About Us
District 201V6 is spread along the mighty Murray river, stretching from Quambatook & Kerang in the west to Corryong in the East, from Lockhart in the north and Bright in the south.
Our 56 Clubs & 5 Leo clubs span the Victoria - New South Wales border with clubs in both states.
As a member of Lions Australia you will experience a number of personal benefits including leadership skills, a sense of self-worth and purpose, business skills, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.
What We Do
Since the first club was formed in Australia 75 years ago Lions has grown dramatically in size and impact with over 1200 clubs and 25,000 members now giving back through an array of community-based programs and initiatives.
Lions Australia has a proud history of achievement in Disaster and Emergency Relief, Medical Research and Community Service. We were at the coalface for Cyclone Tracy, the Black Saturday bush fires and the flooding in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We were involved with the development of the bionic ear and the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil, developed by Prof Ian Frazer AC, a former Lions Medical Research Foundation Fellow. We also inspired a young Fred Hollows and continue to provide funding for a range of other research initiatives involving diabetes and autism.
Some Lions are on a mission to cure childhood cancer and diabetes, others are committed to assisting those impacted by drought and floods and many are simply working together to help people in need in their local community.
We assist with local community fundraising for special causes and help with the development and building of local parks, community venues, and sporting centres.
One thing all Lions have in common is together they are making an incredible difference.
46th District Convention
20-22nd October 2023
Club News
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Strathmerton Celebrate 50 years of Service
03/05/2023
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Shave for a Cure – ALCCRF
03/05/2023
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The Great Shave Off
03/05/2023
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Great Aussie Duck Race in Bright
25/02/2023
District News
National News
Childhood Cancer Foundation
AUSTRALIAN LIONS CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
We believe EVERY child deserves a chance at a HEALTHY life!
ALCCRF has raised over $10 million for childhood cancer research and has supported countless Australian organisations leading the fight against childhood cancer.
V6 District ALCCRF Chairperson
PDG John Houghton
email: john.houghton@elders.com.au
PROUDLY SUPPORTING
Visit the ALCCRF FACEBOOK page
Visit Laying It on the line for Kids with Cancer
Protecting our children and grandchildren from Paediatric Cancers is a cause close to the hearts of parents and grandparents alike throughout Australia. We are sure that all Lions would love to help the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) support this essential work. One simple way that Lions and the greater community can help to raise funds is by hosting a “Coinline”.Read Laying it on the line for Kids with Cancer to see how your club can help.
If you have any queries, please contact coinlineforkids@lions.org.au
BARRY J PALMER FELLOWSHIP
The Barry J Palmer Fellow recognises outstanding support for Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation’s vision of 100% survival for kids with cancer. A recipient of this fellowship will be recognised for being one of our ambassadors helping kids fulfill their right to a healthy life.
Congratulations to District Governor John Houghton
Congratulations to our new District Governor – Lion John Houghton from the Lions Club of Wangaratta – who is District Governor for 2023-24.
The International President for this year is Dr Patti Hill, from Canada.
Lions Australia on YouTube
Follow the link below to take you to the Lions Australia YouTube channel where you will find lots of news and videos to watch, showcasing Lions in Australia.
We are the Lions
We meet the needs of our local communities and the world.
Our 1.44 million men and women in 208 countries and geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster and much more.
Join us in making our communities and the world better places to live.
