Ride4Rotary

Ride4Rotary Ride4Rotary is now a part of Ride Wollongong's Festival of Cycling taking place on Sunday September 13th, 2026.
The main ride takes place from 11am - midday and will be a scenic loop of Cliff Road, The Blue Mile and Flagstaff Hill and from 12pm there's a Family and All Abilities Loop the Lighthouse ride perfect for young kids. All funds raised through donations and sponsorship of riders and teams go to Southern Youth and Family Services to assist in funding their vital Employment, Education and Training Programs for local youth at risk.
There will also be a Family Fun Day at Lang Park with terrific food, beverages and entertainment for the whole family!

In 2026 R4R is a scenic street ride starting on Marine Drive in Wollongong and looping around the picturesque Blue Mile on Sunday September 13th. All proceeds raised go to Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) which is an independent, local community-based benevolent (charity) organisation spanning the Illawarra and South Coast. SYFS provides support and assistance to vulnerable, disadvantaged

and homeless young people and those at risk of disadvantage and homelessness. This support extends to the children and families of these young people.

The target group includes:-

Young people aged twelve to twenty four years who are homeless and/or otherwise disadvantaged (unemployed, in poverty, experiencing housing stress etc) and/or vulnerable.
Young people in the care of the State Department and State Wards.
People from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds.
Young offenders and those at risk of entering the Juvenile Justice system.
Young people in need of protection who have been abused or are at risk of abuse.
People with mental health issues.
People with alcohol and drug problems and those with at-risk behaviors such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts and prostitution.
Refugees and new arrivals to the country.
School attendees and early school leavers.
SYFS works with the broad community in a collective effort to reduce homelessness, prevent hardship and disadvantage and to enhance the quality of life for all Australians. SYFS assists individual young people and their families to improve their living situation, to reunite them to their families, to maintain their tenancies, to learn living and social skills, to link them to education and training, to support them to reduce the barriers to employment and to enhance their health and overall well-being. Relationships between young people, their families and the Staff are important as a key to engagement and the delivery of services.

IT’S OFFICIAL!! will be a part of this years Festival of Cycling.This 16 day festival will feature bike and cycling ev...
17/04/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL!!
will be a part of this years Festival of Cycling.
This 16 day festival will feature bike and cycling events across the region and will culminate on September 13th in Lang Park Wollongong with a huge Fun Day and the R4R supporting
Stay tuned for more updates and for the website / registration launch date.
All funds raised once again go to Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS).
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Stay tuned for some big news regarding this year's Ride4Rotary!!In the meantime though, Run Wollongong returns on 18 Apr...
05/03/2026

Stay tuned for some big news regarding this year's Ride4Rotary!!

In the meantime though, Run Wollongong returns on 18 April 2026, bringing runners of all ages and abilities together for one of the Illawarra’s most loved community events.

This year Southern Youth and Family Services is honoured to be a Charity Partner of this amazing community event, meaning that every registrant will have the opportunity to make a one-off donation or create a fundraising page to attract sponsorship. This money will be generously donated to SYFS to assist in funding their Employment, Education and Training program supporting vulnerable young people with career pathways.

Each Run Wollongong event is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Illawarra coastline. Participants can expect sweeping ocean views, fresh salty air and the unmatched energy of race day from start to finish. It is the perfect event for anyone looking to enjoy strong community vibes, feel good movement and that unforgettable finish line high.

With distances ranging from 2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and the full 42.2km marathon, there is truly something for everyone. Whether you are running with family, chasing a personal best, or simply there to soak up the atmosphere, this event welcomes all.
👉 Learn more and register here: https://runwollongong.com.au/

The SYFS Annual Raffle is on again with 11 amazing prizes up for grabs!All money raised goes to asisst in funding the SY...
01/08/2025

The SYFS Annual Raffle is on again with 11 amazing prizes up for grabs!
All money raised goes to asisst in funding the SYFS Education, Employment and Training program.
For more details and to purchase your tickets hit the link below.

https://charity.syfs.org.au/raffle/2025

This week we held our cheque handover presentation with , , and staff and clients in attendance.Over $51,000 rai...
25/07/2025

This week we held our cheque handover presentation with , , and staff and clients in attendance.
Over $51,000 raised to assist funding SYFS program supporting # gain independence and improve their quality of life 💪🙏🙌👏🏼
A big thank you to all involved and we look forward to next year’s

SYFS very own Nowra team held a BBQ and raffle in the lead up to this year’s at Bunnings South Nowra and raised over $...
26/05/2025

SYFS very own Nowra team held a BBQ and raffle in the lead up to this year’s at Bunnings South Nowra and raised over $2100 for the cause!!
Well done team thanks to the who bought a snag sandwich or raffle ticket on the day in support of and
Our final fundraising rally will be announced later this week so stay tuned!!

Massive shout out to the for their efforts on the day the day and in riding and fundraising and to all of the combined...
22/05/2025

Massive shout out to the for their efforts on the day the day and in riding and fundraising and to all of the combined of who supported once again 😊💪🚴‍♂️🙏

More pics of last Sunday’s thanks to and Lots of families and smiling faces in the name of getting outside for a a...
22/05/2025

More pics of last Sunday’s thanks to and
Lots of families and smiling faces in the name of getting outside for a and supporting
The online donation portal remains open until Sunday so the final tally will be announced next week!
Thanks to the 198 riders who registered to ride and the countless members of the who supported them.
A big shout out as well to all of our event sponsors -


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Thanks to Elite Energy Events for an incredible Ride4Rotary 2025 💪🚴‍♂️🙏
20/05/2025

Thanks to Elite Energy Events for an incredible Ride4Rotary 2025 💪🚴‍♂️🙏

What an amazing day we had yesterday at thanks to and The rain stayed away and Lang Park was abuzz with , exhibitor...
19/05/2025

What an amazing day we had yesterday at thanks to and
The rain stayed away and Lang Park was abuzz with , exhibitors, sponsors and supporters just like these 3 legends right here.
Our is joined here alongside member for and member for Cunningham
Thank you as always for your support 💪🚴‍♂️

16/05/2025

3…2…1… it’s nearly go-time for Ride4Rotary at Ride Wollongong! 🎉

Stunning scenery. Friends, family and community. A great cause. What more could you ask for?!

Last-minute spots still available… are you in? Let’s ride! 🌊 https://bit.ly/ride4rotary

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