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Comments

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Cookies

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If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

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Embedded content from other websites

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Who we share your data with

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How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

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Where your data is sent

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International Service
March 26, 2026
Homes for Hope

Adelaide Rotarians build hope in Cambodia, working with local partners to provide a home for a family in need.

Leadership
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The RYLA effect

A week at RYLA sparked Jordan O’Reilly’s journey to transform disability support for thousands of Australians.

Health
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Riding with purpose

Volunteer riders deliver critical medical supplies nationwide when no other option is available. Rotary helps fuel the mission.

Youth
March 20, 2026
Imagination at the intersection of science and nature

Two young innovators inspire STEM curiosity through their children’s book Bella and the Bio-Bot.

Community
March 16, 2026
A new chapter for Rotary in Gladstone

Gladstone Rotary’s new hub will strengthen community service, collaboration and local impact for years ahead.

Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention
March 14, 2026
Rotary opens eighth Peace Centre in India

Rotary opens its eighth Peace Centre in Pune, training leaders to build understanding and resolve conflict.

Child and Maternal Health
March 13, 2026
Saving lives in conflict-affected Congo

Rotary training equips Congolese health workers, helping reduce maternal and newborn deaths.

Youth
March 13, 2026
Imagine Better

Rotary’s Imagine Better project empowers students, tackling dyslexia and opening doors to brighter futures.

International Service
March 13, 2026
Restoring Dignity. Creating Futures.

KOCH and Rotary are empowering Korogocho’s children with education, safe spaces and hope for brighter futures.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
March 13, 2026
Knowledge to flow freely after WASH Pacific scholarship

Rotary’s WASH scholarship empowers Pacific engineer Patrick Pagkale to deliver resilient water solutions.

Environment
March 13, 2026
Rotary’s commitment to the environment in action

Sydney Rotarians earn environmental leadership recognition for global projects, tree planting and climate action.

Partnerships & Collaborations
March 12, 2026
From Tasmania to the world

UN recognition and a new World Vision partnership elevate Food Plant Solutions’ global fight against malnutrition.

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