Scouting Family News

Scouting Family News is focused on sharing some of the amazing things that are happening in Scouts Queensland!

Grant Success

by | 13 January, 2022 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Grant Success in 2021 and Planning for 2022The start of a new year is a great opportunity for Scout Groups to plan and develop projects to support...
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Peak Awards

by | 13 January, 2022 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Peak AwardsCongratulations to the following youth members on receiving their Peak Awards: Australian Scout Medallion: Elaine Cheung Brisbane South...
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How a Father and Daughter Survived Floodwaters

by | 13 January, 2022 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Scouting Skills for Life How a Father and Daughter Survived FloodwatersYou may have seen in the media coverage regarding a father and daughter who...
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Tales from Our Heritage

by | 13 January, 2022 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Tales from Our Heritage: Memories of our Founder's Visit to QueenslandLord Robert Baden-Powell with Leaders at Toowong during his visit in...
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Getting Green with the Environment Team

by | 12 January, 2022 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Getting Green with the Environment Team2022 goals: GET GREEN! Caring for the environment is cool! Get your group signed up for environmental...
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Indooroopilly Breakup

by | 8 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Indooroopilly BreakupIndooroopilly Scout Group, currently one of the largest scout groups in Queensland, held it’s last event at the Finney Road...
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2021: That’s a Wrap!

by | 7 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

That's a Wrap: 2021Joey ScoutsIt's been a great year for Joey Scouts, and we've had a stack of fun and adventure throughout Queensland this year: -...
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December Peak Awards

by | 6 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Peak AwardsCongratulations to the following youth members on receiving their Peak Awards:Joey Scout Challenge Award: Nicolas Guy Belmont Scout Group...
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Cunningham District Camp

by | 6 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Cunningham District Camp What a weekend! Cunningham District put on an event that will keep its members coming back for more. The weather was...
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Special Interest Area: Violin Restoration

by | 6 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Special Interest Area: Violin RestorationIn and out of lockdown, Mathew from Victor Scouts has been working on restoring an old antique violin case...
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Tyakunda District Venturer Camp

by | 6 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Tyakunda District Venturer CampOn the weekend of 27 - 28 of November the Tyakunda District Venturers came together to organise a flight-based camp...
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Tales From Our Heritage: Scouting’s Freedom

by | 6 December, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Tales From Our Heritage: Scouting's FreedomAs we reach the end of another year of Scouting, it is time to review and reflect on activities of the...
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Victor Scouts taking time for Mental Health

by | 9 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Victor Scouts taking time for Mental Health As part of Victor Scouts’ community participation, we decided to fundraise for a national organisation...
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The Secret of the Scout Youth Program

by | 9 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

The Secret of the Scout Youth ProgramFor 57 million young people in 172 countries who are scouts, the Purpose of the Scout Movement is very clear -...
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Tales from our Heritage: The Corinda Troop Raft Safari

by | 9 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Tales from our Heritage:  The Corinda Troop Raft Safari  From the pages of our past Scouting magazines comes the inspiring story of this...
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November Peak Awards

by | 8 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Peak AwardsCongratulations to the following youth members on receiving their peak awards in October:Joey Scout Challenge Award: Sebastian Stapleton...
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Pride March 2021

by | 8 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

2021 Brisbane Pride MarchIn October, uniformed members of Scouts Queensland had the opportunity to participate in the Brisbane Pride March. This is...
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Outdoors Queensland Award Winners

by | 3 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Outdoors Queensland Award WinnersOutdoors Queensland promote annual awards to recognise and reward excellence in the outdoor recreation community....
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Bert Newton’s Scouting History

by | 3 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Bert Newton's Scouting HistoryAustralia was saddened by the passing of Bert Newton AM MBE on Saturday. Scouting is proud to have been a part of...
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Bribie Island Emergency Services Expo

by | 2 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Bribie Island Emergency Services ExpoOn the 17th October, the combined Bribie Island Emergency Services Expo was organised and hosted by the Bribie...
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Camira Scout Group Supporting the Local Community

by | 1 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Camira Scout Group Supporting the Local CommunityWhen Camira Scout Group Leaders heard the news about the fire that destroyed Goodna Street Life Op...
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Camping Across Queensland

by | 1 November, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Camping across Queensland: Scout Groups share their camping adventuresKenmore's "First Nations" Group CampIn September 2021, Kenmore held a Group...
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B.OLD: A Celebration of Age and Experience

by | 26 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

B.OLD: A Celebration of Age and Experience   By Darcy Siepen, Kenmore Scout GroupIn 2020 the Queensland Department of Communities, Disability...
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Queensland Venturer Scouts

by | 14 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Queensland Venturer ScoutsQueensland Venturer Scouts have been actively engaged in many activities recently, in particular attending Agoonoree and...
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Joey Scout Jaunt 2021

by | 14 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Joey Scout Jaunt 2021Joey Scout Jaunt was held on Sunday 10 October at BP park withg 480 Joey Scouts attending along with supporting parents,...
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October Scouting Family News: Peak Awards

by | 14 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Peak AwardsCongratulations to the following youth members on receiving their peak awards:Joey Scout Challenge Award: Charli Preston Birkdale Scout...
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Early Halloween for Scouts

by | 12 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Early Halloween for ScoutsHalloween will come a early for Beaudesert Scouts as the group hosts a Halloween party to welcome new and future members!...
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Diversity and Inclusion: Gender Equality

by | 12 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Diversity and Inclusion: Gender Equality  What is Equality? It’s about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most...
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Jota Joti Virtual Jamboree 2021

by | 12 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Jota Joti Virtual Jamboree  A final reminder. This weekend JOTA-JOTI is happening in 171 countries across our world.    Jamboree on the...
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Tales from our Heritage: Glasshouse Mountain Record Climb

by | 12 October, 2021 | Scouting Family News | 0 Comments

Tales from our Heritage: Glasshouse Mountain Record Climb  In June 1952, the news story read – A small team of Rovers have established a new...
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Favourite Articles:

2021: That’s a Wrap

Our Joey and Venturer Scouts give us a rundown on the year that was!

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Tyakunda District Venturers Camp

Helicopters, Drones and Gliders!

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Pride March 2021

Representing Scouts Queensland in the LGBTQIA+ community! Get ready for our 2022 march, bigger and better than ever. 

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Camping Across Queensland

Kenmore, Greenbank and Tyakunda District share their camping adventures!

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Joey Scout Jaunt 2021

Helicopters, rockets, archery, craft, Joey Scouts did it all at this event!

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