On Saturday, 3 October, members were at Doncaster Bunnings running a sausage sizzle. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success.
Our meeting at the Manningham Hotel on Wednesday, 7 October featured our District Governor-Elect, Murray Wilson, who spoke about his role as a Bail Justice in Victoria.
Being a Bail Justice is a voluntary position, and Murray provided an interesting insight into the responsibilities and complexities that Bail Justices face when making decisions in bail applications. It was a fascinating presentation and prompted many questions and discussion among members.
Our next meeting, on Wednesday, 14 October, will be held at the Manningham Hotel, with Kellie Wishart from CareNet as our guest speaker. We will hand out Reverse Advent Boxes to each Member as we support the need for food in our community, a very important Rotary suppport.
Please note that our meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 Octoberhas been moved to Thursday, 22 October, and will be held at the Manningham Function Centre in conjunction with the Manningham Business Awards.
See details on our upcoming big event - Manningham Family Festival.
Delivered in partnership by Rotary Manningham City and Manningham Council, the Manningham Business Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the business community.
The Presentation Dinner is being held on Thursday the 22nd of October and in recognition of our Rotary Club’s contribution to the Manningham community and these Awards, we would be delighted to welcome you as our guest to help celebrate this year's finalists and winners….Yes this is a free event for Rotary Manningham City members and partners.
Event details
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 6 pm to 10 pm
Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Dress code: Cocktail
Cost: Free to Club members and partners
The evening will include a 3-course meal and drinks, networking opportunities, and the announcement of category winners, including the inaugural Manningham Business of the Year Award.
We want as many Rotarians and partners to attend as possible so please respond asap to Ian Goldsmith (ian.goldsmith@bigpond.com) with any dietary requirements and the name of the person requiring them.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Rotary Club to the Manningham community.
Rotary Manningham City welcomes the Manningham Community, and the wider community, to the Manningham Family Festival and the Walk for Youth Mental Health on 25th October, to be held at Ruffly Lake Park in George Street, Doncaster East from 9am to 4pm. Parking is accessible from King Street. We have partnered with Scouts Victoria and the City of Manningham to promote the importance of Youth Mental Health in association with the Manningham Family Festival.
The Walk is to raise awareness and support this critical cause to de-stigmatise mental health. Bring the family along for a stroll around the park. Sign-in commences at 9.30am for a 10am start, pre-registered walkers will all get a free hat. To register, type Rotary Manningham City into your search engine to find the registration, and also register for the Scouts World Activity Zone, including the Festival Carnival for the kids.
Don't miss this fabulous Festival Day for families with a huge range of craft stalls, fresh produce, plants and more. We have a full-day program of entertainment with local groups performing drama, music and dancing. Lots of activities for kids with an animal farm, and a huge range of carnival rides. A range of food stalls featuring many cultures will be provided, so make sure you can spend a great day with the family. Check our facebook page for updates.
Registrations are now open for the Rotary South Pacific Conference 2026, 30 Oct–1 Nov in Melbourne. This year’s theme — People • Planet • Peace — brings together an exceptional lineup of speakers. Members will leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence in Rotary’s future.
Clubs and members are encouraged to also consider:
·President’s Breakfast (Sat) — an energising session with incoming RI President Larry Lunsford, designed for current and future club leaders. Registration Link
·Rotary Foundation Masterclass (Fri) — with Past RI President and incoming TRF Trustee Chair Gordon McInally, focusing on mental health, impact, and how clubs can use Foundation grants more effectively. Registration Link
·Saturday Gala Dinner — Unmasked: Masquerade Ball A spectacular evening featuring performances from classical musicals, a professional jazz band, a Phantom‑themed surprise duet, and a dramatic all‑guest unmasking moment. Clubs may wish to book as a group via the main conference registration site.
·Friday night fellowship dinner – an informal opportunity to socialise with members from across the region. Registration Link
