Our projects are a balanced mix of fundraising in the pursuit of worthy causes, and community support and engagement in the service of our local communities. Examples of our projects are as follows: We are a very busy club with many opportunities for members to participate throughout the year.
The Big Red Kidney Bus, a mobile dialysis unit which provides dialysis to people visiting the Gold Coast and coming from anywhere in Australia, all bookings are managed by Kidney Health Australia. We raised approx. $300,000.00 for this bus with the help of Lions Club International, our Club and clubs in the 201Q1 District plus many patients suffering from kidney disease. This project was 7 years in the making and was actually launched last month.
Toasty Tuesdays at Varsity Junior College is where we supply toast to the students every Tuesday. All volunteers must have a blue card to participate
At Kings Community Care every Thursday 4 Lions go to Kings Community Care, Reedy Creek where they sort fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, and tinned goods. These are then made into meals and hampers for the disadvantaged in the community. They are always looking for help for this.
The Leos club at Robina High School, one of our Lions Club members looks after this group. They are very active at the School and also assist us when required on the larger projects.
At Lions Haven for the Aged, two of our Lions are on the Board of this nursing home. We also assist them when required for any special events
Foster Care Childrens Christmas Party. is one of the major highlights of our year We raise money for this each year with projects such as the Bunnings BBQ’s. We then assist on the day with cooking a BBQ, looking after food, drink supplied, and generally assist Family Services wherever there is a need. There are usually about 300 attendees
This project involves Recycled eyeglasses from local optometrists, then packing them up and sending to Brisbane for grading at the Redcliffe facility and Womens prison, then distribing to those in need or Third World Countries.
Titans NRL Home Football Games – we sell footy doubles at all the local Titans Football Games and receive half the proceeds with the other half going to junior football. Always looking for more help with this.
A Movie Carnival for disadvantaged and special needs children/carers/parents. We distribute movie tickets to all local community groups, children arrive and receive free popcorn, soft drink, and a lucky door ticket. They watch one of the two movies available on the day, and titans junior football players sign posters for the children. We do all the work on the day, collecting tickets, serving drinks, popcorn, distributing prizes and then help clean up the cinemas afterwards. Lots of popcorn on the floors!!!
School Awards for local schools, in recognition of their involvement in community work.
Catering for community concerts, the army band concert, and any other function which we are asked to do in partnership with Gold Coast Council and other local community groups..
Selling Christmas Cakes from local outlets in and around Robina along with a stand within the Robina Town Centre.. These sales are in full-swing right now. From 16th December to 24th December, the famous Lions Christmas Cakres may be purchsed from the following outlets :
Robina Town Centre, in the KITCHENS area, opposite Coles, where Robina Lions have a stall
Chempro Chemist, Robina Village, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina, & Chempro Chemist, Q Super Centre in Markeri Street, Mermaid Waters.
Terry White Chemist, Robina Town Centre in the Kitchens Area next to Goldsteins
Physiologic, at 334 Scottsdale Drive Robina
Mudgeeraba Podiatry, 1 Bell Place Mudgeeraba
Pharmacy Outlet, Waterways Village, cnr Sunshine Blvd & Karbunya Street, Mermaid Waters
And of course, the famous and usual Bunnings BBQ’s every month and on other special occasions such as Mothers' and Fathers' days.
