Morley Leo Club Wins Leo Club Project of the Year

Young volunteers from Morley Leo Club are celebrating success after taking out the national title for Leo Project of the Year at the 2025 National Lions Australia Convention.

Leo Clubs are the youth arm of Lions Australia, encouraging leadership, service and personal development in young people aged 12 to 30.

The Morley Leo Club, based at Morley Senior High School in Western Australia, has received national recognition for its work spreading festive cheer to families in need last holiday season.

The project saw over 70 students and 35 teachers and community members come together to prepare and deliver Christmas gift bags for children in shelters and crisis accommodation across Western Australia.

Bags filled with toys, hygiene products, school supplies, and hand-written notes were donated to families supported by services such as Orana House and Divine You Narrogin.

The initiative not only provided much-needed practical support to those in need, but also reminded recipients they were not forgotten during the holiday season.

The Morley Leo Club’s efforts showcased the powerful impact of young Australians leading with compassion, creativity, and community spirit.

“Receiving the national title for Leo Project of the Year at the 2025 Lions National Convention is an incredible honour for our school and for the Morley Leos”, said Ms Rosalba Butterworth, Principal of Morley Senior High School.

“But more importantly, it highlights the real impact that people can have when they come together to serve their community. This project was driven by compassion, teamwork, and a shared belief that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference to someone’s life.”

Lions Australia CEO Rob Oerlemans also congratulated the Morley Leo Club on their achievement.

“The future of service in this country is in safe hands. Leo Clubs are empowering the next generation of changemakers and this project is an outstanding example of the impact young people can have in their communities,” says Rob Oerlemans.

The Morley Leo Club is supported by the Lions Club of Noranda.