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
Mar 01, 2026
 
We headed down to Black Mountain Peninsula for Clean Up Australia Day, making the most of a beautiful Canberra Sunday while doing our bit for the community.
 
Armed with our Plalkin’ My World kits, we worked our way around the picnic areas before tackling the rubbish that had collected along the shoreline of Lake Burley Griffin. It’s always surprising what you find when you start looking closely.
 
Among the items picked-up our highlights included wine bottles, fishing nets, coffee cups, towels, P-plates and underwear.
 
It was an incredible effort by all involved to make our part of the world a little more cleaner.
Feb 22, 2026
 
We were delighted to recognise the support of Cyconsol at our Corporate Member Information Evening earlier this week.

Cyconsol officially came on board as a corporate sponsor in 2024, after first supporting our birthing kit packing day a couple of months prior and they haven’t looked back since. Their generous backing and genuine interest in getting involved has already made a difference over the last two years.

As a Canberra-based firm helping businesses strengthen their cyber security posture through tailored, reliable consulting and solutions, Cyconsol also gives back through its CyconSOUL initiative, supporting a number of local charities.

We presented the team with a Certificate of Appreciation as a small thank you for their support so far. We’re grateful to have them as part of the Sundowners family and look forward to continuing to grow this partnership in the years ahead.
Feb 20, 2026
 
At our Corporate Member Information Evening earlier this week, we had the pleasure of recognising the incredible support of Keane Consulting.

As our inaugural corporate member since 2020, Keane has been with us from the start of our corporate membership journey. They’ve provided generous financial support to key events like our annual birthing kit packing day and trivia fundraiser and, just as importantly, their team has rolled up their sleeves at meetings and hands-on service activities that make a lasting impact in the Canberra community.

We were pleased to present Keane with a Certificate of Appreciation as a small token of our gratitude for their ongoing commitment, engagement and belief in what we do.

Keane is a company with a genuine commitment to creating opportunities for our community to succeed and grow. We’re very grateful for the partnership we’ve been able to develop over the last six years.
Feb 17, 2026
 
There was some great energy in the room as we hosted our Corporate Member Information Evening this week.
 
We brought together Canberra businesses to share what our Club is all about and how corporate membership works in practice. It was informal, social and genuinely fun, with great conversations and a couple of short, sharp insights on Rotary, including some reflections from our current corporate members Keane Consulting and Cyconsol about why they got involved.
 
 
Corporate membership is a practical way for local companies to give back, with all staff able to participate in hands-on service projects that make a difference here in Canberra.
 
 
We’re proud to already have strong corporate members on board and we’re keen to grow that network. If your business is looking for a meaningful way to support the community while building staff engagement and connections, then we want to hear from you.
Feb 14, 2026
 
It was another superb Saturday morning as we supported the residents at Wallington Independent Living Complex at Rivett with a range of jobs around their homes and gardens.
 
There was no shortage of work to keep us busy, including mulching garden beds, lopping overgrown bushes, weeding, renovating fences, painting community benches and pruning.
 
There’s nothing quite like rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck into practical support that makes an immediate difference.
Feb 03, 2026
 
We were pleased to have Wendy Emerton join us this week to speak about the work of the Nusa Tenggara Association and its long-standing partnership with communities in eastern Indonesia.
 
Wendy shared how NTA has been supporting livelihoods, education and local capacity in Nusa Tenggara Timur for more than three decades where they have focused on practical, community-led development that creates lasting change. It was a great insight into how long-term relationships, trust and local leadership can make a real difference.
 
It was especially good to hear more about the impact of NTA’s programs, following our club’s donation at out Changeover to support their work.
 
We are grateful to Wendy for giving up her Tuesday evening to provide a thoughtful and inspiring presentation on the work of NTA.

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 - Keane Consulting, Cyconsol and Proactive Labs 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