Scouting Out Success

It’s official—the Albany Creek Scout Group has earned their flying colours after being named Dixon’s Community Group of the Year. Peter Dutton has awarded the Scouts with a certificate and trophy, kicking off their 40th year with a fresh triumph.

While 40 years of operation for a community-based organisation is a marvellous feat alone, what makes the Albany Creek Scout Group’s longevity so special is how they have delivered 40 years worth of youth programs, knowledge, skills, and experience for the next generation to learn from. They have worked tirelessly to establish a safe haven for young people to embrace themselves and develop life-long friendships. Youth are able to achieve great things in a uniquely non-competitive environment whilst working together and feeling the support of those around them. As stated by Dougal Mayor, group Leader, ‘It takes a village to raise a child and Albany Creek Scout Group has been that village for hundreds of families over the past 50 years within our community.’ But not only did the Groups’ investment in passing on skillsets earn them this award; their commitment to the community as a whole played an integral role. The Albany Creek Scout Group have immersed themselves in Clean Up Australia Day, the Marine Debris Campaign, planting trees at a local quarry, and assisting with the set-up and pack-down of school fetes each year. They are dedicated to running craft tables at Easter time, Father’s Days, Christmas BBQ’s, etc, and also strive to collect towels for Guide Dogs or Pine Rivers Koala Care. The Group’s heart is the size of Brisbane itself, and what they care about the most is ensuring youth recognise the importance of giving to others without the expectation of reward.

However, in this case, Albany Creek Scouts Group was rewarded—and deservedly so. They are not just a Scout Den, but rather one big family. The backbone of the Group continues to be the supportive community that they have fostered to ensure that every family who enters their gates are welcomed and offered a space to flourish. Well done to each and every leader and supporter than has spent time within this group, assisting youth in developing character, resilience, and the ability to become leaders of the future.

For more information about getting involved with the Albany Creek Scout Group, please email contact@albanycreek.scoutsqld.com.au or follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Albanycreekscouts