Lions Club of Victor Harbor & Port Elliot
Service From the Heart
Lions are a family like no other. And with our hearts united in service, we will lift up our communities all over the world. Because in times of great need, only a greater passion for service can make the world a better place for all people.
The Lions Club of Victor Harbor & Port Elliot are undertaking training for the Lions Eye Health Program
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Helping children see clearly
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Avoidable vision loss of eyesight in Adults
The Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) aims to reduce the incidence and impact of vision loss in Australia through education and awareness activities, promoting eye examinations, distributing informational publications and conducting children’s vision screening. The LEHP offers a free comprehensive Children’s Vision Screening Program, aiming to reduce vision loss by screening children from 3 years of age in childcare centres, schools, sporting clubs or community centres. 80% of a child’s learning is processed through their eyes and 1 in 5 children have an undetected vision condition. It is important to pick up any problems as soon as possible to reduce the impact on their development.
Children’s Vision Screening Program tests for Colour Vision: Visual Acuity: Depth Perception. The Spot Vision Camera is a state of the art piece of equipment that takes a photo of the child’s eyes. This screening is carried out to detect any visual issues associated with:
Myopia: Near-sightedness
Hyperopia: Far-sightedness
Astigmatism: Blurred vision
Anisometropia: refractive error
Binocular Vision: Eye misalignment and
Anisocoria: Unequal pupil size
A technical report is produced, at the end of the screening and can be downloaded from the camera. This report is given to the family to contact a Optometrist.
LEHP primarily focuses on three different eye conditions where, once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. Regular examinations every 2 years are essential for detecting these treatable conditions. Glaucoma: Diabetic Retinopathy: Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Please contact our Club for further information regarding any testings.
A Lions Volunteer is assisting a child during their vision screening.
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WELCOME TO OUR BEAUTIFUL PUPPY “VICTOR”
His story begins with his birth on the 13th June 2023 at ALHD Breeding Centre to mother Poppy”.
His training began within 8 weeks of being in the centre. Victor was exposed to wearing a collar, being brushed, having his nails trimmed, ears cleaned and being handled from a very young age. To succeed in our world he has been exposed to sounds at very low levels and increased over time. He has slowly been introduced to the outside world in the puppy play area at ALHD to freely investigate, manipulate and interact with small and safe o stables. Crate training has been introduced to ensure Victor is conditioned to going in and out of the crate by choice and not being scared of the door being closed.
On Tuesday 8th August was an exciting day when Victor went into his foster home. The foster carer came to ALHD training centre to collect Victor which took just over an hour as Mary from the Puppy Team and Laura from the Medical Alert team needed to go over the care and training of Victor with Pam Victor’s foster carer. It was lovely seeing the excitement when Pam met Victor for the first time.
Thank you to everyone involved with ALHD for all the work you do with these beautiful puppies. Watch this space for updates of pictures and information on Victor. We will all be lining up for puppy cuddles…💕
Thank you Australian Lions Hearing Dogs and Foster Pam for all the work you did with Victor…what a little star he has become💕🐾
Our Club Meetings
WORK MEETING – First Tuesday every month 6.30 for 7.00 pm at the Gospel Centre, George Main Road, Victor Harbor, South Australia (opposite the Victor Harbor High School, parking available at the Civic Centre) and in the front of the Gospel Centre.
DINNER MEETINGS – Third Tuesday of every month are held at the Crown Hotel (2 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor, South Australia). If you are a visiting Lion and wish to come to a dinner meeting, please contact our Secretary or President.
Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Lions are involved in many projects throughout the year and we never miss an opportunity to celebrate especially when Father Christmas is about. A quick snap from our Christmas dinner at the Crown Hotel Victor Harbor. A big thank you to the Crown for the wonderful service and meals you have supplied in 2023.
Club BBQ January 2024
Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Lions held their annual Club BBQ dinner on the 23rd January 2024 at Kent Reserve.
Our Club BBQ trailer does a great job with three grills to cook on and a great serving area. The BBQ trailer is used at all our events and was purposely built by Lion Merv Mortimer for club use. Thank you Merv we are taking good care of it.
The day was very hot but by 5pm the temperature had dropped and the evening was beautiful and barmy.
We all enjoyed a wonderful selection of salads and sweets prepared by members and a wonderful selection of meats from Indulgent meats at Port Elliot…always beautiful thank you guys. The club uses Indulgent meats for all our events, their products never disappoint.
Check out the About Us page to find out more about this dynamic, effective club where there is fellowship, good times, meeting people, service to the community, learning new skills, leadership and personal development
