2026 District Convention
World Trade Centre Melbourne, Docklands — hosted by the Lions Club of Melbourne Ausina
HOSTED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF MELBOURNE AUSINA · lions201v1-4.org.au/district-convention
Three days of service, fellowship & celebration
Lions and Leos from across Multiple District 201V1-4 gather in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct for the 2026 District Convention — a weekend of governance, connection and celebration for one of the world's largest service organisations.
The programme runs across three days at World Trade Centre Melbourne: a Friday welcome BBQ, a full day of business and hospitality on Saturday capped off with the Convention Dinner Party at Riveredge Event Centre, and a closing Sunday session with morning tea and lunch.
Registration is open to Lions, Leos, partners and guests. Forms are returned directly to the host club, the Lions Club of Melbourne Ausina.
World Trade Centre Melbourne
18–38 Siddeley Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Schedule & Pricing
Meals and hospitality are booked separately from your Convention registration. Tick the sessions you're attending, or take one of the multi-day packages below for the best value.
Where to Stay
Accommodation is booked by each registrant. These properties are all within a short walk of World Trade Centre Melbourne.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
Directly connected to WTC
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Opposite WTC & Yarra River
Grand Hotel Melbourne
Historic apartment-style
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street
Walking distance to WTC
Pan Pacific Melbourne
Opposite WTC & Yarra River
Crown Metropol / Towers / Promenade
Short walk to WTC
Transport & Access
18–38 Siddeley Street, Docklands VIC 3008 — on the banks of the Yarra River, within easy reach of Melbourne's CBD.
🚆 By Train
8–10 min walk (650m) from Southern Cross Station via Spencer Street and Docklands Drive.
🚊 By Tram
Free Tram Zone. Routes 12, 70, 75, 96 & 109 stop at Spencer St/Flinders St and Batman Park.
🚌 By Bus
Routes 232, 235 & 237 stop along Siddeley Street, Docklands Drive and Harbour Esplanade.
🚗 By Car
WTC Wharf Car Park — 300 secure spaces, 24/7 access, direct lift to the venue.
🚶 On Foot
A pleasant 8–10 minute walk along Docklands Drive and Siddeley Street from the CBD.
Ready to join us in Docklands?
Complete both forms and return them to the host club. One registration form per person.
Club name, full name, title designation, contact and emergency details.
Select your meals and pay by direct deposit to Lions Club of Melbourne Ausina.
Email both forms to convention26@ausinalions.org.au before 11 October.