Who are we
About us
A vibrant group of about 40 people from diverse professional and ethnic backgrounds, since 1972. We espouse Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and live by Rotary’s 4-way Test.
Our focus is to serve humanity through our various projects in the local community, international, vocational, and youth programs. We build relationships with other community organizations, and charity groups.
Our projects are funded primarily by our Market at North Rocks which we manage every Sunday morning. Our voluntary work is done in the spirit of fellowship and fun.
Please join us Tuesday evenings, or on a Sunday morning at our Market.
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Presidents message

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Carlingford

President’s Message

It is a privilege to be the Club President as we come together from diverse professional and ethnic backgrounds to give back to our community,

The Club is 53 years old. We serve to support our local community, undertake vocational programs, support youth and local schools, are involved in international projects to improve the lives of others.

Funding for our projects predominantly comes from our Sunday market at North Rocks, going directly to our humanitarian work.

We all serve on a voluntary basis enjoying each other’s company, and we have a lot of fun along the way.

We meet most Tuesday nights at the Vikings Sports Club. You are welcome to come along and see if we are a group of people you would like to work along to help.

We take action to unite people and to create lasting change to people in our community and abroad.

Chris Johnson

President

Rotary Club of Carlingford
Upcoming Events
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Carlingford
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Vikings Club
35 Quarry Rd
Dundas, NSW 2117
Australia
Order dinner at the bistro from 6.15pm. Official meeting 7.00 to 8.00pm.
Our Projects
Thankyou for a fabulous Australia Day 2026
The Rotary Clubs of Carlingford and Beecroft would like to thank the members of the local community who attended our 2026 Australia Day Flag Raising and BBQ event at John Wearn Reserve, Carlingford.
 
 

Starting with a tremendous Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony presented by Clarence Bruinsma, followed by a series of excellent Australia Day short speeches from Martha Jabour OAM (NSW Local Hero 2025), Julian Leeser MP, and Andrew Charlton MP.  We appreciated our local VIPs Monica Tudehope MP, Clr Georgina Valjak, Clr Hayley French and Clr Cameron McLean, Robert Erskine OAM and Rotary Governor Nominee Haran Ramachandran OAM joining the official party on-stage.
 
 
Our Auslan expert provided specialist interpretation of the official Australia Day speeches.
 
 
The North Rocks scouts raised our three flags (Australian, Indigenous Australia and Timor-Leste) whilst Stacey Brassell led the National Anthem.  
 
Rotary District Governor Michele Ellery made a shout out on behalf of Rotary International and Rotary Club President Chris Johnson thanked everyone for attending.
 
Vocalist Stacey Brassell continued the entertainment from the stage, followed by young vocalist, guitarist and loop pedalist Lachlan Ashenden from Northbeat Music (photo above).  
 
 
Whilst Stacey and Lachlan kept the Australia Day musical vibes going from the stage, the North Rocks Rural Fire Service served up a delicious BBQ breakfast.  Triple Oh Coffee and Cakes by Jess did a terrific trade in Australia Day coffee and lamingtons. 
 
Our free childrens entertainment - face painting, big bubbles, and Australian animal shape painting all proved very popular.
 
 
A huge thankyou to MC Michael Stuart-Watt and our organising committee - Fay Kitto, Russell Zimmerman, Robert Erskine, Jaythene Zimmerman-Hiscock, Cristy Newall and Trudy Stevenson - for facilitating the event. 
 
Thankyou to our volunteers from the Rotary Clubs of Carlingford and Beecroft - we really appreciated your help on the day to make the event a success ! (Carlingford Rotarians Bob O'Shea, Sandra Payne, Mike Morgan, Gary Hayman).
 
Thankyou to John Romeo Sound, and Aburra Press for printing of promotional flyers.
 
Another huge thankyou to the National Australia Day Council for their financial support for the event, and City of Parramatta for having the John Wearn Reserve in good order ready for use on the Monday of the long weekend.
 
 
Photos - Cristy Newall, Fay Kitto, Daniel Dummer.
 
Rotarian Trip to Cambodia
This 10-day excursion is a truly unique experience. You will be immersed in Cambodia's history and culture. Much richer and more meaningful than just a "travel experience", we will go deep into the rural heartland to visit village families and experience the impact of Rotary projects in the remote villages. And we will visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, and walk amongst the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. You will have the adventure of a lifetime while helping rural families and children in ways you may have never dreamed possible.
 
 
Fundraising Appeal for Bondi Survivors and Next of Kin
 
Rotary, in collaboration with the NSW Government, has launched the to Unite for Bondi - Bondi Terror Attack Appeal to provide benevolent relief and support to injured survivors and direct next of kin of those deceased following the fatal shootings which occurred in Bondi NSW, on Sunday 14 December 2025. 
 
The NSW Government has provided a support package with a contribution of $1 million to this public donation appeal launched through Rotary.
 
As Rotarians we stand united in our values of compassion, peace, and community with the victims and survivors of the Bondi shooting tragedy. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and all impacted by this devastating event. 
The effects of the tragedy will be far-reaching, impacting the survivors, victims and their immediate families for years to come. 
 
Your generosity will help provide timely support to those who are in need to help them with their future. Some funds may also be used for long term support. 
Rotary will work with appropriate community organisations, including the Jewish Board of Deputies, to help identify and support affected individuals, supported by the NSW Government.
 
All donations over $2 are fully tax‑deductible, and every contribution — no matter the size — can make a meaningful difference.
 
Please donate and share widely: Unite for Bondi - Bondi Terror Attack Appeal
 
 
 
Theatre Night Success
What happens at a Theatre for a Cause Night ?  A jolly good time ! 
 
Members and guests of Rotary Carlingford recently enjoyed a splendid evening of amateur theatre.  The "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear" proved a great success at the Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday 12th November.  With more than 40 tickets sold by our club, a nice donation was able to be made to the North Rocks Fire Service.  Thankyou to Rotarian Fay Kitto for organising another wonderful evening, and a special thankyou to Rotarian Therese Hanna and daughter Amy who brought along a fabulous grazing table for guests to enjoy with a glass of wine.  We hope to see you at the Theatre for a Cause evenings in 2026.
 
 
Say No to Domestic Violence Walk and Rally at Pattamatta Square
Members of the Rotary Club of Carlingford were pleased to join and support the loud voices calling for an End to Domestic and Family Violence at the walk and rally held in Parramatta on Wednesday 26th 2025.
 
The event was well attended with over 200 people registered on the day.  The day was unseasonably hot to start, and this may have deterred some walkers, although the numbers were bolstered by school girls and teachers joining from local schools.  The rally started well with Rotary International District 9675 Past District Governor Sue Hayward acting as MC and welcoming all to the event organised by the Rotary Club of Environment and Habitat, in conjunction with City of Parramatta and the Parramatta Police Command.  Councillor Sreeni Pillamarri spoke on behalf of the City of Parramatta, followed by Donna Davis MP.  Unfortunately a big storm blew through and disrupted the rally, which was brought to an early close.  However by being just one of many Rotary events taking place in the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in 2025, we are proud to take a stand.  
 
Samoa 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
 
 
REPORT ON VISIT to SAMOA 2ND TO 9TH NOVEMBER 2025
 
By Philip and Cristy Newall
 
We ran a voluntary clinic in Samoa at the Senese Centre for Inclusive Education, assisted by Naomi and Rowena who are local staff from the centre. It was our 26th visit since 2008 and was rather exhausting. This is a Rotary Australia World Community Service project.  Contributions to the project can be made online here.
 
We took 600 pieces of size 675 hearing aid batteries and 53 donated pre-loved hearing aids donated by Amplifon and many hearing aid accessories donated by Hearing Matters Australia and others.
It was possible to take the lathe and tools supplied by Ears Inc and we visited a local dentist who can supply the materials needed to make custom made earmoulds. We practiced this process in Australia before we left for Samoa we will try to begin manufacture on our next trip in March 2026.  We had also sent three parcels to the centre since our last visit in April funded by our Rotary Club and others.
 
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North Rocks Market March 2024
Have you visited North Rocks Market recently ?  Open every Sunday 7am to 1pm.
In the grounds of Next Sense, 361-365 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks.
Entry by coin donation.  Parking available onsite.