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 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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