Projects
The Rotary Club of Kings Cross was established in 1966 and has been working in the local community, nationally and internationally since. Its achievements include:- Sponsorship of a range of youth and young people education, development and leadership programs, including international student exchanges and scholarships;
- Support for community programs and services provided by: the Wayside Chapel, the Salvation Army Oasis Youth Network and St John's Church Darlinghurst 'Rough Edges' program;
- Medical equipment for the Garvan Research Institute, St Vincent's Hospital and Foundation 41, including a high-energy linear accelerator for the treatment of cancer;
- The purchase of three motor vehicles for local community organisations;
- Funding for the first mobile 'Life Education Centre', which has now spread worldwide;
- GPS navigation units for Kings Cross Police vehicles, St Vincent's ambulances and the Kings Cross Fire Brigade;
- Annual 'Pride of Workmanship' Awards for local employees who have excelled in their work places;
- An annual Christmas Party for senior citizens in the area; and
- A substantial financial Christmas 'present' to an identified needy local family.
