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Welcome to Rotary Club of Emerald and District Inc.

The Rotary Club of Emerald & District is one of 34,000 clubs world-wide. Members enjoy the friendships and opportunities that being a part of a global Community Service Organisation brings.

The village of Emerald is located 45 km East of Melbourne in the bucolic Dandenong Ranges, and is the home of the Rotary Club of Emerald & District.Chartered on March 28th 1980, the Rotary Club of Emerald and District has become an integral part of the Emerald Community. In 2020 the club celebrated its 40th Anniversary.

Members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District enjoy great friendships, and by combining their unique skills, experience the satisfaction of running a number of very successful events.

Rotary Kids Fun Run

with

Puffing Billy

30 November 2025

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Gembrook Classic and Custom Car Show & Swap Meet

Click HERE for information

Welcoming our American friends and broading the event to

the wider car enthusiast community!!!

Debutante Ball 2026

Click HERE for Information

Talkin It Up

To view a quick video about our activities please click HERE.

We invite you to browse through our website that has up-to-date information on current activities.

Our Vision Statement

Thriving and resilient local and global communities.

Our Mission Statement

Working together to create positive change in the wellbeing of our community and beyond.

Interested in becoming a member?

Call us on 0408 769 491

or email info@emeraldrotary.org.au

Welcome to our Club!

2025-2026 Theme - Unite For Good

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Paradise Valley Hotel

249 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
Clematis, VIC 3782
Australia

District Site

Bulletins

Venue Map

Club News

Recent Activities

Kids Fun Run With Puffing Billy 2025

Photo album HERE

Bingo Champions (well almost)

The Emerald team celebrating after coming fourth at the RC Boronia ‘Bingo & Trivia’ night! With more than 120 people participating, it was an enjoyable night out.

Bird Hollow Project Update

Great to see residents taking up home in the bird hollows the club sponsored in Wrights Forest.

For more information go to https://www.emeraldrotary.org.au/page/sustainability-the-environment

Share the Dignity Bag Packing Night

McLeod Murphy Scholarship Recipient - Nicholas Adams

Birthing Kit Packing by Club Members

Current Community Notices

What an incredible evening for the Rotary Club of Emerald and District!

Last night, we proudly packed over 80 bags for Share the Dignity — a heartfelt initiative making a real difference in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported and contributed — your kindness and generosity are truly inspiring! Special shoutouts to:

Barry Plant Emerald (their amazing staff as drop-off points)

Hush Beauty and Skin

Grace and Louise Booksellers & Book Club Members

Emerald Pilates and clients

In Your Business

Emerald Village Pharmacy (always supporting Rotary projects)

Emerald Library for hosting collection bins

Emerald Dentist

And a special thanks to Melinda Moulday, the driving force behind the scenes, for delivering the bags to Bunnings and ensuring this initiative reaches those who need it most.

Swipe to see the fantastic moments from packing night!