Youth Service - supporting the next generation
Packing Backpacks for the Homeless
Volunteers Wanted - New Members Welcome
Preparing Food for the Homeless
Ensuring community safety
Proudly supported by MAAC
Established Karrinyup Community Mens Shed
Health Checks at the SFM during Stroke Week
Mentoring Vocations
Environment Care - Planting trees at Carine Open Space
Community Project - the Stirling Farmers' Market
Club News
Karrinyup Rotary Photo Competition 2023
The Rotary Club of Karrinyup Community Service team is proud to announce the launch of the upcoming inaugral Karrinyup Rotary Photography Competition. This is a different and enjoyable way to fund raise specifically for childhood cancer and help support ongoing research. The photography competition, which celebrates natural beauty and interesting people commences on 1 July. It is open to all, young and not-so-young, amateur and professional photographers can all enter. There are four categories: Community Service, Environment, Life on the Street and Photography as Art. Spread the word and start preparing your entries now. The countdown is on!
Read more...Help for Homeless in Perth 2023
Karrinyup Rotary's winter support for the homeless commecnced several years ago with collecting warm socks. Later this was expanded to gathering other warm items of clothing and preparing backpacks for the homeless. This year the club also donated sleeping bags. Following a recent busy bee preparing these for distribution, they were delivered to the Perth City Homeless Support Group. Karrinyup Rotary club members Beth, Tess and Jane are seen here working away on packing day. Karrinyup Rotary's donations were set for distribution on Tuesday, 9th May.
Read more...Local Youth Organisation Training Grant
Currently the Rotary Club of Karrinyup Youth Services group has a small budget to provide funding for local youth organisation volunteers, who reside or volunteer in 'our patch'. The purpose is for them to complete initial or refresher training to gain or maintain such qualifications as Senior First Aid, Mental Health First Aid or Bronze Medallion, that they may require to perform their volunteer role.
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Future Leaders Activity Assistance
Karrinyup Rotary Youth Services has set aside funds for financial assistance for young people from families in need to attend Girl Guides, Scouts or similar pursuits (other than sports). The scholarship will cover the annual fees to be a member and participate in a youth development activity. Western Australia resident children aged 5 to 18 years participating, or wishing to participate in approved activities, whose parents/guardian have a Health Care/Pension Concession Card or members of Ukrainian refugee families are eligible.
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Open Day Rotary Supporting 'My Home'
This week a dream has become a reality with an Open Day in North Fremantle. The “My Home” houses are nearing completion and, by the end of the month, eighteen formerly homeless women aged 55+ will have a fully-equipped, high quality home - a forever home. The scale, scope and impact is a breath-taking display of philanthropic endeavour. Rotary Supporting 'My Home' showcases what can be achieved by Rotarians working together and engaging with other community groups. Karrinyup Rotary has played a big part in the journey.
Read more...2023 Michael Chin Humanitarian Award
RC Karrinyup is pleased to announce the 2023 recipient of the Dr Michael Chin Humanitarian Award is Valerie Bull. Valerie was nominated by Meggan Harders for service to the community through the Books on Wheels service, which enables people, who are unable to access the library physically, to continue to use the service. As Val was unable to attend, Meg accepted the award on her behalf from Michael's two sons Anthony and Peter Chin. The Award, created in 2000 in honour of RC Karrinyup charter member Michael Chin, honours outstanding individuals, who serve the community for their humanitarian and volunteer activities.
Read more...Events
Stirling Farmers Market
Date: Sunday Jun 4, 2023, 7:30 am
The Stirling Farmers Market is held most Sunday mornings from 7.30 to 11.30 - see details.
View ...Rotary Meeting - Speaker Ian Ball
Date: Tuesday Jun 6, 2023, 6:00 pm
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) facilitator Ian Ball will speak about the program.
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View ...Stirling Farmers Market
Date: Sunday Jun 11, 2023, 7:30 am
The Stirling Farmers Market is held most Sunday mornings from 7.30 to 11.30 - see details.
View ...Rotary Meeting - Club Assembly
Date: Tuesday Jun 13, 2023, 6:00 pm
Directors will give and account of the Club's activities for the Rotary year.
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View ...Stirling Farmers Market
Date: Sunday Jun 18, 2023, 7:30 am
The Stirling Farmers Market is held most Sunday mornings from 7.30 to 11.30 - see details.
View ...Rotary Meeting - Speaker Mike Murphy
Date: Tuesday Jun 20, 2023, 6:00 pm
Our Community Service Director Mike Murphy is also a talented photographer. He enlightens us about macro.
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View ...Stirling Farmers Market
Date: Sunday Jun 25, 2023, 7:30 am
The Stirling Farmers Market is held most Sunday mornings from 7.30 to 11.30 - see details.
View ...Changeover - Welcome President Kay
Date: Tuesday Jun 27, 2023, 6:00 am
President Jenni will pass the responsibility of leadership to President Elect Kay.
View ...About Us
The Rotary Club of Karrinyup envisages a world, where people unite and act to create positive, lasting change. The club was recognised with the District Governor's Best Club Award for 2021-2022.
Join us on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm for a 6:30 pm meeting start at our venue at:
Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club
West Coast Drive Marmion WA 6020
Read more...Projects
Projects
Our major project, the weekly Stirling Farmers Market, provides an invaluable service and has established our club as a visual presence in the local community. It is also serves as a fundraiser, which enables us to support our many Community, Environment, International, Vocational and Youth Service Projects as well as respond to Disaster Relief causes.
