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The Elton John Experience
The Elton John Experience evening on Saturday 24th August 2024, held at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim was a huge sell-out success. This event raised $23,446 for our beneficiary, endED House of Hope.
The stage was set by the Matthew Flinders Ensemble who showed that our youth have class and then Greg Andrew proved that he really is a masterful entertainer, wowing the audience with his talent and faithful renditions of Elton John classics.
The beneficiary of the event was endED House of Hope and at the close of the evening endED founders Mark & Gay Forbes expressed their gratitude to Mooloolaba Rotary, Sunshine FM and the sponsors of the event for their efforts in raising the much needed funds to upgrade the House of Hope. The upgrade is needed to meet new classification requirements arising from the increasing demand from community groups using the House of Hope facilities.
It is a privilege for our club to be able to support such a worthy community organisation and assist it to deliver its much needed essential support to people suffering from eating disorders
Many thanks to our media partner Sunshine FM, our major sponsors Kimberley Kampers, MIB Insurance Brokers, Gold Leaf Constructions, I Love Turf and Innovative Planning Solutions and all the other sponsors of auction items, door and raffle prizes,
Our thanks also to the Matthew Flinders Anglican College and our various donors for their support - and of course to the patrons who attended the event - a most enjoyable evening.
"Bakslap" Skin Check
Bakslap, a local company that invented and markets the “Bakslap Lotion Applicator”. is keen to promote and educate people on sun safety awareness. Learn more about their story HERE.
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Mooloolaba Rotary was delighted to support Bakslap in their first free skin check for the public on the Sunshine Coast 14-16 July 2024.
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Here’s the message we received from Bakslap after the event:
“Dear Mooloolaba Rotary team, ​
Thank you again for supporting the Skin Check Truck initiative. Here are the results:
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Sunday 14th (Alex SC): 212 checks
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Monday 15th (Alec SC): 203 checks
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Tuesday 16th (UniSC): 217 checks
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In total, 76 suspect spots were identified, with the next course of action given to each person.
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The Bakslap team will be making this an annual event. We will gladly be in touch when the time comes or if we have another community initiative.
Thank you!
Chinchilla Creative Arts Festival
The major beneficiaries of our Christmas Trailer raffle last December were the farmers out west in urgent need of disaster relief.
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The distribution of the funds we donated will be managed by our sister club Chinchilla Rotary who have been supporting thier rural community for many years.
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In further support of their efforts a team of 10 or more members of Mooloolaba Rotary will join will travel to Chinchilla and assist in the hosting of their annual Chinchilla Creative Arts weekend, 27-28 April 2024.
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Another opportunity to serve our community and have a bit of fun as well.
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If you're out that way why not say hello!
endED Connections Cafe Opens 13 March 2024
In late 2023/early 2024 our enthusiastic members led by Roger Wright, and supported by our generous sponsors (see below), completed the conversion of an old garage into the "Connections Cafe.
The "Connections Cafe" was opened on 13 March 2024 and provides a quiet space for families to relax, have a warm drink and socialise with other people facing the same challenges supporting their loved ones coping with eating disorders.
This cafe is also open to other charities and not-for-profits and is proving to be a great addition to the Sunshine Coast.
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Learn more about this project and the great work done by endED HERE.
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2025
(more than $11,000 in prizes)
When: 26th November to 12pm, 24th December 2024
Where: Kawana Shoppingworld
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Tickets $5 each or $20 for five
Total value of prizes exceeds $11,000
All funds raised go to Rotary beneficiaries.
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Our main beneficiary this year is the amazing
Surf for Kids - helping Sunshine Coast kids with disabilities catch a wave of support.​
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Tickets only available at our sales desk located
near Big W, Kawana Shoppingworld.​
If raffles aren't your thing but you would like to support our beneficiaries please consider making a donation.
Please remit your donation via direct credit to
Mooloolaba Rotary BSB 484-799, Account 024878582,
with your name and "XTR" as the reference.​
If you would like nominate a specific beneficiary
of your kind donation please Email us.​​​​
Please note, Mooloolaba Rotary is not a registered deductible gift
recipient organisation and therefore any donation to our projects,
while very warmly received, will not be tax deductible.
2025 "Telling Stories" Competition
Open to students Grade 4 to 12
Offical Launch: 12th May 2025
Competition Closes: Midnight 5th September 2025
Awards Night: 27th October 2025
Monetary prizes, literary and publishing opportunities.
Story Title:
Let's Celebrate....!
Entries closed
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2024
Congratulations to our lucky winners - and thank you for your generous support.
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Every dollar of the $32,815 raised will go to Rotary beneficiaries.
The major beneficiary this year is Urban Angels.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
"Lift the Lid" Walk Mooloolaba 2025
Register here
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony 2025
When: 26th January 2025
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Where: Kawana Community Hall
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On behalf of the Sunshine Coast District Council, Mooloolaba Rotary were again delighted to host this important ceremony to welcome new citizens to Australia.
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2024
When: 27 November to 12pm, 24 December 2024
Where: Kawana Shoppingworld
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Tickets $5 each or $20 for five
Total value of prizes exceeds $11,000
All funds raised go to Rotary beneficiaries.
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Our main beneficiary this year is the amazing Urban Angels who provide 15,000 free meals each month to the vulnerable in our Sunshine Coast community.​
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If raffles aren't your thing but you would like to support our beneficiaries please consider making a donation.
Please remit your donation via direct credit to
Mooloolaba Rotary BSB 484-799, Account 024878582,
with your name and "XTR" as the reference.​
If you would like nominate a specific beneficiary
of your kind donation please Email us.​​​​
Please note, Mooloolaba Rotary is not a registered deductible gift
recipient organisation and therefore any donation to our projects,
while very warmly received, will not be tax deductible.
GREG ANDREW IS​
AUSTRALIA'S ROCKETMAN
When it comes to performing the music and having the look of Sir Elton John, there are few that embody the presence and uncanny likeness quite like Greg Andrew. He owns the stage, channels the music, and has audiences believing it could really be the man himself! With his virtuosic piano playing, combined with his vocal timbre, it is no surprise that Greg is internationally recognised as one of the best Elton John tribute artists in the world.
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The Elton John Experience is known for paying homage to the great music of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin. They have performed a hugely successful run of shows, both in Australia and overseas with performances in over 30 countries and to a collective audience of over 500 000 people.
Thank you to Our "Elton John Experience" Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Other Sponsors
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Mooloolaba Rotary 50th Anniversary Fundraiser
We are delighted to announce the Legends Showcase, featuring Mark Andrew, on 5 May 2023 raised $51,685 for the development of the endED "Connections Cafe" at endED House of Hope, West Woombye. Thank you Mark for donating your time and talent.
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Many thanks to our media partner Sunshine FM, our Platinum Sponsor Mosaic Property, our other major sponsors Kimberley Kampers, McGrath Property, Mixers Australia and We Build Pools. Our thanks also to the Sunshine Coast Council and our various donors for their support - and of course to the patrons who attended the event at Venue 114, Bokarina - a most enjoyable evening.
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2023
Congratulations to our happy winners - and thank you for your generous support.
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Every dollar of the $33,085 raised will go to Rotary beneficiaries.
The major beneficiaries this year will be farmers out west in urgent need of drought relief.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Support our beneficiaries - visit our trailer raffle
at Kawana Shoppingworld,
starting 25 November, details below:
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2023
When: 25 November to 12pm, 24 December 2023
Where: Kawana Shoppingworld
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Total value of prizes exceeds $12,000
All funds raised go to Rotary beneficiaries
Our major beneficiaries this year are the farmers
out west in urgent need of drought relief.
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Buy Tickets Online HERE
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Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony 2024
When: 26th January 2024
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Where: Kawana Community Hall
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On behalf of the Sunshine Coast District Council, Mooloolaba Rotary will again host this important ceremony to welcome new citizens to Australia.
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STEMM Doctors Room Renovation
In early 2023 our enthusiastic members led by Roger Wright, and supported by our generous sponsors, completed a full renovation of the Doctors Room at the STEMM (supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring) facility on the Sunshine Coast. Learn more about this great service at stemm.com.au.
Project Sponsors
Dale Dow Plumbing North Coast Plumbing
"Lift the Lid" Walk Mooloolaba 2023
When: Sunday, 8th October 2023
Where: 8am start from Mooloolaba Surf Club to
Maroochydore Surf Club (or Alex Surf Club) and return.
Registrations from 7am.
Learn more and buy your ticket at:
"Lift the Lid" Walk Mooloolaba 2023
When: Sunday, 8th October 2023
Where: 8am start from Mooloolaba Surf Club to
Maroochydore Surf Club (or Alex Surf Club) and return.
Walk completed, over 450 participants. Funds raised TBA
Learn more at: https://www.liftthelidwalk.com.au/mooloolaba
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2023
Congratulations to our happy winners - and thank you for your generous support.
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Every dollar of the $33,085 raised will go to Rotary beneficiaries.
The major beneficiaries this year will be farmers out west in urgent need of drought relief.
Happy New Year to you and yours.