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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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