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Following the passing of John Wynn earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove wants to publicly recall and acknowledge his contribution to our Club and our Community. John’s connection with Ocean Grove stretched back to 1945, when he arrived as a young child. In the interview below, recorded by Club Member Ann Hodgkinson in September 2020, John recalls the early days of the town and the contribution made by his family to its post-war development. A particularly importa

Devastating flooding in Nepal has destroyed homes, roads, bridges and essential infrastructure, leaving communities facing an enormous recovery effort. Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) has established the Nepal Flooding Disaster Relief Fund to help coordinate assistance from Rotarians and the wider community. Funds raised will support Rotary projects and Rotary Clubs in Nepal assisting families and communities affected by the disaster, including those who have

What does People of Action actually look like? This short film from Rotary International introduces six young Rotary and Rotaract members from around the world who are already turning ideas into practical action. Their projects tackle literacy, healthcare, education, mental health, accessibility and peacebuilding, in communities from Uganda and Italy to India, Colombia and the Philippines. They are Rotary International’s 2025–26 People of Action Honors: Champions of Tomorrow.

Next week, Ocean Grove Rotarian Kath Venters will swap the Bellarine for Ambon, Indonesia, joining fellow Rotarians on a hands-on international service trip

You might meet interesting people. You could end up making your community a little better. You may even have fun. That's the idea behind Friends of Rotary. No weekly commitment. No pressure. Just opportunities to pitch in when you have the time and the inclination. Because doing good shouldn't feel like taking on a second job. Become a Friend of Rotary. Help when you can. Enjoy what you do. https://www.rotaryoceangrove.org.au/friends-of-rotary

Across Ocean Grove, local residents have transformed ordinary nature strips into thriving native habitat through a wonderful project led by Ocean Grove Coastcare, with support from the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and Geelong and District Rotary. The project is creating habitat for local wildlife, improving our streetscapes and showing what can be achieved when community organisations and volunteers work together. Congratulations to Ocean Grove Coastcare and everyone who helped

Not all Rotary projects are grand, glamorous or complicated. Members of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recently delivered new socks and underwear to the Lazarus Community Centre in Geelong. They are ordinary items most of us barely think about. But when someone is experiencing homelessness or hardship, access to clean underwear and socks cannot be taken for granted. These basics matter. They support hygiene, comfort and dignity. Lazarus provides a safe and welcoming place for

The Ocean Grove Rotary Club's Summer Market returns in October for another season at Ocean Grove Park, The Avenue, Ocean Grove. The market operates from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, offering fresh produce, handmade goods, food and a broad range of stalls. It is a well-established community event and an important fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove. Funds raised support community organisations and Rotary projects locally, nationally and internationally. 2026–27 market dates T

Many people in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Wallington, Marcus Hill and across the Southern Bellarine want to do something useful for their community. They see a need. They have skills. They have energy. They care. But knowing where to begin can be difficult. That is where Rotary helps. Rotary brings people together to turn good intentions into practical action. It is a well-tested, internationally respected network of community-minded people who work on local,

The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove will hold its annual Art Show from 30 October to 1 November 2026, providing another opportunity for local and regional artists to exhibit their work to the community. Previous shows have been well supported and have showcased a strong range of artistic talent across the region. The 2026 Art Show is expected to continue that tradition, bringing together artists, art lovers and community members over three days. Artists who are interested in exhib

Rotary has been working for more than 45 years to help rid the world of polio. It is one of Rotary’s most significant global projects, and it is something every Rotarian can be proud of. Polio is a paralysing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of five. While enormous progress has been made, the job is not yet finished. Rotary International notes that polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 per cent since Rotary became a f