Our main objective is to raise money to support charities and those in need. Everything we achieve from fund-raising activities is donated to good causes. You can read about the support we give on the Helping Others page.
The main source of fund-raising is from our food vans, which attend numerous public events during the year.
We sell burgers, bacon & egg rolls and sausage sizzles, with a selection of cold drinks to wash them down.
A secondary objective is to promote fellowship between members and have fun doing it! You can read more in our Having Fun page.
We also support the community in numerous ways, as described below
Recycle for Sight
Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, headquartered in Queensland and operating throughout Australia and overseas. We collect unused spectacles and hearing aids, sort them then send them to the Lions Recycle Centre in Redcliffe where they are:
- Carefully sorted and graded
- Professionally cleaned and refurbished
- Packaged and distributed to global outreach teams and aid organisations
They could be sent to Africa, the Indian Sub-continent, East Asia, Far East China, the countries of the Pacific Rim or Southern Asia. Whether it’s helping a child in school or an adult gain meaningful employment, every pair of recycled glasses makes a real difference.
You can read more about the project by clicking here
You can help us by dropping off your unused spectacles and hearing aids at Options Eyecare or give them to a member of the Lions Club at any event
Car Parking
This is one of our more profitable fund-raising events. During summer school holidays there are a great many tourists in Noosa and demand for car parking near the beach exceeds supply. Noosa Council open the Noosa Heads Lions Park for additional car parking and invite us to collect payment on their behalf. In return they pay us a percentage of the takings. Visitors welcome the ability to park close to amenities, and we benefit financially.
Walk to School
For the last four years we have been running a Walk to School program to bring children, parents and volunteers together for a healthy start to the day.
We begin at 8:00am every Tuesday during term time at Cranks Creek Park on Outlook Drive. At 8:10am we head out along Tewantin’s safe pathways, arriving at Noosaville State School about 20 minutes later.
Over the years we have built strong relationships with the children, sharing laughs, high-fives and stories along the way.
The walk covers just under two kilometres and each child is rewarded with an icy pole at the end, provided by the Council’s Go Noosa program.
Beyond fun the benefits are significant. Regular walking helps children meet daily physical activity recommendations, improves mood and alertness and supports long-term health and wellbeing into teenage years and adulthood.
Breakfast Club
Every Thursday duting term time we offer breakfasts to children at Noosa State Primary School. We do the same every Friday at Tewantin State Primary School. Other organisations offer breakfasts on the other days of the week.
The breakfast usually consists of a slice of toast and a drink, and we typically serve around 30 children. We don’t ask questions, but in many cases it may be the only breakfast the child has.
