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.
"Celebrate Peace"
is the theme of the 2006-07 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 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.
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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