Wedderburn Lions Club in Wedderburn, Victoria | Community organisation

Wedderburn Lions Club

Locality: Wedderburn, Victoria

Phone: +61 428 155 389

Address: 92 High St 3518 Wedderburn, VIC, Australia

Website: https://wedderburn.vic.lions.org.au

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24.01.2022 How good are the people of Wedderburn- we have to date raised $214550 in pledges for our Aged Care Project to date. We still have a long way to go but a huge TH...ANKYOU to those in our community who dug deep to support us. If you would like to make a pledge contact Jude on 0428165389 or get your form in Scoop & Scuttlebutt! See more

23.01.2022 Collection of tobacco tins! Do you remember your POP or DAD smoking any of these brands of tobacco?

23.01.2022 Are you a collector of bottles, good display here at the museum

23.01.2022 Everyone STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY we are CLOSED till after COVID19 Stage 3 Restrictions are lifted.

22.01.2022 Once again a huge thank you to those in our community who have made a pledge to our Aged Care Project. The tally now stands at $175,600. If you would like to ma...ke a pledge call 0428155389 or get your pledge form in Scoop & Scuttlebutt. ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow!’ We can do this Wedderburn! See more

22.01.2022 Thank you Pro Bono Australia for shining a light on our amazing volunteers. You are spot on - we are so much more than a barbecue! "When you see Lions Club or ...Rotary Club barbies, you see a cluster of folk cooking. You do not see the vast network of members behind them. These clubs have extensive linkages around the world, reflecting a combined membership of over 2.6 million. In the event of a disaster they have structures and administration in place to quickly access member resources. Consequently, where a club is impacted and calls for specific resources, other clubs can quickly give them targeted support. And those barbies? They are gathering places for connecting with other community members. Social connections help you feel normal and support mental health." https://probonoaustralia.com.au//why-not-for-profits-are-/

21.01.2022 Did you know that today is World Health Day? Theres no better time than now to say a huge thank you to our incredible health care workers. We are loving seeing... all of the creative ways people are expressing their gratitude for healthcare workers around the world - whether by donating supplies, caring for their children, buying them a coffee or offering to deliver groceries. Have you seen some acts of kindness for our healthcare workers recently? Or perhaps you were on the receiving end. Share your stories below and join us in saying thanks. #WorldHealthDay See more

21.01.2022 Lions Australia is pleased to have adopted Disaster Relief Australia as one of our key projects. Disaster Relief Australia (formerly known as Team Rubicon) brin...gs military veterans, emergency responders and motivated civilians together to volunteer their time to assist with emergency and disaster relief operations. This not only helps communities devastated by disasters, but it also helps Australian veterans find purpose through community service. Lions members are often the first to respond during times of crisis, as was seen in the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires. This partnership will be of significant benefit to both organisations - allowing veterans to get involved in more community projects, and assisting Lions clubs with more trained emergency responders in times of disaster. Read more here: https://lionsclubs.org.au/a-partnership-to-support-veterans

20.01.2022 The Loddon Healthy Minds Network is running a Suicide Prevention Forum online this year. This event was an initiative by the LHMN 2 years ago to be held biannually. Obviously its not possible this year due to Covid so it will be ONLINE and FREE!!. Find out more by watching the Youtube video and then registering for the event. https://youtu.be/C5g2sejc-QA

20.01.2022 The new Executive for 2020/2021 are Barry Finch - President, Jon Chandler - Secretary and Peter Zubov - Treasurer. At this stage it is not certain whether the Club will be able to have their annual Handover Dinner due to COVID19 restrictions.

19.01.2022 A busy day in Sale sorting 18,000 childrens books for communities impacted by the bushfires. Thanks for the help from Sale and District Lions Pambula Merimbula... Lions Club Chelsea District Lions Club Inc. Sale RSL & Community Club Lions Club of Moe inc Lions Club of Mordialloc Mentone Inc Lions District 201N2 Lions District 201 V3 Lions District 201 V5 Lions Australia Lions Clubs International

19.01.2022 Amazing what is on display in the museum, does anyone remember taking this medicine for a cold or cough. Museum open Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Welcoming fire blazing as you work through the front door.

19.01.2022 Important Club News from Lions Australia - June/July 2020 - https://mailchi.mp//lions-australia-newsletter-june-july-2 Welcome to a new Lions Year!! Directory 2020-21 - Coming soon! All you need to know!

17.01.2022 On 22 March, prior to us all having to go into lockdown, several Lions members travelled from Wedderburn down to Lexton near Ballarat to collect three Blaze Aid trailers. They were to go to Adelong in NSW but the Lions only took them as far as Wodonga. In Wodonga, our Lions handed the trailers over to the crew to take them further north. It was a big day of driving which was made possible by sharing the driving of the three vehicles over 5 drivers. Many thanks to Leo Matthews, Roger Paterson, Bob Steele, Lance Standfield and Ric Raftis.

16.01.2022 Should there be more aged care facilites outside major cities? Its a story of heartbreak: older Australians forced to leave their homes for care facilities often hours away. Watch the full story this Sunday at 12.30 on ABC TV + iview.

15.01.2022 This September, Lions clubs are raising awareness of childhood cancer. Since its inception in 2009, Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCR...F), with the help of people just like you, has raised over $10 million dollars for childhood cancer research and has supported countless Australian organisations leading the fight against childhood cancer. Of particular significance has been the partnership with Garvan Institute of Medical Research, where ALCCRF and Lions Clubs International helped to fund the genome sequencing of 400 children with high risk cancer, allowing for more tailored treatment plans to be developed and giving kids with cancer a better chance at recovery and the childhood they deserve. https://alccrf.lions.org.au/lions-kids-cancer-genome-proje/

15.01.2022 The digital version of the August 2020 Lion Magazine is now available: http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/

15.01.2022 Leigh last week made a donation to the Wedderburn Lions Club, Jon Chandler who accepted this donation was very grateful to Leigh and the team at Randalls Foodworks.

15.01.2022 Just a reminder to all of those community members that want an Aged Care Hostel for Wedderburn to PLEASE fill in the IDHS survey by clicking on the following link - (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IDHScommunity) This survey is only 8 questions long and gives us the opportunity to let IDHS know how important it is for Wedderburn! Please SHARE this post with your friends as we want as many as possible to give their views.

15.01.2022 Well our new Aged Care sign has been erected on site in Wilson Street next door to the Community Centre on the land gifted to Wedderburn Lions by Loddon Council. We are now seeking pledges to show government and interested approved providers that we are serious about getting an Aged Care facility here in Wedderburn. If you would like to make a pledge, and remember it is a pledge not a donation, then contact Secretary Jon Chandler on 0409198205 for more details. To date we have $105,000 pledged from the community. We will keep you updated on the amount as we receive the pledges. Come on Wedderburn dig deep for this much needed asset for your community!

14.01.2022 Looking after ourselves! Did you know youth anxiety is common among 18-25 year olds? The Mental Health Foundation Australia FREE online youth anxiety support g...roup caters specifically for people aged 18-25 years, where you can discuss your anxiety, learn how to deal with your fears, and find relief from isolation and loneliness. For further information or to register: https://www.mhfa.org.au/CMS/online-support-groups Shared by Loddon Healthy Minds Network

13.01.2022 ABC TV in Adelaide showcased the Australian Lions Hearing Dogs in this story about the new Diabetes Assistance Dog program. #Lions Clubs International #weserve

12.01.2022 Thank you so much Bunnings Warehouse Australia for your kind donation to our Lions programs. We will put this to good work helping our communities! More than just a sausage sizzle! #morethansausages #weserve #lionsaustralia #lionsclubsinternational

12.01.2022 Lions famous Christmas Cakes are still available so if you would like to get one contact Jon Chandler on 0409198205

11.01.2022 Important Club News from Lions Australia - July/August 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/l/lions-australia-newsletter-july-august

10.01.2022 Hi everyone the Lions Club of Inglewood at its Board Meeting last night decided to continue with the postponement of the Bridgewater Market. This is based on t...he evolving situation in Victoria and Covid 19. We thank everyone for there understanding and fingers crossed we will be back in the near future.

10.01.2022 Currently preparing to reopen but this wont occur until after the June Long Weekend Please stay healthy and safe.Currently preparing to reopen but this wont occur until after the June Long Weekend Please stay healthy and safe.

10.01.2022 Hooray Wedderburn Coach House Gallery and Museum will re open Wednesday 10 June 10am to 3pmHooray Wedderburn Coach House Gallery and Museum will re open Wednesday 10 June 10am to 3pm

09.01.2022 Wedderburns hidden treasure has reopened Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Come in and browse through the museum, view the art exhibition and enjoy a cuppa. Telephone - 54943342

07.01.2022 Behind this door is hidden treasures, open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 10am to 3pm

07.01.2022 Does anyone still have any of these appliances in their kitchen or shed or are you still using them or do you remember using any of them. Museum open Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays 10am to 3pm.

07.01.2022 Lots of things may have been cancelled, but nature is still very much open. Lets practice physical distancing while nurturing our Earth and getting some fresh ...air. If every member of Lions Australia planted one tree over the coming months - that would be around 30,000 new trees. #WeServe #YouCanToo See more

06.01.2022 Great pics taken by Susan Lockhart of our elderly residents at IDHS Aged Care Hostel. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have them home here in Wedderburn at our own facility?

06.01.2022 On Saturday November 14 2020, we are calling for Australians to Lap the Map for Diabetes. Lions Clubs across the country will be hosting family friendly walks ...and community events to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of the diabetes epidemic in Australia. It doesn’t matter how far you walk or run, it’s about being involved, getting active and moving together. Our aim by 14 November is to move a combined distance that exceeds Australia’s circumference (25,760 kms), so start logging your kilometres now! #LionsLapTheMap https://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/lapthemap2020/

04.01.2022 For people who may have missed the story on Landline about the need for Aged Care facilities in small communities, here is the link. There are many similarities that these towns have with Wedderburn. The ABC story articulates extremely well the need for local Aged Care. https://www.abc.net.au//aging-in-the-bush:-aged-/12470072

04.01.2022 With Council elections fast approaching it would be interesting to hear what the two candidates intend on doing to help Wedderburn Lions Club get an Aged Care Hostel for the community.

03.01.2022 Thankyou to those community members who have recently pledged another $12000 to our proposed Aged Care Hostel project. This brings the tally to $142,000. It doe...snt matter how large or how small your pledge, what matters is the number of community members who get behind us to show their support for this vital asset for our community. If you would like to make a pledge contact Jude Raftis on 0428155389 and you will be forwarded a pledge form. There is also a pledge form in last months edition of Scoop & Scuttlebutt and there is to be another in next months edition. See more

03.01.2022 Wedderburn Lions in conjunction with Loddon Healthy Minds plan to paint some dead trees blue to raise awareness of mental health. If you have a dead tree on your property please contact Wedderburn Lions Club.

02.01.2022 A huge thank you to former ‘local’ Jenny Robertson for the magnificent quilt under construction to be raffled to help raise funds for Aged Care in Wedderburn. J...enny has had personal experience with her mother Eunice having to leave her home town of Wedderburn and go to Inglewood for many years. We are looking forward to seeing this beautiful quilt completed thank you Jenny. See more

01.01.2022 Wedderburn Lions Club are also offering this service to those in need in our community. If you need assistance call us on 0428155389

01.01.2022 A big shout out to our Lions in Victoria! Although you must feel a little disheartened at the moment, we know you are going to get through this very soon. All your Lions friends around Australia have you in our hearts and minds. Lets fill our page with messages of support!

01.01.2022 Where open again Sunday pop in and have a cuppa or a light lunch a toasted sandwich. Sunday 10am to 3pm otherwise Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 3pm

01.01.2022 Finally the Lions get to have a working bee. We shifted a whole lot of tables and chairs from the school that are no longer required. We will be putting g them up for sale shortly to raise much needed funds for our community work as its been a lean year for us like everyone else. Most importantly that everyone stays safe though.