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The Rotary Club of Albury West was chartered on November 4 1970 and has served the community of Albury/Wodonga with distinction during that time.

08/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Albury West invites you to join us for this epic documentary.
Ken Hutt will speak about his adventure and has given us the opportunity to view this
film. The aim is to raise funds for the “End Polio Now” campaign.
• Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 6pm
• Regent Cinema Centre, Albury
• Cost $25

01/10/2026

What if one year could change your life?

For many years, Rotary Club of Albury West has been giving high school students the opportunity to live, study and experience life in another country for up to 12 months through Rotary Youth Exchange.

It’s far more than a school exchange. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in another culture, make lifelong friendships, learn a new language, see the world from a different perspective – and come home with stories and experiences that will stay with you for life.

Rotary Youth Exchange is one of Rotary’s signature international programs, supported by a network of caring and committed Rotarians, host families and schools who make sure students are welcomed, supported and looked after throughout their exchange.

And we’re looking for our next exchange student

If you’re a local high school student with a sense of adventure, an open mind and a desire to experience something extraordinary, this could be your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and into the world.

Find out more about Rotary Youth Exchange here: https://ryea.org.au/ #
Or contact our Youth Service Director, Steve Hoopell, via the email contact form on the Rotary Club of Albury West website, https://portal.clubrunner.ca/9332

21/09/2026

That’s a wrap! 🏆
The Hume Football Netball League finals came to a close last Saturday, with the grand finals bringing another fantastic season to an end.
And what a day it was!
Congratulations to all the players, coaches, trainers, umpires, club officials, volunteers and supporters who helped make the finals such a great community occasion. There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to get everyone onto the field and court — and it certainly showed on the day.
And while we’re handing out the congratulations … those steak sandwiches deserve a special mention! 😋
For several years now, we have been proud to lend a hand by providing the gate entry services throughout the finals series — and it gives our members a front-row seat to some great local footy, netball and community spirit.
A few photos below of our team doing what we do best — turning up, lending a hand and supporting community activities.
Congratulations to all the finalists and premiers, and thanks to everyone who made another Hume League finals series such a success!

16/09/2026

🏆 Grand Final fever is here!

Just two more sleeps until the big day this Saturday, 19 September, when the Hume Football Netball League grand finalists converge on Walbundrie Sports Ground to battle it out for premiership glory.

For several years now, members of the Rotary Club of Albury West have been proud to play a small part in the Hume League finals, helping to man the entry gates throughout the final series. It’s a great opportunity for our members to support local sport while enjoying the wonderful community atmosphere that surrounds the finals.

This year’s senior football grand final is shaping up to be a cracker, with Osborne taking on Henty for the ultimate prize – the premiership cup.

In A Grade netball, Osborne will face Jindera in what promises to be another exciting contest.

Osborne will have an incredible seven teams competing across the grand finals – a fantastic achievement for the club and a wonderful reward for all the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who have contributed throughout the season.

We always enjoy our time at the Hume League finals. There’s a real sense of community, plenty of friendly faces and, of course, some great football and netball to watch along the way.

Good luck to all the grand finalists – and we’ll see you at the gates on Saturday!

13/09/2026

👟 New shoes, confident starts! 👟

Earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Albury West was delighted to support a wonderful foot health initiative that saw 22 children fitted with new shoes for their first day at kindergarten.

The program was created by Cate Melville and Caroline Robinson from Charles Sturt University and delivered in conjunction with The Athlete's Foot Albury, Albury West Public School staff, and the parents and carers of the children involved.

The aim was simple but important — to ensure children could begin their educational journey comfortably and confidently, without the distraction of poorly fitting shoes.

The recent review by Charles Sturt University revealed just how necessary the initiative was, with half of the children found to be wearing shoes one to two sizes too small.

And one young student was so thrilled with his comfortable new shoes that he cleaned them every day after kindergarten, before carefully storing them separately in a spare room so they would be ready for the following morning! ❤️

A small step can make a big difference, and we are proud to have played a part in helping these children put their best foot forward as they begin their school journey.

10/09/2026

Last night we welcomed Japanese exchange student Kodi Ono. It's been quite a journey for Kodi who arrived in Australia without a student visa due to difficulties at home following earthquake activity. All's now resolved and Kodi is enjoying school in Albury. Welcome Kodi.

13/07/2026

Congratulations to Rod Vigar, who was presented with the Club Legend Award at our Changeover Dinner in recognition of his outstanding dedication, selfless service and unwavering commitment to the Rotary Club of West Albury and our community.

In presenting the award, outgoing President Col Schifferle reflected on Rod's remarkable 21 years of Rotary service, highlighting the lasting impact of his leadership, generosity and willingness to always lend a hand. Col thanked Rod for the countless hours he has devoted to the Club, acknowledging that his commitment and contributions have made a lasting difference to both our members and the wider community.

Rod is a worthy recipient of this honour, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.

10/07/2026

One of the highlights of our 2026 Changeover Dinner was the presentation of Paul Harris Fellow Awards to five outstanding members of the Rotary Club of West Albury – Hugh Watson, Rafe Strong, Kevin Bascomb, Peter Colclough and Greg Davis.

A Paul Harris Fellow is one of Rotary's highest honours, recognising individuals whose service exemplifies the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self." Named after Rotary founder Paul Harris, the award acknowledges those who have made significant and lasting contributions to their club, their community and the ideals of Rotary.

Congratulations to Hugh, Rafe, Kevin, Peter and Greg.

09/07/2026

A New Chapter for the Rotary Club of West Albury

At our Changeover Dinner on Saturday evening, we celebrated another successful Rotary year and officially welcomed our new President, Ian Byrne.

Outgoing President Col Schifferle reflected on the achievements of the past 12 months before passing the Chain of Office to Ian, symbolising the transition of leadership and Rotary's enduring tradition of service above self.

We extend our sincere thanks to Col for his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment throughout his presidency, and we wish Ian every success as he leads our club into another exciting year of fellowship, community service and making a difference.

Congratulations, President Ian Byrne!

26/05/2026

🌏 Host an Exchange Student – Change a Life, Including Your Own! 🇦🇺🇯🇵

Our Club has proudly supported Youth Exchange programs since 1971, giving local students the opportunity to study overseas while welcoming international students into our community.

This July, we will welcome a student from Japan and are seeking 3-4 caring local families to share hosting responsibilities over the coming year.

Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding experience for the whole family - a chance to share Australian culture, learn about another country’s traditions, and build lifelong international friendships. Many host families say the experience becomes one of the most memorable and enriching chapters in their lives.

You don’t need to be a “perfect” family - just a welcoming and supportive one.

If you are interested in hosting, or know someone who may be, we would love to hear from you.

📞 Steve Hooppell – Director of Youth Services
Rotary Club of Albury West
0428 855 570
✉️ [email protected]

Address

519 Kiewa Street
Albury, NSW
2640

Website

http://portal.clubrunner.ca/9332

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