recipients - Billy Chen, Pailene Lim, and Mursal Rezai — who were honoured by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, at a special ceremony held on 23 July at the Sofitel on Collins. These inspiring young leaders are already making a significant impact in their fields and communities, continuing the strong legacy of the Award.
July is Maternal and Child Health Month — Rotary Melbourne supports life-changing projects including immunisations across the Pacific (Give Every Child A Future), training midwives in Timor Leste, mental health research, and abuse prevention through SAFE Families. [Click on Read more below →]
Rotary Melbourne, in partnership with STEM Sisters, is working with regional and rural Rotary Clubs to help deliver Future Me - an engaging comic book series introducing STEM careers to young children, especially in underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
Rotary Melbourne’s support is driving impact in PNG, funding Dr Arabella Koliwan’s community awareness campaign and Kate Datson’s clinical training in Central Province. St John’s next goal - supported by Rotary Melbourne - is a dedicated retrieval ambulance to deliver antivenom to remote areas.
Discover how a simple act of generosity from Rotary Melbourne and Australian students sparked a transformative education project in Dangan, Philippines - creating a new library, boosting literacy, and empowering young learners. See the impact of Rotary in action.
BOOK NOW for our annual Environment Lunch on 11 June with Fiona Simon, CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council—the peak body for the hydrogen industry. Representing the full hydrogen value chain, the Council advocates for a clean energy future. Invite colleagues and friends with an interest in sustainability.
Prof. The Hon. Margaret Gardner,AC,
Governor of Victoria
Topic: Young Achievers
Wednesday 23rd of July 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
Event
Hollywood Film Producer
Topic: 'Independent Film making in Australia'
Wednesday 16th of July 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
Event
April is Rotary International’s Environment Month – and Rotary Melbourne is proud to be leading by example. We tackle environmental issues through innovative projects, smart partnerships, and future-focused planning. Aligned with Rotary’s newest Area of Focus – the Environment and Sustainability – we champion conservation, community action, and climate resilience. Whether it's tree planting, food waste reduction, or youth leadership, we’re committed to creating a cleaner, greener future for all.
In March, Rotary International celebrates Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month. Rotary Melbourne believes access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is vital for healthier communities. Our WASH initiatives go beyond infrastructure, partnering with local leaders and educators to ensure lasting impact. From rural villages to disaster-hit areas, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives for generations.
Dildar Begum is joint winner of the 2025 Sir John Reid Community Service Award with Rade Pajic. Dildar, a Rohingya refugee, is honoured for her community service, mental health advocacy, and cultural contributions, inspiring resilience and empowerment in Springvale’s refugee community.
Rade Pajic, joint winner of the 2025 Sir John Reid Community Service Award with Dildar Begum, is recognized for his dedication to supporting and connecting isolated elderly individuals within the Serbian Community and the Southern Migrant Refugee Centre.
