Licola was originally a logging settlement.  By the time it was bought by the Lions Clubs of Victoria and Southern NSW in 1969, it was abandoned and derelict.  With a lot of help from Lions and other volunteers and the Army, considerable earthworks, bridge refurbishment and relocation of houses it was transformed to the village you see today.  Lions Village Licola’s Mission Statement is "to conduct and maintain a public benevolent institution promoting respect, mutual trust, self confidence and esteem, discipline and communication skills through group activities in a caring atmosphere conducive to enjoyment and education of life primarily for disabled, disadvantaged and infirm of the communities".

Times have been tough over the past couple of years with the December '06 fires coming within a few meters of the camp burning the perimeter fence, six weeks later mudslides destroyed 3 of our staff houses, in June later that year a “1 in 300 year flood” destroyed all of the main activities washing them 2km down river and knocking down power lines, and then a second flood in November of the same year.

With the kind help of Local and State Government and Philanthropic Agencies, the Lions Clubs have worked tirelessly to re-establish the camp as you see it today, and we are now back, bigger and better than ever with new activities and much greater accessibility for all ability groups. Please give us a call and come and see for yourself.