SOD TURNING
CEREMONY
THE NEW HOME OF EXTRAORDINARY
On the 21st of May 2026, we proudly marked a major milestone in the future of our organisation with the official Sod Turning Ceremony for the redevelopment of our National Training Centre – the New Home of Extraordinary.
The event brought together more than 160 guests from across Australia, including members of the Lions community, supporters, sponsors, volunteers and donors whose commitment has helped bring this vision to life. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people who have stood beside us throughout this journey and recognise the shared belief in what this redevelopment will achieve.
We were honoured to welcome many special guests on the day including Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Lions Assistance Dogs Patron Mr Rod Bunten, and members of our Redevelopment Campaign Leadership, Tony Benbow OAM and Grant Kelley.
Photos from the event can be viewed in the carousel above.
Read more about the National Training Centre Redevelopment project here.