Welcome to the Australia District Website.

Kiwanis International is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. In an atmosphere of fun and friendship, Kiwanians aim to make a difference.

Australia became the twenty-second country in the world to embrace Kiwanis and on 2nd October 1967, the Kiwanis Club of Melbourne was formed.

Membership in a Kiwanis club will give you the chance to meet people from all walks of life, including local business people and community leaders. It will also give you the opportunity to contribute to improving your community.

Please explore our website. You will find many items of interest. If you are interested in learning more about the rewards of membership, use any of the contact opportunities you will find on the pages that follow. Enjoy your tour and thank you for visiting. 

Click on the following link to find a club near you.  http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/MembershipInterest/FindAClub.aspx 

See the information relating to Proposed By-Law changes under Resources 

Message from the District Governor JOHN BROMILOW

As I sit and write this message I realise that the Kiwanis year is now half over. To date we have achieved a lot with the creation of the National Growth team and Kiwanis International’s support with the posting of Rhonda Vrell as Australia’s Regional Director. The emphasis has been on growth and hopefully we will achieve positive outcomes over the next 6 months. Congratulations to all involved for their commitment. The next major event on the Kiwanis calendar is Kiwanis One Day. Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service. In 2012, Kiwanis One Day is April 21.  It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. I encourage as many Clubs as possible to plan a project on or around April 21st to coincide with this Day. Please let us know what your plans are so that we can publicise them. Registrations are now open for our August convention and it is pleasing to report that already 22 Clubs will be in attendance. The committee is hoping that all 49 Clubs will be there. Geoff Holmes will be continually publicising the convention throughout the next 4 months as his goal is to have 212 registered attendees for the 2012 convention. For the remainder of the year I ask Kiwanians to stay committed to our projects and maintain the fun, fellowship and friendships whilst “serving the children of the world”. In doing so we can make a difference. John Bromilow Governor

What if you could save a baby's life? With The Eliminate Project, you can. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every nine minutes. But three doses of a 60-cent vaccine can protect mothers and babies. Kiwanis and UNICEF have joined forces to bring this vaccine to 38 countries, eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. What can you do right now? Learn about MNT and advocate for the cause. Participate in our fundraisers. Over the next few years, the work we do will change the world. Find out more at www.TheEliminateProject.org.