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Help Us Build a Fully Accessible Bike Track – Vote Today!
Sunrise Rotary is proud to be part of the Local Give Back Community Grant – and we need your vote!

We're raising funds for our next big project: a fully accessible bike track in Tulaba Park, Eastwood, where everyone in our community can enjoy safe, inclusive outdoor fun.

Voting is open until 23rd May, and every vote brings us one step closer to making this vision a reality.

👉 Click here to vote for Sunrise Rotary
Let’s make Eastwood even more inclusive – thank you for your support!

Bike Education Track

The Sunrise Rotary Group is excited to announce a community-driven initiative to create a Bike Education Track in East Gippsland. The track will be among the beautiful trees in the park and conveniently located near Lucknow Primary School, kindergarten and childcare centre as well as near Eastwood Retirement Village. This project is driven by the desire to provide a local, safe space for bike education and mobility training for all ages and abilities.

How you can help

We’re offering a unique way for you to contribute to this important cause by purchasing personalised pavers that will become part of the very foundation of our new track. Your donation will go directly toward funding the construction and maintenance of this valuable community resource.

Why Buy a Paver?

Leave Your Mark: Each paver can be engraved with your name. This is a lasting way to be part of the project and show your commitment to enhancing local education and recreation.
Support a Great Cause: The funds raised from the sale of these pavers will help cover the costs of construction, safety features, and ongoing maintenance of the track. Every contribution makes a difference.
Make a Lasting Impact: The Bike Education Track will serve as a community hub for years to come, offering a safe space for people of all ages to learn and practice bike safety. Your support will help ensure it is a place of growth, learning, and enjoyment for generations.
To find out more and purchase a paver head to page/bike-education-track

Oncology Bags

‘TOGETHER -WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE’

‘TOGETHER -WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE’
(left to right - Melissa Hopley (President of Riviera Quilts), Ashley Leach (prostate cancer specialist nurse) Simone Wake (oncology nurse), Wendy Whitchurch (Oncology Num), Anthony Kuick (Managing Partner Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale), Jodie Campain (Cancer nurse Coordinator), Clare Marriot-Smith (President Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Sunrise).

The Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Sunrise, Riviera Quilters and Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale(Anthony Kuick & all partners) have joined together to provide much needed assistance to Oncology patients at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS). “Wendy Whitechurch, head nurse in the Oncology Department at BRHS, was guest speaker at Rotary Sunrise in November and explained that, due to financial constraints within the health budget, the unit was no longer able to provide much needed care bags to new patients.” Rotary Sunrise president, Clare Marriot-Smith explained. “Our Rotary club decided to provide these bags for six months and to investigate ongoing funding and support for the care packs.” Each care bag contains a supply of skin creams, non-scented body wash, mouth washes and other necessary items that help to alleviate any side effects experienced during the patient’s chemotherapy treatment.
Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale (Anthony Kuick and all partners), has agreed to provide ongoing funding to cover the costs of the bag contents, which will be purchased through BRHS. Riviera Quilters members have started making the bags, from their own or donated fabrics and have also donated a number of beautiful quilts for the use of the oncology patients. The quilts brighten the room as well as lifting the spirits of the patients, who keep the quilts after their
treatment.

Rotary Sunrise extends a huge thank you to all those involved in collaborating to make this happen, and to ensure that these care bags continue to be provided.
“Working together…we make a difference.”

Winter Gala

Winter Masquerade Gala - A Night of Elegance and Fun!

The Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Sunrise cordially invites you to step into a world of mystery and celebration at our Winter Masquerade Gala! This spectacular event promises an unforgettable evening of exquisite music, delectable food, and great company, all in support of a wonderful cause.

Date: June 21 2025
Time: 6pm- midnight
Venue: Club Eastwood 117 Great Alpine Road. Lucknow

Event Highlights:

Music by The Jimmy’s: Get ready to dance the night away to the lively tunes of The Jimmy's, a local band known for their infectious energy and great vibes.
2-Course Meal Featuring Local Produce: Indulge in a delicious two-course meal crafted from the finest local produce.
Complimentary Sparkling Wine on Arrival: Begin the night with a glass of Sparkling Wine, generously provided by Lightfoot Wines, setting the perfect tone for an evening of celebration.

Ticket Details:

General Admission: $150 per person (Tables of 8)
Early Bird Special: $120 per person (Available before 6 June)

May 2025

Wednesday Morning 6:45am for a 7am start (apart from the first Wednesday of the month which is an evening meeting. Please contact club for those details as the venue changes for that meeting)

The Hub, BAIRNSDALE
27 Dalmahoy Street

Bairnsdale

Club MailPO Box 1361
Bairnsdale VIC 3875

Recent Guest Speakers

Ashrat Mallouk and Craig Chase have made a significant impact in the Bairnsdale community since Ashrat's arrival 10 years ago. Moved by the kindness they received from locals, they’ve dedicated themselves to helping integrate the 30-40 Muslim families now in the area.

Their charity, the Bairnsdale Sadaqa Foundation (BSF), is already making a difference, with recent donations to the Neighbourhood House. At a recent Rotary meeting, they shared their vision and received valuable ideas to further support the community.

President: Clare Marriot-Smith

Secretary: Sue Chapman & Jenny Robertson

Public Image: Carina Turner

Rotary Howitt Park Market
Market Manager: Elaine Bryant & Ray Rock
Phone: 0432 602 007
Please leave a message and allow 24 hours to reply

Bulletin Editor: Cathy Hindes

Community, Youth & Environment: Jenny Toye

Club Life & Memberships: Luke McCaig & Anne Cross

Global & Foundation: Glenda Blessie

President Elect & Club Service: Clare Marriot-Smith

Treasurer & Registration: Sue Griffiths

Event Liaison: Liz McConchie

Protection Officer: Ray Rock

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