The Rotary Club of Katoomba Inc

12/11/2025

The Planetary Health newsletter is now out! Read it here: https://bit.ly/4o1FflK
It includes:
• Expo and Family Day on Nov 22
• A Story of Purpose & Mental Health with Rotarian Peter Joseph AM from the Black Dog Institute on Nov 29
• How to Use a Sewing Machine Workshop on Nov 29
• Qigong, Upper Mountains Seed Saving & Gardening Group and Planetary Health Bushcare on Dec 6
• Legalising human composting as a sustainable death care option in NSW
• The Climate Risk and Adaptation Plan for the Blue Mountains

19/07/2025

15/07/2025

03/07/2025

Katoomba Rotary has merged with Blackheath and Central Blue to become a bigger, more active Club - The Rotary Club of Greater Blue Mountains.

If you’re interested in finding out more about Rotary, our community service projects and what great company Rotarians are, come along to our launch event on 27th July! Bookings essential.

15/05/2025

https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/8959882/katoomba-rotary-raises-crucial-funds-for-koala-conservation/

"We're [very] grateful for the financial support, every dollar matters," said koala conservationist Dr Kellie Leigh, Executive CEO...

18/04/2025

Congratulations to Phil Hammon for being awarded a Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow pin in recognition of his personal contribution to The Rotary Foundation’s humanitarian and educational programs.

01/03/2025

A big thank you to everyone who attended our fundraising Gala Dinner at The Carrington on 27th Feb and to the 50+ local businesses who donated prizes. In collaboration with the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute, we raised over $12,000 to support local conservation initiatives including Science for Wildlife’s Blue Mountains Koala Project.

25/02/2025

Thanks to generous donations from local businesses and a stunning painting by artist Jody Graham, we have a variety of exciting silent auction items available.

You don’t need to attend our gala dinner in person to place a bid. Just click on the link below and bid away! The auction will close at 10pm on Thursday (27th Feb).

You are welcome to forward this link to others.

14/02/2025

Free health checks will be available on Wed 19th and Thu 20th Feb in the Katoomba RSL car park. Drop in if you haven’t seen a doctor for a while. No appointment needed.

The initiative is targeting men, who are typically more reluctant to see a doctor, but women are welcome too!

09/02/2025

Our ‘green tie’ gala dinner to support world heritage in the Blue Mountains on 27th Feb is all set to be a fantastic evening!

Thanks to the generosity of the following local businesses we have over $6,000 worth of prizes donated, which will be available on the night as part of our ‘lucky dip’ or silent auction activities.

Sinofield Edu Retreat
Station Bar + Woodfired Pizza
Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Bygone Beauties Leura
Tempus Katoomba
Leura Golf Club
Apsara Day Spa Katoomba
Pip and Pod Paper Designs
The Little Coffee Co.
Mayfield Garden
The Bootlegger Bistro
Katoomba RSL
The Megalong Valley Tearooms
The Hattery Katoomba
Conservation Hut Cafe
The Little Lost Bookshop
Josophan's - Fine Chocolates
Fed blue Mountains
Leura Vintage
Cattlefish
The Blue Mountains Chocolate Company Pty
United Cinemas The Edge
Glenbrook Cinema
Mr Pickwicks Fine Old Books
Ben's Cafe
Katoomba Wines
Black Cockatoo Bakery
20 Mile Hollow - Cafe and Produce
RoseyRavelston Books
Good Earth Bookshop
Darragh Wines
Picaluna Funerals Katoomba
Herbs of Life
Café Lurline
Paudha Healing
Gleebooks Blackheath
This Little Piggy Deli
Roasters With Altitude
Blue Mountains Lavender Farm
Mountain Heritage

If any other local businesses would like to be involved we would love to hear from you!

There are still a few tickets left to the event. Please book ASAP if you would like to come along.

30/01/2025

Our next Club meeting will be on Monday 3rd February at Lilianfels. Amanda Coleman-Watson from Greystanes Disability Services will be our guest speaker. Visitors welcome as always. Here’s our Jan/Feb newsletter.