St Johns Anglican College Leos Experience the Power of Kindness

On 13th June 2025, members of the St Johns Anglican College Leos Club visited Kev Hooper Park in Inala – a place where meals are served every Friday to people experiencing homelessness.

The visit was a powerful learning experience for the young Leos, who are proudly supported and sponsored by the Lions Club of Forest Lake. The Forest Lake Lions have been serving their community for over 30 years, and their partnership with the Leos Club continues to inspire the next generation of service-minded young people.

Accompanied by their supervising teacher, Mrs Macarena, and Forest Lake Leos Advisor, Lion April Lindel, the Leos witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by those doing it tough. They were warmly welcomed by Project Coordinator Margarita Aunei-Stowes, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude to both the Lions Clubs of Forest Lake and Kallangur for donating rugs to help provide comfort during the colder months.

Throughout the day, the Leos heard many stories from people whose lives had been disrupted by hardship. One such story came from Liza Aokuso, who shared that she and her two children had recently experienced homelessness but were now settling into a rented room in a share house – a positive step forward on their journey.

For the Leos, the experience was deeply eye-opening. It reinforced the importance of compassion, community, and the simple truth that kindness truly matters.

Project Coordinator Margarita extended her thanks to the Forest Lake and Kallangur Lions Clubs for their generous donation of Love Rugs, and to the Leos Club members for providing food items to support the program.

Their visit served as a meaningful reminder of what it means to live out the Lions motto – We Serve.