Our Purpose
To enable lasting solutions that positively impact our community locally and across the world.
We are Western Australia's newest Rotary Club. Our members are a diverse range of professionals who are connected locally, nationally and internationally.
We all share the common desire to make a difference by enabling solutions that have a positive and lasting impact.
Our strength is our ability to leverage our members' collective talents and extensive networks.
We have adopted a new contemporary style of Rotary that is flexible and adaptable to professionals who have career and family obligations.
We work in a spirit of camaraderie and share our knowledge and experience.
Click here to view our first Annual Report 2020.
Our Projects
At City Rotary, we are intent on creating a diverse portfolio of high-value local, national and international projects. And as we further establish ourselves, many new ground-breaking projects are being proposed. Here are some projects that are already underway.
Overcoming refugee employment barriers
City Rotary is working with MercyCare and CARAD (Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) to increase employment opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers and reduce the time to achieve financial independence, with a focus on micro enterprise, social enterprise and developing relationships with employers.
This project is very active, and we have a range of opportunities for City Rotary members to get involved.
Ongoing work with MercyCare includes:
- Helping refugees gain a driving licence by supervising driving practice.
- ‘Preparing for Australian Citizenship’ workshops to help refugees to take the Citizenship test.
A Medical Respite Centre improving the health of people experiencing homelessness
When people become homeless their health deteriorates rapidly.City Rotary works closely with Homeless Healthcare, WA’s largest provider of GP services dedicated specifically to the needs of people experiencing homelessness. We assisted Homeless Healthcare to achieve WA’s first Medical Respite Centre providing pre and post hospital care for people experiencing homelessness and we continue to provide a range of strategic planning and governance support and expertise.
Visit Homeless Healthcare website > Images courtesy of Tony McDonough, Raw Image.
Clothing and toiletries for street homeless people
City Rotary supports Street Friends WA, a not for profit that is run entirely by volunteers.
From its base in East Perth, Street Friends WA distributes sleeping bags, blankets, warm clothing, hygiene products and other warm provisions to people experiencing homelessness. Among other initiatives, Street Friends also supports Homeless Healthcare’s Medical Respite Centre by providing “suitcases of love” (a person-specific suitcase of clothing and other items for everyone when discharged from the facility).
View Street Friends WA Website >
Kimberley Dental Team
Achieving dramatic improvements in Aboriginal dental health.
We are enabling dramatic improvements in Aboriginal dental health in the Kimberley. Our partnership with Kimberley Dental Team assists volunteer dentists to deliver clinical services and oral health education to Aboriginal communities, including remote communities, resulting in significant improvements in dental health. A joint initiative with Rotary Clubs of Heirisson and Perth.
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A school partnership linking students to Rotary opportunities.
City Rotary has partnered with John Forrest Secondary College to provide students with the opportunities of Rotary youth programs, recognising student achievement and supporting College initiatives. Rotary youth programs include the National Youth Science Forum, Four-Way Speaking Contest, Rotary Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment.
Helping prevent blindness in indigenous communities
We provided 100 toiletry kits for indigenous children and their families to help prevent the spread of trachoma, the world’s leading cause of infectious blindness. In support of End Trachoma, City Rotary members made brightly coloured drawstring bags, filled them with toiletry supplies, and along with boxes of washing powder, delivered them to an indigenous community in Kalgoorlie.
Phones for Vulnerable Communities.
City Rotary continues to collect pre-loved smart phones for distribution to vulnerable communities and groups. Parnering with various organisations to identify those whose lives would be a little easier if they owned a phone, we have so far distributed phones to Indigenous youth in Coolgardie and asylum seekers in detention. Additional phones are now required so the project can reach other communities. All donated phones are cleansed of all data.
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Rotary Youth Exchange – An opportunity of a lifetime.
City Rotary plays a key role in organising Rotary Youth Exchange for Western Australia. In addition, we sponsored our first outbound student who went to Spain in early 2020 and we look forward to being part of Rotary Youth Exchange in 2023/24 by sponsoring and hosting students as the program recommences after pausing due to COVID-19. Rotary Youth Exchange provides a year-long opportunity of a lifetime for young people to discover themselves, experience another culture and be part of Rotary’s aim to foster international goodwill and peace.
Previous Projects
Luminos Art Project supporting at-risk youth
City Rotary ran an art competition for students in school years 10, 11 or 12 in support of the Luminos Project (Samaritans WA now incorporated into RUAH) to help foster hope and healing for vulnerable young people in our community. Submitted artworks were shown at an art exhibition in July 2025 and subsequently, were either donated for display in the Luminos Project House or auctioned, with the proceeds donated to Samaritans WA.
The Luminos Project > Artworks by Caitlynn Tay Fernandez, Santa Maria College; Tess Chambers, Bridgetown High School; Beatie Lee, La Salle College; Shilo Sulzberger, Foundation Christian College
A series of projects in Vanuatu to provide fresh water.
City Rotary members working within the Rotary Club of Heirisson, have delivered a series of projects to supply fresh water to villages and schools in Vanuatu. Project partners included Rotary in Vanuatu, Engineers Without Borders (NZ) and the Rotary Foundation. The initial projects involved on-the-ground work and expertise of former Rotary Youth Exchange student, engineer Sam Cleary. Our aim is to pursue further water projects in this region when feasible.
Our Members
Some City Rotary members are arguably Western Australia’s most practised Rotarians. They are proud to have countless years of involvement with other Rotary Clubs. Their experience brings an exceptional level of expertise in delivering outstanding projects to our communities locally and globally. City Rotary is also proud to be part of Rotary International, a global network of volunteer leaders who tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas and delivers lasting solutions at both local and international levels.
Our Corporate Connect Members
Find out more about our corporate members and how your organisation can join.
Our Individual Members
Nadine Rabu – President Strategic and Leadership Advisory
Nadine brings over 20 years of international experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects across diverse industries. With an MSc in Engineering, an MBA in Leadership and Innovation, and a professional mindset coaching accreditation, Nadine helps individuals and organisations tackle complex challenges in decision-making, process improvement, leadership, project management, and energy transition through strategic advisory and workshop facilitation, with a focus on social impact and sustainability.
Bruce Reynolds Business Owner
Bruce is a successful community minded business owner. He feels fortunate to have been a part of the City of Perth community for over 30 years. He always believed in giving back to the community – it’s part of his DNA. Bruce has been lucky enough to assist not-for-profits and charities as a board member, chair and as a volunteer. Bruce currently own three businesses in diverse fields: Property, Sales, Marketing, Branding, Design and Hospitality.
Chris Bishop Residential Building
Chris is the Managing Director of The Highbury Group, a diverse and innovative building company. Chris is a qualified quantity surveyor, originally from the UK, and has worked on a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial projects. His passion for cycling in all its forms has enabled Chris to support a number of groups, especially to provide opportunities for young riders. Chris is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Colin Thorniley Office Products Corporate
Colin has led numerous successful business ventures including as proprietor of significant sales and distribution enterprises. He is also a Past President of YMCA of Perth. Colin has been a Rotarian since 1977, Past Club President and Past District Governor of Rotary International. Other key Rotary roles have included Director of Australian Rotary Health, Director of Rotary Down Under and Club Treasurer. Colin is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Craig Hook – Board Member: Events Business Transformation
Craig is a highly accomplished executive, director and advisory board chair with leadership and strategic experience across a portfolio of board positions. Prior to his advisory career, Craig held senior operational and technical roles internationally with Rio Tinto. Currently Craig is helping mining services companies develop and deliver products and services to ensure mining is sustainable for everyone on the planet. Other industry sector experience in utilities, primary health care, and cooperatives.
David Cleary Physiotherapy
David is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 36 years’ in private practice and experience as a consulting physiotherapist for sporting clubs and performing arts. He is Principal and Director of Mt Lawley Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. David has been a Rotarian since 2002. His roles have included Past President, International Director, Club Services Director, District Rotary Youth Exchange Placement Coordinator for Europe. David is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Emma Hoyle – Secretary Residential Building
Emma is a Senior Accounts professional with the Highbury Homes Group. She has always been interested in humanitarian pursuits and helping those in need. Apart from the work Rotary does, she enjoys the learning, interaction with other members and networking for a cause. She is particularly interested in helping address homelessness and getting people off the street. She believes everyone has the right to be housed and be safe.
Fiona Van Medical Communication
Fiona works as a medical writer and editor. She has over 20 years of experience in medical communications for the pharmaceutical industry, five years in clinical research and a PhD in Psychopharmacology. Her work in the medical communications field arises from a passion for people, health and education. She is looking forward to working with people in need around Perth.
Greg Thurston – Board Member: Membership Commercial Leasing
Greg is a Property Valuer with experience in government and private practice before he moved into Commercial Leasing and became a Director of real estate company Knight Frank. Greg has been a Rotarian since 2000 and is a Past President. His other roles have included Club Secretary and Treasurer and, at District level, Rotary Youth Exchange, National Youth Science Forum, Assistant Governor and Chair of the Rotary Foundation District Grants Committee. Greg is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Jan Owen Homoeopathy
Jan is a homoeopath and Principal of Owen Homoeopathics. Jan is also a founder and Director of Kimberley Dental Team (together with John Owen), leading teams of volunteer dentists to provide dental care to Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley and disadvantaged people in the Perth metropolitan area, with Jan specialising in oral health programs. She is a Charter Member of City Rotary. Jan was awarded an Order of Australia in 2021 for her outstanding work with Kimberley Dental Team.
Mark Davidson Business Development
Mark is a successful international business development and management professional. He works with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Mark has extensive business experience in Australia and internationally. He is enthusiastic about challenging tasks, opportunities to learn, sharing achievements and making a significant contribution to the business.
Natalia Lewis – Treasurer Finance
Natalia is the Practice Manager in Shelley Hub Family Practice. After working in the hospitality industry for over 14 years, this is a new role in the medical industry. She holds two degrees, a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Accounting. She enjoys a keen interest in human behaviour and statistics. Natalia’s personal focus is on healthy lifestyle, work/life balance and the environment.
Richard Ladny Manufacturing
Richard’s passion is making things happen, through developing his own knowledge, working with people. He has a high standard in governance, cultural understanding with a strong belief in coaching people to take ownership of their respective roles. In his 34 years as CEO and Managing Director, Richard’s focus has been building strong teams, sustainable growth, governance and risk management. His experience in the business sector extends to his desire to contribute to the community and support those less fortunate through City Rotary.
Ros Marshall Museum Education
Ros is an educator. Her career has included roles as a secondary school humanities teacher, museum educator at the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (Curtin University) and development of education programs at the Wanneroo Regional Museum. Ros is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Ross Robertson – Board Member - Inaugural PresidentFoundation Investment
Ross is an Executive Director at Perron Group, a major group with many interests including property investments, Toyota motor vehicle distribution and mining. Ross is a Chartered Accountant and a Director of the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation. He has been a Rotarian since 2003 and has supported all avenues of Rotary service, with key roles as Board member, fundraiser and network connector. Ross is a Charter Member of City Rotary.
Our Young Associate Members
City Rotary is providing opportunities for a group of young professionals to be Associates. The aim is to foster City Rotary’s purpose and principles and for our young professionals to help them develop their careers through networks, personal development and community service. Our goal is to enable them to become great citizens and support the community through shared service with City Rotary.
Our Principles
We partner with community, government, academia and business.
We enjoy a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie.
We work professionally and are transparent.
We are proactive and support innovation.
We respect career and family obligations.
Join us
If City Rotary feels like a good fit for you, then we’d love to hear from you. You can either call Greg Thurston on 0417 177 837 or simply register your interest in the form below.
We’ll be back to you promptly (along with a range of opportunities to make a difference locally and internationally). A special rate is available for NFP members. Membership is not automatically granted into Rotary Clubs. Your application will be submitted to the board of directors for approval.
