A group of committed volunteers lifting the limits for children with hearing or vision loss.
What We Do
Lantern Clubs are made up of enthusiastic, fun-loving and committed volunteers who fundraise for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) through activities that include events, raffles and street stalls. There are more than 13 Lantern Clubs across NSW, with a membership of over 500.
For over 55 years, RIDBC Lantern Clubs have fundraised for RIDBC through a variety of fun and creative activities including Literary Luncheons, morning teas, raffles, fashion shows, and, much more.
Lantern Clubs raise funds and awareness for RIDBC’s Alternative Format Publications (AFP). AFP create tactile and braille resources for children all over Australia – from babies as young as a few weeks old to school students needing textbooks translated into braille to allow them to keep up with their class. This ensures children are not held back by their vision impairment and are able to live a life unlimited. Since 1964, our Lantern Club members have raised more than $14 million to help support children with a vision or hearing loss.
How We Work
There are 14 clubs across NSW and each club has an Executive Committee including a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The clubs meet regularly to discuss their fundraising activities and to have fun and social catch-up’s.
Every 6 weeks, the Executive Committee from each club meet at the Central Council and discuss the ongoing activities. There is a Central Council Executive Committee who oversee all Central Council activities including the end of year Annual Combined Luncheon.
Our goal is to engage our community with our fundraising activities which help raise awareness for the valuable support and services that RIDBC provide for children with hearing loss.
Get Involved
Do you like socialising and being involved in fun and creative activities?
Would you like to be a part of an enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers?
Do you want to make a difference and help lift the limits for children with hearing or vision loss?
Then you should join a Lantern Club today! For more information on Lantern Clubs sign up now or contact your nearest Lantern Club.
Find an Event
Lantern Clubs are always hosting fun and entertaining fundraising events. We'll see you in the New Year for the list of 2019 events!
Hornsby & District Lantern Club
Coach Trip to Batemans Bay
When Sunday 20th to Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Cost $445 - twin share or $495 - single
RSVP Joanne on 9484 5608 (requires a deposit of $100 to confirm booking)
Crazy Whist Afternoon
When Wednesday 18th September, 2019
Venue Pennant Hills Leisure & Learning Centre - 8 Warne Street, Pennant Hills
Time from 11.30am
Cost $15 - this includes lunch
RSVP Joanne on 9484 5608 by 4th September
Blacktown City Lantern Club
Fashion Parade
When Saturday 17th August 2019
Venue Guardian Funeral Homes - Cnr Sunnyholt Road and 3rd Avenue, Blacktown
Time 11.30am
Cost $10 (afternoon tea will be provided)
RSVP 13th August 2019 - Mary Holdsworth columbia98@hotmail.com
Blue Mountains Lantern Club
You're invited to join Sydney's best-known literary lecturer, Susannah Fullerton OAM FRS(N) speaking on The Scence of the Crime: Inspector Morse & Oxford
Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse is one of his most loved literary creations. In this fascinating talk, Susannah Fullerton will tell us more about this character and the magnificent setting for most of his detective work: Oxford.
When Thursday 22nd August 2019
Where Reformed Church 3 Renwick Close (off Old Bathurst Road) East Blaxland
Time 10.30am arrivial for an 11am start
Cost $30 - includes a light lunch
RSVP by 16th August 2019 to either:
Diane Marris - 0409 662 344 or dma.26751@bigpond.com
Ruth Stevenson - 4739 4623 or stevcor@bigpond.net.au
Find a Lantern Club
Lantern Clubs offer members the chance to be enterprising in a fun, social setting, while at the same time, allowing these members to contribute to the important work of RIDBC, Australia’s largest independent special educator.
Contact your neatest Lantern Club via contact information below or for more information about Lantern Clubs email LanternClub@ridbc.org.au
Avoca Beach Lantern Club
Established in 1972.
Club meetings
Avoca Beach Lantern Club meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Waterford Retirement Village, Kincumber Street, Kincumber.
Contact info
Marie Fuller
(President)
Phone: 4382 2264
Email: marie_fuller@optusnet.com.au
Blacktown Lantern Club
Established in 1972.
Club meetings
Blacktown Lantern Club meets at the Jack Robinson Room, Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell St, Blacktown every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Mary Holdsworthy
(Secretary)
Phone: 9671 1878 or 0402 943 149
Email: columbia98@hotmail.com
Blue Mountains Lantern Club
Established in 1969.
Club meetings
Blue Mountains Lantern Club meets at Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood every 3rd Thursday of the month at 11.00 am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Diane Marris
(President)
Phone: 4751 9697 or 0409 662 344
Email: dma.26751@bigpond.com
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Contact info
Carol Bennett
(Secretary)
Phone: 6586 3347
Email: bonnypublishing1@bigpond.com
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Patricia Woodford
(President)
Phone: 0419 618 123
Email: p.woodford@optusnet.com.au
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Contact info
Patricia Bower
(Secretary)
Phone: 4471 1336
Email: tbpower@bigpond.com
Forster Tuncurry Lantern Club
Established in 2001.
Club meetings
Forster Tuncurry Lantern Club meets at CWA Rooms, Little Street, Forster every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Margaret Pollard
(Secretary)
Phone: 6555 8997
Email: teaset78@gmail.com
Goulburn Lantern Club
Established in 1977.
Club meetings
Goulburn Lantern Club meets at Centretown Lagoon Motel, 77 Lagoon Street, Goulburn every 2nd Friday of the month at 11am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Rona Hope
(President)
Phone: 4821 5148
Email: thehopeys@gmail.com
Hornsby & District Lantern Club
Established in 1973.
Club meetings
Hornsby Lantern Club meets at Leisure and Learning Centre, 8 Warne St, Pennant Hills every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Joanne Gracie
(President)
Phone: 9484 5608
Email: joanneg@speednet.com.au
Maitland Lantern Club
Established in 1966.
Club meetings
Maitland Lantern Club meets at East Maitland Bowling Club, Bank Street, East Maitland every 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30am. Visitors welcome.
Mosman Lantern Club
Established in 1964, Mosman was one of the first Lantern Clubs. It closed down in 1992, and was started again in 2000.
Club meetings
Mosman Lantern Club meets at 3/14 Esther Road, Mosman or 16/67 Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Elaine Cox
(President)
Phone: 0428 469 990
Email: elainecox11@gmail.com
Parramatta Lantern Club
Established in 1964, Parramatta is one of the first Lantern Clubs.
Club meetings
Parramatta Lantern Club meets at RIDBC North Rocks every 1st Wednesday of the month at 1pm. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Elaine Brock
(President)
Phone: 0438 396 159
Email: elaineishome1@bigpond.com
Ryde Lantern Club
Established in 1966.
Club meetings
Ryde Lantern Club meets at St Anne’s Centre, Church Street, Top Ryde every 3rd Monday of the month at 10am. Visitors welcome.
Warringah Lantern Club
Established in 2006.
Club meetings
Warringah Lantern Club meets at Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30am. Visitors welcome.
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Contact info
Judy Sunnex
(President)
Phone: 9977 4818
EMail: judysunnex@yahoo.com.au
