In 2026, 77 Year 9 students at Camberwell High School took part in a compulsory subject exploring life after school. Importantly this included job searching. Students learned how to write a cover letter and résumé, respond to a job advertisement and apply for their preferred role from a program of 26 mock vocations. Now in its third year, the program continues to grow. The Year 9 coordinators did a splendid job, and the standard of student preparation was strong. The interviews were highly successful and introduced members to many impressive young people. Lindy Anderson Youth and Vocation Committee
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Mock Job Interviews at Camberwell High School 2026
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Fabienne Nichola
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2026-09-17 14:00:00Z |
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'BEST IN SHOW’ artist Greg Allen was all smiles at our Camberwell Art Show Gala opening when he was announced the 2026 Best in Show winner. His work titled East Coast is a beautiful, framed watercolour. Greg (centre) is pictured with Art Show Chair Jonathan Oppy (left) and Nick Coker (right), CEO and Executive Director of Inner East Community Finance Ltd, which operates the local Bendigo Bank Community Bank branches in Surrey Hills, Canterbury, Balwyn and Ashburton. Bendigo Bank (Inner East Banks) are Gold Sponsors and have supported the Camberwell Art Show since 2017 for which we are very grateful. Please support them as they support the community. The 2026 Camberwell Art Show concludes this Sunday 12 July at 5pm. There's still time to enjoy a diverse range of over 1,000 quality paintings (and purchase) in the light filled atmosphere at our impressive new venue, Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Rd Kew. Plus, there are free leading Artist Demonstration Sessions at 11am and 2pm on Saturday & Sunday.
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2026 Camberwell Art Show
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Fabienne Nichola
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2026-07-09 14:00:00Z |
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On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, sponsors and Rotary Camberwell members gathered at The Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East for a spectacular evening for the Camberwell Art Show Sponsor Night. This year marks 61 years of the Camberwell Art Show which will be held at Carey Baptist Grammar, Kew for the first time, from 4 July to 12 July 2026 with the Gala Opening on 3 July 2026. The club is most grateful for Carey’s support, and we look forward to a great venue.  With over 1,000 paintings entered this year alongside 10 demonstrating artists, the event remains a premier platform for Australian artists. To match this scale, a robust radio campaign is driving public awareness for the main show and the Gala night. (L-R) President Vijay Susarla, Bernadette Luker, Executive Assistant – Finance and Operations, Carey Baptist Grammar School, and Robert Pattison. The night was ably chaired by Camberwell Art Show Chair, Jon Oppy, who handed over to club sponsor lead, Robert Pattison to introduce each sponsor. Robert reminded everyone that while the club has a number of fundraising activities throughout the year, the Camberwell Art Show remains the single biggest initiative contributing significantly to our community work. Rotary Camberwell is most grateful for the support of all our sponsors, and each were invited to address the club.  The Platinum sponsor is Bendigo Bank. Other sponsors included Le Pine Funerals, Alteris Financial Group, Davies Bakery, Travel Associates, Studio Craft, Quantum Education, and Melbourne Mortgage Centre. We also acknowledge the support Exponet for their outstanding venue fit out service. (L-R) CEO Bendigo Community Bank Inner East Nick Coker, President Vijay Susarla, Anna Gration, Juliann Byron and Robert Pattison
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Rotary Camberwell Celebrates Sponsors of the Camberwell Art Show
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Fabienne Nichola
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2026-06-10 14:00:00Z |
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In mid September we took our 70 year old recently restored Birch Grey MG TF 1500 on the MG Car Club's Springtime Rally, accompanied by Peter Pratt and his son Charlie in Pete's immaculate Red MG TF 1500. In total there were 40 old MGs of various marques. The route took us to Shepparton via quiet but curly back roads to Nagambie for lunch, then on to the Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) in Kialla. After a tour of this fascinating museum we drove to Shepparton to our overnight accommodation. What's the collective noun for a carpark of MGs? Sunday involved a beautiful back-roads drive to Euroa for morning tea, then more beautiful back roads to Yea for lunch at the Country Club Hotel. The Rally finished here with a slap-up lunch, and awards were handed out - we were fortunate to win the "Publican's Best Car" award, where the publican checks out all the old MGs parked around his hotel. An 8-pack of Tooboorac beer was very welcome! So Camberwell Rotary was well represented with three Members in two cars, and we all had a fantastic time. Murray & Lindy Anderson
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The Club's MG TFs on the Springtime Rally
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Murray Anderson
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2025-10-03 14:00:00Z |
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On Wednesday 4 September 2024, the Box Hill Institute (BHI) celebrated its Centenary. Due to our long-standing relationship underpinned by providing multiple Bert Stevens Apprentice Awards over decades, Rotary Camberwell Michael Blood and Fabienne Nichola, were amongst over 350 guests which included past students, staff and government representatives.  Distinguished BHI speakers covered many milestones of the past 100 years following the modest beginning as a Technical School for girls and women in 1924.  The recurring theme was the remarkable impact BHI provided and continues to provide young students a pathway to successful and diverse careers, in an environment where trade-based apprentices and related further studies, was very limited. Rotary Camberwell is proud to have supported BHI students with multiple Bert Stevens Apprentice Award over many years.
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Box Hill Institute Centenary
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Fabienne Nichola
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2024-09-05 14:00:00Z |
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 At short notice on 21 August, 2024 Rotary Camberwell members were asked to donate a pre-loved coat to support the work of the ‘Off Your Back’ winter coat drive to distribute to homeless Victorians. After a long spell of chilly weather, it was gratifying to have the generous response of over 45 coats to help keep a homeless person warm. Our thanks to Andy Chappell for coordinating. https://offyourback.com.au/
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Rotary Camberwell supports 'Off Your Back' Winter Coat Drive
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Fabienne Nichola
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2024-08-26 14:00:00Z |
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From L to R: Peter Allen (Rotary Camberwell), Bob McMullin (Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central), Chris Rantall (Guest speaker), John Hutson ( Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central & event organiser) and Adrian Campbell (Rotary Camberwell) The City of Warrnambool celebrated the 150th running of the Grand Annual Steeplechase this week, and the pre meet lunch organised by the Warrnambool Central Rotary Club was attended by 130 guests from all over the State. The charity partner of the event was Myeloma Australia, and our Club members Peter Allen and Adrian Campbell joined the lunch - representing the Club's award winning Rotary Outreach Myeloma Program (ROMP). We are pleased to report about $9,000 was raised for the Myeloma Foundation on the day through very generous donations and raffles - special thanks to local Rotary organisers John Hutson and Bob McMillan (who lives with myeloma). The Warrnambool community are remarkable ambassadors & fundraisers for those living with Myeloma - with this lunch event together with the city's recent 38mate Walk in February, they have now raised close to $20,000 for the cause - which is the best result of any town or city in Australia. Well done Warrnambool. The Camberwell Club's multi District ROMP initiative has sown seeds in Rotary Clubs all over the State, to support those living with blood cancers in regional Victoria and to improve health outcomes for those dealing with cancer. A cause worth fighting for in all our regional communities.
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ROMP Goes to Warrnambool
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Murray Anderson
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2022-05-03 14:00:00Z |
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Australia Day in the Park 2022
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Murray Anderson
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2022-01-14 13:00:00Z |
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Fun of the Fair - Yarra Bank Playground Family Fun Day
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Murray Anderson
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2021-10-20 13:00:00Z |
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