Science and Engineering Challenge 2025 celebrated it's 25th anniversary this year. Back in 2000 the University of Newcastle noticed it's enrolments in Engineering were falling and it decided to do something about it.In an effort to encourage more Maths and Physics participation in years 11 and 12 it designed a series of engineering construction challenges that were fun for year 10 students.
The Rotary Club of Gosford ran the very first one, quickly followed by Newcastle and the Hunter region. Today it is a nation wide event with nearly 30,000 students participating every year.
Truly and wonderful achievement by the University and now drawing on rotary clubs all over Australia
Razzamatazz.......a great fundraiser which works both ways............it provides a wonderful variety show provided free to 1000+ under privelidged children and families and it raises funds for well run sections of our community which need support.
This year the Rotary Club of Gosford is proud to announce that the principal beneficiary of the funds will be The Glen for Women.
Who are they?..............they are a refuge with a proven record of success, providing a safe haven while clients recover from domestic violence, substance abuse and of course the resulting low self esteem.
How do they do that ?............they provide parenting programs, life skills, sport programs, cultural programs and community participation. When the course nears it's end they receive a course in their own anger management and in relapse prevention
What's the perfect result?.........to enable a return home to be the best version of themselves and to become a positive influence on their family and community.
How will Gosford Rotary spend the funds raised?............we are going to give them a car. Right now they need to use small busses to meet transport obligations.
What would be it's uses?..........it will be used for off site appointments, providing some family time with their children, getting them to work study and volunteering opportunities and giving them independent driving qualifications.
The Rotary Club of Gosford is proud to support such an organisation and thanks every one of our Razzamatazz supporters.
25 years now, hundreds of thousands raised, thank you so very much
It's such a good cause to support children with needs we have donated a further $1000, the proceeds from our recent fundraising BBQ
The Central Coast Community Womens Health Centre does a lot to support women in need and Gosford Rotary in turn supports the CCCWHC.
