Warrandyte Lions Club Wins Top Club Service Project Award

The Lions Club of Warrandyte’s “In the Drivers Seat” project, awarded the Top Club Service Project during the National Convention in Darwin, breaks down barriers for blind and visually impaired people.

While many of us don’t think twice about hopping in the car and driving off, this freedom isn’t typically accessible to visually impaired individuals.

However, this project turns the tables, allowing them to experience the thrill of driving.

The annual event at Sandown Raceway is a true highlight for participants.

Accompanied by a qualified driving instructor, they get to navigate the track in a “learn to drive” car.

The man behind this exceptional initiative, Peter Watts, a long-serving Lion of over 50 years, knew firsthand the thrill it would bring to the visually impaired community, being blind himself.

Ever since its inception in 1997, the event has become a staple in the club’s calendar.

Each year is marked by an eagerness from past participants as they await the registration opening.

The joy and fulfilment it brings to everyone involved, from participants to Lions members and volunteers, is undeniable.

The Warrandyte Lions Club continues to impact their community through the “In the Drivers Seat” project, truly embodying the saying, “where there’s a need, there’s a Lion.”

Learn more about this transformative project by clicking here.