Lions Deliver Lifesaving Respiratory Support to Wollongong Hospital

Lions Clubs from across the Illawarra have joined forces to deliver lifesaving respiratory equipment to Wollongong Hospital, strengthening critical care capacity for patients in need.

Members from the Lions Clubs of Woonona, Corrimal, Wollongong, Figtree, Dapto, Oak Flats and Shellharbour gathered with hospital staff and community leaders to mark the arrival of five new SV70 Non-Invasive Ventilators and a Central Monitoring System for the hospital’s Respiratory Ward.

This major contribution – made possible through combined club fundraising efforts and generous grants from both the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Australian Lions Foundation (ALF) – is set to enhance the hospital’s ability to treat patients requiring urgent breathing support.

The equipment will help save lives, improve patient outcomes, and ease the pressure on frontline respiratory teams.

Each ventilator cost $35,316, and with the addition of the Central Monitoring System and necessary electrical upgrades, the total project value reached $221,121.62 – a significant investment in the health and wellbeing of the local community.

An official handover event was held on Wednesday the 12th of November 2025, providing an opportunity for Lions, clinical staff, and local leaders to see firsthand the impact of this collaborative effort.

This project is a powerful example of Lions working together to support local health services and make a lasting difference in their community.