Community Service

Elizabeth (Libby) Wilson is the Club's Community Director for 2025-2026

Support for kids doing it tough through Fusion Mornington Peninsula

Fusion is an Australian youth and community development organisation committed to empowering young people and families through community-driven initiatives that address real local needs. 

Fusion's approach centres on four pillars ... educating through skill-building and personal development, creating welcome spaces where everyone belongs, supporting individuals and families with practical help when they need it most, and building authentic relationships that strengthen our community. 

In 2024-25, the club donated $2,500 to Fusion Mornington Peninsula, for a major project.

Pack a Little Joy:  Support for traumatised kids through Hope in a Suitcase

In 2025-25 the Club donated $5,000 to purchase a suitcase for 20 children entering the foster care or out of home care system. 

The organisation is run by volunteers who are passionate to show every child that they are loved and valued by their community by giving them their very own suitcase so that they have a safe and secure place to pack their belongings and take with them wherever their journey may lead.  

Suitcases are filled with essential items such as toiletries, underwear, pyjamas and for younger children something to cuddle and encourage creativity to provide a distraction away from their turmoil of going into foster care. 

Supporting Rosebud Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program 

In the 2024-25 year, $3,000 was donated by the Club towards a new safety craft for the Junior Sailing Program.                                              It's great to see our Rotary club's logo on the side!

Supporting young athletes at the Rye Junior Gift

We are delighted to partner with the Rye Sports & Social Club in sponsoring the Rye Junior Gift - a gift of $2,500 in January 2025 - and $5,000 for January 2026 coming up. 

In addition, Rotary Rosebud-Rye financially in the production of the Local Trade Directory - a fundraising initiative of the Rye Sports & Social Club. . 

Rosebud Girl Guides

Making all the difference for girls to participate, learn and enjoy the Region Camp, the Club donated $2,728, and a fabulous time was had by all! 

Tootgarook Netball Club

To support the local netballers, as a special one-off gift, Rotary Rosebud-Rye donated $2,000 to help with special events and equipment in the 2024-25 year.