Events

🌟 Colin's Presentation: Highlights from Our First Year in District 9815

In Colin's  presentation, he'll share a summary of the key highlights from our first year as District 9815. He'll  focus on:

✅ Key Learnings from Club Experience — how clubs have embraced change, fostered engagement, and strengthened their connections with members and the community.

✅ Growing Membership — the strategies that have made a difference, the successes, and the lessons learned along the way.

✅ New Clubs — celebrating the formation of new clubs, the enthusiasm of charter members, and the support that has made this possible.

✅ Regional Pilot Reset — insights into the Regionalisation Pilot, what’s working well, and how we’re adapting to ensure success.

Colin is excited to share these learnings and celebrate the achievements of our incredible Rotary community.

Community group sharing excess homegrown produce and gardening knowledge!

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by embracing sustainable practices that help cut waste, and energy and water use wherever possible.

Learn about  a range of programs and initiatives to support our community in making eco-friendly choices:

• book recycling
• energy efficient audit kits
• mini recycling stations
• seed library 

In today’s cost of living crisis, many local children face the daily challenge of attending school hungry. Without access to adequate nutrition, students often struggle to concentrate, behave appropriately, and engage fully in their learning. Recognizing this urgent need, our Rotary Club has launched Addressing Classroom Hunger, a program dedicated to supporting the wellbeing and educational success of our young community members.

Starting in April 2025, Addressing Classroom Hunger provides free cheese sandwiches to requesting schools each month. These sandwiches are stored in school freezers, allowing designated staff to distribute them at appropriate times during the school day. This simple yet vital initiative ensures that children have access to nutritious meals, helping to improve their focus, behavior, and overall health.

Beyond addressing nutritional needs, this program relieves teachers and school staff of the burden of meal preparation, allowing them to focus more on their students’ education. Our Rotary volunteers enjoy making these deliveries, experiencing the joy of service and connection with the schools and children they support.

We meet monthly at Forest Hill Chase (near Aldi) on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Our next schedule is set for June 18, 2025. We warmly welcome community-minded volunteers who wish to give a helping hand and make a positive impact in our neighborhood.

Interested in volunteering? Register here: Volunteer Registration

Together, we can combat hunger, foster brighter futures, and strengthen our community—one lunch at a time.

July Welcome Desk: Greg Cooper, John Elrington   Hybrid: Stephen Fisher At Act Your Purpose,  International Needs Australia has a vision is to create a brighter future where every student’s passion for social justice finds a powerful voice.

We believe that Australia’s educators must cultivate students’ passion for social justice and entrepreneurship while placing students at the centre of their learning journey. Our approach prioritizes holistic well-being, amplifies student voices, and encourages the development of youth philanthropy, fostering a generation of changemakers equipped to make a real difference in their communities and beyond.

Act Your Purpose bridges the accessibility gap for purpose-driven education by providing a dynamic platform for action. It’s not just about theory—it’s about taking bold, transformative steps to shape a better world.

• 38+ Schools

• 10,000+ Students

• 8+ Years of Experience

Learn about INA's student-centric model of education that empowers every learner to find their purpose and act on it. July Chair Niranjan Ramjee Welcome Desk: Greg Cooper, John Elrington   Hybrid: Stephen Fisher 

Take-outs and impressions from Diane & Stephen's participation at Rotary International Convention 2025 "Magic All Around" in Calgary, June 21-25.   

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Between 2014 and 2025 Pat was Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water, one of Australia’s largest water utilities providing services to 2M people across Melbourne.  

His career in the water sector has spanned over 40 years, including advising the Australian Government as part of the National Water Initiative, working in the  USA and playing a lead role in navigating the Millenium Drought.

Pat is Deputy Board Chair of WaterAid Australia, a Board Trustee of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, and was the inaugural Chair of Thriving Communities Australia, where he continues as a Director. He is a past Chair of the Water Services Association of Australia, the nation’s peak body for urban water utilities.

We look forward to Pat's presentation.  

Chair Brian Martin  Welcome Desk Robyn Stokes & Tim Greenham Hybrid Tony Stokes 

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Meet Alyssa Wong and Jake Garcia, our sponsored participants at Rotary Youth Leadership Award, a six day residential at Phillip Island in July. 

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

A team of five Parkmore Primary School students,  forming Team BEAP (Bee Education And Protection) were selected to represent Australia at the Future Problem Solvers International Conference in Indiana, USA. Three students were accompanied to attend. Hear about this amazing journey of advocacy for bees, fundraising, presenting at varoius events including Rotary events, and the conference itself. RCBHC made a $5,000 contribution toward expenses.

Chair: Craig Hoath

Facilitating  Box Hill High School students bus travel and participation for their Community Service.  Students, teachers and participating Rotarians will visit IMPACT for WOMEN in Sandringham, packing "bags of love" for women and children fleeing domestic violence. 

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Gate Duty Roster Thankyou

7:30-9:15am Bruce McEwen.  

9:15-11:00am. Brian McPhail. 

11:00-12:30pm.  John Elrington 

Guest speaker: Glenn Manton.

Glenn Manton is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Essendon. Since leaving the AFL, he has been an author, media personality, youth advocate and professional speaker.

Doors open 7am for 7:15am start at Box Hill Golf Club.

Bookings now open. Don't miss out. 

We look forward to hearing from our Honorary Member Andrew Davenport.  

Chair: Tony Stokes 

Diane Fisher presents details of her session at Rotary International Convention 2025. 

Join us for DIWALI, festival of light. 

Be bold, shine bright and celebrate your colours with delicious food, lively activities and wonderful company. 

Three course meal with entrees, main, dessert and soft drinks. 
Wine at bar prices or BYO wine only. 

$50 pp Book here.

Come 7:00 for 7:30pm 

Please advise event organiser of dietary needs.

Hosted by Box Hill Central Rotary Club.

Council managed, community led indigenous plant nursery growing plants for Whitehorse parks and open spaces. Located at 107 Fulton Rd Blackburn South. 

President Mark Anderson and Secretary Michael Murray