By Maryanne Stuart

24 September 2024

I acknowledge the Helensburgh Lions Club, which has been a pillar of service and community spirit since its founding in 1979. Helensburgh Lions Club has spent over four decades making invaluable contributions to the local area, always guided by its values of liberty, integrity and Australia's safety. From its early days, the Helensburgh Lions Club has been deeply involved in improving the community. The club has led a range of initiatives, from building playground equipment and shelters to sponsoring young talent and providing support to vulnerable residents. It has helped bushfire victims, sponsored musicians and scholars, assisted the Rural Fire Service and even sponsored a hearing dog for a resident in Otford. The club's involvement in important initiatives like Clean Up Australia Day, Illawarra for Drought and the annual Anzac Day service at Memorial Park in Stanwell Tops underscores its dedication to both local and national causes. On behalf of my community, I thank the Helensburgh Lions Club for its unwavering service and commitment. We are deeply grateful for the club's continued efforts.