A Golden Experience

Welcome to the Rotary International District 9500 official 2013 conference website. The conference will be held between 14 - 17 March 2013, in Bendigo, Victoria.

D9500 encompasses 49 Rotary Clubs spread from Kangaroo Island in central South Australia, up to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. These clubs are geographically located across half of the Adelaide metropolitan area; the Fleurieu, Yorke & Eyre Peninsulas; mid-north SA and southern Northern Territory.  read more >

Marie Dorrington - District 9500 Governor for the 2012-13 Rotary year, has chosen to hold her annual conference in Bendigo to capture the essence of a Golden Experience.

You will be inspired by a diverse range of guest speakers from within and outside of Rotary. They will present a broad range of topics from locally and abroad. They will educate you; inspire you; move you personally; have you laughing ... and have you leaving Bendigo with a lifelong golden memory.

< Download our full Conference Brochure & Registration Form now from the left column to learn more and get your registration underway today.

Who Should Attend

Rotary conferences are a fantastic way for Rotarians to reacquaint friendships. For clubs to share their experiences and successes. For potential new Rotary members to learn more about Rotary and the numerous community projects the organisation supports.

Rotary Members - Enjoy exploring all the wonderful things our 2013 Conference has store. When planning your 2013 holidays - why not include your District's Bendigo Conference in your trip. We would love to see you there.

The Rotary Foundation Alumni - Come to Bendigo and enjoy catching up with the many Rotarians who have had a big influence on your life. Past Group Study Exchange team members, Vocational Training Team members, Ambassadorial Scholars and Peace Scholars - we'd love to see you all again.

Non-Rotarians Welcome - Men or Women interested in learning more about Rotary, you will be welcomed with open arms. Rotary conferences are a great way to understand the many opportunities that exist, plus we can introduce you to Rotarians from clubs close to you.

Corporates / Businesses often partner with Rotary in many ways and appreciate their ability to promote good corporate governance. By supporting Rotary through their local clubs, either in kind or financially, they love having a direct ability to help their local community or support worldwide projects. Your business could also directly benefit from Sponsoring our Bendigo Conference (read more)

So no matter where you draw from - you to can plan now to mark Rotary District 9500 Bendigo 2013 Conference in your calendar.

Have Fun - we'll see you in Bendigo!