Events

Tulip, nominated by Mario Fairlie, was recently inducted into our club. Find out all about her background, her passions and her visions for the future.

The Innerwheel Club of Gold Coast North has booked 20 seats for the members and associate members of Surfers Sunrise Rotary, for the Sunday Matinee of Oklahoma. The show is sold out, so there is no other way to obtain tickets - first come first served! The show starts at 2:00 pm, but we'll organise to go to lunch beforehand (optional though). Organiser Adrian Crowe asks for bookings to be prepaid no later than Friday, 7th November.  Cost per person: $35.00 - payment either in cash to Adrian Crowe, Franz Huber, or pay direct deposit to the Innerwheel club's bank account - Contact Franz or Adrian for details.

Our Annual General Meeting is not just the (mostly confirmation) of the incoming board of directors for 2026/27. We will also need to elect a President Elect Nominee 2027/28. But this is also your opportunity to voice any suggestions (and yes, constructive criticism) you may have.

Note: new date 13th December, NOT 6th as originally stated.

Bike Sale at the Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Shed - all proceeds go to the Wheelchairs project.

These are from good condition to excellent condition racing bikes that were donated and found to be too good to dismantle for wheelchair components, but instead to be refurbished for sale.

NOTE; changed starting time.

This year's Christmas Breakfast will be held on the top floor of the TRYP by Wyndham Hotel (where we had the Changeover). Enjoy top views, in salubrious surroundings (linen table cloth etc), with the wonderful Rotary fellowship of Rotarians and their guests. Partners, Associates, Friends of Rotary are all welcome.

Juice, brewed coffee and tea are served on the top floor for the meal. No long speeches, just enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Menu choices are listed on the Trybooking site.

BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. For enquiries, please communicate directly with the organiser, Graeme Isaacson.

As is traditional in our club, the first meeting of the new year is dedicated for the President to bring us up to date on what has happened and what will happen, and how we are going to get there.

This is also your chance to ask questions, query procedures, make suggestions, provided (positive) criticism.

Bianca, who grew up in Brazil, has done not just one, but two Youth Exchanges. She will focus on how Rotary can impact someone’s life when you start young — as she did at 11 years old. "Through Rotary, I’ve had the opportunity to visit over 200 clubs around the world, which has shaped my personal and professional journey" she wrote.

Her goal is to inspire the younger generation to join Rotary, so it continues through generations to come.

Our member Kane Chisholm, who is the principal partner of Kieser Bundall, will present on new evidence-based programs to alleviate osteoarthritis and improve long-term joint health. This is of particular interest to the older generation.

Our member (and President Elect), Dr Elizabeth Celi is a psychologist, working with sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.  Her presentation is titled 'Trauma, the brain, the psychology and keeping on top of our memories'

We recently welcomed Rob Thomasson as he had transferred from another Rotary club to Surfers Sunrise. He is the father of our Treasurer Charles Thomasson and has years (decades?) of experience as a Rotarian.  Get to know Rob better, as he outlines his background, his hobbies and his passions!

If you haven't already put your name down, check with our Fundraising Director Ross Augustine. We are still looking for a few additional helpers.

Arranged by Fundraising and Services Director Ross Augustine, together with Evan Mita (who is an Employment Engagement Officer with Mission Australia), we'll have an on-site Vocational Service meeting at the training facility of

Youth Outreach
8 Byth Street, 
Arundel 4214

Big Bike Sale at the Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Shed - all proceeds go to the Wheelchairs project.

Huge range of around 80 bikes in all sizes and purposes, from kid's bikes to adult, off-road and racing bikes. These are from good condition to excellent condition racing bikes that were donated and found to be too good to dismantle for wheelchair components, but instead to be refurbished for sale. Prices start at $5.00. Cash or Card payment. 

Our former member Barry Lea was right in the thick of getting our Wheelchairs Project rolling. And it wasn't easy going! Hear Barry reminisce about the trials and tribulations of the mid-nineties to the "big bang" when the first 10 wheelchairs were delivered to Fiji!

As has now become a tradition, Federal MP and Shadow Minister for the Environment and Youth, Angie Bell, will present at our club.