Our Projects

Community Service

We actively support local charities in our community, with a strong focus on grassroots organisations that provide direct, practical assistance to those in need. Our support spans a wide range of community, social, and humanitarian initiatives, including:

  • Providing meals, groceries, and ongoing support for people in need through St Andrew’s and St Peter’s Churches
  • Donating Santa Sacks to individuals and families experiencing hardship
  • Supporting Foodbank to help supply essential food to those in need
  • Sponsoring aqua wheelchairs to enable people with physical disabilities to safely enjoy the sea
  • Supporting mobile shower services for people experiencing homelessness
  • Supporting the Days for Girls organisation
  • Providing Shelter Bags for people in need
  • Supporting the Mt Compass Fire Relief Program
  • Sponsoring southern districts domestic violence support organisations
  • Chairing the Rotary SA Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Committee
  • Actively promoting anti–Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence initiatives, including Purple Waves of Change, protest walks, and candlelight vigils
  • Cooking and supporting community and fundraising barbecues at venues such as Airport Bunnings, Coles Glenelg, the Glenelg Ice Cream Festival, and the CHB Youth Festival Open Air Movie Night
  • Providing the Father Christmas float at the Glenelg Christmas Pageant
  • Delivering meals to elderly residents in the Glenelg area through Meals on Wheels

Through these initiatives, we aim to make a meaningful and lasting impact by supporting dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing within our local community.

Environment

Our environmental activities continue to expand and now include:

  • Beautifying the Brighton Railway Station
  • Reducing litter on local beaches through South Australia’s “Adopt a Spot” program
  • Controlling litter on local roads through KESAB’s “Road Watch” program

These initiatives demonstrate our Club’s commitment to protecting the local environment, enhancing public spaces, and encouraging community pride and responsibility.

International

Our Club is committed to supporting vulnerable communities both locally and internationally by providing practical assistance, education, and essential resources to those most in need. Through a range of humanitarian and community‑focused initiatives, we strive to improve quality of life, promote dignity, and create lasting positive change.

Supporting Migrants in Need
We support migrants facing hardship by providing grocery assistance and organising social outings. These activities help address immediate needs while fostering inclusion, connection, and a sense of belonging within the community.

St Jude’s School, Africa
We sponsor students at St Jude’s School in Africa to support access to quality education. This contribution helps provide learning opportunities that empower young people and support long‑term community development.

Rotary Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC)
We support the ROMAC program, which provides life‑changing medical care to children from developing countries. This initiative gives children access to specialist treatment that is otherwise unavailable in their home countries.

ShelterBox
We provide ShelterBoxes to families and communities affected by natural disasters. These boxes deliver essential emergency shelter and supplies to support people during times of crisis.

Supporting Filipino Helping Hands for a Better Society
We provide school books for children in the Philippines through Supporting Filipino Helping Hands for a Better Society. This support helps improve access to education and learning resources for disadvantaged students.

Days for Girls
We support the Days for Girls organisation by contributing to the provision of health supplies and education for girls worldwide. This initiative promotes dignity, wellbeing, and continued access to education for girls and young women.

Portable Wheelchairs
We provide portable wheelchairs to individuals in need, improving mobility and independence. This support helps enhance quality of life and access to community participation.

Youth

We support young people through a range of programs focused on leadership, personal growth, and community engagement. Our One And All – Youth Sailing Project provides a unique experience aboard the One And All tall ship, where participants develop sailing skills alongside leadership, resilience, and teamwork.

We also sponsor young people to attend RYLA and RYPEN leadership camps, support cultural exchange by hosting international students through the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme, and enable students to explore STEM pathways through the National Youth Science Experience. In addition, we recognise local excellence by awarding school‑based citizenship and achievement awards.