Rotary Club Of Goolwa

09/09/2026

The Rotary Club of Goolwa is devastated to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Goolwa Carpathon.

We know how much this event is enjoyed by our local community in 2025, and we’re incredibly disappointed that we won’t be able to bring it to you this year.

But this is certainly not goodbye! 💙💛

We’re already looking ahead to 2027, when we plan to bring the Goolwa Carpathon back bigger and better than ever! 🎣

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Rotary Club of Goolwa.

Watch this space – we’ll see you in 2027! 👀🎣

05/09/2026

💙Rotary in Action: Supporting Nepal💙

You’ll find some of our wonderful Rotarians at the Goolwa Village Shopping Centre today, raising funds to support those affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

Every donation, big or small, will help provide much-needed assistance to families who have lost so much.

If you’re passing through the mall, please stop by, say hello and pop a donation in the tin! ❤️

A huge thank you to our community for always getting behind us when it matters most.

Together, we can make a difference. 🌏

21/08/2026

🎶 WHAT A NIGHT! 🎶

We had such a great time at the Seaside Singalong last night! 🕺💃🎤

There might be a few croaky voices around Goolwa this morning after a night filled with singing, dancing, plenty of laughs and a raffle thrown in for good measure! 😂🎟️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined in the fun, it was such a fantastic community night. ❤️

And if you’re part of a community group and reckon this looks like your kind of fun, you can get in on the action too!

👉 Contact Shaune at the Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club to find out more about hosting your own Seaside Singalong.

🎶 Grab your people, warm up those vocal cords and get ready for a brilliant night! 🎶

17/08/2026

🎤🌊 SEASIDE SINGALONG – THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! 🌊🎤 - Thank you Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club

Get your crew together and warm up those vocal cords because Rotary’s Seaside Singalong is coming to the Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club! 🎶🎉

We’re taking it back to the 80s with all the hits you know and love – and yes, singing along is absolutely encouraged! 🕺💃🎤

📅 Friday 21 August
⏰ 7.00pm
📍 Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club – Percy’s Café, Bar & Kitchen
🎟️ Entry just $5
🎁 Raffles on the night
🍽️ Kitchen open until 8pm
🍻 Cold drinks, great music and good times!

📞 Bookings: 0499 858 447

Come along, support Rotary, have a laugh and belt out your favourite 80s classics by the sea!

Tag your singalong crew below 👇🎶

13/08/2026

💛 Making a Difference When It Matters Most 💛

At our most recent Rotary Club of Goolwa meeting, we were honoured to welcome Kerryn Page from the Board of Backpacks 4 SA Kids INC. as our guest speaker.

Kerryn shared some incredibly heartfelt stories about the important work the organisation does, providing essential items to children and families during some of the most difficult and critical moments of their lives.

It was a moving reminder of how something as simple as a backpack filled with clothing, toys and everyday essentials can provide comfort, dignity and a sense of security to a child when they need it most.

As part of our commitment to supporting young people in our community, Sonia, our Director of Youth, presented Kerryn with a $500 donation of urgently needed clothing, toys and essential items on behalf of the Rotary Club of Goolwa.

We are incredibly proud to support the work of Backpack for SA Kids and look forward to finding more ways to assist this wonderful organisation in the future.

A huge thank you to Kerryn for sharing the stories behind the organisation and inspiring our members with the incredible impact they are making. 💛

Together, we can make a difference when it matters most.

12/07/2026

On Wednesday, Sonia, Wendy, Greg and Tony had the pleasure of attending the Rotary District 9510 Changeover Luncheon at the iconic Adelaide Oval.

It was wonderful to join fellow Rotarians from across Rotary Moments District 9510 to celebrate another successful Rotary year under the leadership of District Governor Rajeev Kamineni and to warmly welcome our incoming District Governor Tim Mee and his leadership team for the year ahead.

The Changeover Luncheon was a fantastic opportunity connect with Rotarians from across South Australia, and look ahead to another year of service, fellowship and making a positive difference in our communities.

Congratulations to Rajeev on a fantastic year as District Governor, and we wish Tim and his team every success for the exciting year ahead. Here's to another year of Service Above Self! 💛

07/07/2026

Give what you can, give when you can.

That simple idea is at the heart of Rotary.

Rotary has changed so much over the last decade, and it may not be what you think it is anymore. Today’s Rotary isn’t about how much time you have, it’s not a business man’s club, it’s about finding a way to make a difference that works for you.

Whether you can volunteer once a month, help at a community event, lend a hand behind the scenes, or simply enjoy the fellowship, there’s a place for you.

Rotary is about:
💙 Finding purpose.
🤝 Building lasting friendships.
🌱 Giving back to your community.
😊 Having fun while making a real difference.

You don’t need to attend every meeting or volunteer at every event. We all contribute in different ways, and every contribution matters.

If you’ve ever wondered what Rotary is really about, why not come along and see for yourself? We’d love to welcome you, answer your questions, and show you what being part of our Rotary family is all about.

Give what you can, when you can. Together, we can achieve amazing things.

If you’d like to know more, send us a message or come along to one of our meetings, we’d love to meet you!

28/06/2026

💙💛 Rotary Club of Goolwa Changeover 💛💙

What a wonderful afternoon we shared today at the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club as we celebrated the Rotary Club of Goolwa's annual Changeover.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, including Mayor Keith Parkes, our MC for the afternoon and Deputy Mayor Michael Scott, Linda Sweeny RCL from Rotary District 9510, and our visiting Rotary friends including Rob and Heather Motteram from Rotary Adelaide, Peter and Di Mass from Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley, John Agnew & Jim Pickingham from The Rotary Club of Strathalbyn, and everyone else who joined us to celebrate.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make the afternoon such a success, from those who prepared and served the delicious afternoon tea, to those who organised the raffles. Congratulations to all of our lucky raffle winners!

We extend our sincere thanks to Debbie Buckingham for her outstanding leadership and dedication over the past year as Club President. Debbie has guided our club with enthusiasm, compassion and commitment, and we are grateful for all she has achieved.

Today we were delighted to welcome our new Board for the 2026–2027 Rotary year:

💙 President – Tamara McRobbie
💙 President Elect & Director of Youth – Sonia Laucke
💙 Immediate Past President & Vice President – Debbie Buckingham
💙 Director of Community – David McDonald
💙 Director of Environment – Diana Keach
💙 Director of International – Greg Casson
💙 Secretary – Sue Porter
💙 Treasurer – Wendy Lippett

One of the highlights of the afternoon was recognising four outstanding Rotarians with Rotary's highest honour, the Paul Harris Fellow.

Congratulations to:
⭐ Tamara McRobbie
⭐ Christine Smith
⭐ David McDonald
⭐ Meredith Harton

A special thank you to Rob Motteram from the Rotary Club of Adelaide for presenting Tamara with her Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

As we begin a new Rotary year, we look forward to continuing to serve our community, building new partnerships and creating opportunities to make a positive difference together.

Here's to another fantastic year of Service Above Self, together let's Create Lasting Impact! 💛

24/06/2026

Tune in to Radio Goolwa Alex - FM with Sonia this Saturday from 9am to hear the interview with David. Find out all about Carp-a-thon for this year and why he joined Rotary!

On the Morning Mix 9-11am this Saturday 27th June, at 9.15am Sonia will be chatting with David McDonald from Rotary Club Of Goolwa, about the Carp-a-thon and David’s journey into Rotary.
On Radio Goolwa Alex FM 91.5, with streaming, catch-up radio and more at www.alexfm.com.au

21/06/2026

What a great working bee at Rotary Centenary Park today!

A big shout-out to our local members who turned out in force to help mulch, w**d, and transplant plants throughout the park. The teamwork and effort really showed, and it’s wonderful to see the ongoing transformation of this much-loved community space.

We wrapped up the day with a lovely afternoon tea hosted by Di, a perfect way to relax, share a chat, and enjoy some well-earned refreshments after a productive afternoon.

Special thanks also to our guest helper Julie for generously giving her time and lending a hand.

The park continues to evolve beautifully, bringing joy and pride to the local community with every working bee. Thanks to everyone who contributed today!