Events

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) protects Australia's unique wildlife through science, innovation and partnerships. "Together we are restoring wildlife and habitats at scale". Dana will be presenting online.

Welcome desk: Bruce McEwen & Robyn Stokes.  Hybrid: Tony Stokes 

Meeting of the Board members:

This meeting will be in person - location to be advised

Andrea Byrne, is the founder and director of Place Narrative and Research Pty Ltd, a company which provides research services for the retail, industrial and commercial property sectors.  

Welcome Desk: Bruce McEwen & Brian McPhail. Hybrid: Tony Stokes 

Members may express interest to assist with Impact for Women Packing Day at Sandringham with students from Box Hill High School. Valid Working with Children Check required. Limited bus spaces to Sandringham available. 

Gate duty rosters.  Thanks for your service. Please register in council office on commencement. 

7:30-9:15am Tim Greenham     9:15-11:00am. Brian Martin.    11:00-12:30pm  Stephen Mather 

Rohan Joshi and Kate Wilde from the Human Development Workshop will discuss the organisation aims to Inspire personal growth and well-being in young people through engaging and impactful programs.  

Welcome Desk: Bruce McEwen & Brian McPhail. Hybrid: Tony Stokes 

Welcome Desk: Bruce McEwen & Brian McPhail. Hybrid: Tony Stokes 

Zoe Frankensteiner and Danny Vilaykhavilai will share their experiences from attending as sponsored participants, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award  6 day residential at Phillip Island in July 2026. Learn more.

Departing after club meeeting to Dandenong Ranges Botanical Garden at Olinda. Targeting 10:15am tour. An initiative of our Environmental Sustainability Committee. 

Meeting of the Board members:

This meeting will be held online.

Wil Cornelissen and Monique Smith, as D9815 District Conference co-chairs, will outline plans for the conference 12-14 March 2027 at Hunter Valley NSW for 26/27 District Governor Emma Clark. Learn more. 

Kebede Wolde-Giogies,  Exec Director BBBC, lead local partner (Ethiopia) of International Needs Australia, designing &  implementing organisation for Project E-WASH with we can't wait

Dr Bojana Aboud is the Principal Dentist at Box Hill South Dental and has been helping patients achieve brighter and healthier smiles in the local community since 2016. 

Bookings here.

Expressions of interest welcome for our second E-WASH trip to Ethiopia!

• 8 to 18 Nov 2026
• $3,750 AUD inc flights, accommodation, transport, main meals.
• we can't wait partnering with International Needs Australia and local lead partner.
• see for yourself impact of the E-WASH project.
• contact:Tony Stokes wecantwait631@gmail.com 

Download here E WASH Trip Flyer 2026 for more information. 

Kieran will be talking about the role of the Whitehorse Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee (which he Chairs), and the environmental challenges facing the City of Whitehorse (more broadly).

Kirsty will talk about the work through Emerald and District Rotary Club and also update on Cafe of Connections, Dementia Cafe at Box HIll South Neighbourhood Centre with our club sponsors. 

Meeting of the Board members:

This meeting will be held online.