Rotary Nowra, officially known as The Rotary Club of Nowra Inc., is a community service organisation that brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian aid and foster goodwill in the Shoalhaven region.
Key activities and initiatives include:
Youth Development: They facilitate programs such as the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program to teach local students road safety and the Youth Life Skills program (in partnership with Bunnings and PCYC) to teach practical skills like painting and basic handyman work.
Community Support: The club actively supports local shelters, such as the SALT Care Homeless Shelter, by renewing vegetable gardens to provide fresh food for residents. They also donate essential items like swags to the Shoalhaven Men’s Homeless Service.
Safety & Health Initiatives: They host events to raise awareness for Domestic and Family Violence and have donated life-saving equipment like “Heartsine” defibrillators to local sports fields. They also support the mherv (Mens Health Educational Rotary Van) to provide free health checks for men.
Local Events: Members regularly volunteer at community gatherings, including hosting barbecues for the Shoalhaven Triathlon and organizing the Shoalhaven Emergency Services Community Awards (SESCA) to recognize local heroes.
International Service: As part of Rotary International, they contribute to global causes such as the eradication of polio through fundraising and advocacy.
