- Probus originated in the United Kingdom
- The first Probus club in New Zealand was created in 1974
- The first Probus club in Australia was created in 1976
- Probus is Rotary's greatest community service activity for active retirees in our community
- Today, Probus operates in 23 countries, with 1,900 clubs and more than 140,000 members
- Each Probus club is self governing within the confines of a basic set of rules which are contained in our constitution
- Probus is non political, non sectarian, non profit making and non fund raising