The Windeward Bound Trust and Rotary International have again joined together to continue their special leadership development program to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and its support for the development of Young Australians.
Beginning this July, on each 10 day voyage, 18 young Australians will join Captain Sarah Parry and her crew aboard the Internationally award winning Sail Training Brigantine, Windeward Bound, to voyage along the South and East coasts of our magnificent country.
For full details, click on the image above or the button below
Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary in Australia, Rotary Nambour 76 is offering the chance to purchase a chauffeur-driven Harley Davidson or classic car ride or a Harley Davidson self-drive ride.
This is a rare opportunity to see our beautiful Blackall Range either from the back of a Harley Davison motor cycle or in one of three classic cars.
The rides will take place Sunday 18th April leaving Nambour at 9.00am. Rides are $150 each. Click the button below for more details.
The RYPEN Camp for 2021 is on at the Luther Heights Youth Camp on the weekend of 14-16 May, 2021. Applications close 9th April, so clubs should be getting applications ready now.
As with the last three years, this year there will be a District Tree Planting Day and this is planned for Saturday 24 April. Please note that the venue for this year’s planting is still the reserve at 85-91 Ross Road, Upper Kedron.
This event ties in beautifully with Rotary’s recently announced new area of focus “Supporting The Environment”. Full details including information about the site and the BCC's thoughts on Rotary involvement ara available by clicking on the button below.
RAWCS Donations in Kind Northern Region has recently received from the Queensland Children’s Hospital and other sources a large quantity of medical supplies and consumables, all of which would be invaluable to the health authorities in Papua New Guinea with their response to the current outbreak of COVID-19 within the country. As well as the supplies that we have in stock in Brisbane, we have received an offer of a quantity of PPE as well as at least one Ultrasound Machine from sources in Victoria. RAWCS Donations in Kind Northern Region is in a position to pack a container immediately, the only thing that is stopping us is the lack of funds.
An appeal has gone out to all clubs through your Area Governors, but individuals can also donate using the button below. Please also talk in your clubs about supporting this urgent effort. All donors will receive a tax deductable receipt.
World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains that have been made. Since 2000, the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions of lives. However, half the world still lives at risk from this preventable, treatable disease. In Australia, Malaria Awareness Day is observed on 30 April each year, in conjunction with World Malaria Day on 25 April.
We want to raise $100,000 for projects in the upcoming year, so we are challenging each District to raise $5,250. Help us reach our goal!
The Australian Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians is a fellowship within the Rotary organisation and is a part of what Rotary is all about, that is “fellowship within its members”.
It is also part of the 4th objective of Rotary that is: “The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service”.
The Rotary Club of Brisbane are off to the races on Sunday, 16th May 2021!
Enjoy a luxury bus transfer to and from the Caloundra Race Track with lunch and a 5-hour hospitality package in the exclusive Champagne Garden which is right on the finish line.
Bus transfer will start and end from a near-CBD location to be confirmed which will offer breakfast for the early and dinner for those who want to make a full day of it.
This is a fundraising event in aid of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
BIG – Ballet International Gala is set to be the greatest ballet gala Australia has ever seen. The most talented dancers from across the world will come together to showcase their incredible ability over a series of two intimate evenings at South Bank’s Piazza Auditorium. Keep your eyes and ears open as we disclose our fantastic dancers in the coming period. Save the date for either the 25th or 26th of June 2021, and get in quick because good ballet usually sells out in Brisbane!
The Rotary Club of Brisbane is proud to be associated with the Ballet International Gala both as an official supporting organisation and as the club the promoters of the event call home. As a result of our support, BIG have agreed to donate 10% of net proceeds to Roadies Retreat Inc., a charity that supports disadvantaged retirees from the entertainment industry, many of whom face homelessness and poverty due to the casual and intermittent nature of employment in the industry and the historic absence of proper structured retirement benefits. We are also excited because this will be an opportunity to see dancers who would normally never come to Australia. If you are a ballet fan it would be more than worth your while even if Rotary wasn't involved!
The presidents-elect training seminar (PETS) is designed to prepare incoming club presidents for their role and give District Governors-elect, District Coordinators and incoming Assistant Governors the opportunity to motivate incoming Presidents and build working relationships. It also provides a great springboard for club Presidents to form cluster relationships which have proven to be exciting avenues for service.
All Presidents-elect are required to attend PETS unless the governor-elect excuses them. Presidents-elect who are excused need to send a club representative in their place.
Clubs are encouraged to send us news of upcoming events that they think members of other clubs might be interested in attending. A good event notice might include some or all of the following. It must be actionable in some way if it is to have an impact.
Teaser text (max: 200 words)
Follow-on text (optional)
An image to catch the eye (could be a flyer image)
Information on when, where
Contact for the event (must be a Rotarian or Rotaractor within the district)
Information on how to register interest if applicable. (A link is best, but an email or phone number is also OK)
Where appropriate, events will also be entered into the district calendar and displayed on the website.
As with the last three years, this year there will be a District Tree Planting Day and this is planned for Saturday 24 April. Please note that the venue for this year’s planting is still the reserve at 85-91 Ross Road, Upper Kedron.
The Rotary Club of Brisbane are off to the races on Sunday, 16th May 2021!
BIG – Ballet International Gala is set to be the greatest ballet gala Australia has ever seen. The most talented dancers from across the world will come together to showcase their incredible ability over a series of two intimate evenings at South Bank’s Piazza Auditorium. Keep your eyes and ears open as we disclose our fantastic dancers in the coming period. Save the date for either the 25th or 26th of June 2021, and get in quick because good ballet usually sells out in Brisbane!
