The Rotary Clubs of Geelong East and Bayside Geelong have proudly served our community for decades. In 2026, we have united to create something stronger, more modern, and ready for the future — the Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong.
This merger brings together the experience, energy, and community spirit of both clubs, forming a single, vibrant team committed to greater impact across the Geelong region.
Rooted in two rich histories and inspired by a shared vision, Barwon Geelong represents a fresh identity, a united membership, and a renewed commitment to service.
Honouring the past. Building the future. Serving Geelong together
A New Chapter for Rotary in Our Region
Rotary Barwon Geelong
The Rotary Clubs of Geelong East and Bayside Geelong have proudly served our community for decades. In 2026, we have united to create something stronger, more modern, and ready for the future — the Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong.
This merger brings together the experience, energy, and community spirit of both clubs, forming a single, vibrant team committed to greater impact across the Geelong region.
Rooted in two rich histories and inspired by a shared vision, Barwon Geelong represents a fresh identity, a united membership, and a renewed commitment to service.
Honouring the past. Building the future. Serving Geelong together.
The Story of the Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong
A New Chapter Built on Two Proud Histories
For decades, the Rotary Club of Geelong East and the Rotary Club of Bayside Geelong have served the community with dedication, creativity, and heart. Each club built its own legacy — Geelong East with its long-standing commitment to hands‑on service, and Bayside with its energetic, community‑driven projects that brought people together across the region.
In 2026, these two clubs recognised something powerful:
their strengths were complementary, their values aligned, and their ambitions for the future were bigger than ever.
What began as collaboration soon became momentum. Conversations turned into planning, planning turned into purpose, and purpose turned into a shared vision for what Rotary could be in the Geelong region.
And so, in a milestone moment for local Rotary history, the two clubs united to form a bold new chapter:
The Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong
This merger isn’t simply the combining of two clubs — it’s the creation of a stronger, more dynamic force for good. Barwon Geelong brings together the experience, energy, and community spirit of both founding clubs, ready to deliver greater impact across Geelong, the Bellarine, and the wider Barwon region.
What This Means for Our Community
More hands, more skills, more ideas
A larger, more diverse membership means bigger projects and broader reach.
A united identity with local pride
The Barwon name reflects our connection to the river, the region, and the people who call it home.
A fresh, energetic approach to service
With renewed momentum, Barwon Geelong is ready to innovate, collaborate, and lead.
Honouring the Past, Building the Future
The Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong stands on the shoulders of two respected clubs whose histories shaped the community for generations. We honour that legacy — and carry it forward with energy, optimism, and a commitment to creating meaningful change.
This is more than a merger.
It’s a launch. A new identity. A united future.
And we invite everyone across the Barwon region to join us as we step into this exciting new era of Rotary service.