Rotaract is a worldwide organisation with 250,000+ members between the ages of 18-30+. The Rotaract Club of Whitehorse was chartered in 2001 and is part of Rotary District 9815, which covers the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, along with much of the Gippsland region, and is composed of a total of 84 clubs. Our members are mostly residents of the Whitehorse, Manningham, and Maroondah council areas.
Rotaract is a worldwide charitable organisation with over 250,000 members across more than 10,000 clubs. The name ‘Rotaract’ is abbreviated from ‘Rotary in action’.
Rotaract empowers young people to develop leadership and professional skills, as well as create positive and lasting change in themselves, their local community, and around the world.
The Rotaract Club of Whitehorse contributes to a wide variety of programs, events, and causes within the local government area of Whitehorse and beyond. Some examples of past projects that our club has been involved with include FORaMEAL packing events, the Whitehorse Farmer’s Market, Anderson’s Creek Landcare, and Clean Up Australia Day, just to name a few.
Our club also host many social events throughout the year, including games nights, group blood donations, Christmas card making, and movie nights.
There are also wider Rotary programs that our club is heavily involved with. These include the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN), and the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF).
Our club operates with an open-door policy, in that everyone is welcome to our meetings, events, and activities. It is completely free to join Rotaract and many of our activities and events are also free to attend and participate in. Prospective members are welcome to attend our fortnightly club meetings which are held at the Melbourne Baseball Club in Surrey Park, Box Hill. It is also not a requirement to be a member of our club prior to attending events and activities. Feel free to reach out to our club via the contact form or social media if you would like more information.
Rotaract has been the single most transformative experience of my adult years! Perfect club for professional development opportunities, rewarding hands-on work, and immersion in the local community.
— Tahlia V, member for 3 years
I joined Rotaract in 2022 as I wanted to make new friends and work on my confidence and my personal / professional skills. Before I knew it, I was Co-President of the Club, volunteering at the most amazing programs and events, and spending heaps of time with amazing new friends, all the while working on myself and doing good for others! Rotaract is a massive part of my identity and is a place where I feel supported, valued, and can have a heap of fun. I wouldn’t be the person I am now without it.
— Matthew G, member for 4 years
Rotaract has been an inclusive and fun social space that has positively influenced both my personal development and desire for community. Whether it’s to find meaningful bonds & volunteer work, or just a casual thing to keep you connected to people in amongst your busy work/school life, I have to recommend joining the club or at least coming along to events!
— Kalina C, member for 2 years
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