According to the Queensland Parliament Former Members website, Vaughan was a member, Quilpie Hospital Board 1980-1989; deputy chairman, 1983-1989; member, Quilpie Pony Club and level II pony club instructor; former member, Quilpie Lions Club; president, Quilpie Rugby League, 1977-1979 and 1986; president, Western Rugby League, 1977-1984 ; member, Board of Directors, Toowoomba and South West Queensland Rugby League, 1981-1988.
