Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay – District 9455

A fresh, young club

Our members are women and men aged in their 20s to 80s from a diverse background of nationalities.

Microscopes in Schools

Our signature project has seen more than 190,000 students discover the microscopic world with some 17,500 microscopes in 600 schools sponsored by over 100 Rotary Clubs.

Buddy benches

No child needs to feel lonely, with the buddy benches we make and donate to schools.

Supporting tomorrow's leaders

Our many youth projects include sponsoring applicants to attend a variety of Rotary-run camps and seminars, presenting awards to primary schools and much more.

Eye screening

We provide free eye screening checks for 5 and 6 year olds at primary schools throughout the Perth metropolitan areas.

Launched in 2008, we are a modern, active club of community-minded women and men aged in their 20s to 80s with a vision of world peace and the drive to make it happen.

Our Rotary Club meets weekly on a Wednesday evening for 1 hour in the metropolitan Perth suburb of Mount Claremont to plan and execute meaningful projects here in Western Australia and overseas. All our club meetings are live streamed on Facebook, to help you stay connected even if you can't physically attend.

What sets Rotary Clubs apart from other non profit organizations is our fundamental code of ethics (known as the "Four Way Test") and the fact that every cent raised for a cause goes directly to that project.

If you would like to make a difference, locally or globally, why not join us?

Microscopes in Schools

We are coordinating the distribution of magnifying microscopes to primary schools throughout Australia to help stimulate an interest in the world around us.

We are seeking donations to build permanent accommodation for those displaced by the earthquake / tsunami / liquefaction in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

We provide free eye screening checks of 3 common eye problems for 5 and 6 year olds at primary schools throughout the Perth metropolitan areas.

Donation Drives

We collect non-perishable foodstuff, toys, knitted blankets, fans and more to donate to Moort Care to help the disadvantaged people in Perth.

Every October we present Pride of Workmanship Awards to local businesses or employees who give exceptional service.

Tax deductible donations can be made to Rotary projects which assist disadvantaged communities and humanitarian aid projects overseas.

Care Bags Christmas Donation Drive

With over 5,500 children in foster and residential care / group homes in Western Australia, there are some kids that may go without this Christmas.

Our club is again hosting a donation drive for Care Bags. If you would like to donate a stocking (182g $5.00 ea) or unwrapped gift, you will help bring a smile to the dial of kids who need it more than you will ever know.

If you’d prefer to donate money, a Care Bags personal shopper can purchase gifts or stockings for you. They typically spend around $30 on each child, however you’re welcome to donate an unwrapped gift of any size or value. Feel free to throw in a roll of wrapping paper and tape!

Welcome Cherie Graziotti

Dr Cherie Graziotti was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay at our meeting on 1st September 2021. Cherie and her friend and fellow member Jill O’Callaghan have for many years been involved with the India Institute for Mother and Child (IIMC), now listed as a…

Caring for the Homeless

Every Monday and Friday come rain, hail or shine, Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay members Bev & John Lowe and Loren & Sherrell Pratt care for the homeless at Bassendean Oval as part of Moort Care, along with the Street Doctor and Midland Meals. President Max Hipkins and DG…

Meeting 28th July: IIMC

At our meeting on July 28th, one of our members, nurse Jill O’Callaghan, spoke of the incredible humanitarian work of Dr. Sujit Brahmochary who set up the Indian Institute for Mother and Child in Kolkata and surrounding areas. Dr Brahmochary works with the poorest of the poor in an incredible…

Meeting 21st July: DG Visit

Wednesday 21st July 2021 was the Official Visit to the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay by DG Dee Buckland and her husband Jonathan Weir. Pictured with DG Dee and Jonathan is AG Jeremy Wood and President Max Hipkins. During her presentation, DG Dee presented the District 9455 Communications Award to Charter President Di…

Meeting 14 July: Bev Lowe

On Wednesday 14th July, new member Bev Lowe updated us on what she and her husband John are currently doing in the community in their ‘retirement’. After years of full-on community service through community services they established – firstly through Manna Inc and then Moort Care – they are currently:…

2021/22 President’s Vision

Reproduced below is Max Hipkin’s speech at our Changeover Night on 26th June 2021 on being inducted as our 2021/22 Club President. Thank you Past President Di. It is my pleasure to pay tribute to you and your Board’s significant achievements over the past year. I would now like to…

A fresh, young club

Microscopes in Schools

Buddy benches

Supporting tomorrow's leaders

Eye screening

Launched in 2008, we are a modern, active club of community-minded women and men aged in their 20s to 80s with a vision of world peace and the drive to make it happen.

Microscopes in Schools

Project Palu

Kids Right2See

Donation Drives

Pride of Workmanship

Overseas Aid Projects

Care Bags Christmas Donation Drive

Welcome Cherie Graziotti

Caring for the Homeless

Meeting 28th July: IIMC

Meeting 21st July: DG Visit

Meeting 14 July: Bev Lowe

2021/22 President’s Vision