This transformative leadership experience is open to young adults aged 18 to 30 (at the time of RYLA). Note, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not undertaking secondary school studies in 2026. Candidates can apply for RYLA 2026 here.
Friends are invited to join us for a relaxed evening with like minded people
to learn about Rotary International and Box Hill Central Rotary.
Bookings are essential. Book here.
We were pleased to have Mr Minwen Wu founder of English Corners speak at our meeting.
- Box Hill Mall EC on Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm
- Box Hill Indoor EC on Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
- Burwood Brickworks on Thursdays 8:30-10:00am
- Forest Hill Chase Community Space Thursdays 9:30-10:45am
- Also online Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
English speakers encouraged to visit one of these local groups to assist with English conversation. Contact Minwen: 0488 884 365
Club member Stephen Fisher rode in the March 2026 Rotary Ride for Medical Research: Woodend to Kyneton. Over six days riding in “The Search for the Centre of Victoria". Sponsorship of 2026 riders has raised over $33,000 for Australia Rotary Health.
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. They also fund a broad range of general health areas and provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health funds programs that do not readily attract other funding and promotes findings to the community.
Well done Stephen Fisher, Rotary D9815 team and donors.
Ten members made the trip to Hobart for our Rotary D9815 & D9830 Conference at the Grand Chancellor Hotel late March. We staffed two booths in the Expo for Operation Cleft and We Can't Wait, heard amazing presentations from Saroo Brierley, Robert Pennicott and others. Were welcomed by Eric Abetz MP. Dr Jessie Harman representing our Rotary International President. 500 attended. The gala dinner with nautical theme was great. Rotary Exchange students entertained us. Bagpipes sent us out. Well done to the conference team. Thankyou to Kath for organising the Friday club dinner at the Drunken Admiral.
Saturday April 18 - BBQ support for Kooyong Koot Alliance revegetation volunteers at Gardiners Creek Reserve, Burwood 10:30am-12:30pm. Also needed on July 5. Contact: John 049 762 010
Wednesday Apr 22 - Addressing Classroom Hunger 10-11am Forest Hill Chase - cheese sandwich preparation for local primary kids without lunch. Contact Robyn: 0406 607 310
Past President Mark Balla with Annie Balla and donors Evan (& Karen) Jones visit schools in March 2026, from recently approved Global Grant GG2690472 . The project in collaboration with The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Club of Nashik Road, is valued at $US$66,772 and is to provide toilets and training to improve hygiene and promote behavior change at four schools near Nashik, India.
Team also visited Piplantri, Rajahstan, for Indian style celebration of the Happy Learning Happy School Global Grant.
This US$88,423 Global Grant is in collaboration with The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Club of Udaipur Meera,
and is to improve sanitation and hygiene outcomes, safety and facilities across six schools, supporting 571 students.
These are club facilitated projects of We Can't Wait - Operation Toilets.
