Rotary Club of Crows Nest, Sydney, Australia

31/05/2026

On May 19th the Pride of Workmanship dinner was jointly held with Lane Cove Rotary at the Chatswood golf club. This was a fun filled evening with many in attendance. We recognise members of the local community who go above & beyond in their job , whether it be a business person, employee or a volunteer. Congratulations to our awards winners :-
Danielle Ravese, - A successful hairdresser who has built her business into one of the most successful on the North Shore. Her success has been matched by her kindness & generosity to clients, taking a keen interest in what they do, including free home visits to those too ill to visit her.
Joy Campbell-Stephen - A volunteer at Royal North Shore Hospital for over 20 years, running the Pink Lady shop/ward deliveries, raising over $5 million under her guidance.
Kerry Hammond - A Meals on Wheels volunteer for many decades. She doesn't just deliver meals, she gives support, encouragement, and a kind word , building a deeper connection with those she visits.

Their above and beyond service to community is very much appreciated and the recognition well deserved.

Recently departed Tom Sweeney, was vocational Director and driver of POW for many years, so it was very special to have Joy Sweeney join us to present Tom’s awardee, and fill in as Vocational director for the evening. Her message the next day “Thanks for a great night, Tom would have been proud.” .

We are planning to continue this as an annual event for Crows Nest Rotary.

If you’re interested in joining our thriving club, look up details on our webpage www.crowsnestrotary.org.au

10/05/2026

Vale Tom Sweeney OAM

Today we remember Tom Sweeney, who served our Rotary Club and District for more than a quarter of a century with tireless energy and a generous heart. He was active, engaging, and warm — the kind of person who turned meetings into gatherings, ideas into projects, and neighbours into friends. Tom built community not for recognition but because he believed in people; his laughter, steady presence, and quiet encouragement lifted so many of us.

We mourn a beloved member and celebrate a life lived in service, friendship, and kindness. His legacy is visible in every project he championed and every life he touched. To those who knew him well: thank you for sharing his spirit with us. To those who didn’t: know that Tom’s example will keep inspiring our work and our care for one another.

Please share a memory, photo, or message below — let’s fill this space with the warmth Tom gave us. Rest in peace, Tom. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Angelo Raveane on behalf of Rotary Crows Nest

30/04/2026

This Saturday, Crows Nest Rotary will be running its famous sausage sizzle at Bunnings Artarmon from around 9am. Come get a tasty snag and a drink, help raise money for the good causes that we support, have a chat about joining the club and pop into Bunnings (who kindly give us this opportunity on the first Saturday of the month).

26/04/2026

Rotary Club Crows Nest supported North Sydney Council’s ‘ColourFest’ Youth Day earlier this month with our famous Sausage Sizzle BBQ, usually experienced in all its glory at Bunnings Artarmon on the first Saturday of each month. It was a fabulous day and much fun had by club members and visitors to the event.
If you’re interested in joining Rotary, making some new friends and participating in local community events, please check out our website at www.crowsnestrotary.org.au

19/03/2026

Crows Nest Rotary Club recently donated a fridge to Mary's House to help store meals for women and families in their refuges. They’re a wonderful organisation. Find out more about them at www.maryshouse.org.au

If you’d like to be part of a local social group focused on service to others, look up Crows Nest Rotary on Google and come along to one of our evening meetings, held fortnightly at the Crows Nest Hotel.

18/03/2026

On a bright beautiful Monday morning, Mark, Tom and Louise from Crows Nest Rotary Club attended the morning assembly at Cammeray Public School. They were greeted by a lot of eager faces and beautiful music from the school band and Welcome to Country. After listening to the school notices Tom made a short speech to the students of “the best school on the North Shore” and presented a cheque to the principal for the Visual Arts Program This money was raised at the welcome back to school night were we sold 450 sausages in an hour and half. A new record for Rotary.
A great outcome with collaboration one sausage at a time.
If you’re interested in joining us, find our web page on Google.

26/02/2026

15/02/2026

Crows Nest Rotary with the assistance of Lane Cove Rotary donated a new Breast Biopsy Driver System to the RNS Breastscreen Sevice

This advanced piece of equipment is now operational at the Breastscreen Service at RNS Community Health Centre. The total cost of the system was $15,000, with the majority funded by Crows Nest Rotary, and additional contributions from a District Grant as well as Lane Cove Rotary.

Members from both Crows Nest Rotary and Lane Cove Rotary recently visited the health centre to view the new device in action and to better understand its impact on patient care.

Previously, breast biopsies at the centre required a large biopsy machine and the patient undergoing a mammogram, a process that could be uncomfortable for patients. In contrast, the newly acquired biopsy driver is a small handheld device that operates with ultrasound guidance, enabling a more comfortable and efficient procedure for patients.
The new system is also more environmentally friendly, replacing a large tub and tubing setup with a small plastic container, roughly the size of a medicine cup, thereby significantly reducing clinical waste.

If you’d like to be involved in this sort of fund-raising activity and join a non-religious club based around fellowship and service, find the Crows Nest club online and come along to one of our fortnightly meetings. www.crowsnestrotary.org.au

31/01/2026

Folks,

A gentle reminder that our DG Michele Ellery - District Governor, Rotary Clubs,Blue Mountains to the sea has organised a special picnic this Sunday to celebrate YOU!

________________________________
Join DG Michele for a relaxed and joyful District 9685 picnic designed to celebrate YOU – the people who give so much to others.
This is a chance to fill your cup with laughter, connection, and gratitude, surrounded by fellow Rotarians, families, and friends.

Sunday 1st February 2026 11.30 am - 3.30 pm
Fagan Park, Carrs Road 1 & 2 Picnic Areas,
Carrs Road, Galston NSW

Event Highlights
Fun lawn games and light-hearted competitions
Great food and drinks – BYO picnic and chairs or use the BBQ facilities available
Family-friendly activities and picnic vibes
Connection, conversation and community
Family and friends welcome
Why "Cup-full of Connection"?
Because even the most generous hearts need time to pause, breathe, and be with those who understand the joy of service.
Let this day be a gentle reminder that you matter, your well-being matters, fellowship is one of Rotary’s greatest gifts!
Bring your picnic rugs, outdoor chairs, Club pullup banners, your Rotary spirit and your favourite people.
See you there on Sunday, let’s fill our cups together!

Yours in Rotary,
Tania
District Communications
________________________________

☕💛 Cup-full of Connection Picnic 💛☕

You’re warmly invited to a Rotary Picnic in the Park – a relaxed afternoon to reconnect, recharge and refill together.

📍 Fagan Park
Arcadia Road 2 Picnic Shelter
38–48 Arcadia Rd, Galston NSW

🗓 Sunday 1 February 2026
⏰ 11:30am – 3:30pm

Bring your family, bring your joy, and bring your picnic rug! 🧺
Pack your lunch, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and spend time connecting with friends old and new in true Rotary spirit.

All ages welcome – this is about community, conversation, and a cup-full of connection. 💬🌿

We’d love to see you there! 💙💛

27/01/2026

Rotary Australia has a long history of supporting projects in Timor-leste, and the Rotary Club of Mosman has helped support the "Rotary Program of Enrichment ("RYPEN") and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ("RYLA") training programs for youths and young adults which have run there for more than 15 years.

In 2023, The Rotary Club of Mosman raised the necessary funds, and working with a team of Timor-Leste RYLA alumni, commenced work on the design and construction of a pre-school in an area where no pre-school facilities existed. Building was completed mid 2024 and the school opened with 50 students January 2025, receiving accreditation from the Timor-Leste Ministry of Education late 2025.

Building on the success of that project we have launched a program to build a primary school in the same district, supporting of course graduates from the pre-school program.

Our fundraising launch will be at the Mosman Art Gallery in March. We would be delighted for anyone who is able to join us for the event.

17/12/2025

Dear President Mark and members of the Rotary Club of Crows Nest

Thank you so much for having me at your Giving Night last evening. It was a pleasure to be part of such a special night that so clearly reflected the heart and generosity of your club.

I am deeply grateful for the very generous donation to the Australian Rotary Health partner project. Thank you for your continued commitment to mental health research and support — it truly makes a meaningful difference.

It was also wonderful to see so many worthy organisations supported on the night, including CareFlight, The Rotary Foundation, and many others. Your club’s generosity and your active engagement with and support for projects throughout the year are something to be proud of and to celebrate.

Thank you again for your hospitality, your kindness, and for the positive impact you continue to have in your community and beyond.

09/12/2025

20/11/2025

Fancy making new friends? Meeting people from a range of careers and life experiences? Making a difference in your community and the wider world? Come join Rotary Crows Nest. This post shows the impact that our wider district (from Wollongong to the Blue Mountains and up to Newcastle) has made in the last year. Find out more about your local club at https://www.crowsnestrotary.org.au/

09/11/2025

In partnership with Crows Nest Rotary Club, Greenwood Plaza once again invites you to give to those in need at the Tree of Joy.

It's the perfect way to spread joy and generosity during the festive season. Join us in making a difference while crossing off your holiday to-do list.

🎄 Select a bauble card off the Tree of Joy that tells a story of a person in our community who is in need of support and assistance.
🎄 Purchase a gift based on that person’s story.
🎄 Attach the bauble card to the gift. Please do not wrap the gift, all gifts must be in a gift bag or unwrapped.
🎄 Deliver to Centre Management by 6pm, 17 December 2025

The Tree of Joy is located on the Metro Level outside Brooklyn Bridge Deli.
Centre Management is located on Level 1 / 36 Blue St North Sydney, opposite North Sydney Train Station next to Blue 36 Cafe.

31/10/2025

A really nice video of the Marys House walk from last weekend