Making a Real Difference — Together
The Rotary Club of Glenelg is a hands‑on service club committed to creating lasting change where it matters most. We don’t just talk about service — we roll up our sleeves and get involved.
Chartered on 25 April 1952, the Rotary Club of Glenelg has proudly served our community for over 70 years. We are:
Actively involved in a wide range of worthwhile, hands‑on community projectsCommitted to fundraising for local, national, and international causesA diverse, multicultural club with members of all ages and backgroundsKnown for informative, efficient, and enjoyable meetings, including quality guest speakers every fortnightSocially connected, with a varied calendar including get‑togethers, quiz nights, theatre, and film nights
Community Support
We are deeply involved in supporting people and families across our local community through initiatives including:
- Delivering meals to the elderly in the Glenelg area through Meals on Wheels
- Providing meals, groceries, and support at St Andrew’s and St Peter’s Churches
- Donating Santa Sacks to families and individuals in need
- Supporting Foodbank to help supply food for those experiencing hardship
- Sponsoring Aqua wheelchairs, enabling people with physical challenges to enjoy the sea
- Supporting mobile shower services for people experiencing homelessness
- Supporting the Days for Girls organisation
- Sponsoring local domestic violence support organisations
- Chairing the Rotary SA Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Committee
- Cooking and fundraising at community barbecues, including Airport Bunnings, Coles Glenelg, and the Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
- Providing the Father Christmas float for the Glenelg Christmas Pageant
Environmental Action
We are committed to protecting and enhancing our local environment through:
- Beautification of the Brighton Railway Station
- Beach litter control through SA’s “Adopt a Spot” program
- Roadside litter control via KESAB’s “Road Watch” program
International & Humanitarian Support
Our impact extends beyond Australia, supporting vulnerable communities worldwide through:
- Assisting migrants in need with shopping support and social outings
- Sponsoring students at St Jude’s School in Africa
- Supporting Rotary Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC)
- Providing ShelterBox disaster relief for communities impacted by emergencies
- Supplying school books through Supporting Filipino Helping Hands for a Better Society
- Supporting Days for Girls to deliver health education and medical supplies globally
- Supplying Peace Poles to local schools
- Providing portable wheelchairs for those in need
Youth & Leadership Development
We invest in the next generation by creating opportunities for young people to grow, lead, and thrive:
- Running the One and All Youth Sailing Project, where participants develop leadership, resilience, teamwork, and sailing skills aboard the iconic tall ship
- Sponsoring young leaders to attend RYLA and RYPEN camps
- Hosting international students through the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme
- Sponsoring students to attend the National Youth Science Experience
- Presenting local school‑based citizenship and achievement awards
Contact us on 0433 378 387 or via email to glenelgrotaryclub@gmail.com to see what our Rotary Club is all about.
If you are interested, you can join us at one of our local projects so that you can get a feel for being involved in the community.
We meet as a team every first and third Wednesday of each month from 6pm at The Jetty Bar, 28 Jetty Road, Glenelg, we’d love to see you there!
