Our Programs
Discover the various initiatives and projects we undertake to support our community. From fundraising events to community outreach programs, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in Woodend and the global community
Rotary Youth Programs
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​​Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
RYLA is a 7 day residential Leadership seminar for aspiring leaders 18 - 25 years. Woodend Rotary provides sponsorship to participants each year.
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
A Youth Leadership conference for students aged 15-17 years. The conference is conducted over a weekend camp designed to develop young people’s potential through a mixture of lecture-style sessions and adventure-based learning.
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Annual Assembly for teams of two or more senior students from local secondary schools where they represent a United Nations country. Students use research, debating and public speaking skills to address a wide range of current issues on matters of world political and social concern. The program extends over a weekend and it is chaired and judged by Rotarians.
Rotary Youth Exchange
Through the youth exchange program, students spend a year studying and living with Rotary volunteer host families. Currently, we are hosting an inbound student from France and sponsoring a student to go to Italy. We also worked in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Gisborne to co-host an overseas exchange student from Germany.
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
Year 12 Program - gives students that are about to start Year 12 a broader understanding of study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We support a student to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra.
Our Local Youth Programs
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We present two recognition awards to Grade 6 students of both Woodend Primary School and St. Ambrose Primary School, for demonstrating a community spirit and involvement with their fellow students.
We have partnered with each of the local primary schools in developing mutually beneficial service projects that promotes peace and understanding. One of our current initiatives is a Pen Pal program between students of St Ambrose and Mwast School in Santo, Vanuatu.
For our Vocational service we deliver mock interviews and provide networking skills to senior secondary school students
We support and partner with local sporting and community groups, including the 1st Woodend Scouts and Woodend-Hesket Football and Netball Clubs with financial support for uniforms,
helmets for the junior footballer, sports scholarships