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Youth Empowerment and Thrive

Discover the Jerra Rotary ‘Youth Empowerment and Thrive’ program, designed to foster resilience, boost self-esteem, and empower young individuals to flourish. In collaboration with Empower U, we’re dedicated to helping youth and parents with strategies to help achieve their potential.
 
Join us for this two-hour event featuring the internationally renowned inspirational speaker, Brent Williams from Empower U. Geared towards students aged 10 – 15, together with parents and educators, this inclusive program is designed to empower young people to lead their best lives.
 
Highlights include Brent Williams’ captivating keynote, a warm welcome BBQ, lucky prizes, and the best part – it’s all completely FREE, courtesy of Jerra Rotary. Yes, you are invited! Register NOW!
 
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 25 February, 11:00 am to enjoy a welcome BBQ, followed by the keynote program at 12:00 noon to 2pm.
 

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) 2024

Attention Year 9 students! Applications for RYPEN 2024
Now open!

RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) is a 3 day camp program for Year 9 high school students. The aim is to communicate to these young people a series of ideas, problems and social experiences which will assist them in forming their own values and moral standards, and also to broaden their horizons culturally, socially and academically.

Australia Day Jerra BBQ

Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

The Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra will host a free community BBQ on the morning of Australia Day.
 
Join us for a free BBQ from 7am on 26 January at the Jerrabomberra Community Centre.
 
Australia Day, observed on 26th January each year, is a time when communities across the nation come together to reflect, respect and celebrate.
 
Join Us for a Free BBQ: The community BBQ organised by the Jerrabomberra Rotary Club welcomes everyone to participate in the local community festivities. Starting at 7 am, it's a chance to enjoy the warmth of community hospitality, savour delicious food, and engage in conversations that reflect the unity within our diverse community. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, this event is a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Australians.
 

Googong Fitness Trail becomes a Reality

The Googong Fitness Loop opened yesterday with special thanks to the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra and Googong.
This is another addition to the Googong sports precinct which will include several more ovals, a skate park, pitch and putt course, tennis centre, Googong Sports & Recreation Centre, indoor pool and sports centre, netball centre, BMX track, and more!
 

Jerra Rotary Helps Southern Queensland and NSW Northern Rivers Flood Appeal

Jerra Rotary is very pleased that although in distance we are a long way from the devastation caused by the recent floods of Southern Queensland and NSW Northern Rivers.
 
 
 
Over the course of 2 weekends in the last few months Jerra Rotary and Queanbeyan West Rotary participated in a garden cleanup at Karabar Housing.
Following is a thankyou message from them.

Gift for Powerchair football team

A group of great kids now have the hardware to compete in interstate Powerchair Football competitions
 
 
Question:
What happens when, a group of Rotary Clubs led by the Rotary Club of Aurora Gungahlin (RCAG) Canberra, get together?
 
Answer:
A Canberra based Powerchair football team can be formed!
A group of great kids now have the hardware to compete in interstate Powerchair Football competitions and hopefully one day the Australian POWEROOS.

Community working together!

The Rotary Clubs of Jerrabomberra & Queanbeyan, joined forces to carry out a back yard blitz, on Karabar’s property in Collett St Queanbeyan. Many hands made great work at getting in and removing a few years of vegetation. Over the next few weeks, we will n West, joined forces with Karabar Housing Coopfinish off cleaning up, planting and mulching planter beds for the residence.

Making Life a Little Easier

The Jerra Rotary Club had the pleasure of assisting a local Jerrabomberra family as well as TADACT (Technology for Ageing and Disability ACT) in making life a little easier.

Braidwood's First Adult Change

Jerra Rotary played an integral part in helping to secure funding from NSW Government to enable construction of an adult change table located in Ryrie Park, Braidwood.

Meeting Information
Jerra Rotary

Having Fun While Doing Good

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Jerrabomberra Public School
Coachwood Ave
Jerrabomberra , NSW 2619
Australia
Fortnightly meetings. Call John for more details on (m) 0400 049 729
Aussie Peace Walk

23-24 March 2024

A two-day intercultural walking festival that draws participants to Canberra from around the world to experience the sights and sounds of ‘the Bush Capital.’

Join us on one walk or take on one of the two-walk combinations. Walks range from 7 km to 42 km, Let’s foster peace and understanding by forging new connections with our fellow walkers.

Aussie Peace Walk
Executives & Directors
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Community Service
Youth
International Service
Club Service
Immed PP
Executive Secretary/Director
Protection Officer
Rotary Australia
 
Jerrabomberra Rotary Community Projects