Rotaract clubs for men and women aged 18-30 foster leadership and responsible citizenship, encourage high ethical standards in business and promote international understanding and peace.

A program of Rotary International, Rotaract clubs work under the guidance of their local Rotary club.

The word Rotaract comes from a combination of the words “Rotary” and “action.” The first officially chartered Rotaract club was in North Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1968, but clubs of young people associated in service with local Rotary clubs had existed for several years in India and Europe.

Today, there are an estimated 149,000 members in 6,447 Rotaract clubs in 154 countries and geographical regions. Clubs draw members from the community or are organized as an extra-curricular activity for college students.

Rotary District 9550 serves North Queensland and two thirds of the Northern Territory, and Timor Leste.

We currently have 2 very active Rotaract Clubs in our District, the Rotaract Club of Thuringowa Central and the Rotaract Club of Dili.

This website includes the activities of both these clubs.