RCPV International RAWCS Patron

News Bulletin, Rotary Down Under, May/June 2026

Governor-General becomes
patron of RAWCS
In a landmark moment, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Moyston, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, graciously accepted to role of Patron of RAWCS.

The Governor-General is a passionate supporter of Rotary and its values, and her patronage represents a powerful endorsement of the work accrues out by Rotarians – work that continues to change lives both at home and around the world.

Established in 1966, RAWCS has enabled Australian Rotary clubs to deliver thousands of disaster relief projects. Over 60 years this collective effort has generated more than half a billion dollars in aid, responding to urgent needs, restoring long term resilience in communities across Australia and internationally.

RAWCS has been there for Australians during bushfires, floods and droughts, while also supporting communities overseas through projects in health, education, clean water and sanitation, child welfare, economic development, environmental protection, peace building and disaster response.

Throughout its history, RAWCS has upheld human dignity, accountability and the highest standards of governance – values strongly aligned with Rotary’s ethos and with Her excellency’s own commitment to community service.