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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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