We are business leaders, professionals and community members of the Gold Coast.
We work to inspire, transform and connect our community.
We are People of Action.
We care about People.
Together, we make a lasting impact.
🏠 Community Care
Help for those in need:
• Homes for families fleeing domestic violence
• Affordable homes for pensioners
• Wounded service people family holidays
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🎓 Youth & Education
Encouraging young people to achieve:
🌱 Sustainable Future
Showing how we can make a better world:
• Educating people about plants and gardening
• Sustainable communities
• Encouraging peace
Gold Coast Rotary, thank you for sponsoring me
Nit, one of 2 students from Cambodia that we sponsor to attend school as part of the Sustainable Cambodia Program, recently wrote to our International Service Director saying thank you.
We fund the children to get an education, through the Australian Sustainable Cambodia program https://sustainablecambodia.org/sc-australia-rotary/.
We raise funds to pay for the children by our activities running the annual Botanical Bazaar and BBQs at Bunnings Southport.
Meetings & Upcoming Events
We have regular club meetings on the the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the Gold Coast Tavern. The Tavern is located at 150 Ferry Road, Bundall, QLD 4217 opposite HOTA.
On occasion we may vary this for social events, vocational or community visits, or meetings with other clubs. Please refer to our calendar for up to date meeting details or check out some of our upcoming events below.
Together, We Create Lasting Impact
Latest News
Botanical Bazaar 2026: A Day to Celebrate
The 2026 Rotary Botanical Bazaar was a wonderful success, bringing almost 3,000 people to Country Paradise Parklands for a vibrant day of gardening, food, sustainability, education and entertainment.
The strong attendance saw our main parking areas fill and the overflow carpark put into use, while our expert gardening and sustainability speakers attracted full audiences throughout the day.
Garden to Plate
Our 2026 theme, Garden to Plate, came to life with a popular new series of cooking demonstrations featuring Michelin-starred chef Bruno Loubet, Indigenous cook Tracey Goebel and the Young Food Foragers Family.
The Young Foragers also joined John Palmer OAM, Earthman, for a foraging walk through the Ediblescapes Garden, connecting what grows around us with what we can prepare and enjoy in the kitchen.
Sustainability in Action
Our commitment to sustainability was demonstrated through the minimum waste program with Seed the Ground and a dedicated sustainability information area.
Visitors could explore electric vehicles and join discussions hosted by the Gold Coast Climate Action Network, sharing practical ideas for more sustainable living.
Something for Everyone
Our entertainment brought plenty of colour and energy to the parklands. Highlights included Julia Rose's Floral Beard Activation, The Hillbilly Goats, our ever-popular stilt walkers, Joseph Brown, and the remarkable 14-year-old Sunni performing on the handpan.
Families were well catered for too, with Romy's art activities, Birdwing Forest School nature activities, animal petting farms and pony rides keeping our younger visitors busy.
The whole site was transformed by creativity. Romy's wonderful murals, together with the decorations designed and coordinated by our Creative Director Nikki, created a colourful and welcoming festival atmosphere.
Community at the Heart
Botanical Bazaar is powered by people. Our sincere thanks go to the many Rotary members, volunteers, exhibitors, educators, entertainers, community organisations, sponsors and supporters who contributed to the success of the day.
A special thank you to Councillor Peter Young for his generous ongoing support, and to Eddie Klimowicz and Andy Csabi for their valuable sponsorship of essential event services.
The event also generated a profit of almost $50,000, providing important funds for the Rotary Club of Gold Coast to continue supporting community projects and worthwhile causes.
Almost 3,000 visitors. Full audiences. Garden to Plate. Sustainability in action. Great entertainment. Families having fun. A community coming together.
Learn. Grow. Thrive.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Botanical Bazaar 2026 such a memorable day.
Gold Coast Rotary Helping Families Rebuild After Domestic Violence
For many families escaping domestic and family violence, leaving is only the first step. Rebuilding a life afterwards can be overwhelming — often starting with an empty house and very few possessions.
That is why Gold Coast Rotary is proud to support RizeUp, an organisation dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence create a fresh start in a safe and welcoming home environment.
Our club members regularly volunteer in practical, hands-on ways that make an immediate difference to families in crisis.
Supporting the Warehouse and Pantry Program
At the RizeUp warehouse, Rotary volunteers assist with a range of tasks including:
- Setting up food storage shelving
- Collecting and transporting donated goods
- Purchasing non-perishable food items
- Sorting and stocking pantry supplies
- Packing welcome pantry boxes
- Assembling flatpack furniture ready for home installations
These behind-the-scenes activities ensure homes can be prepared quickly when families need urgent support.
Creating Homes, Not Just Houses
One of the most rewarding activities is participating in RizeUp’s Homes Program.
Working as a team, volunteers help transform empty rental properties into fully furnished homes filled with comfort, dignity and hope. Truckloads of furniture and household goods are delivered and installed in a few hours, including kitchen packs, bathroom essentials, laundry items, children’s toys and bedroom furnishings.
For many families, it is the first time in a long time they have experienced stability and security.
Rotarians involved in these set-ups often describe the experience as deeply moving and one of the most meaningful community service projects they have participated in.
Raising Awareness and Funds
Gold Coast Rotary also supports survivors through fundraising and awareness initiatives. The club donates microwaves for homes and stages the annual Gold Coast Ramble, a fun community event raising funds for the work of RizeUp.
Domestic and family violence continues to impact communities across Australia. Through practical service, fundraising and advocacy, Rotary clubs can play an important role in helping families move from crisis to recovery.
Gold Coast Rotary encourages other clubs to consider how they too can support organisations working on the front line of domestic violence recovery.
Video of a recent home set-up:
2026 Gold Coast ramble raises $5,380 for DV survivors
The Tedder Titans (John and Louise Davis, Mark Urquhart and John D’Anna), supported by friends and fellow club members, achieved an outstanding fundraising result of $4,170 — a new record for a single team. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this exceptional effort.
Under sunny skies at Main Beach, and with several late entries boosting numbers, nine teams lined up for the 9:00am start. The Tedder Titans led the scoring early, however they were eventually overtaken by defending champions Niopotamus, who continued their impressive winning streak.
All participants thoroughly enjoyed the event, combining fun, teamwork and discovery while learning more about Main Beach and its local history.
Special thanks to Cr Darren Taylor for funding support, and to our generous prize donors: The Winey Cow Café, Peter’s Seafood Market, Surfers Paradise Hairwraps and Braiding, Hop On Brewery Tours, and Domani’s Restaurant.
Key positives included:
- Strong participant engagement and positive feedback
- Event costs fully covered through a generous Council grant
- More than $5,000 raised for RizeUp, supporting survivors of domestic violence
ROMAC
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific region in the form of life giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
Youth Programs & Scholarships
Through our our District Youth Programs, we sponsor young people in our community to attend leadership and development programs.
To find out more about our Youth Programs, please email us.
Other Projects
Our Club also provides support to disadvantaged children in Cambodia & Laos.
A recent project fund by our Club was the installation of new ceilings and lights in 3 dormitories at the Suan Luang Orphanage in Laos.
A recent project fund by our Club was the installation of new ceilings and lights in 3 dormitories at the Suan Luang Orphanage in Laos.
