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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 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 The fort

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