About

The Rotary Club of Carlton was chartered on 27th June 1985 and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Melbourne. Over that time, the broader Carlton area has undergone significant change and it continues to do so. Over those years we have established very strong connections with most of the agencies that serve the city’s residents. It is a dynamic and diverse suburb that includes in its area the Exhibition Building, the Museum, the University of Melbourne precinct, Lygon St. and the high-rise flats.

More recent changes include significant growth in new medium and high density housing developments, including public housing estates and student accommodation. There has been a major increase in population generally and significant changes in its ethnic composition. The large number of overseas students has resulted in a rather high proportion of people from Asian countries now living in Carlton, as well as healthy numbers of immigrants from Africa – Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and the early immigrants from Italy.

The Rotary Club of Carlton is very well connected into the community fabric of Carlton, through our membership of the Carlton Community Network (CCN). Our Director of Community, attends these meetings bi-monthly. Other agencies that make up the network include the Church of All Nations, Carlton Primary School, Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Drummond St Relationship Centre, YMCA (Carlton Baths), Fitzroy Financial Counselling Service, the City of Melbourne, City of Yarra North Health Service and Centrelink. These meetings play a vital role in mapping what is happening in the community, emerging issues/concerns, effective coordination of the services and support for agency staff. The then Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, launched the Opportunities for Carlton Project. The Rotary Club of Carlton has become a very visible and welcome member of the Carlton Community.

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We Meet At..

Graduate House,

220 Leicester Street
Carlton, VIC 3053

Meeting Times

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Month

Lunch 12:45pm for 1:00pm until 2:00pm

(Bookings Required by Friday prior, refer to events for booking link)

Contact

rotaryclubofcarlton@gmail.com

Míle Terziovski

President 2026-27

President’s Message

Our Club reaffirms Rotary’s timeless motto, Service Above Self, and our Rotary International President Yinka Babalola’s credo for the 2026-27 rotary year Creating Lasting Impact. These words guide our actions and remind us of the responsibility we share as Rotarians,

Our strategy for the year ahead will continue to be aligned with the district priorities:

Strengthening Membership and Engagement
Delivering High‑Impact Community Service
Enhancing Rotary’s Public Image
Strengthening Partnerships
Supporting Rotary Foundation Priorities

As I embark on the new Rotary Year as President, I do so with optimism and unity of purpose. Together, I look forward to a year of meaningful service, strengthened fellowship and lasting impact,’ However, without the support from our partners, meaningful service is not possible. I would like to acknowledge the unwavering support, encouragement and belief in service above self that my beautiful wife Liljana has provides to me and continues to support our Club.

Our Board 2026/27

President

President Elect

Deputy Presidents

Secretary

Assistant Secretary & Club Service

Treasurer

Community

International

Foundation

Environmental Sustainability

Vocational

Youth

Bookshop Co-ordinator

Membership, Fellowship & On to Conference

Information Technology

Other Positions

Speakers Program

Attendance, Duty Rostering

Sergeant at Arms

Website & Bulletin

Members List

Protection Officer

Auditor

Míle Terziovski

Casey Tan & Keith Ryall

Maureen O’Dwyer

Tim Lennie

David Percival

Ian Ada

John McLean

Maxine Cooper

Steven Hsia

Keith Ryall

Viraj Patel

Janet Ferguson

Áron Perényi

Gordon Chen

Keith Ryall

Tim Lennie

Melissa McIntosh

Peter Goldon

David Percival

Kaye Smith

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Past President

Harold Richards

Robert Wright

Rex Banks

Keith Walter

Max McLennan

Ken Woolfe

Roy Hardcastle

Neil McGaw

Ross Hedditch

Casey Tan

Peter Golden

Kerry Burke

John Goodwin

David Percival

Nick Constance

Michael Elligate

Roger Theissen

Keith Ryall

Tony Broughton

Bob Slater

Maureen O’Dwyer

Philip Morrissey

Phil Kreveld

Victor Sulivan

Paul Carlin

Tim Lennie

Des Jones

John McLean

Janet Ferguson

Ian Ada

Craig Chester

Alan Pettitt

Norman Tickner

Melissa McIntosh

Tony Jorm

Michael Elligate

Keith Ryall

Ian Ada

Prof. Milé Terziovski

Dr. Aron Perényi

Dr. Maxine Cooper

Past Secretary

Tony McDonald

T McDonald/Max McLennan

Robert Condon

Don Allshorn

Phil Bourke

Ken Spencer

Michael Elligate

Roy Hardcastle

Ron Prowse/Victor Sullivan

Victor Sullivan

Peter Tuohy

John McLean

Janet Ferguson

Ian Ada

Marilyn Keane

Phil Kreveld

Janet Ferguson

Tony Broughton

Janet Ferguson

Betty Kitchener

Maureen O’Dwyer

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Paul Harris Fellows

Keith Walter, Alan Pettit (RC Nunawading)

Bruce Hamilton, Peter Hollingworth

Colleen Ryrie, Bill Ryrie

Max McLennan

Max Brereton (RC Keilor)

Ken Wolf

Harold Jones, Bert Pratt

Des Jones (RC Prahran)

Phil Ellis

Roy Hardscastle, Neil McGaw

Gedeon Herschberg (RC Caulfield)

Casey Tan

Kerry Burke, Tony Jorm (RC Nowra)

John Goodwin

Max McLennan (Sapphire)

Peter Golden, Ross Hedditch

Alan Pettitt (Saphire - RC Essendon North)

Michael Elligate

Max Griffiths, Suzanne Barrah

Des Jones (Triple Sapphire RC Prahran)

Philip Morrissey, Bob Slater

Keith Ryall (Triple Sapphire)

Tony Broughton, Nick Constance, David Percival, Victor Sullivan

Hazel Pettitt (RC Essendon North)

Tony Broughton (Sapphire), Melissa McIntosh, Victor Sullivan (Sapphire)

Maureen O’Dwyer, Keith Ryall (2nd Ruby), Gabrielle Butler,

Beryl Jones (Sapphire)

Paul Carlin, Peter Crouch

Anne Broughton

Maureen O’Dwyer (Triple Sapphire), John Elligate, Phil Kreveld

Ian Ada, Prakash Raniga

Janet Ferguson

Casey Tan (Triple Ruby), Carolyn Schiffmann (Ruby), Maureen O’Dwyer (Ruby)

John McLean, Ian Ada (Sapphire)

Michael Elligate (Sapphire), Ross Hedditch (Sapphire)

Gedeon Herschberg (Sapphire), Melissa McIntosh (Sapphire)

Janet Fergusson (Sapphire)

Ian Ada (Sapphire)

Nick Parissis

Rotary Presidential Theme Logo 2026/27

Graeme Hope

District Governor 2026/27

Graeme joined Rotary Camberwell in December 2003 through a personal introduction and was attracted by the success of their Art Show as an iconic annual community event, now in its 61st year.

He has served as Club President, Chair of the Art Show, Chair of the Hawthorn Makers Market, Assistant Governor for three years and District Chair of Club Service. Graeme trained as a Chartered Accountant and worked for 35 years as a financial and investment adviser.

He is passionate about the power of The Rotary Foundation, is a member of the Paul Harris Society and a Major Donor.

Graeme and Sue have three children and eight grandchildren. He is also a Life Member of an Amateur Football Club.