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Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation
The Australian Lions Children's Mobility
Foundation, proudly supporting the Hart Walker
Program in Australia.
Lions within Australia are working hand in hand
with the State Cerebral Palsy Associations to
assist children who are affected by Cerebral
Palsy, providing funding for Hart Walkers and
other mobility devices to allow children to
stand and walk to the best of their ability.
The Motto of the
Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation
is
"Walk With Pride"
Mission Statement
"To fund mobility devices for children with
disabilities, giving these children a chance
to walk".
Objects
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To provide funding
support for mobility devices for
children with disabilities
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To seek direct
funding from Lions Clubs.
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To co-ordinate the
various programs between Lions Clubs and
the specialist support organisations.
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To promote the
Foundation with, and seek funding from
outside sources.
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To use national
programs, such as "Walk For An Aussie
Kid"®, to promote the Foundation and
augment funding
Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation
The
Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation
comprising ordinary Australians and drug abuse
experts, was formed by Australian Lions Clubs in
1984. Using donations and grants, the Foundation
funds and initiates projects to help Australians
- especially children - become aware of the
danger of drugs. Its many resources provide
invaluable assistance to the community in
fighting Australia's growing drug problem.
Leo Clubs
What are Leo Clubs?
An
official activity of Lions Clubs International,
the Leo Club program encourages young people
aged 16-28 years to serve others in their
community and around the world.
Why should I become a Leo?
By becoming a Leo you are helping to prepare
for your future by developing leadership,
organisational and social skills. By
volunteering your time and talents for the
benefits of others you will learn first hand the
value and rewards of service. In addition to all
the serious stuff you will also have fun and
make great new friends.
Lions Quest
What are the aims of the Quest program?
The Quest program aims to encourage and equip
key adults in the lives of children with state
of the art resources which are essential for the
healthy development of young people. Lions-Quest
programs aim to help young people develop
positive commitments to their peers, and
communities.
How does it work?
Parents, educators, business and community
leaders, and other adults who are key figures in
the lives of youth are brought together in
effective local partnerships where their
individual skills are complemented and
reinforced. There are essentially three quest
programs with the "Skills for Growing' program
targeting 5-10 year old, "Skills for
Adolescence' aimed at 11-14 year old, and the
"Skills for Action' program focussing on 15-18
year olds. The programs focus on developing
essential life and citizenship skills that lead
to positive social behaviours such as;
responsibility, good judgement, self-discipline,
getting along with others, avoiding harmful use
of drugs, and providing service to others.
Peace Poster Contest
The Lions International Peace Poster Contest was
created in 1988 to give young people an
opportunity to express their feelings about
peace. Since then, more than 1.9 million
children from approximately 65 countries have
participated in the annual contest.
"Give Peace a Chance"
is the theme of the 2004-05 Peace Poster
Contest. Lions clubs can sponsor the program in
their community for children in local schools or
organized, sponsored youth groups. Students,
ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2004, are
eligible to participate. Students select a
medium as outlined in the contest rules to draw,
paint or sketch their interpretation of the
contest's theme.
Youth Exchange
What is the aim of the Youth Exchange Program?
The objectives of Youth Exchange are to bring
young people into contact with citizens of other
countries, thus promoting international
understanding and goodwill throughout the world.
What destinations for exchange are
available?
Youth from Australia are able to participate
in exchange programs with Brazil, Canada,
District to District, Continental Europe,
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, South
Africa, UK-Scandinavia, USA, International Youth
Camps. In addition the Youth Exchange program
offers an opportunity for Australia Lions to
host International Exchangees.
Lions Youth of the Year Quest
What is the Youth of the Year Quest?
The Lions Youth of the Year Quest is a
project of the Lions Clubs of Australia and
Papua New Guinea. The Quest is designed to
encourage student interest in leadership and the
qualities required to take an active and
constructive role in community. It does this by
selecting an outstanding young person from
candidates throughout Australia to travel
overseas and act as an ambassador for Lions
Clubs International Multiple Districts 201.
What skills are required of the participant?
The Quest seeks a high level of academic,
leadership, sporting, public speaking and
citizenship achievement in it's potential
winners. By emphasising these qualities it hopes
to provide outstanding role models for the youth
of Australia and an overall increase in the
confidence of participants.
Lions Young
Ambassadors of the 21st Century Award.
The Lions Young Ambassadors of the 21st Century
Award program is part of the Lions Opportunities
for Youth initiative. The mission of Lions
Opportunities for Youth is:
To provide the young people of the world with
opportunities for achievement, learning,
contribution and service, individually and
collectively, sponsorship of activities
identified as best practices in the field of
youth development.
By example and through encouragement, Lions
play an important role in fostering leadership
qualities and community service commitment in
young people. The Lions Young Ambassadors of
the 21st Century Award program expands Lions
opportunities to inspire and recognise
outstanding youth.
The award recognises young people (suggested
ages 15 - 19) for their outstanding community
service involvement, leadership accomplishments,
public speaking skills and scholastic
achievement. Recommended for the district,
multiple district and constitutional area
levels, the award provides youth with an
incentive to excel in service and leadership.
At the same time, the award program enables a
Lions district/multiple district to challenge
young people and provide resulting benefits for
youth and Lions.
Lions Young
Leaders in Service Awards
The Lions Young
Leaders in Service Awards recognise young people
(suggested ages 12-18) for their community
service within a 12 month period:
50 hrs of service=Silver Seal Award.
100 hrs of service=Gold Seal Award.
Experience the benefits for youth, the
community and your club!
Youth
will:
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Experience the rewards of community service.
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Achieve significant levels of community
involvement.
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Receive recognition and awards.
The Community will:
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Improve through young people's service
efforts.
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Become more aware of service opportunities.
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Nurture ongoing service by young people and
others.
Your Lions club will:
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Build community relationships.
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Encourage people to serve the community.
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Introduce young people to future service and
leadership opportunities.
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