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Do you want to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our Rotary and Rotaract club members throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands are dedicated, progressive people passionate about inclusion and connection.
 
Joining Rotary connects you with a diverse group of changemakers who share your drive to make a difference and give back.
Rotary South Pacific equips you with the tools and network to make positive change happen.
Apr 21, 2025
A lightning strike on a single tree sparked a fire that destroyed a Blue Mountains community during the Australian summer of 2019-2020.
108 buildings in Bell, Clarence and Dargan were lost.
From the ashes, disaster was transformed into something exceptional, thanks to the help of Rotary.
The Association of Bell, Clarence and Dargan (ABCD), with a population of around 328, was formed and obtained Rotary grants to rebuild a better community hall.
Apr 21, 2025

Lives are already being saved thanks to the Papua New Guinea Snakebite Partnership, supported by Rotary.

A 4-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy are among the survivors.

Last year, the partnership delivered 497 vials of antivenom to 40 health facilities across 14 provinces, trained 887 health workers across 13 provinces and visited 52 health facilities.

A ventilator was also provided, which has been used more than 25 times for snakebite victims.

Apr 21, 2025
“There is no way The School of St Jude would have opened without Rotary,” said Gemma Sisia, school founder.
More than 1000 students have completed their secondary education and 97% of St Jude graduates pursue higher education.
When students complete their final Tanzanian high school year they spend 12 months in community service. Many teach at government schools for that year, passing on their education.
As communities across New South Wales face one of the most devastating flood emergencies in recent memory, we are once again called to act with compassion and urgency.
In just two days, parts of the state have received four months’ worth of rain, triggering flash floods that have inundated homes, cut off entire towns, and tragically claimed lives. Over 50,000 residents have been warned to evacuate or prepare for isolation, with major flooding affecting areas such as Taree, Wingham, Dungog, and the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services are stretched thin, conducting hundreds of rescues while many residents remain stranded. The full scale of the disaster is still unfolding, and the need for coordinated support is growing by the hour.
Rotary District 9660 is mobilising to assist affected communities. Disaster coordinators are being appointed, and collaboration with local authorities is underway. As with the Queensland response, mental health support will be a critical focus in the recovery phase.

How You Can Help:

There are two trusted ways to contribute: 
    •    District 9660 Disaster Fund Account
(For immediate use by clubs and districts – not tax deductible) 
            Account Name: Rotary District 9660
            BSB: 082798
            Account Number: 599 583 002
                                         and/or 
    •    Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund
(Tax-deductible in Australia – ideal for individual donations, in support of the Disaster Response Grant application that is being prepared by the district)
DONATE HERE (https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1eGpfw3dw1nPdAtpWtDDmpZrrvSeI
Your generosity will directly support those in need, helping to provide emergency supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery assistance.
Thank you all, across our region, for standing with our Australian communities during this time of crisis.
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
DG Bruce George
Rotary District 9660
M: 0419380059
mailto:bkg5762@activ8.net.au

DRFC Ken Hall
Rotary District 9660
M: 0419613982
mailto:hallkr330@gmail.com