At the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, we believe in the power of community, connection, and action. Every week, our members are involved in initiatives that make a real difference—locally, nationally, and internationally. From vibrant social events to hands-on service projects, there’s always something happening at our club. Click on 'Read More' to find out what we've been up to.
Joanne Kane
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads.
Rotary isn't just about meetings or ticking boxes—it's about real people coming together to create meaningful change. Each of us comes to Rotary with a different story, a different skillset, and a different reason for showing up. But what keeps us here is shared purpose, powerful connection, and the opportunity to serve something greater than ourselves.
This year, Rotary International calls on us to Unite for Good—and that’s exactly what we’re doing here at Burleigh. Whether we’re running fundraising events for local youth programs, delivering mobility scooters to those in need, packing birthing kits for women overseas, or mentoring future leaders through school partnerships and youth exchange programs—our club is hands-on, active, and committed to driving positive change in our community and beyond.
Our Values
At the heart of Rotary are the values that guide everything we do:
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Fellowship – We build lifelong relationships.
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Integrity – We honour our commitments.
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Diversity – We connect different perspectives and people.
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Service & Leadership – We use our experience and skills to solve real-world challenges.
These values aren’t just words—they’re how we live, how we serve, and how we lead.
Our Action Plan
As a global organisation, Rotary’s strategy is guided by a clear, ambitious action plan. We align our work locally to these four priorities:
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Increase Our Impact
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Expand Our Reach
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Enhance Participant Engagement
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Increase Our Ability to Adapt
At Burleigh, this means creating space for new ideas, welcoming new members and partners, and embracing the strengths that each person brings to the table.
An Invitation
Whether you’re a changemaker, a community builder, a business leader, or someone looking to reconnect with purpose—we invite you to learn more, come to a meeting, or roll up your sleeves at one of our upcoming projects.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to show up.
“We all come to Rotary for different reasons—purpose, connection, giving back, or just to find our people.
Whatever your reason, I want to know: what’s your gift? What lights you up?
Because this club works best when each of us brings something to the table.”
We’d love to see you at ours.
Warmly,
Jo Kane
On 3 October 1955, the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads was chartered with 22 members under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Southport. Today, we proudly celebrate 70 years of service in Rotary International District 9640. Across those seven decades, the club has been guided by a long line of dedicated Presidents - some even stepping up to lead the club more than once. Each has helped shape our legacy and ensured our community impact has continued to grow year after year.
Over the decades, our club has honoured more than 65 Paul Harris Fellows, with several members receiving multiple recognitions up to PHF+8. These acknowledgements reflect both personal giving and our club’s deep commitment to the Rotary Foundation. We have also proudly contributed over US$125,000 to the Rotary Foundation in the past two decades.
Cnr Gold Coast Highway
BURLEIGH HEADS, QLD 4220
Australia