Youth Projects
Lions Camp Duckadang
Duckadang is a recreation and meeting facility that has been owned and operated by Lions Clubs International since 1978.
Our mission is to provide unique educational, recreational and environmental opportunities through the provision of high quality facilities, programs and services for youth, the disadvantged, community groups and other organisations.
Lions Miss Personality
The Lions Miss Personality Quest began in 1969 since then over 2000 ladies have competed in the Quest raising over 9.9 million dollars for various charities.
The Quest is open to young ladies of seventeen years and over who are single and prepared to raise funds for a number of worthwhile charities.
The major beneficiary of the Quest is the Queensland & Northern New South Wales Lions Medical Research Foundation, with smaller amounts of funding directed to other beneficiaries such as Blue Nurses, Meals on Wheels & Surf Lifesaving etc.
Lions Skills Quest Programme
The Lions Quest Skills programme is unique to Lions in Australia, part of the Quest Skills International Programme. This commitment to youth is expressed by training, encouraging and equiping key adults in the lives of children with tools to foster the healthy development of young people. Parent, educators, business and community leaders and other adults who are concerned about our youth are brought together in effective local partnerships where their individual efforts can be complemented and reinforced.
The focus is on helping young people develop essential life and citizenship skills that lead to positive social behaviours
The programmes
- Skills for Growing (5 to 10 year-olds)
- Skills for Adolescence (11 to 14 year-olds)
- Skills for Action (15 to 18 year-olds)
Youth of the Year Quest
The Lions Youth of the Year Quest, is one of the largest Lions Youth programmes at both District & Multiple District level. The Quest first commenced in 1966 since then over 3000 young adults each year have participated in the quest.
The aim of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest is to encourage, foster and develop leadership, good citizenship qualities in our youth, They will be judged on their academic attainment, leadership, personality, sportsmanship, public speaking and good citizenship.
The Quest is open to youths under 19 years. Normally a local High School is invited to join the Quest by their local Lions Club.
Youth Exchange
The Lions Youth Exchange Programme was set up to enable young students from Australia to visit a country overseas and likewise for foreign students to visit Australia
Students must be over 16 and under 22 and must undergo a medical examination to qualify for acceptance. An indemnity form must be signed by their parents or guardians.
Students can choose from a range of exciting countries to visit. They are hosted by a Lions Club in that country where they are shown the traditions and culture of that country. It is a worthwhile affordable experience one where lasting memories and friendships are made..