Working Together = Fun and Friendship
Our Club meets weekly by:
- 'In person' dinner meetings (6 for 6.30pm) at the Club Rooms above the Rotary Warehouse at 26 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud - or via Zoom -on
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays
4th Wednesdays - Board Meeting, to which members are invited to attend as observers (7pm start)
5th Wednesdays is Club Social night.
We welcome visitors and ask that you contact the Secretary: secretary@rotaryrosebudrye.com.au
Areas of Focus for our Projects
Making an Impact in Australia
Disease Prevention and Treatment: Mental Health Research
Australian Rotary Health (ARH) - investing in Australian mental health research
Mental health problems are on the rise in Australia. Depression is estimated by the World Health Organisation to become the leading cause of disease burden by 2020.
Australian Rotary Health is leading the way in remedying this neglect by funding Mental Health Research Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships into mental health. Contributions made by Rotary help to secure additional funding from other sources.
The Club was pleased to support the amazing work of ARH again this year through 2 donations in March 2025:
2,500 towards providing Indigenous Health Scholarships - for Indigenous Australians who can then use their education to benefit other Indigenous people.
and
$5,000 for the ongoing important work in Mental Health Research Grants - research grants into mental health of children 0-12 years for up to three years per project. Funding outcomes from symposium - Healthy Children - Bright Futures - improving the mental health of 0-12 year olds.
Disease Prevention and Treatment: Monash Children's Hospital Cancer Appeal
Support to fund a specialist Apheresis Nurse to improve quality of care and survival chances for children with high-risk cancers
Each year, the District Governor's partner chooses a project of special interest, and this year Leanne Byron is urging us to help her raise funds for her 'passion project' - employing a specialist Apheresis Nurse at Monash Children's Hospital.
A specialist nurse would help avoid children with high-risk cancers having to move from Monash to the Royal Children's Hospital for their Apheresis Therapy. This therapy uses the child's own stem cells, extracted, strengthened and re-introduced into the child's body at the optimal time, enabling them to withdrand higher doses of chemotheraphy and radiation, significantly improving their chance of survival.
The Club was pleased to contribute $5,000 to this special appeal for 2024/2025.
Our Enterprises
ROSEBUD OP SHOP
Our Op Shop is a veritable treasure trove of pre-loved, great condition, items.
Everything from shoes to hats, clothing, books, games, toys, sewing & craft items, antiques and knick-knacks.
Our dedicated volunteers keep the doors open from Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.
Find us across the car park from Rosebud Plaza:
Shop 3, the rear of
1401 Point Nepean Road,
Rosebud, VIC, Australia 3939
RYE FORESHORE MARKET Our monthly fundraising and community market has over 80 stalls with fruit, vegetables and plants for sale, along with homemade products such as, jams and soaps, kitchen items, tools and clothing.
First Saturday of every month
7.30am - 12.30pm.
Find us -
On Rye Foreshore, opposite the Rye Hotel
ROTARY OPPORTUNITY WAREHOUSE
The Rotary Warehouse has built a strong reputation over many years, culminating in the opening of a purpose-built Warehouse, now owned by the Club, which frees up more of the funds raised to donate to worthy community projects.
Thanks to the generosity of local community members who donate unwanted household goods and electrical items, we are able to re-purpose or donate items to those in need.
Our volunteers, who are vital to the operation of the Warehouse, develop retail skills to help them re-enter the workforce.
We look forward to saying hello!
We're normally open 7 days a week 10am - 4pm.
Donations by appointment please until we clear the backlog of stock.
Find us at -
26 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud, VIC, Australia 3939