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Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders and our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.

These diverse community service projects undertaken by our members showcases their multifaceted approach to community development. By addressing various aspects of community well-being, our members demonstrate a holistic commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of residents.

Rotary Club of Carindale Environmental Project – working with volunteers to grow a community garden

Cambodia Women's Enterprise project 2023-25 

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

The Rotary Club of Carindale is actively engaged in a variety of community service projects, showcasing our commitment to enhancing the local community. These initiatives encompass a broad range of activities, reflecting our members’ dedication to making a positive impact in the localities where we live, work and play.

CEO SLEEP OUT - Joerg Mueller, one of our members, slept rough for a night:

One Night on Concrete: CEO Sleepout, Brisbane 2025 - On the night of 19 June 2025, I joined around 200 business and community leaders at The Gabba to take part in the CEO Sleepout Brisbane 2025 - an annual event designed to raise awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness.Sleeping rough on the hard concrete concourse, in the cold and without comfort, was a powerful and humbling experience. It offered just a glimpse of what too many Australians face every night not for one night, but night after night.

Let’s be honest: one night on concrete doesn’t equate to the trauma and uncertainty of long-term homelessness. But it does change your perspective. Lying awake in the cold, with nothing more than a sleeping bag and the sound of nearby traffic, I thought of those who face that reality not once, but night after night. What do they dream of? Safety? Dignity? A place to belong?

This year, Queenslanders raised $1,775,858, and I’m proud to have contributed $1,725. $425 was generously donated members by of the Rotary Club of Carindale, as well as an additional $500 from the club. These funds are supporting Vinnies' goal of delivering 500 homes across Queensland for people doing it tough. As of now, 147 homes have been secured, with 353 still to go.

     CEO Sleepout has raised $8.9 million nation wide to date.

We’re proud to stand with the CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and help end homelessness across Australia.

Our commitment to service knows no bounds. Through our International Projects, we extend our reach beyond borders, partnering with communities around the world to address pressing humanitarian challenges. From clean water initiatives to healthcare projects and disaster relief efforts, we collaborate with local organisations and Rotary clubs to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, fostering goodwill and understanding across cultures.

The Rotary Club of Carindale Supports Mental Health Through the Blue Tree ProjectcThe Rotary Club of Carindale is committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health in our community. One of the ways we are doing this is by supporting the Blue Tree Project Foundation — a national initiative that encourages conversations about mental health by painting dead trees blue. You can learn more at www.bluetreeproject.com.au.

Thanks to the generous support of the Brisbane City Council, Independent Arboriculturist Services, Boston Tree Care, Taubman’s Paints, Higgins Coatings, and Signcraft, our first blue The Rotary Club of Carindale is committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health in our community. One of the ways we are doing this is by supporting the Blue Tree Project Foundation — a national initiative that encourages conversations about mental health by painting dead trees blue. You can learn more at www.bluetreeproject.com.au.
 

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