Rotary Club of Wollongong

04/07/2024

22/06/2024

Just a reminder we are looking for people to help us make safe water stickers on Tuesday night which is a Rotary Club of Wollongong initiative.

Sticker making from 7pm - 8pm with a presentation from Martin at The Water Gift who will share how these stickers change people’s lives.

Optional dinner (at own cost) at 6pm.

The event and dinner is at Figtree Sports. Please register at the below link to attend or feel free to make a donation at the link:

https://events.humanitix.com/stickers-for-safe-water-a-wollongong-rotary-club-initiative?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3VpdBaLqdvDOgg_CzPcrLDr1uKo6xjrUX-wzCJ2o8ec9UlgG6i3K7DH08_aem_mL91vxhcAG569zT1LoZSNw

Bring your family and/or friends! The stickers are so easy to make. Kids welcome.

We’d love to see you there.

Make Stickers, Make a Difference: Join Our Safe Water Initiative on Tuesday 25 June!

18/06/2024

🌟 Join Us to Make a Difference – Stickers for Safe Water Event! 🌟

Would you like to make a tangible difference in the lives of others in just 1 hour? Wollongong Rotary Club is hosting a special evening where we'll make stickers that facilitate the provision of safe drinking water to those in need both locally and abroad. Every sticker created will be used to provide safe drinking water to a family in need.

📅 Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
📍 Location: Figtree Sports Club
⏰ Time: 7pm - 8pm (join us for an optional dinner at 6pm at your cost)
🔗 Register for FREE now: Stickers for Safe Water - Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/stickers-for-safe-water-a-wollongong-rotary-club-initiative

Come alone, bring your family, or rally a group of friends to join this impactful event. It’s not just an opportunity to help others, but a fun way to meet like-minded community members who care about making a global difference.

What to Expect:
✅ Make a Difference: Spend an hour creating Safe Water Stickers for local and international communities in need.
✅ Community Engagement: Meet new people, bring friends, or enjoy a family outing that makes a difference.
✅ Informative Session: Martin from The Water Gift will share more about how these stickers contribute to safe water initiatives and their current work to date.
✅ Exciting Raffle Prizes: Stay till the end for a chance to win some fabulous raffle prizes! All attendees will get a free raffle ticket on arrival

Contact Information:
For more questions or additional information, please contact Sally Dillon: 0400 783 270

Join us to make a difference - one sticker at a time!

Make Stickers, Make a Difference: Join Our Safe Water Initiative on Tuesday 25 June!

02/06/2024

It's Sunday! Time to relax, recharge, and maybe even do a good deed or two... all while in our pajamas! 😄🌟

❤️ Good deeds you can do in your PJs:
1. Write a kind note or email to a friend.
2. Donate to your favorite charity online.
3. Bake some cookies for a neighbor.
4. Pick up the phone and call someone who might need a chat.
5. Find out when your next local Rotary meeting is.

31/05/2024

Do you know a woman in NSW who is serving in their community and making a difference? An unsung hero that deserves to be recognised?

Nominate them now for the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards!

It's time to give a shoutout to the amazing women making a difference through service! 💫

We all know those inspirational ladies hustling hard to uplift their communities. Maybe it's your rural bestie empowering her small town, the city girl advocating for change, or that healthcare hero bringing healing.

The NSW Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards are the perfect chance to nominate the unstoppable women, who embody "Service Above Self." Whether volunteering in rural areas, urban advocacy, or healthcare - there's an award category to recognise a women working tirelessly in your community!

🦹‍♀️So drop those nominations using the link below and let's celebrate the selfless SHERO'S making the world better through actions, not just words!

Nominate at ▶️https://riwa.awardsplatform.com/

12/05/2024

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the remarkable caregivers in our lives - mothers, fathers, and guardians who inspire us daily with their resilience and love. 💖

You juggle family, careers, and personal dreams with incredible grace. Today is for you: relax, indulge, and take pride in your countless contributions.

At Wollongong Rotary we salute you and strive to support a community where every caregiver is recognised and uplifted.

❤️ Share your shoutouts and stories in the comments to spread the love this Mother’s Day! 💬👇

10/05/2024

We had a great night down at Bunnings Kembla Grange last night cooking a bbq for their Mother’s Day event 🌺

It was so much fun working along side the team from Dapto rotary! It was super busy and was great to have so many of us working together to feed the masses 😀

01/05/2024

29/04/2024

🚴‍♀️Ready, Set, Ride for a Cause!🚴‍♂️
The is back, and it's easier than ever to join the movement! Whether you're a cycling pro or a weekend stroller, this lets you make a real impact on in our community.

Here's how you can get involved:

🖥️ Register on our website for the virtual ride
🏃‍♀️Walk, jog, bike, or spin for any duration - even 5 minutes counts!
💰 Raise funds to support

Don't have a bike? No problem! Grab your scooter, skates, or e-bike and join the fun. This event is all-inclusive, so riders of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth. Sign up today or sponsor a rider here:

https://charity.syfs.org.au/event/ride4rotary-illawarra/

28/04/2024

⭐️ Nominations are NOW OPEN for the NSW Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards! ⭐️

The Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards have been established to recognize women in New South Wales who best embody Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" through outstanding community service.

The RIWA’s consist of the Inspirational Woman of the Year (ages 30+) and Young Inspirational Woman of the Year (ages 18-30) in NSW in each of the following categories:

🏆 Rural Inspirational Woman
🏆 Urban/City Inspirational Woman
🏆 Healthcare Worker Inspirational Woman

Nominations are NOW OPEN. Nominate here ▶️ https://riwa.awardsplatform.com/

Who do you know that deserves recognition?