Rotary South Pacific

We unite people and take action to create positive, lasting change

Do you want to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our Rotary and Rotaract club members throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands are dedicated, progressive people passionate about inclusion and connection.

Joining Rotary connects you with a diverse group of changemakers who share your drive to make a difference and give back.

Rotary South Pacific equips you with the tools and network to make positive change happen.

Rebuilding a Community

Apr 21, 2025

A lightning strike on a single tree sparked a fire that destroyed a Blue Mountains community during the Australian summer of 2019-2020.

108 buildings in Bell, Clarence and Dargan were lost.

From the ashes, disaster was transformed into something exceptional, thanks to the help of Rotary.

The Association of Bell, Clarence and Dargan (ABCD), with a population of around 328, was formed and obtained Rotary grants to rebuild a better community hall.

PNG Snakebite Partnership

Apr 21, 2025

Lives are already being saved thanks to the Papua New Guinea Snakebite Partnership, supported by Rotary.

A 4-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy are among the survivors.

Last year, the partnership delivered 497 vials of antivenom to 40 health facilities across 14 provinces, trained 887 health workers across 13 provinces and visited 52 health facilities.

A ventilator was also provided, which has been used more than 25 times for snakebite victims.

School of St Jude

Apr 21, 2025

“There is no way The School of St Jude would have opened without Rotary,” said Gemma Sisia, school founder.

More than 1000 students have completed their secondary education and 97% of St Jude graduates pursue higher education.

When students complete their final Tanzanian high school year they spend 12 months in community service. Many teach at government schools for that year, passing on their education.

The Gold Coast is the Place To Be in 2025

Coolangatta is the venue for the 2025 Rotary South Pacific Zone Conference,
from the 31st October 2025 to the 2nd November 2025.

We are encouraging all Rotarians and Rotaractors to come together. All are welcome.

You will be inspired and motivated as we connect and share ideas to grow Rotary and activate the strategic priorities of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation (TRF). You can do plenty of things in this famous part of Australia and its hinterland before or after the conference.

Our 2025 event will be held at the Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre, Tweed Heads, just a few minute's stroll to Coolangatta and Gold Coast Beaches. Special accommodation rates have been negotiated at The Sebel Twin Towns and Mantra Twin Towns. To secure a room, complete the form on the Accommodation page.

PDG Ingrid Waugh, 2025 Zone Conference Chair