Five Avenues of Service DIRECTORS

John Sharp
​​Club Service - focuses on making clubs strong.  A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.  ​Our Club Service includes:
  • Programmes
  • Attendance
  • Newsletter
  • Family of Rotary
  • Succession & Planning Training / Mentoring
  • Insurance and Protection
  • Socials / Fellowships
Betty Bright
​Vocational Service - calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
  • Apprentice Award Night
  • Bursaries
  • Work Ready Seminar
  • Mentoring H S students
  • Mock Interviews
  • Young Achievers
  • Better Beginnings
  • JCLA​
In conjunction with the Youth Service Director, projects adopted include (but not limited to) the following:
  • Four-Way Test Speech Competition
  • Constable Care
  • Leeuwin Sailing Ship
  • Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)
  • Work Ready Seminar
  • Yr 12 Graduation
Martin Houchin
​Community Service - encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. emphasis is given to helping children, needy families, the aged, the handicapped, and those most in need of assistance. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
Includes Club Rotary Foundation
Bev Moffat
​International Service - exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more. International Service Projects are designed to meet the humanitarian needs of people in many lands, with particular emphasis on the most underprivileged children and families in developing countries. 
Gillian Baker
​Youth Service - recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
  • ​Handicamp: A week full of fun and challenges, and a lifetime of experiences.  Handicamp is a live-in camp for 18-35 year old people with a disability, who are teamed with a "buddy" for a week of fun and adventure. It is held in January each year.    For further information Click here. 
  • ​​​​National Youth Science Forum  (NYSF)  is a 12-day residential program for students entering Year 12 who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
  • ​​​The ConocoPhillips Science Experience is a fun 3-4 days fo science activities for Year 9 and 10 students.  Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
  • ​Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts for participants ages 14-30. Depending on community needs, RYLA may take the form of a one-day seminar, a three-day retreat, or a weeklong camp. Typically, events last 3-10 days and include presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics.   RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply, and any costs of getting involved.
  • H​eld in September, the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) camp is for 14-17 year old teens who are:​
  • Wanting an opportunity to develop and challenge themselves
  • Looking to develop their self-esteem and confidence
  • Interested in developing skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, goal setting and problem solving
  • Wanting to build a network of young people and to make new friends
  • Excited for a weekend of fun
RYPEN depends on Rotary Clubs to sponsor participants, and the more participants we get the better the camp will be, with exciting and challenging programs lined up for the weekend.
​Contact Us for further details

Six Areas of Focus
Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
  • ​Promoting peace  -  Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Learn more › 
  • Fighting disease  -  We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.  Learn more ›
  • Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene  -  We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.  Learn more ›
  • Saving mothers and children  -  Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.  Learn more ›
  • Supporting education  -  More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.  Learn more ›
  • Growing local economies  -  We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.   Learn more ›