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Service Above Self

Allowing ordinary people to achieve the most extraordinary things in Macquarie Park and beyond.

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Who we are

The magic of Rotary is that it unites ordinary people to create exceptional change. In the Rotary Club of Macquarie Park, we develop lifelong friendships and business networking opportunities while making a tangible difference in our local and international communities.

Beyond our flagship projects, our members are deeply engaged in hands-on service. We roll up our sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day, host lively Trivia Nights, and fire up the grill for local community BBQ fundraisers.

For the global Epic Day of Service we prepared Compassion Packs for domestic violence victims, and distributed them to multiple Police Area Commands, and local community groups. We also co-host the NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards. Through these diverse projects, our members experience personal growth in an organisation respected worldwide for its high ethical standards.

Members preparing Compassion Packs for domestic violence victims

News and Celebrations

We are proud to have been awarded the "Club Excellence Award" 2025-2026, for fostering a positive experience for our members.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars!

Join us at our upcoming club events, fundraisers, and community service projects.

We also love attending other club events - come with us!

30th September 2026 | 7:30am

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Next Sense – 2 Gymnasium Road, Macquarie Park

Join us for our Annual General Meeting to review the past year's achievements, discuss future plans, and elect new committee members. All members are encouraged to attend.

10th October 2026 | 6:30pm for 7pm start

Eastwood Gladesville Rotary Annual Trivia Night

St Kevins Church Hall, Eastwood

Join the Eastwood Gladesville Rotary Club for their annual Trivia Night, raising funds for Giant Steps and the National Centre for Childhood.

20th October 2026 | 6:00pm for 6:30pm start

Ryde Rotary Police Awards

North Ryde RSL

Join the Rotary Club of Ryde as we celebrate and recognize the outstanding service and bravery of local police officers from the Ryde area.

27th October 2026 | 7:30pm

Turramurra Rotary End Polio Fundraiser: Comedy Night

Club Turramurra

Turramurra RC is running a Comedy Night to celebrate World Polio Day by raising funds for End Polio Now. Featuring 3 professional comedians.

6th November 2026

NSW Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards

Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney

Our flagship state-wide gala event, recognising the outstanding courage and service of NSW Police officers.

13th November 2026

Tree of Joy

Lachlan's Square Village

Our annual Christmas Tree of Joy encourages local community members to share the spirit of the gift giving season.

Collect a tag from the tree. Each tag will have a gift idea and age range. Return the gift tag with an unwrapped present in a bag. Gifts are distributed to those less fortunate by Christian Community Aid (CCA) Eastwood.

Gifts can include new presents, gift cards, or non-perishable food items. Unwrapped donations are also welcome without a gift tag! What a wonderful way to serve our community!

21st November 2026

BBQ Fundraiser at Bunnings Pymble

Bunnings Pymble

Join us for a classic Bunnings BBQ to raise funds for our Youth Projects e.g. RYLA, RYPEN, The Science Experience, and Pitch 4 Purpose.

25th November 2026 | 8:30am - 10:30am

'Make A Stand' Walk

Join the Ryde Hunters Hill Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Committee in a walk against abuse. The annual Make a Stand Walk acknowledges the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence annual international campaign.

26th November 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm

Coercive Control Workshop

North Ryde RSL

Join the Ryde Hunters Hill Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Committee in a workshop facilitated by Dave Kramer. Learn the tools to recognise harmful behaviours and how to prevent violence before it escalates.

28th November 2026

BBQ Fundraiser at Bunnings Gladesville

Bunnings Gladesville

Join us for a classic Bunnings BBQ! Partnering with Ryde Police Area Command - Domestic Violence team to raise money to support them in their roles.

Sunday, 13th December 2026

Carols on the Common

North Ryde Common

One of Sydney's largest Christmas events! Gather your family and friends for a magical evening of music, entertainment, and celebration while raising funds for our vital charitable causes.

Live performance, featuring all your favourite classic carols with the best performers from all over Sydney. To close out the night, the whole family will be treated to an awe-inspiring firework display.

Come in early to experience our amusement activities and keep the kids entertained with the giant slide, or dodgem cars and dozens of other rides. Food vendors will be serving throughout the night.

Carols on the Common
15th May 2027

Epic Day of Service 2027 - Save the Date!

Epic Day of Service Logo

Mark your calendars for EPIC Day of Service 2027! More details about volunteering opportunities will be announced early in 2027.

Our Major Projects

These flagship events are the cornerstones of our community engagement, allowing us to raise vital funds and bring people together for great causes.

Our Causes

We direct our efforts toward global campaigns that change lives. By synergising our resources, we tackle some of the world's most critical issues.

Police Awards

Police Officer of the Year Awards

Recognising the outstanding courage and service of police officers in our community.

Love Bites Program

Love Bites Program

We sponsored 3 teachers from Ryde Secondary College to undergo ‘Love Bites’ training, so they can deliver Respectful Relationships programs to local high school students. This aims to help local communities to reduce rates of domestic violence.

Fighting Disease

Fighting Disease

Equipping communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases and supporting crucial mental health initiatives.

Supporting Education

Supporting Education

Empowering educators and students, ensuring basic education and literacy for all generations within our community.

Community Welfare

Community Welfare

Creating lasting support networks, preparing compassion packs, and ensuring vulnerable individuals have the essentials they need.

Protecting the Environment

Protecting the Environment

Implementing sustainable practices and preserving our local ecosystems through events like Clean Up Australia Day.

Come to a Meeting!

Interested in giving back to the community and meeting like-minded professionals? Join us as a guest at our next gathering.

When

Fortnightly on Wednesdays (starting 15th July)

7:15 AM for a 7:30 AM start

Parking

It is best to park outside the university on Culloden Rd or Waterloo Rd, as university parking is paid and enforced.

Get In Touch

Whether you're interested in joining our club, RSVPing for a meeting, or learning more about our community projects, we'd love to hear from you!