The Lions Club of Wangaratta was established in 1956 and has a proud history of continuous service since then. Our growing club comprises of a mix of men and women of all ages, and we are actively involved in supporting our local community, as well as Lions national and global causes.
We are always looking for community-minded men and women to join us, and discover the joy of making a difference to our community. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us.
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About Us
Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
As a member of Lions Australia you will experience a number of personal benefits including leadership skills, a sense of self-worth and purpose, business skills, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.
What we do
Lions Australia has a proud history of achievement in Disaster and Emergency Relief, Medical Research and Community Service. We were at the coalface for Cyclone Tracy, the Black Saturday bush fires and the Queensland floods.
We were involved with the development of the bionic ear and the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil, developed by Prof Ian Frazer AC, a former Lions Medical Research Foundation Fellow. We also inspired a young Fred Hollows and continue to provide funding for a range of other research initiatives involving diabetes and autism.
We assist with local community fundraising for special causes and help with the development and building of local parks, community venues, and sporting centres.
47th District Convention
18-20th October 2024
Wangaratta
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Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
At our recent dinner meeting 1st Vice District Governor Neil Stuart was in attendance, and met wih club members. He is pictured above (left) exchanging bannerettes with club 1st vice-president Mick Everard.
At a dinner meeting earlier this year 2 of our members were presented with awards,
Alan Benton – a Melvin Jones Fellow
Ken Chamberlain – a Chris August award
They are pictured above, with this years club president Lori Ormand
Lions Christmas Cakes are well known throughout the community and well appreciated for their quality and their value for money.
National sales of cakes is around $5.5 million making about $2.0 million available for Sight, Health, Welfare and Humanitarian Projects.
One of the major Projects of the Lions club of Wangaratta is the sale of Christmas Cakes. These are usually available from October onwards ow from a number of outlets in Wangaratta- including Flynns Mensland, Flynns inland and surf, Harvey Norman, Council offices, Ozmist, Wangaratta Mazda, Elders, WAW, Bendigo Bank, Toyworld, Koffie Bean cafe, St Catherines, Illoura, or from one of the club’s members,
Thank you for the support of the Christmas Cakes Project and helping Lions serve the Community!
Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
We meet the needs of our local communities and the world.
Our 1.44 million men and women in 208 countries and geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster and much more.
Join us in making our communities and the world better places to live.