Welcome to the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers

 
Are you a passionate person who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our e-club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming an online e-Rotarian connects you with a diverse group in Australia and around the world who share your drive to give back and to meet friends.
Our Next Zoom Meeting
Change Makers Meeting
Sep 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Club Night
Club Night

Regular Meeting

New Change Maker, Bella Robertson will be speaking for five minutes on her life and work.

Directors and Project reports will be presented.

Guests welcome, contact the secretary@rotarychangemakers.org.au for the Zoom link.

Rtn Yangama Jokwiro
Oct 01, 2026 8:00 PM
Vaka Health Foundation
Change Makers Meeting & AGM
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Club Night
Rtn Sonny Gomez
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence Awareness
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Upcoming Events
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Floods in Nepal - Donation by Rotary e-Club of Change Makers to RAWCS
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS)

A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal has left communities devastated. 

The Rotary e-Club of Change Makers has made a donation of $500.00 towards the Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) for Nepal Flooding Disaster Relief.

Raging floodwaters smash into buildings on a riverbank in Nepal.

Photo credit: @gharkekalesh on X

Entire communities have been buried. Roads and bridges ripped apart. 

Many children and families in this part of Nepal are already living on the edge, facing extreme poverty. So this will make things even tougher for them.

Read more to make a donation.

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Club Meeting Summary 2026.09.03
AusPak Welfare Society Serving Humanity And Repurposing Equipment (SHARE)

Guest Speakers

Emma O'Connor, Community Partnerships - SecondBite

Emma O’Connor presented SecondBite's work in food rescue and distribution across Australia, highlighting their partnership with Coles and other retailers to provide food to over 1 000 charities. 

James Rouel, Program Director - Moira Food Share

James Rouel and member of the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers presented on Moira Foodshare's rural food relief efforts in northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, highlighting that 10% of Victorians experience food insecurity.

Highlights

  • Guests from Rotaract Club of Macarthur, near Campbelltown, NSW (https://portal.clubrunner.ca/18577/)
  • Rotaract e-Club of Keystone, PA, USA (https://rotaracteclub.org/)
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to be conducted by Werner Vogels on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 and Tuesday, 06 October 2026 

  • Rotary Youth Exchange Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) participants, Rendi Moke Junior and Lucy Wilkinson will be attending Camp Getaway, 161-163 Kimbolton-Axedale Rd, Axedale VIC 3551 on 04 – 06 September 2026.

  • Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) Club sponsored participant, Lucy Wilkinson is going to Germany in 2027. Dr Helen Haines, MHR for Indi will present Lucy with an Australian flag for her exchange at 14:00 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

  • Rotary Zone 8 Redistricting has been approved.

  • Lucky Numbers fundraiser beginning 2026.09.12 with fund directed to AusPak Welfare Society, run by Rotary e-Club of Change Makers member, Makhdoom Bhatti.
  • Fundraising Report by Sophie Enders
  • Public Relations Report by Rachael Gadd
  • On to Conference Update by Clive Walker
  • SHARE Update by Sandi Fulcher
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Rotary Zone 8 South Pacific Re-Districting - Proposal Supported

Rotary International's Board Decisions 

On 16 January 2026, the Regional Council and Steering Group of Rotary South Pacific put forward four requests to Rotary International’s (RI) Board related to the future of the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot.
The requests were to:
  • agree to extend the Zone 8 Regionalization pilot through 2027-28;
  • direct the districts in Zone 8 to pause elections for District Governor 2028-29 to allow Director Scott to convene a working group that will propose new districts starting 1 July 2028;
  • by a three-quarters vote, approve funding from RI Reserves to fund dedicated pilot staffing in Australia for 2026-27;
  • agree to reallocate a portion of the district funding in fiscal year 2026-27 to the Zone 8 Regional Council.
The Board approved all four items.

Timeline

New districts will be in place starting 1 July 2028. 

Redistricting Proposal

Please find below a copy of the proposal together with the attached the FAQ documents and Re-Districting map.

"Following the June 2026 Rotary International Board meeting, where the in-principle decision was made to modify the 19 current districts to the planned 9 districts, District 9790 proposes to redistrict with District 9780 and District 9800 with the district boundary of the SA border to the west, the district boundary of 9790 to the north, the district boundary of 9790 and 9800 to the east, and the district boundary of 9800 and 9780 to the south, as of 1 July 2028. After reviewing the proposal and FAQ documents, does your club agree to the proposed district plan for the new District 9795?”

Please note that our proposed District No 6 includes the NSW border clubs of Albury, Holbrook, Deniliquin, Corowa etc, although the map of our proposed District does not show the District border in fine detail.

Update From District 9790 Secretary Kellee Middleton - 2026.08.28

Following the completion of the Club Vote regarding Rotary International's proposed re-districting of our Zone, it is advised that a majority of clubs voted in support of the proposal.  

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Change Makers Pieter Siebel & Jenny Foster with donated Laptops for  Dambana School in Sri Lanka
 
100 Laptops Donated to Indigenous Sri Lankan School Through Rotary’s SHARE Project
Students at Dambana Primary School in Sri Lanka are about to take a huge leap forward in digital learning, thanks to a donation of 100 repurposed laptops coordinated by the Rotary eClub of Change Makers and the SHARE Project (Serving Humanity and Repurposing Equipment).
The laptops, generously sourced from St Peter’s School in Keilor East, will provide the school’s students—many of whom have never used a computer before—with access to vital educational tools.
“This is a transformational opportunity for these children,” said Rotarian Pieter Siebel. “For the first time, they will be able to explore the world of digital learning, improve their English skills, and access resources that were previously out of reach.”
 
Rotary SHARE (Serving Humanity & Repurposing Equipment) 
Saturday 15th March the SHARE committee met at Broadford to create a Strategic Plan that will guide the SHARE project for the next 5 years.
 
The SHARE Project collects medical, educational and vocational equipment from organisations that no longer require them, but however recognise their value for others. The goods are stored, sorted and distributed from The SHARE Project warehouse in Broadford, Victoria.
 
        
 
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Sri Lanka - Dambana School project

The Dambana School Project has delivered progressive changes to the Dambana school and its surrounding community while supporting the preservation of cultural heritage. Through a series of impactful initiatives, the project has addressed important educational and community needs, ensuring long-term benefits for students, teachers, and villagers.

A major achievement is the provision of a reliable water supply to the school. For 35 years, the school operated without running water that greatly impacted students daily lives. The new water system benefits both the school and the community, with a dedicated outlet for local villagers to collect water. This vital resource fosters a stronger bond between the school and its community.

Rice For Cambodia
Rotary Change Maker member Lawrie Leeman is the Chair and Director of “Rice for Cambodia”.
The Rotary e-Club of Change Makers has supported this charity by making significant donations via the Rotary Foundation and continues this support into the future.
  • Clearly defined recipients
  • 100% of donations go direct to recipients, no middlemen
  • No Administration or Fund-Raising Expenses taken from project donations accounts
  • Transparent Financial Dealings
  • All purchases made in Siem Reap where possible
Provide a future for the children of Siem Reap through sustainability.
https://www.riceforcambodia.org.au
 
Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project 
Rotary E-Club of Change Makers member, Darrel Steer is the Director of the Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project
Clean water and sanitary toilets are essential for health. It is in this area of health and hygiene with clean water and sanitary toilets that a significant change can be made in the lives of village families.
The poster Discussing Health and Hygiene includes:
  • Hand washing.
  • Tetanus awareness.
  • Dengue fever prevention.
  • Health effects of burning plastics.
Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project

Clean water and good sanitation are two of the cornerstones of a healthy community. There is no need so basic as having clean water to drink, but over half the population of Cambodia does not have access to clean water. In the countryside, most people rely on water from rivers, streams and ponds. This water is often polluted and is a major cause of health issues in children.

The lack of sanitary toilets exacerbates the water problems. Nearly 70% of Cambodia’s rural population have no toilet.

Project includes:
  • New septic tanks.
  • Student sponsorship with new laptop computers.
  • Latest washroom toilet that caters for people with a disability.
Teacher in a Box - A Project of the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers
 

What is Teacher in a box?

In a nutshell it is a huge interactive library of community and academic resources that can be accessed without internet. Yes, NO internet!!

Why is it needed
In many rural villages in developing countries there is no internet, and even in places where there is internet it may be unreliable, or the cost limits people’s use. Teacher in a Box has a huge positive impact where there are limited teaching resources or teachers with limited training or education themselves. Our Teacher in a Box servers support self-paced learning as well as classroom teaching.

Thanks to the amazing generosity and efforts of not-for-profit educational software developers, our own computer donors and our volunteer workers, we are able to supply Teacher in a Box pre-loaded with a huge range of quality educational and training materials at minimal cost.

Website - Teacher in a Box
Rotary International News
‘One simple word’
‘One simple word’
Leaders highlight the power of gratitude at The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
A safe transition beyond the wire
A safe transition beyond the wire
A Rotary club in Kansas helps women break the cycle of incarceration and elude dangers on the outside
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.
Food as medicine for TB recovery
Food as medicine for TB recovery
Rediscovering a weapon against the deadliest infectious disease, TB advocates look to better nutrition

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Clark Fletcher
President Elect
Sophie Enders
Treasurer
Charmaine Hall
Secretary
Brendan Wilkinson
Community Service
Kathryn Chivers
International Service
Lawrie Leeman OAM
Rotary Foundation
Susan Benedyka
Vice President
Sophie Enders
Immediate Past President
Susan Benedyka
Membership
Susan Benedyka
Public Relations
Rachael Gadd
Club Administration
Brendan Wilkinson
Youth Director
Liz Long
Youth Protection Officer
Phil Clancy
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    Members of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group work with representatives from the World Wildlife Fund India to test the water in the Bhavani River. The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) assists Rotary clubs and districts in planning, implementing, and evaluating service projects that promote environmental sustainability, awareness of climate change, and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ESRAG’s River Bhavani project is led by Rotary District 3203 and involves river clean-up activities, water testing, and community assessments along the River Bhavani in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, India. Partnering with the Ministry of Water, the World Wildlife Fund India, and the Government of India, the river was adopted by Rotary District 3203 as a long-term project with over 80 clubs in the district providing support. Sirumugai, India - 29 June 2024.