ABOUT ROTARY CLUB OF CESSNOCK

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Cessnock – Where Community, Compassion, and Commitment Converge

Since our charter in 1937, the Rotary Club of Cessnock has stood as a pillar of service, leadership, and fellowship in the Hunter Valley. For over eight decades, we've proudly upheld the Rotary motto "Service Above Self", working locally and globally to create positive, lasting change.

We are more than a club — we are a vibrant network of professionals, community leaders, and passionate individuals from all walks of life, united by a shared purpose: to make a difference. From our roots in Cessnock, we’ve grown into a dynamic force dedicated to advancing education, promoting health and well-being, protecting the environment, and supporting those in need.

What makes Cessnock Rotary unique is the strength of our people and the spirit of collaboration that drives us. Our members bring a wide range of skills, perspectives, and life experiences — and when we come together, we achieve more than any one person could alone.

Whether we're hosting local fundraisers, mentoring youth, providing disaster relief, or partnering on international projects, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose and community. And along the way, we form lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

We invite you to discover what it means to be part of something bigger — to connect, to lead, and to serve. Explore the Rotary Club of Cessnock and join us as we continue building a better future, one act of service at a time.

Together, we can do great things.
Together, we are Rotary.

JOIN CESSNOCK ROTARY
People of Action | People of Purpose | People Like You

💬 This is what we achieved in the 2024–2025 year!

💙 Weekly Programs That Made a Difference

🥣 Feeding the Needy – served hundreds of meals to locals in need
☕ Scone Time – brought joy and connection to our seniors
🌭 Friday Night Sausage Sizzle @ PCYC

🌿 Caring for Our Community & Environment

🚮 Roadside Clean-Up – removed rubbish and restored pride in our local area

🎓 Investing in Our Youth

🧠 Supported students in the Science & Engineering Challenge
🌍 Sponsored students for Short-Term Youth Exchange – fostering global citizenship
🎤 Hosted the Effie O’Neil Debate to grow young leaders
🌱 Funded students for Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
🎓 Provided local scholarships to help students thrive
🤝 Proud Sponsor of the Cessnock Interact Club – empowering the next generation of Rotarians

🌍 Humanitarian Support & Giving Back

🛖 Donated to ShelterBox – providing shelter in disaster zones
🚁 Supported Westpac Rescue Helicopter & Cessnock Volunteer Rescue
🧢 Funded brain cancer research through the Mark Hughes Foundation
🏥 Contributed to Sydney Children’s Hospital & Cancer Council
💙 Backed Cessnock Girl Guides and Men’s Health Initiatives
💉 Helped End Polio Worldwide
🌐 Donated to the Rotary International Foundation for global good

✨ Make friends. Build community. Change lives.
Become a Member or Friend of Rotary

📅 Join a meeting 7pm Thursday at Cessnock Leagues Club|

📧 Contact us to get involved: Cessnockrotary@gmail.com GEORGE 0421 038 175