ROTARY ALTONA
Building teams across communities
WHO WE ARE
A Distinct Identity
Chartered on 8th February 1963, the Rotary Club of Altona Inc has been serving the community for over 55 years.
Networking with numerous local business people, our Members dedicate their time and passion to assist in worthwhile community projects on a local, national and international level.
Youth Projects
• Latitudes - Establishing starter home kits (Food, cleaning and daily consumable products) for disadvantaged youth/young and single parents in transition.
• Spirit West - Public Speaking, Musical and Theatrical support for youth 16-19 years.
• Altona College Breakfast
Partnering with Bendigo Bank. Free breakfast, every school day, for all students.
Local Projects
• Altona Beach Film Festival
• Youth Exchange Student
• Emmanuel College Scholars
• Beach accessible chairs Altona Surf Lifesaving
• Summer Surf Lifesaver wages
• Truganina Explosives Reserve tree planting
• Life After Stroke - LAS - Support to develop a Newport Stroke Support Centre
• Wellness Centre in the WEST - RoCan initiative of Yvonne Moon OAM to build a Centre of retreat and wellness in the WEST
National and International Projects
• Drought, Bush fire, Flood relief across Victoria
• End Trachoma by 2020 is a project led by the RC Melbourne. It unites Rotary clubs across Australia to work towards eliminating trachoma by preventing the spread of infection that causes this avoidable blindness.
• Ending polio — Partnering with the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization,
and UNICEF to end polio, once and for all
Awards
Emergency Services of Hobsons Bay awards night. Held every November awarding those who have gone above and beyond in their line of work. Nominated by their peers.
Police, SES, Ambulance, Fire, Surf Lifesaving, CFA
Hobsons Bay Art Show
Showcasing local artists in an exhibition we have been holding since 1977.
Our Community Partners
Rotary Altona meets on the second and forth Tuesday of each month.
Altona RSL 31 Sargood St, Altona VIC
Arrive 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Contact us if you would like to attend and we will send an invitation.
All are welcome.
CONTACT ROTARY ALTONA
Get in touch with Rotary Altona to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Address:
PO BOX 138 Altona VIC Australia 3018