Our club's community service work
Our club is deeply committed to local community service, consistently working to address real needs and create positive change close to home. From supporting food banks and organising health screenings to sponsoring youth programs and improving public spaces, our members actively engage in projects that uplift and strengthen our community.
This hands-on work reflects our core Rotary values of service above self and shows our dedication to building a more caring, connected, and resilient local community.
Take a look at some of our community service work.
Working bees at schools, kindergartens and community spaces
We love rolling up our sleeves for working bees! From local schools and kindergartens to neighbourhood houses, we help improve learning environments and community spaces.
These hands-on volunteer days involve tasks like gardening, painting, repairs, and general maintenance.
We have helped renovate a student well being centre, installed garden beds for primary kids, built bench seat storage for a Scouts club, installed raised garden planters at neighbourhood houses, tidied gardens at aged care homes, and fixed up lots of kindergarten playgrounds.
Working bees are a great way to get involved in Rotary service projects!
Peace Poles in our schools and community
We have proudly taken part in installing Peace Poles at local schools as a symbol of hope, unity, and the universal message of peace.
Each Peace Pole is inscribed with the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages, reflecting Rotary’s commitment to fostering understanding and harmony across cultures. Students are also encouraged to become peace builders in their school community.
By placing these poles in school grounds, we aim to inspire students, educators, and the wider community to embrace peace in their daily lives and interactions.
It’s a simple yet powerful reminder of the role each of us plays in creating a more compassionate world.
Awards for graduating year 6 students
Our club proudly presents awards to local graduating year 6 students each year, recognising their hard work, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact in their school communities.
These awards celebrate students who demonstrate strong values, kindness, and a willingness to help others—qualities that reflect the spirit of Rotary. By honoring these young individuals, we hope to encourage their continued growth and inspire them to become future leaders who care about their communities and the world around them.
Our sausage sizzle fund raisers
Sizzle, pop, the sausages fry,
Under the sun or a cloudy sky.
Tongs in hand, with a smile so wide,
We’re cooking for a cause with Rotary pride!
Onions caramelised, the rolls stacked high,
The smell alone brings people by.
Each snag we serve helps dreams come true!
Raising funds while flipping a few!
Our sausage sizzles have raised funds for the Fawkner SES children’s program, communities affected by storms, bush fires and floods, Interplast, the Umoja Orphanage in Kenya, local primary schools and much more.
You may also find us at community events such as tree plantings, large scale working bees, the opening of new playgrounds and reserves, community fairs and street parties. All funds raised go to charity: not bad for a few bucks!