Welcome to the Rotary Club of Canberra Sundowners

We are a vibrant and diverse group of people making a difference in Canberra and around the world and we have fun doing it! Are you interested in volunteering your time to make positive changes in our community and beyond? We encourage you to check us out.
 
Club news
Jan 24, 2025
 
This week marked our first meeting of 2025, and it was jam-packed with planning and preparation for the months ahead.

Some of the things we covered included:
  • Planning works to promote social cohesion 
  • Activities to support local youth
  • Preparing for upcoming fundraisers
Want to join us as we make a lasting impact across Canberra and the surrounding region? Please get in touch!
Jan 22, 2025
 
We began 2025 as we ended 2024 - offering a helping hand to those most in need.
 
Members spent the evening of Wednesday, 22 January 2025, manning the Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn Night Patrol van. Stopping at Queanbeyan and Civic, members engaged with companions who may be sleeping rough or in need of some support.
 
Companions were provided some meals, offered clothing and shared meaningful conversations.
 
We’re rostered on one shift a month where we support those doing it tough. It’s certainly a worthwhile way to spend our Wednesday night.
Dec 31, 2024
 
As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on all the things we've achieved. We’ve completed plenty of community service activities and had loads of fun along the way. It’s certainly been a year to remember.
 
From supporting some of the most vulnerable in our local community through the provision of basic necessities, to purchasing and packing 3,000 birthing kits for pregnant women in low-resource settings around the world, we have sought to make a positive impact in 2024.
 
It’s been a tremendous year for us and we head into 2025 with even greater passion to do good in the world.
Dec 25, 2024
 
On Christmas Day, we were out and about on the Vinnies Night Patrol Van spreading festive cheer and offering warm conversations to those who needed it most.
 
It was all about sharing kindness and making sure no one felt alone during the holiday season.
Dec 17, 2024
 
After a busy year, we came together just before the holiday break for a festive Christmas celebration!
 
The night was filled with so much fun – Christmas trivia, pass the parcel and a hilarious round of stealing Secret Santa.
 
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the successes of the year with laughter, fellowship and holiday cheer.
 
Dec 08, 2024
 
We were thrilled to support Community Services #1’s Christmas party in early December and to help make the event so special for clients, community members, staff, and board members.
 
From Santa visits and a sausage sizzle to live music—this was truly a festive celebration to remember!
 
We were proud to donate supplies and run the sausage sizzle. We love being part of such a vibrant, supportive community and look forward to celebrating with the community again next year!

What is Rotary?

 
 
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million people in more than 46,000 clubs across the world.
 
We are neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
 
For more than a century, Rotary has bridged cultures and connected continents. We champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, help people get access to clean water and sanitation, fight disease, and protect our planet and its resources.

Join us at our next meeting

We meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm at the Pavilion on Northbourne in Dickson (find us in the Glasshouse).

Find out more about our meetings and upcoming events or contact us for more information. 

Corporate sponsors
Special thanks to our corporate sponsors for their generous support.
Venue
Thank you to the Pavilion on Northbourne for housing our meetings.
Partners
We have a partnership agreement with Community Services #1
 
Community Services 1