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WA Lions

COVID-19 may have changed the way volunteers meet and fundraise in the community but one thing that hasn’t changed is the resilience and determination of volunteers.

The community spirit of West Australian Lions volunteers has been brightening up the days for children in hotel quarantine.

Lions Clubs in Western Australia were contacted by the Department of Communities in 2020, regarding concerns around the health and wellbeing of children in quarantine.

Lions volunteers across the state quickly swung into action and raised funds to supply packages of books, puzzles and games tailored to different age groups.

Hundreds of care packages have been delivered to children in quarantine by Lions Clubs in Western Australia.

Several families have contacted the Lions project team to express their thanks and provide comment on the support they have received.

Matthew Morgan and his family decided to move back to Perth after living in Texas for the last 10 years. Children Amelia (8), Jakub (5) and Isabel (3), although excited to celebrate Christmas in Australia, had found it difficult passing the time in their hotel. A couple of days into their isolation there was a knock on the door and Matt was delighted to see three activity packages. The children were ecstatic with their new-found fun, as were the parents.

“We received three amazing packages of toys and books for my kids! They were so excited, and I’m so grateful. I really appreciate the effort taken to put these together and bring them to us, and I’m also really heartened to know that there are people out there who are thinking of us – even if we haven’t met yet!” said Matt.

Mother Martina Ricciardi is isolating with her two-year old son Benjamin and was also very grateful for the surprise gift at her door.

“I feel that the language makes it difficult for me to express how grateful I am for everything you do for the well-being of me and my son. Benjamin woke up today with a big smile and still did not discover the blocks or the bubbles! We have so many things to play and have fun with thanks to everyone who donated,” she said.

The project concept has been promoted to Lions Districts in other States around Australia.

Member spotlight

Not all heroes wear their underwear on the outside. Our Lions Clubs celebrate the achievements of our members! Ordinary people achieving extraordinary things.

Lion Hero – Paul McInnes

Paul McInnes is a tireless worker across a range of local and international community and charitable projects. He is proud to have chartered the Blacktown Ponds Lions Club Inc. and was the Charter President. The Club would not be where it is today without his knowledge, tenacity, support, intelligence and hard work.
George Kinealy - 201 Heroes

Hero Lion – George Kinealy

Lion PDG George Kinealy OAM is a member of the Lions Club of Wyong, NSW. George has been a hard working Lion for over 40 years. He has worked at club level, district level and on Multiple District Committees.

Lion Hero – Peter Garnham

Lion Peter Garnham has been a member of the Lions Club of East Maitland for 26 years and is a founding member of the Maitland Men's Shed and a former Deputy Mayor of Maitland City Council. Passionate about service, and dedicated to the community, Peter lends a hand to many diverse community groups and causes, as well as Lions. Thank you to our Lions Hero.
Lion here - Jason Li

Hero Lion – Jason Li

Charter President Jason founded the Sydney Defence & Emergency Services club in 2016 and has been there for the members ever since. When the going gets the tough, the tough get going! He provided the environment where other Lions get to thrive under his leadership.

Lions Hero – Terry Mullan

Deidre is a tireless worker for the Club and community. She is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Bulletin Editor, Publicity Officer, Tail Twister, District Cabinet - Nurses Scholarship, Public Relations, and Children’s Health and Mobility Foundation. She organises 3 street stalls per year which raise, on average, $1300 per stall. Deidre has a weekly column in the local paper and a weekly radio program in which she promotes Lions and the community.
Deidre Carroll - Lions Hero

Lions Hero – Deidre Carroll

Deidre is a tireless worker for the Club and community. She is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Bulletin Editor, Publicity Officer, Tail Twister, District Cabinet - Nurses Scholarship, Public Relations, and Children’s Health and Mobility Foundation. She organises 3 street stalls per year which raise, on average, $1300 per stall. Deidre has a weekly column in the local paper and a weekly radio program in which she promotes Lions and the community.

Hero Lion – George Nagy

Lion George Nagy is a member of the Lions Club of Carisbrook, Victoria. This is what his fellow Lions say about George.
George has been our Treasurer for a short time and Secretary of our Club for over 9 years.
Big Heart, big thoughts for the future or our club, he is respected and admired as a mentor, speaker and organiser.
Ron Wurst - Lions Hero

Lion Hero – Ronald (Ron) Wurst

Ron has been a member of Lions Clubs International since 1988, and a member of Clare District since 2002. He has worked tirelessly for the Club over many projects, is a stalwart of their Recycled Furniture Shed and has managed the catering team for many years.

Hero Lion – Alan Turner

Lion Alan Turner is a member of the Lions Club of the Entrance in NSW. A Lion since 1969, he is known in the club as "Mr Lion", the 'go to' person for all of those curly questions that need his encyclopaedic knowledge.
Patrick Tsang - Lions Hero

Lion Hero – Patrick Tsang

Since the Sydney Defence & Emergency Services club was chartered, President Patrick has always been there to serve in all capacity, wearing many different hats. He is instrumental in the day to day running of the club, both publicly and behind the scenes with administration. Carrying the Lions’ brand, he also serves in the NSW Police, NSW SES, Justices of the Peace, and numerous other associations.
Lyle Constable - Lions Hero

Lions Hero – Lyle Constable

Lyle Constable is an active example of what founder, Melvin Jones, envisaged the benefits from being a Lions member. He has remained an active and enthusiastic member of the Toronto Lions club since joining. He can be relied upon to attend events and projects.

Hero Lion – Harvey Allen

Lion Harvey Allen is a member of the Lions Club of the Entrance in NSW. Harvey has been a supporter of the Lions Sensory Gardens at The Entrance as well as scholarship for schools and higher education.

Hero Lion – Jan Foreman

Lion Jan Foreman is a member of the Lions Club of the Young in NSW. Jan's colleagues in the Young Lions Club think that Jan is the quintessential allrounder!
Frankie Tang - Lions Hero

Lions Hero – Frankie Tang

Lion Frankie Tang’s trademark is his smiling face. His strength lies in his leadership abilities and his cheerful disposition. He actively encourages the members of the Lions Club of Melbourne Chinese to further their own management skill by attending Lions leadership training programmes.
Lions Hero - Paul Lechowski

Hero Lion – Paul Lechowski

Paul is a charter member of the Sydney Defence & Emergency Services Club and has been on this journey with them since then. Always the quiet achiever, he almost has a 100% club activities attendance rate. When the going gets tough, Paul is always there to assist.

Lions Hero – Beccy Field

Lion Beccy has been a longstanding committed volunteer as a Lioness and Lion since 2010. Her contribution at Club, District and Multiple District has been outstanding.

Lions Hero – David Horne

Lion David has served with dedication as Club President, Secretary, Zone Chairperson and Vice District Governor; and has been instrumental in establishing the Lions Club of Australian Hearing Dogs. He was Charter President and now serves as Club Secretary.

Lions Hero – Margaret Condon

Deidre is a tireless worker for the Club and community. She is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Bulletin Editor, Publicity Officer, Tail Twister, District Cabinet - Nurses Scholarship, Public Relations, and Children’s Health and Mobility Foundation. She organises 3 street stalls per year which raise, on average, $1300 per stall. Deidre has a weekly column in the local paper and a weekly radio program in which she promotes Lions and the community.
Lions Hero - Phyllis Tsang

Lion Hero – Phyllis Tsang

Sydney Defence & Emergency Services Club Treasurer Phyllis is a quiet achiever, where she worked behind the scenes getting the administration of the club sorted. She joined Lions to support her husband Patrick, and the club has no doubt benefited! She has been involved with numerous club projects since the club was chartered.
Lions Hero - Malcolm McEachern

Lion Hero – Malcolm McEachern

In his 12 years as a Lion, Malcolm McEachern has been an influential member of the Lions Club of Naracoorte...his biggest strength is his ability to initiate and lead projects which have led to the club supporting the wider community through local business and community support.