19/06/2026
🌟 District Governor Michele Ellery
Meet Michele Ellery, District Governor of Rotary District 9685 for 2025–2027 and a proud member of the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains.
A Mental Health facilitator with a nursing background, Michele founded a multi-award-winning charity supporting men, women and children affected by violence and abuse. Recognising the long waiting times for services in Western Sydney, she ensured people were seen within seven days and provided free counselling and court support to reduce barriers to access.
Michele's Rotary journey began in 2018 with the Penrith Rotary Club, where she served as Secretary and in Public Relations. She later transferred to the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains, taking on the roles of President (2020–21), Bulletin Editor, Admin Director and Public Image Chair — contributions recognised with a Paul Harris Fellowship in 2021.
She has also served as ROMAC Communications Coordinator, a District Public Image team member, a District Domestic and Family Violence Committee member, and a much-loved Winter RYPEN camp mum. Three years as District 9685 Assistant Governor for the Blue Mountains and AG Convenor gave her deep insight into the clubs and members she now supports as District Governor, and she's facilitated with the Rotary Leadership Institute for the past five years.
Mental health remains a particular passion: in the past 12 months alone, Michele has delivered more than 35 Mental Health First Aid courses to Rotarians and community members. She previously served as District 9685 Learning and Development Chair (2024–25) and a Rotary Community Leader under the Regionalisation Pilot, before stepping into the role of District Governor.
Come when you can, do what you can! 🌏
