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ABOUT US
District 9640 is located in parts of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia and supports our clubs and members to implement Rotary's vision that TOGETHER, we see a world where PEOPLE unite and take action to CREATE lasting CHANGE across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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CREATING IMPACT
Get Involved
Other opportunities to get involved include -
Join Rotary's 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.
Within our District we have a range of different clubs (including corporate clubs, e-clubs, cause based clubs, school based clubs and more). Click the links to find out more -
- Rotary Clubs
- Rotaract Clubs
- Interact & EarlyAct (school based)
Other opportunities to get involved include -
Who We Support
Finally, Rotary Clubs engage with various Partners in Service to deliver humanitarian responses and outcomes.
Each club in our District participates in, and supports, a range of different service projects, programs and community initiatives, locally and internationally.
The Rotary Foundation, one of the world's highest rated charities, helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
Key multi-club, District-wide initiatives include -
Finally, Rotary Clubs engage with various Partners in Service to deliver humanitarian responses and outcomes.
Youth Programs
Our Rotary District offers a range of youth programs for young people aged 14-29 that enhance leadership & development and promote international exchange & awareness. Rotary also partners with other organisations who deliver programs in areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM).
Our programs are very popular so getting in early is recommended. The following program(s) are now open for applications -
- Youth Exchange (Age 15-18)
- RYPEN (Year 8-10)
- MUNA (Year 11-12)
- RYLA (Age 20-30)
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FEATURE STORIES
Rotary Peace Fellowships Now Open
Rotary awards up to 170 funded fellowships a year for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our eight peace centers.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,800 fellows who now work in over 140 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
Applications for the 2027 Rotary Peace Fellowships are open until 15 May 2026.
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MEMBER QUICK LINKS
District & Zone Resources
Club & Member Tools
The Rotary Foundation