Fundraising

The Sweetest Way to Support Goolwa: A Lions Club Story Step into any café, hotel, or even a paving supplier in Goolwa or Middleton, and you might spot a humble little box of Lions Mints perched on the counter. These aren’t just mints—they’re miniature powerhouses of community support, quietly making a difference one fizzing treat at a time. Since 1976, Lions Mints have been a beloved fundraising tradition across Australia, and here in Goolwa, our local Lions Club has embraced the program with gusto. With around thirty outlets proudly displaying the mint boxes, our dedicated members work tirelessly behind the scenes—restocking, maintaining displays, and ensuring every peppermint, spearmint, musk, and fizzer is ready to brighten someone’s day. Fizzers, it turns out, are the current crowd favourite. But no matter the flavour, every mint sold contributes to something far greater. The funds raised go directly into supporting vital causes—like helping Australia’s

A Familiar Face at Bunnings — Supporting Goolwa Through Service The Lions Club of Goolwa continues to be a regular presence at Bunnings Victor Harbor, setting up our iconic BBQ every six to eight weeks, serving the famous Bunnings snag in bread. Although Victor Harbor sits just outside our official catchment area, the location remains a key gathering place for Goolwa locals—many of whom shop there weekly, if not more frequently. Our Bunnings BBQ not only serves as a consistent and successful fundraising initiative, it also offers a valued social occasion where our members reconnect with friends, family, and community members spread between Goolwa and Victor. We’re proud to say the Bunnings BBQ has become a cornerstone of our fundraising calendar, helping us raise vital funds to support local projects, charities, and services. In keeping with our commitment to grow and adapt, we’re now extending what we offer beyond the

A Slice of Goodwill: Lions Christmas Cakes & Puddings For over half a century, the Lions Christmas Cake and Pudding program has been more than just a festive tradition — it’s been a powerful force for good. Since its inception in 1965, this initiative has raised over $70 million, with every dollar going back into the community to support life-changing causes. From blindness prevention and vision improvement to funding medical research and providing hearing dogs for those with impairments, the program touches lives in profound ways. It also supports children’s mobility, disaster relief, aged care, drug awareness, and youth development programs — making each purchase a meaningful contribution to a better world. In Goolwa, the cakes and puddings are a beloved staple. Locals know and love the rich, nostalgic flavour of a Lions cake, and demand is so strong that they’re now available year-round at the Goolwa Lions Book Den.

Catering with a Purpose The Lions Club of Goolwa is proud to provide catering services that support our ongoing commitment to the community. In addition to our regular sausage sizzles at Bunnings, we are frequently invited to deliver quality catering for private and public events across the region. Requests have include BBQs for parties and celebrations, food service for weddings and club milestones, platters for community morning teas and lunches, and support for larger gatherings such as clearance sales and recreational clubs. Every catering engagement is an opportunity to connect with the community while raising funds to support vital local initiatives. All proceeds from these activities go directly back into Lions Club projects, including support for charities, the expansion of community services, and the development of new programs that benefit people across our district. Our catering team is experienced, professional, and focused on delivering friendly service and generous hospitality. Whether

Why We Raffle—And Why It Matters Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day—you name it. If it’s on the calendar, there’s a good chance you’ll find a few Goolwa Lions parked at a table in the Village Shopping Centre, manning the Book Den desk, or setting up in a local spot with a stack of raffle tickets and a simple hope: to raise funds for our community. Sometimes there’s no big occasion—just a good reason to run a raffle. Because the way we see it, every dollar makes a difference. The money raised goes straight into Lions Club projects that help keep Goolwa ticking—whether it’s funding emergency medical information kits, improving parks and spaces, or supporting the local Christmas Festival. So go on—have a crack. You might walk away with a prize, but even if you don’t, someone else in town benefits. And that’s the kind of win that lasts longer