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Interact

A Rotary Interact Club is a service organization for young people aged 12 to 18, sponsored and mentored by a local Rotary club. The word "Interact" comes from combining international and action. Each club must complete at least two major service projects every year— one focused on the local school or community, and one focused on international understanding.

There are over 14,911 Rotaract clubs with nearly 342,953 members across 145 countries

Killara High School Interact BBQ

The Killara High School Interact Club is now in its second year, and despite being a young club, our members have already delivered an impressive range of meaningful service projects across local, community and international levels.

The club is led by a strong student executive team, including President George Anderson and Vice President Andrea Yuen, supported by the Secretary, Treasurers and Director of Communication, and rotating Directors for Local and International projects. This flexible structure ensures that every initiative has clear leadership and that members can step into meaningful roles. With more than 20 junior members from Year 7-9, our club is supported by a vibrant, committed younger cohort who assist with planning, volunteering and fundraising. Their involvement provides long-term sustainability and guarantees strong future leadership for Interact at KHS.

Our club meets every Friday from 11:00-11:30am, supported by our teacher, Lucy, who provides ongoing guidance. We are also mentored by Judy, our Ku Ring Gai Rotary Club representative, whose regular involvement strengthens the connection between Rotary and Interact.

Local Projects

  • RFS Fundraising & Open day BBQ support. Interact fundraised for Rural Fire Service to support emergency services and members volunteered at the RFS Open Day BBQ
  • Cromehurst Foundation Fundraising. Our current major project focuses on raising funds for Cromehurst Foundation’s After School Care Program. Members are planning to do a bake sale

International Projects

  • South Africa Dental Project (Oudtshoorn). The Club has contributed to Rotary’s international outreach by fundraising for dental health initiatives supporting children in Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

Local Community Volunteering

  • Bunnings BBQ Volunteering. In partnership with Ku-Ring-Gai Rotary Club, KHS Interact Club volunteered at fundraising BBQs supporting the Hornsby Women’s Shelter.
  • Lindfield Fun Run Volunteering. Students assist with runner registration, medal presentations, children’s games, and general event support.

School Community Support

  • Parent-teacher night BBQs. Members helped run the BBQ during Parent-Teacher Night, to fundraise for the international and local project.
  • Orientation Day Stall. Members organised a stall during orientation day to introduce new students to Rotary and Interact Club, and what projects are we doing.

Without the ongoing support and guidance of Ku-Ring-Gai Rotary Club, our Interact projects would not have been able to grow, achieve their current impact or develop the strong foundation that sustains our club today.

Killara High School Interact Club continues to grow in size, confidence and ambition. With committed members, strong school support and ongoing Ku Ring Gai Rotary mentorship, the club helps to inspire more Interact groups across the district and demonstrate the powerful impact of youth-led service.

Written by Andrea Yuen, Vice President - Killara High School Interact Club