Welcome
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.
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.
Collecting firewood for sale, and donation.
Membership is vital to keep our Service Work going
Lions Youth of the Year 2025 National Final YOTY 2025 final(skip forward to 15 minute mark)
District Youth of the Year
Was an inspiring day today as the Lions Club of Wangaratta hosted the Lions District 201V6 Youth of the Year Final at St. Bernard’s School, Wangaratta.
Students representing clubs across our district competed in a big day consisting of both interview and public speaking components.
Congratulations to Zoe, representing Numurkah Lions Club for winning the public speaking section, and Matilda, representing Cobram Lions for being the overall winner today.
Thank you to those Wangaratta Lions members in attendance and assisting on the day in support of the Youth of the Year Australia program.
Lion Jo Howell – district YOTY chair, with Haley Galloway (Corowa), Matilda Waser (Cobram), Zoe Hawthorne (Numurkah), Eden Beaumont (Rochester)
Lion Jo Howell, Zoe, Matilda, and Lion John Houghton – Wangaratta Lions President
Balloon Glow & Drone Show
It was a big day for Lions Club of Wangaratta manning the gates and providing the BBQ for all those attending the Balloon Glow & Drone Show as part of the Art of Flight Festival at Wangaratta Turf Club
Lots of food sold
very popular
New Board for 2025/2026
The Board members for the 2025/26 year were installed by Past District Governor Norm Walkington at the Wangaratta Turf club.
From left to right President John Houghton, Immediate past president Tom Little, John Walker, 1st VP Jo Howell, Paul Tucker, Ray Stamp, Graham Whitehead, Keith Fleet
Absent: Michael Everard, Garth Suffern
Below: A view of those in attendance
John Houghton (as PDG) presenting Lion Allan Guthrie with an award, with Jo Guthrie looking on
Club News
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District Youth of the Year
20/04/2026
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Balloon Glow & Drone Show
12/04/2026
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New Board for 2025/2026
12/07/2025
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Road Safety School Open Day
02/01/2025
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Junior Public Speaking 2024
06/10/2024
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2024 Swap Meet
01/09/2024
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Wood Day
02/01/2023
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Social Evening
02/01/2023
District News
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Support your local club
30/12/2022
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Lions celebrates 75 years in Australia
13/10/2022
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District Convention at Numurkah, October 8-9, 2022
10/10/2022
National News
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Beware e-mail scams targetting Lions
28/06/2022
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Lions Hearing Dogs on WinTV!
28/06/2022
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Our new TV advertisment launched #morethansausages
28/06/2022
We are the Lions
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.
