Project Overview

Get on board and support the Coomera Champions!   We are currently seeking to raise funds to acquire two commuter buses for the Coomera State Special School. 

These buses will be purpose fitted for accessibility to allow all students transport to and from school events.

A project, in conjunction with Carers QLD, with the aim of improving the lives of young carers (generally children between 12-18 years of age looking after family members) in the Northern Gold Coast region.

Our work in this area is being made possible by funds bequeathed by our late President, Barbara Baldwin.

  

A successful launch known as GC Doorway was held at Helensvale Community Centre on 2nd December, 2017. We have since made various individual donations, not available through other avenues, to help young carers with special requirements.

The Movement Gold Coast Homeless Outreach is a non-denominational, non-profit charity organisation established to assist the homeless and those experiencing food insecurity.

Why?   An important part of living a happy and fulfilling life includes being part of a close-knit community where you can share, help, and support the people you care about.



It also includes being kind to strangers, and learning to replace envy and anger with understanding and empathy.

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Zephyr Education Inc who provide text books, stationery and school uniforms to children affected by domestic violence.

Christmas Presents for Kids in Care who provide joy at Christmas for kids in the age group from the ages 12-18 and have ended up in residential housing because adoption and foster family care did not work out for them.

An initiative of the Rotary Club of Coolamon, NSW, this project aims to raise funds for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

 A partnership with Rotary Australia, the Ukraine Crisis Appeal includes the Australian Federation of Ukraine organisations, Rotary Australia World Community Service and Caritas Ukraine.

Our club is proud to support this initiative by selling bags of sunflower seeds, the national flower of the Ukraine, to raise funds for the project.

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary’s own Charity and one of the top rated charity’s in the world.

The Foundation carries out sustainable service projects that support a range of causes. The Foundation has helped wipe out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Donations also trains future peacemakers, support clean water, and strengthens local economies. 

Our club, along with individual members, have been strong supporters of the Foundation over many years.

Providing Birthing Kits to assist women in third world countries who do not have access to quality medical facilities.

Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) that provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific region in the form of life giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.

In the past our club has supported vocational visits from monastic school teachers in Myanmar to local schools in our area. The purpose of the visits has been to extend their practical knowledge and ability to apply teaching and learning strategies. They get to explore ideas in a new environment, considering how Myanmar and Australian classrooms function.

Another past project was a Social Action for Women (SAW) in Mae Sot, Thailand.  This project provided vocational training, income generation programs, sewing machines, fabric, educational & agricultural resources and ESL volunteers for the trafficked, abused and HIV Burmese women and children.

Rotary offers many ways for young people to get involved in their local community as well as supporting international projects. One way is by sponsoring and mentoring service clubs specifically designed for young people of all ages. 

Our club supports two levels of school based service club – 

Our club has a proud history of supporting local youth to attend a range of Rotary sponsored programs that develop leadership and personal development, promote cultural awareness & understanding and encourage the pursuit of STEM careers.

Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Our club members achieve this through –

We run an annual Vocational Excellence Awards which  are designed to support local business to recognise employees who go above and beyond.

Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. Our Club members involve themselves in various activities to ensure the club remains vibrant and relevant.