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Rotary Club Of Brighton

Established in 1973, Brighton Rotary is one of the largest Rotary Clubs in Australia. Making a difference locally in Bayside,nationally & internationally
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17/07/2026

What a fabulous Friday yesterday with the 2026 Science and Engineering Challenge at Monash Clayton! This joint project in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Balwyn, Brighton North and supported by Rotary District 9800 Foundation, BAE Systems & Suburban Connect, saw approximately 200 students from eight schools competing (Elwood College, Koo Wee Rup College, Nossal High School, Star of the Sea, St Leonard’s College, Bentleigh Sec, Mac Robs and Camberwell Girls Grammar). Generously hosted by Monash University and led by the amazing Alice and Chris from the Uni of Newcastle’s Science & Engineering Challenge team with 40 intergenerational volunteers helping out (including Rotarians from Brighton, Brighton North, Balwyn, Flemington Kensington, Box Hill, Canterbury, Passport Melbourne, EClub of Melbourne and UniMelb Rotaract, plus Suburban Connect, Engineers Australia and Monash Uni), students were able to test their critical thinking, problem solving skills and team work in a range of exciting, hands on STEM activities.

Congratulations to all the students, teachers and volunteers who took part in this initiative! Well done to St Leonard’s College who have qualified to compete in the state finals! Thanks to all the volunteers and supporters! From this fun filled day and experience, we hope that some of these young people may be inspired to be part of Australia’s next generation of STEM talent.

02/07/2026

What a wonderful Changeover last night to celebrate the Rotary Club of Brighton! Members, partners and guests came together to celebrate another successful Rotary year that was and mark the transition to new club leadership.

The evening provided an opportunity to thank outgoing President for her dedication, leadership and commitment throughout the past year. The Rotary Club of Brighton are proud to have made a meaningful difference in our community through our many service projects, fundraising initiatives and support for organisations in Bayside and beyond.

We also recognised our members for their contribution and significant service - including Paul Harris Fellow recipient ; Multiple Sapphire Recipients , , , and and who received the Rotarian of the Year/Jack Joel Award. PDG Michael Lapina also presented Jo with a Rotary International Avenue of Service Crystal

We were delighted to officially welcome David Frauman as President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year. The incoming Board was also introduced, bringing together a team committed to building on the club's strong legacy of service and community impact.

As we look ahead to another exciting year, we thank every member, volunteer, partner and supporter who helps make Rotary's work possible.

18/06/2026

What an action packed couple of days it’s been for the 2026 Science and Engineering Challenge at Deakin University Burwood! With 258 students from 14 different schools experiencing and competing across a range of fun filled STEM activities - there was such a great buzz with some exciting applied learnings and teamwork! This is the third year that the this fabulous event has been run with the awesome support of Deakin’s SEBE team ,at the Burwood campus and each school was keen to make their mark - being fabulously supported by approx 400+ hours of inter generational volunteers (From Rotarians from across Victoria’s District 9800, Engineers Australia, Boeing and Deakin Uni student ambassadors). Congratulations to all students and schools who participated! 👏 and a big cheer for MLC who won Day One and to the overall winners from the region - Auburn High School 🎉
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We are proud to partner with the University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge team to help inspire future STEM talent and the next generation into potential career pathways. This Rotary Club of Brighton youth initiative is conducted in partnership with Deakin University SEBE with support from the Rotary District 9800 Foundation, Rotary Club of Balwyn, and Rotary Club of Brighton North. Thank you also to District Governor Peter Shepheard and all other volunteers (including Rotarians from Woodend, Rowville-Listerfield, Sandringham, Hawthorn, ePassport Club, Melbourne) who have provided invaluable support for success of this event!

03/06/2026

Last night was the fabulous finals for the 2026 Bayspeak Competition! Congratulations to all the amazing students who took part in the preceding heats and in the finals - they all provided inspiring, thought provoking and extremely articulate performances. Last night’s judges had their work cut out for them but a huge hearty congratulations go to:

Junior Division:
Winner Kristian S St Bedes
Runner up Lucian H St Bedes

Senior Division:
Winner Cecilia C Firbank Grammar
Runner up Isabella A OLSH College

Thank you to all that competed, the schools who participated and the many volunteers that support Bayspeak. This is the competition’s 6th year and is an initiative that is proudly run by the Rotary Clubs of Brighton, Brighton North and Sandringham.

23/05/2026

Thank You to Our Volunteers 🌼
At Rotary Club of Brighton, our strength lies in our people ♥️
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the Rotarians and friends of Rotary who generously give their time to serve others — locally in Bayside, across Australia, and around the world.
From hands-on community work to fundraising, events, youth programs and invaluable behind-the-scenes support — every contribution matters.
🙏 Thank you for your commitment to “Service Above Self” and for helping make a difference!

21/05/2026

Yesterday our volunteers spent a rewarding day helping Year 10s from Brighton Secondary College with job readiness. It was great to have the opportunity to support these young people by sharing lived vocational experience to prepare with mock interviews and reviewing of their resumes. Our youth and vocational services programs help young people put their best foot forward with greater confidence and certainty as they commence their careers and their first forays into the employment market. To find out more go to www.rotarybrighton.com.au

20/05/2026

Last night was again a fabulous one at Brighton Grammar with some talented public speakers competing in the third heat of the 2026 Bayspeak Competition.

Congratulations again to all that spoke and a big shout out to the winning students who go through to the finals on Tuesday 2nd June!👏

Juniors
Kristian and Lucian, both from St Bedes

Seniors
Alyssa from Star of the Sea and Isabelle from OLSH Bentleigh

18/05/2026

Over the weekend, secondary students from across Victoria competed in Rotary’s Model United Nations Assembly MUNA 2026

Delegates from 13 participating schools spent the two days debating resolutions devised by members of Rotaract UniMelb. Congratulations to the winners for the weekend, to all 19 teams who embraced the experience with great enthusiasm, and to the organisers who put on a very successful weekend!

Well done especially to Port Melbourne Secondary College for the Best Debating Team, Star of the Sea College for Best Diplomatic Response and to Zoe from Brighton Secondary College for winning Best Individual Speaker! 👏

Thank you to the sponsoring Rotary Clubs of

Albert Park, Brighton, Brighton North. Central Melbourne, Chadstone East Malvern, Essendon, Glenferrie, Keilor East, Kyneton, North Balwyn, and Richmond.

15/05/2026

On Wednesday, Heat 2 of Bayspeak saw some more young up and comers put their best public speaking efforts to the test. Congratulations again to all who competed and well done to:

Winners Junior School:
Winner - Shai from Brighton Secondary;
Runner up - Ben from St Leonards

Winners Senior School:
Winner - Alex from Brighton Secondary
Runner up - Jessica from Wesley College

All the best for those competing in Heat 3 on Tuesday 19 May!

13/05/2026

During the April school holidays, if you saw The Enterprize sailing on Port Phillip Bay, you may not have known that this Tall Ship had aboard 9 students (aged between 15-17 years of age) participating in a 4 day Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge. Students from across Victoria are supported to take part in this unique personal and leadership development opportunity. The Rotary Club of Brighton are proud to be involved in a range of youth programs to support young people to make the most of their potential. To find out more about youth programs or volunteering opportunities, please head to www.rotarybrighton.com.au or email [email protected]

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