Rotary Projects
Australian Rotary Health
Australian Rotary Health provides funding and promotes findings to the community across Mental Health Research, General Health Research, Indigenous Health Scholarships, and Rural Medical & Nursing Scholarships.
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia.
Rotary Australia World Community Services
(RAWCS)
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Services) delivers Rotary’s humanitarian, development, and disaster relief projects both in Australia and internationally. RAWCS has completed thousands of projects, benefiting hundreds of thousands of people across 45 countries.
RAWCS' goal is to make a positive impact on communities in need, both in Australia and developing countries.
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
(ROMAC)
ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) transforms children's lives through life saving surgery.
ROMAC brings hope to children across Oceania by connecting them with world-class medical care when treatment isn't available in their home countries.
When sophisticated medical treatment isn't available in their home countries, we step in to help. Through our network of dedicated volunteers, generous donors and world-class medical professionals, we give children the chance at a healthy, happy future they deserve.
Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE)
RARE (Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment) repurposes obsolete medical and educational equipment, turning potential landfill into lifesaving aid for disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas, promoting sustainability and improving social and environmental outcomes.
RARE is an activity that establishes an efficient and effective program for distributing obsolete medical and educational equipment to disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas under a regulative framework.
Indigenous Communities Partnership Programs
Rotary Clubs make a positive contribution to “closing the gap” through Indigenous Communities Partnership Programs. Rotary Clubs are encouraged to develop projects in conjunction with Aboriginal communities that will lead to long-term positive outcomes.
Successful programs in the past few years include “Books in Homes” at Moree East Public School, The Ophthalmic project for the Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service, Cabbage Tree Island community project (gym equipment and surf boards), End Trachoma Now, and Purple House.
The Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group
The Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group is a network of Rotarians and others passionate across the world who have a special interest in acting upon the mission and goals of Rotary International related to alleviating illiteracy; enhancing literacy teaching and learning globally; and helping to provide materials and equipment for literacy education at different levels.
BELRAG supports Rotary in implementing basic education and literacy projects that strengthen communities' capacity to provide education and literacy for all.
Australian Literacy and numeracy Foundation
Rotary works in partnership with the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation to create a more inclusive Australia, unlocking potential through the power of literacy and learning.
The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation is a national charity seeking to assist people in our most marginalised communities to gain vital language, literacy and communication skills. Specialised and innovative programs address the needs of a diverse range of individuals and communities – specifically supporting First Nations, refugee and other vulnerable Australians
Australian Rotarians Against Malaria
(ARAM)
ARAM (Australian Rotarians Against Malaria) is a volunteer-run organisation working to eliminate malaria, particularly in the Pacific region.
The primary focus of ARAM has been the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to vulnerable populations in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste. ARAM works in conjunction with the Ministry of Health authorities in each country and complements the work of other malaria organisations, most notably the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Rotary Australia World Community Service
(RAWCS)
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) has a comprehensive approach to disaster response, focusing on immediate relief, short-term assistance, and long-term rebuilding.
Rotary has been active in Australian communities for more than 100 years. RAWCS understands the need to be there for the long haul. Throughout the years, we have undertaken major disaster response projects across the Australia.
RAWCS is constantly developing response strategies to enable the network of Rotary clubs to better serve the communities they live in.
ShelterBox
Right now, over 120 million people around the world have been made homeless by disaster and conflict. ShelterBox is working to change this.
By providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster, we’re transforming despair into hope. We want to see a world where no family is left without shelter after disaster. ShelterBox listens and learns from the communities we work with to make sure we provide the right support.
ShelterBox works with trusted local partners and we have a network of incredible volunteers who are ready to help at a moment’s notice.
Disaster Aid Australia
Disaster Aid Australia's mission is to provide, and assist, in delivering sustainable humanitarian aid relevant to people affected by natural and other disasters, including safe water and shelter.
Disaster Aid International is a Rotary Collaborating Organisation operating in many countries, dedicated to providing humanitarian aid. Disaster Aid Australia works through Smart Aid to consult affected communities and deliver using local sources.
Safe Water for Every Child is an ongoing project responding to the widespread disaster of contaminated water around the world.
WASH Rotary Action Group
WASH Rotary Action Group supports and ensures sustainable long-lasting clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to communities in need.
Together, we envision a healthier world where everyone can access basic human rights of safe water, sustainable sanitation, and hygiene standards, thereby transforming lives and fostering community resilience.
We support the community-driven development of WASH programs by mobilizing the resources and expertise of Rotary and its partners to implement sustainable programs and projects, empower communities, and advocate for WASH policies.
End Plastic Sauce
EndPlasticSoup is the ESRAG task force to end plastic pollution worldwide, supported by thousands of Rotarians and hundreds of Rotary, Rotaract & Interact Clubs worldwide.
Our goal is to contribute to reducing global plastic pollution and accelerate the end of plastic pollution by 2050, in the waters, the soil and in the air.
We are People of Action: start today, step by step and together. Our approach is to think globally and act locally, share, inspire and accelerate. We collaborate with ESRAG’s Plastic Solutions Taskforce and cooperate inside and outside Rotary.
Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group
Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group members see a world where people unite and take action to protect the environment for a sustainable future.
The climate, biodiversity, and pollution crisis threaten humanity and the planet. The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) gathers individuals, experts and partners whose goal is to provide awareness, dialogue, resources, and best practices for the environment.
We work together for a sustainable future for our planet!
Rotary Australia Trust for the Environment
The principal purpose of the Rotary Australia Trust for the Environment is the protection and enhancement of all aspects of the natural environment both in Australia and in developing nations including delivering project activities relating to air and water quality, waste minimisation, soil conservation, protection and restoration of land, coastal, marine and freshwater resources and promotion of ecologically sustainable development principles.
EnviroClub Awards
EnviroClub Awards encourage clubs to register environmentally sustainable initiatives, such as activities, projects, programs, and events, and strengthen these over time.
Rotary is uniquely placed to provide leadership on the pressing environmental challenges of our time, including climate change, pollution, water security, biodiversity loss, habitat protection, energy efficiency, and waste management.
Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards
(RESCA)
Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) ask the Community to help us recognise outstanding Community Service performed by paid and volunteer members of Emergency Service Agencies.
Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards
Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards recognises service to the community across all sectors in each of the geographical areas of New South Wales. It recognises the NSW general community and is about commitment, dedication, perseverance and proactivity in improving the lives of others.
