THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District has announced the launch of the Lions Pedal Power Project.
The project is a new initiative providing brand-new bicycles and safety equipment to local children in the Inverloch and Wonthaggi areas who might not otherwise have access to them.
It has been established through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Lions Club of Inverloch and District, the Wonthaggi Proactive Policing Unit, and Inverloch Bike Hire.
The initiative aims to foster healthy recreation, independence, and community inclusion for local children in need. The Lions Club has committed up to $4000 in the first round of funding to purchase bicycles and safety equipment to be delivered before Christmas this year.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Proactive Policing Unit and Inverloch Bike Hire to bring this project to life,” said Lion Brook Arelette.
“Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and independence of owning a bike. The more we raise, the more local children we can surprise in the next round of funding early next year. We urge our community to pedal with us and make a difference.”
Local police have welcomed the initiative.
“The Wonthaggi Proactive Policing Unit is proud to be partnering with the Lions Club of Inverloch and Inverloch Bike Hire in the Lions Pedal Power program — supplying bicycles to children and families doing it tough in these challenging times. We look forward to continuing our partnership delivering the Lions Pedal Power and other programs that benefit our local communities,” said Leading Senior Constable Nick Carlson, Wonthaggi Proactive Policing Unit.
“This project is another example of the hard work, dedication, and community-mindedness of our local Lions Club. We are extremely pleased to support such a fantastic initiative in conjunction with the Wonthaggi PPU,” said Meika and Danny, owners of Inverloch Bike Hire.
Key roles in the collaboration:
- Wonthaggi Proactive Policing Unit will confidentially identify and select eligible recipients, ensuring the bikes reach the children who need them most, with assistance from local schools and welfare services.
- Inverloch Bike Hire will supply, size, and ensure the quality and safe delivery of all new bicycles and associated safety equipment.
- The Lions Club of Inverloch & District will coordinate funding, community donations, and ongoing program support.
While the initial funding covers several recipients, the Inverloch Lions are appealing to the community for donations to extend the program and ensure every identified child receives a bike.
Every donation goes directly toward purchasing an additional bicycle and safety kit — helping more local kids move forward.
You can help
You can help by donating to the Lions Pedal Power Project.
Help us continue this program and share the joy of cycling by donating to:
- Account Name: Lions Club of Inverloch & District
- BSB: 633-000 (Bendigo Bank)
- Account Number: 134 075 787
- Reference: Pedal Power
