Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood

Guest Speaker - Brian Cullen -Whitehorse Colts
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Brian Cullen – President of the Whitehorse Colts as he tells us about the impact our 2024 Community Grants has had on the club and its members.
Our 2025 Community Grants are currently open. Grants are a maximum of $3000 each and are available to all groups within the Whitehorse Council area with preference given to those in the Box Hill/Burwood area. More information can be found on the Grants page https://www.boxhillburwoodrotary.org.au/community-grants/

We look forward to hearing from Brian.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 18th March, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Social Dinner
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for a nice meal, friendship and a chat.
All Welcome

Guest Speaker - Parkmore Primary School -BEAP Project
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from the student and Principal of Parkmore Primary School. who will tell us about an exciting environmental project the students are working on – BEAP – Bee Education and Protection Project.
They are hoping to represent Australia at the 2025 Future problem Solving Championships showcasing their project.
Team BEAP have found concerning information about bees that indicates bees are endangered. If the bee population continues to decline this could have a dramatic impact on human food production as well as the global environment.
So far they have successfully implemented the following initiatives as part of the project:
-Partnered with Beechworth Honey who have put QR codes on their honey jars taking people to the education centre
-Presented to the State Environmental Minister and local MP John Mullahy who is supporting our work
-Partnered with Monash University gathering native bee data in our garden
-Designed and built a Native Bee Safe garden
-Run a Native bee hotel competition with the finished product on display on the garden
-Researched and published brochures on how to protect the native bee including chemical free pesticides and chemical free weedkillers
-Gained the community support from Bunnings, Nunawading Community gardens, John Mullahy, Richard Welsh, Whitehorse Council, students, staff, parents and friends of Parkmore primary.
-Seen the introduction of the Blue Banded bee, Native honey bee, Reed bee and red Legged Cuckoo Bee in our garden on a daily basis.
-published a picture story book about how to protect the native bee in the garden at home
-Created a native bee memory card game
We look forward to hearing from this passionate group.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 1st April, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Social Family Lunch - Matthew Flinders Hotel
2025-04-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Matthew Flinders Hotel, 667 Warrigal Road, Chadstone, Victoria, 3148, Australia
Members and families are welcom to attend a casual lunch at the Matthew Flinders Hotel in Chadstone. Contact Rob Fenton for more information

Whitehorse Farmers Market
2025-04-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, VIC, Australia
The market has been run by Rotarian volunteers each and every month since 2006 and is held in the 2nd Sunday of the month.
The Whitehorse Farmers’ Market provides the community with direct access to fresh farm-sourced and organic food products and gives suppliers a local venue for business.
It has a wide range of stalls and a good balance of produce from fruit, vegetables and meats through to bread, cakes, pasta, eggs, chutneys and olive oils etc. You can also enjoy a bacon & egg sandwich and a freshly brewed coffee
The market is operated by the combined Whitehorse Rotary Group on behalf of Council.
The whole community receives a range of economic, social and health benefits from the market with a commitment by Rotary to put all the funds they raise towards community projects in Whitehorse.
The Whitehorse Rotary Group comprises the Rotaract Club of Whitehorse and the Rotary Clubs of Box Hill, Box Hill Central, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (MASH) and Nunawading.
Plastic Bag Free Market – The Farmers’ Market is a ‘plastic bag free market’ so please do not forget to bring along your own re-usable bags.
The market is held in the grounds of the Nunawading Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Nunawading on the second Sunday of each month from 8.00am to 1.0opm

Guest Speakers - Behind The Badge
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia
Our newest club members give us a glimpse into their lives.

**Please note this meeting will be held downstairs at the Box Hill Golf Club as the RSL is not available
Dinner is still available in the Golf Club Bistro

Guest Speaker - Team Med Uganda
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Monash University students who travelled to Uganda to provide medical needs, supported financially by our club.
Formed in 2009, TeamMED is a student-led organisation that provides Monash University students with opportunities to experience and contribute to global health. Part of the Monash Students Association (MSA), we aim to instill an enthusiasm and passion for healthcare in less developed communities by helping students get involved in both local and global practical initiatives.
Our programs include medical outreach trips across the globe (currently to Nepal, Tonga & Uganda), local volunteer opportunities, medical resource collection, information evenings, and skill development and fundraising events.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 6th May, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Community Grants Presentation
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Each year the Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood supports local community groups within our locale through our Community Grants Program.
Grants assist local groups to provide necessary services that benefit our local community.
Over the last 22 years Rotary Box Hill Burwood have been proud to support over $1 million dollars worth of projects locally and internationally.
Join us as we hear from our 2025 Grant recipients.
Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 20th May, 2025
There will be no Zoo0m meeting on this evening
Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Guest Speaker - Alli Parker
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for a special evening with an amazing guest speaker – Alli Parker.
Alli Parker is a Japanese-Australian author and screenwriter who lives on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.
Her debut novel At the Foot of the Cherry Tree is based on the true story of the first Japanese war bride to arrive in Australia, Cherry Parker, who is also Alli’s grandmother.
The book became an instant bestseller and was shortlisted for Dymocks Book of the Year and an ABIA Award for Best New Writer.
She has written episodes of Jack Irish, Secret Bridesmaids’ Business and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries and worked in the script departments of Irreverent, Sunshine and Please Like Me.
We look forward and are excited to her from Alli .

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 3rd June, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Whitehorse Farmers Market
2025-06-08 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 13:00 | Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, VIC, Australia
The market has been run by Rotarian volunteers each and every month since 2006 and is held in the 2nd Sunday of the month.
The Whitehorse Farmers’ Market provides the community with direct access to fresh farm-sourced and organic food products and gives suppliers a local venue for business.
It has a wide range of stalls and a good balance of produce from fruit, vegetables and meats through to bread, cakes, pasta, eggs, chutneys and olive oils etc. You can also enjoy a bacon & egg sandwich and a freshly brewed coffee
The market is operated by the combined Whitehorse Rotary Group on behalf of Council.
The whole community receives a range of economic, social and health benefits from the market with a commitment by Rotary to put all the funds they raise towards community projects in Whitehorse.
The Whitehorse Rotary Group comprises the Rotaract Club of Whitehorse and the Rotary Clubs of Box Hill, Box Hill Central, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills (MASH) and Nunawading.
Plastic Bag Free Market – The Farmers’ Market is a ‘plastic bag free market’ so please do not forget to bring along your own re-usable bags.
The market is held in the grounds of the Nunawading Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Nunawading on the second Sunday of each month from 8.00am to 1.00pm.

Guest Speaker - Leo Chapman - NYSF
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us as we hear from Leo Chapman – our sponsored student to the National Youth Science Forum. The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of programs to encourage young people in their passion for science.
Leo will tell us about his experience and his passion for Science.
We look forward to hearing from Leo.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 15th April, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Changeover - Box Hill Golf Club
2025-07-01 18:00 - 18:30 | Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us to celebrate our past year under President Rae Harding and the induction of new President Sue Thwaites and the 2025/2026 board.

Speaker : David Dobney - School of St Judes
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us when we hear from David about the School of St Jude
In 2002, The School of St Jude opened with one teacher and a handful of sponsored students.
Today, The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. We provide free, quality education to 1,800 bright primary and secondary students who come from considerably poor backgrounds. We provide them with everything they need for a successful education, ensuring our students’ well-being and future success.
Located across three campuses, we provide boarding for all secondary students and employ around 300 Tanzanian staff.
We look forward to hearing more from David.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 15th July, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Guest Speaker - Hieu Tran -RYLA
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us when we hear from Hieu Tran about his experience at the recent RYLA leadership conference.
RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts. It aims to develop participants’ skills as leaders while having fun and making connections. The program includes presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics, and it typically lasts 3-10 days. Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs and can range in age from 18 to 30. The program helps build communication and problem-solving skills, discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader, and learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors.
We look forward to hearing more from Hieu Tran.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 5th August, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Club Forum
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us for an informative Club Forum and working meeting
Clubs members are invited to ask questions and learn more about some of the things the club does within our community. Come along with new ideas and help us make a difference where it matters

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6pm for 6:15pm start, 19th August, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Behind The Badge - Mia, Innocent and Tony
2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us when we hear from 3 of our amazing members, Mia, Innocent and Tony when they present their Behind The Badge presentations
The Member Behind the Badge address is a time to get to know our fellow Rotarians just a little better and are invariably the most interesting and enjoyable of our meeting topics.
“Member Behind the Badge” is a phrase used in Rotary to spotlight the personal stories, experiences, and motivations of individual members. It’s not about the badge itself—it’s about the person wearing it.
We all have an opportunity to learn more about the amazing diverse members we have in our club,

Personal Insight: Members share their life journey, career, passions, and what led them to join the organization.
Building Connections: We get to understand the person behind the title, fostering deeper relationships and camaraderie.

We look forward to hearing more from Mia, Tony and Innocent.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6:15pm for 6:30pm start, 2nd September, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Guest Speaker - Ethan Newnham
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday September 16th at the Box Hill RSL when we have the pleasure of hearing from Ethan Newnham. – below is a message directly from Ethan.
Hi RC Box Hill Burwood! With the support of your club, other Rotary Clubs in Victoria, and the Rotary Foundation, I’ve had the privilege of undertaking the MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford this year. Having just completed my studies, I’m excited to have the opportunity to return to the club, thank you all, and tell you about the incredible year I’ve had. I’ll share the biggest things I learned throughout the year, the research I conducted, and my favourite experiences outside of my studies. I’ll also be able to show you how this support from Rotary has opened up new paths for me in the future, and tell you about the next steps in my neuroscience journey. I’m looking forward to seeing you all.
We look forward to hearing from Ethan.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6:15pm for 6:30pm start, 16th September, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Speaker - Emily Major - Australian Rotary Health
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia
Join us when we hear from Emily Major Australian Rotary Health Researcher – below is a little about Emily.
I have always been passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with chronic disease, and I feel the best way of doing so is through research. Over the past 5 years, I have pursued a career in scientific research, developing my knowledge and skills as a scientist and researcher.
Growing up in regional Victoria, the opportunities to explore science is limited. The first science program I was involved in was the Rotary’s National Youth Science Forum. In my last year of high school, I was accepted to take part in the National Youth Science Forum, participating in the Brisbane session at the University of Queensland. I was then chosen to be apart of a small group of 9 participants to attend the international session at the University of Singapore. These experiences encouraged me to pursue a career in science.
In 2021, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine and decided to continue my studies, focusing on kidney diseases. My honours project is focused on polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and is trying to understand how the immune system influences disease progression. Through my research I hope to find a therapeutic solution which could potentially improve the quality of life of patients with PKD.

Meeting in the Upton Room, Box Hill RSL
6:15pm for 6:30pm start, 7th October, 2025
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Dinner is available in the RSL Bistro following the meeting.

Speaker - Gabriel Ng - Member of Parliament, Menzies Ward
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Box Hill RSL, 26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia

59th Annual Whitehorse Art Show
2025-11-13 10:00 - 2025-11-16 18:00 | Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
The Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood is proud to present the annual Whitehorse Art Show 2025 in the magnificent Box Hill Town Hall.
This will be the 59th Annual Art Show held within the City of Whitehorse and provide an outlet for quality artists to display and sell their work.
The Box Hill Burwood Rotary Whitehorse Art Show will be held in the Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill from Thursday 13th of November 2025 to Sunday 16th of November 2025. Ample parking is available in either the Town Hall grounds or in the immediate vicinity. Times:- Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun 10am to 4pm
Tickets for the Opening Night Gala 2-course Dinner (including drinks) on Wednesday 12th of November 2025 will be available from 1 September 2025. Ticket price is $85 per person, ($80 for Rotarians). This includes a preview of the exhibition and first option to purchase any exhibit.
An admission fee of $10 per person ($5 concession) will be charged to view the exhibition from Thursday 13th of November 2025 to Sunday 16th of November 2025. No charge for students or minors.
There is no charge for the quality exhibition catalogue.
Hours: Wednesday 12th November – Art Show Gala Dinner and Preview Night 5pm – 10pm
Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th – 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 16th 10:00am – 4:00pm
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