Rotary partnership
Rotary and Swinburne partner on mutually beneficial initiatives to amplify the impact we have on our shared local communities. Find out more about what the partnerships involves, what they have achieved so far, and what lies ahead.
Swinburne and Rotary have a long-standing connection with George Swinburne being a member of Australia’s first Rotary Club founded in 1921. Over the years Rotary and Swinburne have supported a shared desire to make a difference in the world through education and empowerment.
In recent years, Swinburne and Rotary clubs from around Melbourne have collaborated on a range of initiatives including student projects, mentoring, cultural exchanges, work experience, volunteering and fundraising.
Highlights
250+ hours of volunteering
By Swinburne students at Rotary events and initiatives
Over $100,000 in support
For community and student support programs
99 year partnership
With a shared passion for serving the community
Key projects and outcomes
Swinburne students have committed hundreds of hours to Rotary activities and initiatives including: Rotary Op Shops, Book Stalls, event management and on the day support, design work, translation services and social media support.
Rotary has provided generous in-kind and philanthropic funding towards Swinburne’s Young Mums program, Welcome Scholarships and Student Emergency Fund. Boorondara Cares Foundation, a Rotary-led organisation, has also provided tertiary scholarships via the Education CHANCES scholarship program.
Over the last few years, Swinburne students have completed a number of specialised projects with Rotary. This includes the redesign and creation of digital assets for multiple clubs (by Digital Advertising Technology students), the development and design of product packaging (by Design Communication students), new marketing initiatives (for participants at The Bureau) and event management plans (by Event Management students).
Since 2013, Swinburne has proudly hosted the Camberwell Rotary Art Show, the longest and biggest art show in the southern hemisphere. Proceeds from this fundraising activity go to supporting local community programs and initiatives.
In 2019 a Rotary mentoring program was piloted through involvement of Rotarians and community professionals across Boroondara and Swinburne’s Adult Migrant English Program. Rotary provided invaluable conversation and advice to our students to support both their personal and professional aspirations. Based on positive feedback, we hope this can become an ongoing program.
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“Swinburne and Rotary share a passion for serving others, advancing world understanding and encouraging goodwill.”
Professor Linda Kristjanson AO , Former Vice Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology
In the news
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- Business
Business Without Borders Swinburne is making a social impact
Swinburne students are working towards the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, as part of Business Without Borders Swinburne.Thursday 03 October 2019 -
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Swinburne to host 52nd annual Camberwell Art Show
For the fifth consecutive year, Camberwell Art Show will be held in Swinburne’s Advanced Technologies Centre from Friday July 7 to Sunday July 16.Monday 10 July 2017 -
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Outstanding horticulture student Ben Cleverdon recognised by Knox Rotary Club and Swinburne
Certificate III in Horticulture graduate Ben Cleverdon named as Knox Rotary Club Perpetual Outstanding Horticulture Student.Friday 24 July 2015 -
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Swinburne alumnus Liz Rodriguez recognised for exemplary humanitarian service
Congratulations to Liz Rodriguez winner of the 2014 Swinburne-Camberwell Rotary Community Service award.Tuesday 25 November 2014 -
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Swinburne hosts launch of Boroondara Cares Foundation
Boroondara Cares Foundation brings together nine Rotary clubs aiming to capture new funding for community programs within the City of Boroondara.Wednesday 26 November 2014
Learn more about Swinburne partnerships
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Why partner with Swinburne
Learn about our vision and all the key benefits to working with us.
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4 simple steps to setting up a partnership
Learn how to set up a partnership and who to contact to get the ball rolling.
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Achievements and success stories
We don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. Read about some of our key partnerships, programs and recent success stories.
Have any questions?
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