Events

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

Janet Young: Director of Dream Stitches - Migrant and Refugee Women's Sewing Program Inc.  

Chair Gay Morris, Welcome Niranjan Ramjee & Bruce McEwen, Hybrid Stephen Fisher. 

AGM for Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Inc  & AGM for Operation Toilets Australia Inc 

Community and Youth wervices update from Malcolm Chiverton

Environment Sustainability projects update from John Elrington.

Since July 2024, INA and OTA have renewed their collaboration through the EWASH project in Ethiopia, to improve access to safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene practices for individual households, communities, schools, and clinics.

Join the team from OTA and INA in November 2025 in their visit to the project sites to witness the impact of the project and hear from the communities, how the intervention is changing their lives! INA's local partner will organise meetings with community representatives and groups, visits to schools, health facilities and individual project participants. All in total safety!

Here’s a brief idea of the itinerary:

• Sat 8 Nov : departing from Melbourne
• Sun 9 Nov: arrive Addis Ababa and meet local partner (BBBC) Chair of Board
• Mon 10 Nov : Travel to Shurmo (project area) and meeting with the project team
• Tue 11 Nov : project visit - schools & farmers
• Wed 12 Nov: project visit - health centres
• Thu 13 Nov : debrief with the team and travel to Ezha (project area 2)
• Fri 14 Nov : project visit - schools & women saving group
• Sat 15 Nov : goodbye and travel back to Addis
• Sun 16 Nov: visit of Addis Ababa
• Mon 17 Nov : visit to the Australian embassy in Ethiopia, visit with RC Addis Ababa and departure from Addis Ababa

Total budget (including flights, accomodation, transportation and main meals): 

2,950 AUD* price may vary slightly depending on the time of booking

Witness with your own eyes the needs and incredible strength of the communities in Shurmo and Ezha, while diving into the beautiful Ethiopian landscape and culture!

Checkout this Trip Flyer and let us know your interest.  

Contact: Tony Stokes  tonywstokes544@gmail.com

Club Meeting starts 6:30pm. All welcome.  Speech Contest starts 7:00pm.

Tea/coffee & biscuits provided.  $12.50pp. Drinks at bar prices.

District 9815 Year 10
Four-way Test Public Speaking Competition

The program promotes public speaking in a competition for Year 10 students in District 9815 on the topic of Rotary’s Four Way Test, supported by sponsoring Rotary Clubs working in partnership with their local schools and Toastmasters International.  Benefits to participating students include exposure to the ideals and ethical values of Rotary, proficiency in the art of public speaking and confidence and self-esteem gained from presenting to large audiences.

Contact:
Marlene Sinclair – email: marlenes.smallfish@bigpond.com  – mobile: 0449 261 388

The speech competition is based on the theme of the Rotary Four-Way Test:
“Of the things we think, say or do

• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

Join with members and friends to thank Craig Hoath for 35 years of club service as he transfers to Seymour Rotary Club.  

Book here today.

Improve your social connection, network with like-minded business owners and make time for self-care through the Tee30Golf community.

Greg shares about his Bitcoin hobby.  

Chair: Liz Stinson Desk: Dine Fisher & Bernie Millane

Please join us for a fun two hour shift, Christmas gift wrapping at Forest Hill Chase. 

Choose from Mon-Fri Dec 8-12, 11am-3pm.

Register now at this link or email robyn.stokes02@icloud.com. 

Gold coins raised will assist Operation Cleft, while we have fun interacting with the community.  

Materials supplied. Location confirmed in Dec.

Suzanne Hall from Visy Recycling will speak about the Container Deposit Scheme which it operates across Victoria. 

Chair: Stephen Mather. Desk: Diane Fisher & Bernie MIllane 

CDS Vic will provide shared benefits to the community, environment and circular economy including:  

• more and better recycling  
• reduced litter - cut by up to half 
• new jobs and economic opportunities across Victoria, including for charities and community groups 
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Members and friends - Join us for a relaxed Christmas party at Pavilions.

Outdoor & inside seating, table tennis and billiards, cocktail style with light food. 

BYO drinks

6:00 for 6:30pm 

Room at top of external stairs beside Miss Lucy cafe. Street parking available.

$35pp BOOK HERE. 

Reflections from visit to Ethiopia, from Tony and Robyn Stokes who did a Field Monitoring Visit with a team and in partnership wtih Inernational Needs Australia. we can't wait and INA are jointly funding the E-WASH project there.

 Chair Bruce McEwen Desk: Diane FIsher 

Coffee ctchup at Red Cup Cafe (across the road) after the meeting for those who can make it. 

Operation Toilets trading as we can't wait.

Monique Smith, District Conference Chair D9815 &D9830: be inspired. Sharing excitement and finer details.  

Also Trish Carr, Rotary Community Group East Leader will briefly update our club on the RCGE project digital "Mental Health adn Wellbing Contact Card" opportunities & challenges. 

Chair:  John Elrington.       Desk: Diane Fisher 

Join us as a club with friends, we fund, prepare and deliver free cheese sandwiches to participating local primary schools for students without lunch. A small service with a big impact. Usually outside ALDI.  Ring Robyn 0406607310.