The five Rotary Clubs of Noosa have hit the ground running for the new year, continuing to collaborate to cover the needs of the community.
NOOSA ROTARY
Vice president of Noosa Rotary Tess Alexandroff said Noosa Rotary offered Circus Quirkus to children with disabilities and their families.
Tickets are sponsored by local businesses, with the up to 1800 complimentary tickets then distributed to charities to support less fortunate, disadvantaged, and disabled children and their families, allowing them to have a great day out together. For some, it provides an opportunity to see something they would otherwise have been unable to experience. Circus Quirkus is a double-edged sword. Not only does it provide for the community, it is also the primary fundraising opportunity for Noosa Rotary.
The funds are used to further support a diverse range of local community organisations and programmes including the Coast Guard, the Tewantin State School Chaplaincy programme, State Emergencies SES, RYDA Youth Driver Awareness courses, the Carramar Dementia Centre, assisting those affected by floods, the local men and ladies’ sheds, re-purposing of medical equipment appliances, Santa’s Classy Helpers for 400 needy families at Christmas time, PTSD Dogs in the awareness of mental health issues.
“We welcome new members and volunteers,“ Tess said. Call 0407 377 210.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOROY
The once-a-year opportunity to climb Cooroy Mountain is organised by the Rotary Club of Cooroy.
Visitors are be able to stroll through a rainforest before commencing the climb up the stony track to the summit to enjoy spectacular views over to the Pacific Ocean in the east and over the Noosa Hinterland to the west. Suitable for all ages and abilities with pink marker tapes every 50 metres or so make it easy to follow the track all the way to the summit.
A hay ride is run from the rain forest to the base camp. After the climb there is the opportunity to relax with a burger, coffee and ice cream. A great day out, while raising money to support good causes locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
For more information call 0421 407 097 or come and help the team on the day.
NOOSA DAYBREAK
Noosa Daybreak is a service club that breakfasts at the Springs on Thursday mornings. They’re into fun and fellowship and bring you Bookfest Noosa every year.
If you’re new to the area, they welcome new members whole-heartedly. For more information call 1300 791 226.
NOOSA HEADS ROTARY CLUB
Senior students are encouraged by members of Noosa Heads Rotary club to attend Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) programs that save lives.
In Noosa, the Rotary initiative RYDA has attracted more than 7500 local high school students.
President Geoff Bone continued, “The program, supported by schools and colleges, is organised by Rotary and designed to educate young drivers. It makes them aware of the hazards they will experience and how to avoid them when driving on our roads.”
The annual Buskers Championships, PTSD initiatives, disaster appeals and many other joint Rotary club projects are ways they bind with the community. The Rotary motto is Service Before Self.
Rotary fundraising ensures 100 per cent of the money raised goes toward community and club donations. Rotary takes no fees from your donation dollar. Contact 0412 768 645.
Visit one of the clubs and see firsthand what they do. For more information email tess@selectnoosa.com
