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Volunteering and making a difference

At Woden Daybreak, we believe in friendship with purpose,

where building lifelong connections through fellowship fuels our hands-on commitment to service and creating a real, positive impact in our local and international communities.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 7.30 AM and the second and third Thursday at 6.00 PM,

Bld 1, Pearce Community Centre, 1 Collett Place, Pearce, ACT.

Thursday evening meetings are followed by an optional dinner at a local restaurant.

The fifth Friday of the month we meet for breakfast instead of a meeting.

Refugee Water Safety Initiative

At Woden Daybreak, we turn good intentions into real action through signature projects like our Refugee Swimming & Water Safety Program. In a country where water is a vital cultural touchstone, we are helping new arrivals from many communities gain the skills and confidence to belong safely. By providing professional lessons to 45 participants in our pilot program, we are doing more than just preventing drownings—we are building a more inclusive Canberra where "friendship with purpose" creates a life-saving impact. This initiative perfectly captures our identity as a small club making a real impact, proving that when you get involved with Woden Daybreak, you aren't just joining a committee; you are joining a hands-on team making a visible difference in people's lives.

Rotary Youth Leadership Program

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders through RYLA

At Woden Daybreak, we believe in investing in the potential of the next generation through hands-on programs that build confidence and opportunity. One of our signature youth initiatives is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), an intensive training program designed to empower young adults aged 19 to 26 to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our club provides full sponsorship for local participants to attend an annual weeklong residential seminar, where they engage in expert-led workshops, team-building retreats, and networking activities focused on sharpening communication and problem-solving skills. By supporting inspiring young people like Bella Gray—a dedicated St John Ambulance volunteer—we turn our motto of "Friendship. Service. Action." into a tangible investment in our community’s future. It is a perfect example of how our "small club" creates a real impact, helping the next generation find their purpose while building life-changing leadership skills.

Canberra Region Rotary Community Service Awards

At Woden Daybreak, we believe in celebrating the quiet achievers who make our community stronger. Through the Canberra Region Rotary Community Service Awards, held annually at the Rotary Peace Bell, we partner with other local clubs to acknowledge individuals doing great things with little or no recognition. A standout example of this "Small Club. Real Impact." strategy is our recent recognition of Jennifer Garrett, founder of ‘Mums and Bubs’. Jennifer identified a critical need for new mothers to focus on their wellbeing and established exercise classes supported by volunteer "baby cuddlers," creating both fitness opportunities and vital new friendship groups. Jennifer is a true "dynamo" whose work epitomizes our commitment to Friendship, Service, and Action, proving that when we support local leaders, we create a ripple effect of positive change throughout Canberra

Model United Nations Assembly

Youth Projects - Model United Nations Assembly - Sponsorship of Deakin High School Team

At Woden Daybreak, we believe in investing in the potential of the next generation

through signature projects like the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA). This unique initiative provides high school students with a hands-on experience in international diplomacy, where they represent different nations and debate critical global issues in the historic chambers of the Museum of Australian Democracy. By sponsoring local students to participate in this prestigious competition, our "small club" creates a real impact, fostering a sense of international understanding, goodwill, and peace among future leaders. MUNA is a powerful example of our commitment to Friendship, Service, and Action, proving that when we empower our youth to find their voice on the world stage, we are actively building a more inclusive and peaceful future.