Apex History
Apex Australia – Helping out & Shining through for over 77 years!
You have probably seen the familiar triangular Apex logo many times before but did you know that it stands for over 77 years of caring for communities?
Apex is the only ‘born and bred’ self development and service club network which has its origins right here in Australia! Apex was formed in March 1931 in Geelong, Victoria, during the 1930s depression by three young architects. The three, sons of Rotarians, had wanted to join a Rotary club but because they shared the same profession, were not allowed.
So they formed Apex. Within seven months, clubs were started at Ballarat, Camperdown, Albury and Warrnambool. Since then, Apex has gone on to play a major role in bettering life for Australians at community, statewide and national levels.
As well as raising funds for and supporting countless community projects, Apex Australia, which includes the Apex Foundation, has a number of Trusts, which primarily support children.
From the free milk for school children project in the 1940s, to the 1978 National Service Scheme which raised more than $1,300,000 to build a research centre at the Prince of Whales Hospital at Sydney for research into leukemia and cancer in children, to The Magic Castle, a NSW Snowy Mountain chalet funded and built by Apexians for use by underprivileged children, Apex believes children are our future.
Supporting research into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Kids Helpline, the Australian Down Syndrome Association and the Westmead Children’s Hospital are just a few of the ways Apex clubs have made life better for Australian children.
In its now impressive history of caring for our communities, Apex has also supported multiple sclerosis, people with disabilities, diabetes mellitus, reducing the incidence of melanoma and the Clean Up the World campaign.
A 1983 Apex scheme raised money for the highly specialised surgery that rebuilds faces after accidents and deformities.
Apex Clubs continue to give thousand of schools students the self confidence it takes to stand before an audience and either debate a topic that is relevant to today’s society or to speak up and be heard through State and Nationally endorsed effective speaking competitions.
Apexians are ordinary people who want to make a difference, form friendships and have fun.
Australia wide Apex clubs are made up of members aged 18 to 45, and youth clubs consist of young Australians aged up to 18.
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