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Kenmore Rotary is part of the worldwide Rotary network of business and professional men and women from all countries and all walks of life who work together to create positive, lasting change in local communities and around the World.

“As at February 17, 2025 there are 21,407 Rotary members in 940 clubs in 14 districts in Australia, and 5,896 Rotary members in 238 clubs in 5 districts in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Australian and New Zealand districts include Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, where there are 606 Rotarians in 37 clubs.” (RDU September 2025)

Our club has a range of outstanding ongoing projects that help to transform the lives of individuals, families and whole communities in the western suburbs of Brisbane and internationally. You too can be part of a global organisation that enables men and women of all vocations to meet new friends and network with like minded people while working to improve the lives of others. We would love to meet you at Kenmore Rotary.

President's Welcome Message 2026/2027

Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?

At the Rotary Club of Kenmore, we bring together community members who care about creating positive change through service, friendship, and action. This year, inspired by Rotary International's Theme, Create Lasting Impact, we are focused on community building and delivering projects that make a meaningful and lasting difference.

Whether you can contribute your time, skills, ideas, or enthusiasm, there is a place for you at Rotary. We invite you to connect with us, get involved, and help shape a better future for Kenmore, the Western Suburbs of Brisbane and beyond.

Join us. Get involved. Create lasting impact.

Yours in Rotary,

Jason Pole

President I Kenmore Rotary, 2026/2027

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Julia Gressner - Youth Exchange Student

Julia Gessner
In what year(s) were you involved? 2017/18
Where was your exchange /program/ place of study? St. Peters Lutheran College
How did Kenmore Rotary assist you? Kenmore Rotary was my host Club together with Paddington-Brisbane Rotary Club
Can you recall names of your counsellor, host parents, host family members etc? I had 5 host families in total and also 2 counsellors and on country coordinator. I can definitely list them all, if that will be helpful.
Do you have any special memories of your time associated with Rotary? Of course! My favourite Memories are definitely the hands on projects that I got to do with Kenmore Rotary. Pacing a shipping container with medical supplies for PNG, helping at the Kenmore firework show, planting trees and helping at a recycling facility together with people with disabilities. Many of the trips organised by Rotary for the students (Sunshine safari, Lady Elliot Island, Red Centre tour) where definitely a highlight too. I loved that Kenmore Rotary really included me into the Club I really enjoyed the meetings and getting to know everyone made it feel like being part of a big family.
What was the most valuable aspect of this experience? Getting to know different cultures, understanding global differences in cultures and languages, and learning how the world is interconnected has given me a global perspective that continues to shape me today.
Where do you live now? Constance, Germany
Your occupation? Just graduated in my Masters Degree in Architecture
Any family details you wish to share? Currently engaged
Do you continue to have contact with Rotary? Yes. I visited my sending Rotary Club a couple of time and helped them advertise the RYE program. I am getting updates yearly updates from some of my host families wich I really enjoy. Also reading the Kenmore Kog brings me a lot of joy and insight on what my host Club is doing.