What We Do
What does ALCMF do?
The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation (ALCMF) empowers children who can not walk without assistance to reach their potential. We do this by obtaining funding through the Lions organisation for walking devices that get kids out of their wheel chairs and on to their feet so they are able to walk, explore, play, work and socialise. This makes them stronger and healthier – physically, emotionally and mentally. Walking is our gift to the child, a gift that benefits the child, their family and friends.
Our on- going goal is to provide a walker to every child in Australia who needs one.
How to apply for support?
We rely on the child’s therapist or physiotherapist for referrals for walking devices.
Physiotherapists and therapists
If you know a child who would benefit from a walking device (to enable them to walk) – this is the process to work with us
- First speak with the child’s parents or carers.
- Contact us via our Contact page.
- A Grant Application (GA) will be required to be completed and forwarded to the Registrar.
- The Registrar will then send the GA to the appropriate State Trustee who will begin the funding process.
- Funding will come via the Lions, Lioness and/or Leos of Australia. We also work with corporate sponsors where possible.
Parents and carers
Contact your Physiotherapist or Therapist.
What We Do & Who We Support
We Help Children Walk
A range of walkers are available to cover every level of disability for children up to 18 years of age. Identifying the correct walker takes into consideration the need for balance and occasional support, through to full support of weight, whilst still being able to step forward.
We as Lions are not able to assess which device is the best for each individual child, and therefore, we rely on the professionals who are working with the children to advise which is ideal for that particular child.
Luca (9 years old)
Luca has been diagnosed with Epileptic Encephalopathy which impacts his
mobility. Although Luca can walk short distances, he fatigues quickly and has falls. Related both to balance and tripping, also seizures.
We would like to thank the Lions Clubs of Gawler, Angle Vale and Elizabeth Playford, and the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation.
