Current and Previous Projects
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Black and White Charity Fundraiser
The Events Team have been working hard on organising this charity fundraiser
Bookings are selling fast, both single tables and group tables of ten
Wonderful to see this fundraiser for our local hospital. We will all benefit.
The News of the Area newspaper published an article as part of their Business Showcase.
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A Warm Port Stephens Welcome for International Lions Students
Last week at Boat Harbour, while keeping an eye out for the majestic northbound whale migration, Colin Cameron, a member of the Lions Club of Soldiers Point, had a chance encounter that turned into something special. Colin met two members of the Forster Tuncurry Lions Club, easily recognised thanks to their Lions-branded mini-bus.
The group were international exchange students sponsored by the Lions International. staying in beautiful Port Stephens for a week, and the driver was proudly showing the area.
Within an hour, the story reached our local President James, who wasted no time suggesting a proper Lions-style welcome — a meal to remember. Phone calls were made, plans set in motion, and what followed was a true Lions collaboration.
By evening, sixteen local Soldiers Point Lions members met the group, arms full of roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings, and of course, a classic pavlova dessert. They were joined by the Forster Tuncurry Lions and the ten international students from Spain, the USA, France, Italy, Brazil, and Slovenia.
The evening was filled with laughter, delicious food, and meaningful conversation. As the night wound down, each student took a moment to introduce themselves and speak briefly about their home — a heartfelt connection that we hope will be mirrored when they return and share their Australian experience back home.
It was a wonderful night of fellowship, friendship, and food, showcasing what the Lions spirit is all about. The meal — lovingly prepared by our President James and an amazing team, was enjoyed (and completely demolished) by our hungry guests.
A big thank you to all involved in making this spontaneous event a roaring success! July 2025
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Medical Research Project
Soldiers Point Lions Club is proud to be associated with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), a large and prestigious institute conducting world-class medical research. We are delighted to offer financial support Port Stephens local, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, in his work to improve treatments for Brain Cancer, one of the biggest killers of young people and babies.
These photos show the QUBIT 4 Fluorimeter, the Soldiers Point Lions and the Australian Lions Foundation collaborated on this project. The equipment will speed up detailed measurement of RNA, DNA and protein samples from the Hunter Cancer Biobank. Many scientists will have access to the equipment.
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Meals on Wheels Project
Soldiers Point Lions Club members volunteer each week, packing food parcels for Meals on Wheels. This service supports independence and quality of life for community members.
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Tomaree Community Hospital Project
A donation of $22,000 was made through the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary to purchase a medicine dispensing and storage unit.
Soldiers Point Lions visited Tomaree Community Hospital to inspect the Aidacare Lowline Bed for use with aged and palliative care patients. The bed is adjustable, prevents falls, pressure injuries, and enables relatives to stay overnight.
This was a collaborative project between Lions, the ALF and the community.
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Community Support Projects
- Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre - financial support for programs
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Yacaaba Centre - food hampers
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Koala Hospital - donations
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Bus Shelter Project
This is an ongoing project where some of the bus shelters in the area are kept in reasonable condition for the community's use.
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Fundraisers
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Selling Christmas Cakes to the local community
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Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fund Raiser (not currently active)
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Herding Miller Foundation
An ongoing local project of the Club is sponsoring a student scholarship through the Harding Milling Foundation. An Awards Night was held in Sydney, where 70 students from all over NSW were celebrated.
Over the last 4 years, a Year 9 student from Tomaree High School was supported to achieve a strong life start to a great education
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Koala and Teddy Bears
Soldiers Point Lions Club did deliveries of Kolas and Teddy Bears to the Nelson Bay Police, Tomaree Community Hospital and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre to put smiles on little faces. We delivered 60 koalas and teddy bears.
