Welcome to Rotary District 9780 Conference 2025 where we will celebrate the Magic of Rotary.
You will hear from inspiring speakers, be challenged with a hands-on project, be entertained with music and some surprising moments and renew and build on friendships all in the surrounds of the beautiful Surf Coast.
Our conference theme of ‘Together everyone achieves more’ brings together all the elements we most enjoy about Rotary and the actions we take to do good in the world.
I hope you will join us.
Lesley Shedden
District Governor 2024-2025
Register and book online today - Early Bird Special Rates until December 31!
Numbers will be limited to the venue's capacity, so book early for tickets to Conference Sessions and Dinner, where the theme will be Sun, Surf and Beach. Scan the QR Code below or click on the Buy Tickets Link to secure your attendance at this wonderful conference on the Surf Coast.
All the answers to your questions are here in one spot!
When her 11-year-old son Luke tragically lost his life at the hands of his father, Rosie Batty was catapulted into the media spotlight. But from the very start, she made sure her story was never just about her own horrific tragedy. With fierce determination and incredible courage, Rosie channelled her grief into a tireless and inspirational crusade against domestic violence, becoming a beacon of hope and a powerful catalyst for systemic change.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists, author, broadcaster and specialist in parenting, children, adolescents and mental health.
Dr Carr-Gregg currently works in private practice in Melbourne and is the Commonwealth Government representative on the Board of the Australian Children's Television Foundation and is the Consultant Psychologist to Australian Boarding Schools Association. In 2003 he was one of the founding members of the National Coalition Against Bullying.
Keynote Speaker Ramesh Ferris
Ramesh Ferris is a polio survivor residing in Canada’s Yukon Territory. He is a 2001 Confederation College graduate of the Social Service Worker Program, and is the Past President of the Student Union of Confederation College Inc.
Ramesh has his Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Regina. He and has been inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, the Yukon Commissioner’s Award for Volunteer Public Service and the 2013 Ontario Colleges Premier’s Award Winner for Community Service.
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