Welcome to Rotary Manningham City

Serving the Community of Manningham, Victoria Australia.

Community Organisation of the Year
2024

Welcome to Rotary Manningham City, where dedicated leaders and volunteers unite for good to spark meaningful change across our community.

As part of Rotary International and our vibrant local neighbourhood, we listen carefully, identify needs, and work together—whether that’s nurturing tomorrow’s leaders through youth programmes, honouring ANZAC Day traditions, supporting families in need, or championing environmental and health initiatives.

Explore our website to discover the people, projects, and partnerships driving real impact, then join us any Wednesday at 6:30 PM at The Manningham Club in Bulleen or get in touch at secretary@rotarymanninghamcity.au.

Come and see why Rotary Manningham City is the place where community champions unite to change lives—including their own.

Shine On Recognition

Our Club is hosting the multi district Shine On Recognition Event on 8 August at Templestowe Baptist Church.
The primary objective of the Recognition is to celebrate the success of people living with disabilities and acknowledge the contributions they make in their communities.

We recognise the achievements of people with disabilities, focusing on their abilities, resilience, and community service.

Please ensure that you pay attention to this important Nomination information don't miss nominating one of your community.

Nominations for the 2026 Southern Districts Shine On Recognition Awards
(for us – D9815 – and D9780, D9790, D9800) close on July 1.

(Click this QR code for details).

Prof Paddy Dewan - Kind Cuts for Kids

Prof. Dewan with the President of Kosovo, Dr. Vjosa Osmani

Our speaker this week was Professor Paddy Dewan, Chair of Kind Cuts for Kids. A renowned paediatric surgeon, Prof. Dewan specializes in complex reconstructive surgery for children. However, what truly sets him apart is his mission to export that expertise to the corners of the globe where it is needed most.

Over a distinguished 34-year career, Prof. Dewan has operated on 3,376 patients across 24 countries. He describes his surgical approach as a delicate balance of science and art—a philosophy he shares with the world through Kind Cuts for Kids.

The charity doesn't just provide one-off surgeries; it builds sustainable healthcare. By offering scholarships to surgeons in nations such as Kosovo, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Papua New Guinea, Prof. Dewan is creating a lasting legacy of skilled practitioners who raise the standard of care for their own communities.

Vale Keith Woolnough (1928-2026)

Rotary Manningham City was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Rotarian Keith Woolnough. The club were proud to celebrate his 98th Birthday recently only to see him called to higher service shortly after. Keith never retired- he was an active member of the club until he fell ill just a few months ago.

As a Rotarian for 65 years, Keith has exemplified “Service Above Self,” including his leadership in the Glenoura tree planting initiative alongside Wally Spinks, Landcare Australia, the Pajero Club of Victoria, the Rotary Club of Seymour South, and students from East Doncaster Secondary College.fore Rotary, Keith enjoyed an outstanding football career with the Northcote ‘Dragons’ Football Club, playing 185g ames over a decade from 1947, the vice-captain of the VFL-VFA team in the demonstration match at the 1956 Summer Olympics, winning the prestigious J. J. Liston Trophy in 1958 (and trading elbows with my father, who played for Camberwell!)

-David McIvor

District 9815 Governor Peter Behm honours Keith Woolnough

Dear Keith,

It is a true privilege to recognise a remarkable milestone — 65 years of service in Rotary by a truly remarkable man, Keith Woolnough.

Sixty-five years is not just a number. It represents a lifetime of commitment, contribution, and an unwavering belief in the value of service to others. And Keith has lived that principle every single year.

Keith’s Rotary journey is defined by action — he has always been a hands-on Rotarian, someone who doesn’t just talk about service but gets out there and makes it happen.

Perhaps his most enduring legacy is the tree planting project at Glenaroua near Broadford, which he initiated more than 20 years ago. What started as an idea has grown into something truly extraordinary. Through the efforts of successive Rotary clubs, over 130,000 trees have been planted, restoring land, improving the environment, and leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come.