International Projects
Club Meeting Tuesday 30 June 2026 via Zoom
This meeting is for members and invited guests only. It forms part of our ongoing commitment to ensure every member can join, contribute, and stay engaged in our Club’s activities. Your attendance matters, come along and stay connected in fellowship
2026 Blacktown Winter Solstice
On 20 June, the shortest day and longest night marked a long darkness of the year. Yet the light of the Blacktown Winter Solstice shone brightly on mental health and suicide prevention. Inspirational speakers shared stories of resilience and hope,
Governor-General becomes patron of RAWCS
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) is delighted to announce that Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the commonwealth of Australia, has graciously accepted the role of Patron of RAWCS. Article courtesy of Rotary Down Under
Unveiling of Peace Pole at Grace’s Place.
On 23 February, Rotary celebrated 121 years of service, and we mark this milestone alongside World Understanding and Peace Day. Rotarians celebrated championing peace and strengthening communities. And fittingly, today, we unveil a Peace Pole here at Grace’s Place, a
Mirror of Hope – Kibera Slum Nairobi
TOMMY NYAWIR Founder of the Mirror of Hope, located in Kenya, in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, joined the Rotary Club of Blacktown City members and guests as guest speaker on 13 August 2025. Tommy grew up in the Kibera
International Women’s Day with Gemma Sisia of the School of St Jude in Tanzania
Rotary Club of Blacktown City celebrated International Women’s Day on 4 March 2025 with guest speaker Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania based on the belief that education should be a right, not a