Our club supports Eddie's Van via the wonderful efforts organising over the summer by our member Denise Schellback, and the volunteers she wrangles. For those who can't volunteer to help out, you can still contribute by dropping off or having your empty containers collected by Containers for Change and using our club number.

We've set a goal of $500 to raise to give to Eddie's Van to help cover their costs.  You have until just after New Year to get those bottles in!

A day full of fun, laughter, and friendship and the Annual Picnic for Children with Special Needs sponsored by South Brisbane Rotary Club. 

Our club sent along Monika (in the red sunnies) & Matt Christopher, Angela da Silva Murphy as volunteers and of course DG Mark Williams made an appearance. We loved supporting South Brisbane Club's wonderful event in a practical way. 

Shout out to our member Geoff Baker who made a stellar effort providing live music and entertainment for kids and volunteers alike!

Watch a VIDEO HERE

Visiting a PNG Central Province Health Facility and meeting with Community Malaria Volunteers who give up their time and even their livelihoods to bring malaria testing and treatment into their villages.

And a bit of play - more photos CLICK HERE

Rotary International has long been at the forefront of humanitarian service, working across borders to foster inclusion, health, and education. In August 2025, sister Rotary Clubs from Australia, Sri Lanka, and India will unite for a special global initiative — Supporting Adolescents with Autism — bringing together service-minded individuals, experts, and volunteers at the Chennai Trade Centre.

This effort reflects Rotary’s unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive world for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By combining global collaboration, professional expertise, and grassroots volunteerism, the initiative aims to build awareness, provide resources, and engage communities in meaningful action.

NEWS FLASH - there is. Simply download the ClubRunner app to your phone and long in and there you have not only our entire club but a search function for the entire 9620 District. 

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Yes you read that right - Sunday 31 August - our meeting at the end of the month is a collaboration with Rotary Club of Paddington and we're going bowling! Denise - you can rock up looking glamorous and supervise. Just tap HERE for info and to prepay via your REGISTRATION

Cost: $15 per person - includes bowls, coaching, cheering AND PIZZA!

PERFECT FOR:

- Rotary friends and family (yes, bring the kids)

- All ages and skill levels (no judgement!)

RSVP BY 5PM 28 AUGUST

Thanks President Dan and the Paddington Club for organising this super fun day - NO MEETING ON MONDAY 1 September - come to this or Rotary Institute Leadership Training instead.

31st August and 14th September, 2025, 8:30am-3:00pm

The success of a Rotary Club depends upon good leadership and with the annual turnover of leadership roles there is a constant need for new leaders.

The Rotary Leadership Institute is a grassroots, multi-district leadership development program whose mission is to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education.

Attendees will receive a comprehensive introduction to Rotary's entities, processes, programmes and goals as well as gaining more knowledge of the vast topic that is Rotary. 

Rotary Leadership Institute is especially suitable for newer Rotarians. Some people call it "Rotary 101". Rotary Club of Brisbane will pay for you to attend! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Rotary Leadership workshops are run over 2 days. This workshop will be held on 31st August, and 14th September 2025. Attendees should attend both days. Each day commences at 8:30am and finishes by 3pm.

The attendance fee of $50 covers a light lunch on both days and morning tea. Since our  club is sponsoring our newer Club member's attendance, you can choose "Bill Me Later" and you will receive an invoice by email which you can forward to our Treasurer Celia.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane had a grant to support and encourage our newer members to attend wider Rotary Events. The Rotary Club of Brisbane Development Grant, is  etan annual grant of up to $300 per person to help our members attend events such as the 2026 District Conference (which we really should all be attending in support of our club member and District Governor Mark Williams) The Rotary Leadership Institute and District Assembly.

This grant aims to empower our members to deepen their Rotary knowledge, build connections, and enhance their contributions to our vibrant club and the broader Rotary community.

Click Read more .... and scroll down for the application form.