Known as the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne offers world-class restaurants and bars, exciting nightlife, eclectic festivals, legendary street art, unique shopping boutiques, incredible beaches and dazzling views, as well as some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. No matter what your interests are, there’s something here for you in our great city.

Lions can feel especially good about making the trip to Melbourne, due to its environmentally friendly focus. The city is taking revolutionary action against climate change by implementing programs such as a ban on single-use plastic bags and straws, improving public transportation and even creating a green infrastructure movement.

For 75 years, Lions clubs throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea have been involved in establishing and managing a range of national projects, activities, foundations and initiatives. On average, Lions of Australia complete more than 40,000 service projects each year – about 3,000 of which help the environment. These projects are aimed to improve the quality of air, water and land, as well as protect and preserve local flora and fauna.

Through community fundraising, last year alone we raised more than US$28 million that went towards funding medical research, health care, assisting adults and children with disabilities, emergency response, and other projects to help the community. We look back at our storied past with pride, but we know it’s only the beginning. Every day, we’re building on our legacy with the goal of making an even greater impact in the future.