Probus Club Statistics 

Clubs in Australia = 1767
Members in Australia = 140,321
Clubs in New Zealand = 454
Members in New Zealand = 48,830
Total Clubs = 2221
Total Members = 189,151

Probus Clubs, for Active Retirees or Semi Retirees

The Probus Centre - South Pacific Inc., is dedicated to promoting the development of friendship and acquaintance and the advancement of intellectual interests of its membership throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands. 

Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. There are men’s clubs, ladies’ clubs and combined clubs. Membership is open to anyone of good character and who has had some measure of responsibility or achievement in any field of worthy endeavour. Some clubs place a limit on membership numbers. Consequently it may be necessary to join a waiting list for membership until a vacancy arises. New clubs are formed when the need becomes apparent to the local Rotary club.

The emphasis is on clubs being simple in structure, and free from the constraints and obligations of service clubs. Involving members in minimum cost. Being directed, primarily, to providing the opportunity for extension of acquaintance and interests. Seeking members who are compatible with one another.

Activities normally fall into two parts.

1.  A formal meeting on a set day each month This comprises a club business session, a coffee break followed by a guest speaker and/or discussion on a topic of mutual interest.

2.  Outings (between meetings) To places or organisations of interest to members, theatre or just social or sporting occasions. These may include overnight trips, tours and walks