The Rotary Club of Ballarat West

10/05/2026

Governor-General Sam Mostyn becomes RAWCS Patron as RAWCS celebrates 60 years of service.

08/05/2026

The Raffel will soon be drawn, do miss the opportunity to win some great prizes

04/05/2026

Recently, our club hit a major milestone, celebrating 40 years! It was a wonderful evening of reminiscing and reflecting on everything we’ve built together.

We were thrilled to welcome Brian Drennan, a member of the original formation committee from our sponsoring club, Rotary Club of Ballarat South, who shared stories about how it all began. A special highlight was seeing so many of our charter and early members still actively part of our club today.

Our District Governor Christine Duffy kindly made time in her busy schedule to join us, which meant a great deal. The evening also gave us the chance to honour two very deserving members, Geoff Lawrence and Robyn Campbell, each receiving a Paul Harris Fellow.

A huge thank you to Phil Roberts and Ross Huntington for putting together a beautiful book capturing our history. Forty years is worth celebrating, and this night did exactly that.

26/03/2026

We are pleased to continue our long association with this great fundraising event and to be a rider sponsor for Adam, owner of one of our favourite coffee spots, Racers Bar & Cafe. Safe riding Velorats 🚴

Our final rider announcement for the 2026 Murray2Moyne is Adam Rasmussen!

Adam is a well-seasoned and skilled rider, as well as being one of the primary caterers for a very hungry team of bike riders - keeping the hangry at bay with breakfasts, sandwiches and the obligatory bananas.

The Rotary Club of Ballarat West, which founded the team and continues to be our auspicing body, are Adam's personal sponsor for this year's ride.

Don't forget to donate - we'd love to reach our goal and get that car: https://velorats-murray2moyne-2026.raiselysite.com/adam-rasmussen

11/03/2026

02/03/2026

18/12/2025

Congratulations Rotary Club of Ballarat on both 100 years of service and supporting the launch of a third, much needed, Soup Bus 👏🏼

18/09/2025

All our fundraising, with the Velorats, and the wonderful Murray to Moyne team, has resulted in a new Microwave Ablation machine. 👏🏼

A first for Ballarat - Microwave Ablation cancer treatment is now available!

Thanks to the extraordinary fundraising efforts of local cycling group, the Velorats, our Radiology Department has welcomed its first Microwave Ablation device. This state-of-the-art device provides a minimally invasive treatment for renal cancer, giving patients access to the latest cancer care without the need to travel to Melbourne. Using microwave energy, it heats and destroys cancer cells, allowing tumors to be treated without surgery.

Bronwyn Bentley, Nurse Unit Manager of Radiology, said the new device is life-changing for local patients: “This means our eligible renal cancer patients can have treatment that is less invasive, quicker and gentler, which means less time in hospital and more time with their families."

"The whole Radiology team are proud to have brought this treatment to Grampians Health. In a first for Ballarat, this treatment replaces technology that had slower recovery times and higher risks of complications. It also provides significant improvements and flexibility in managing treatment for patients, and is a more cost-effective solution,” she said.

Velorats Captain, Ross Huntington, said their fundraising was about more than cycling: “We’re all locals, with family, friends and neighbours who rely on Grampians Health Ballarat. Funding the new Microwave Ablation device means our loved ones facing cancer can access world-class treatment close to home. We’re proud that doing something we love can deliver equipment to support local cancer patients and their families right here in our community.”

We extend our sincere thanks to the Velorats, their sponsors and the 200+ donors who made this possible. Together, you are helping us deliver world-class cancer care for our community.

📷 Michael Lewis, Velorat; Ross Huntington, Velorats' Captain; Scott Robson, Radiologist, Bronwyn Bentley Nurse Unit Manager of Radiology; Garry Trotter, Velorat; Dan Cronin, Velorat; Michael Weadon, Velorat; Luke Dunne, Velorat and Claire Woods, Chief People Officer.

29/07/2025

Always a pleasure to partner with Alfredton Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast for this fabulous annual event. The high levels of creativity, curiosity and innovation never ceases to amaze us.
Ps: a few familiar faces in amongst the students 👩🏻‍🔬

19/07/2025

Looking for a volunteering opportunity (as well as Rotary 😉), check out this great group who are now in their 10th year! 🥕🥦🍅

We are looking for new volunteers right now! 🍋😚🪱

Would you like to help community, and meet wonderful new people?

It's such a great way to connect and learn new skills.

We have Team Leaders who train and support our volunteers, ensuring all are welcomed and assisted on their volunteer journey at all stages.

If you'd like to learn more please email our wonderful Volunteers Manager Virgina Wilson at [email protected]