What is an example of how Rotary is involved in the local community?

In the spring of 2020, Rotary led the formation of PorTTogether, which is a part of the Town Team initiative.  Quite simply Town Team is a coalition of business, council, service organisations and most importantly, residents of an area, all coming together to work collaboratively for the betterment of a specific area. It is about connecting, organising and acting to regenerate the fabric of their neighborhood’s and to create better places. We abide by the Town Team charter which can be found at the Town Team website https://www.townteammovement.com/. There are 81 Town Teams spread across 34 local government areas in Australia.

How is Port Phillip Rotary involved?

Our Town Team is a coalition of Port Phillip Rotary, the City of Port Phillip, Port Melbourne Business Association, SHIP (Star Health Inclusion Port), Southport Community Centre, and community members and stakeholders.  For more information on how to get involved simply email pres@rcpm.org.au

What does PorTTogether do?

PorTTogether works toward goals.  The first goal is the betterment of the entire area, which we will accomplish through a series of smaller specific projects.  Our first project is to help make Bay Street one of the most vibrant town cores in Australia.  By revitalising Bay Street, we make Port Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip even more compelling for residents and attractive for visitors.  We have so much to offer.

Our broader mission is to work together.  By building a strong, inclusive and democratic coalition we will shape our communities for ourselves and the people who come after us. Our Town Team is another example of service organisations impacting local areas.  It’s also a model that can be rolled out quickly and efficiently in virtually any part of the country.  

Is something happening soon where we can be involved?

Covid has impacted us in so many ways and due to the restrictions we have been under, it has been hard to plan ahead too far with definitive and expansive plans for this year but  there will be an event on Saturday 4th December at Bay Street, which the  Business Association have organised so pop the date in your planner and come on down to support your community, purchase some goodies and have fun.  Come and chat to me, too, as I will be there.

Kevin Beagle
Port Phillip Rotary Membership Officer

email: kmbeagle@gmail.com