Welcome to the Rotary Club of Shepparton Central

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

About Us

Welcome to Shepparton Central Rotary Club

Located in the Goulburn Valley, Shepparton has a rich history of food production and processing, diverse agriculture, significant multi cultural communities, great weather and wonderful people.

Our Rotary Club was formed in 1983 and since then has played a significant role in improving services to the community and making Shepparton a great place to live. We are part of the global network that is Rotary International and we pride ourselves on working together to bring positive change for our region and overseas.

We are a dynamic group of professionals, business leaders, and community members who share a passion for service and a commitment to making a difference. From supporting local youth and education initiatives to contributing to international humanitarian projects, our club is actively involved in meaningful work that reflects Rotary’s core values.

Whether you’re a long-time local, new to the area, or simply looking for a way to give back, we invite you to join us. Be part of something bigger — connect with like-minded people, grow through service, and help build a better world.

Online auction for Umoja

The online raffle to support the Umoja orphanage security fence construction has begun.

Follow this link to the online auction: https://tinyurl.com/y5br5h8a

Rotary’s Response to the 1918 Flu Pandemic

An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.

This is how Rotary responded to the influenza pandemic that began in 1918 and came in three waves, lasting more than a year.

The Rotary Club of Berkeley, California, USA, meets in John Hinkel Park during the 1918 flu pandemic.

Photo by Edwin J. McCullagh, 1931-32 club president. Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Berkeley.

Rotary at the Start of the United Nations

Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.

During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter.

Many countries were fighting the war when the term “United Nations” was first used officially in the 1942 “Declaration by United Nations.” The 26 nations that signed it pledged to uphold the ideals expressed by the United States and the United Kingdom the previous year of the common principles “on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world.”

Young Inventor Eco-Friendly Bricks Come Full Circle

Every hero has an origin story. “I was 10 years old when the entire journey started,” explains Binish Desai. It began with a cartoon called Captain Planet, an animated TV series from the 1990s about an environmentalist with superpowers. Desai can still recite the show’s refrain: Captain Planet, he’s our hero / Gonna take pollution down to zero! “That tagline stuck in my mind,” he says. “I wanted to do something to help Captain Planet.”