In 1957-58 we were split Australia into District A & B with William Burge-Phillips as District Governor of District 201B which then stretched from Coffs Harbour south to cover the rest of Australia including Sydney.

But we didn’t stop there. Lions Clubs grew. We were up to District L in the 60’s and in 1977-78 when we were up to X, Districts were re-distributed based around States. Sydney became District 201N5 – N for New South Wales.

We are the largest District in members but we are the smallest District in area - so small our name won’t fit on the map! Plus Norfolk Is. (8kmx5km) is 1680km north east of Sydney.

Our District is all in Sydney though all Sydney is not in 201N5.

It comprises over 80 Lions Clubs along with a dozen or so Leo Clubs

  • Alpha Clubs aged 12-18 – school base.
  • Omega Clubs aged 18-30 – community based.

We cover approximately 70% of Sydney along with our 2 Lions Clubs on Norfolk Island.

We have a membership base fluctuating around 1,900/2000 and are always seeking the talents and ideas of new members to enhance our service and raise our profile in the communities we proudly serve.

As a Lion of District 201N5

You will experience a number of personal benefits including developing skills such as achieving leadership abilities, purpose, speaking proficiencies, organisational capacities, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships and best of all self-satisfaction at a child’s smile and a sense of self-worth at what you achieve.

But you don’t have to do it alone. We have training programmes – online and face to face - if you wish to take on a Club officer position. And perhaps, on to furthering your organisational and communication skills – all there for you to choose.

What are you waiting for?

Look at our club locations for your local club, contact them and come along when they are doing a project to find out who we are and what we are up to and how you can get involved.

Check out our “Sydney News” and see our facebook and other Social Media entries see what our clubs are doing in the focus area that interest you.