- The Cook Labor Government has invested almost $440,000 towards Scouts WA groups
- Twenty Scout groups based as far north as Woorree and as far south as Secret Harbour benefit from 22 funding commitments
- Cub Scouts from across the State gather for annual ‘Cubilee’ event
The Cook Labor Government is delivering on its 2025 election commitments to upgrade equipment and facilities for Scouts WA members, with 20 groups sharing in almost $440,000 funding across 22 individual commitments.
As Scouts WA celebrates 110 years of Cub Scouts at its annual Cubileeevent in Cockburn Central, 17 of the 22 Scouts WA election commitments have been delivered, with the remaining five projects underway.
Baldivis Scout Group in the City of Rockingham was one of the 20 Scout groups to receive a funding boost, with $12,000 allocated to purchase new tents, camp lighting, batteries, a gas bottle, eskies, gazebos, portable radio and food storage kit.
Hamersley Scout Group in the City of Stirling received $30,000 for several projects. This included installing an air conditioning system in the Hamersley Scout Hall, new canoes and a trailer, and camping equipment for hiking and group camps.
Carlisle Scout Group received $60,000 for critical infrastructure upgrades, including air conditioning and maintenance work to its hall and a new storage shed.
Wembley Downs Scout Group completed $10,000 of electrical and lighting upgrades in June – allowing night activities to take place in a safe and well-lit environment – while Amelia Heights Scout Group benefited from $27,000 for air conditioning for their hall and a trailer.
Kinross Scout Group received a grant of $6,000 to purchase two marquees to provide weather protection, in addition to four laptops to support members in planning and recording their program achievements. Warwick Scout Group received $14,000 to buy a car trailer, life jackets and hiking tents. Goollelal Greenwood Scout Group was funded $11,000 to purchase new equipment including marquees and teardrop banners to help with holding outdoor activities.
Bull Creek Leeming Scout Group received $34,000 to upgrade their facilities and purchase abseiling and vertical activity equipment to expand its youth program opportunities. Hampton Park Scout Group in Morley received $5,000 to construct a nature play area and improve the surrounds of their hall.
Other Scout Groups to benefit from the funding include the Secret Harbour, Ferndale Park Riverton, North Beach, Padbury, Byford, Roleystone, Wanneroo, Bibra Lake and Woorree groups, and the Canning Sea Scouts.
Scouts WA programs offer volunteering opportunities and personal development through adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive activities for young people, aged 5 to 25. Scouts WA has more than 4,000 members.
Comments attributed to Local Government and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley:
“Scouts WA’s positive impact on Western Australia’s young people stretches back to 1908.
“Scout groups help young people to develop life skills and experience, while supporting mental health and wellbeing.
“The benefits realised through the Scouts WA program are real, with research showing Scouts feel better at coping with life, feel better about themselves, and are more likely to help others – all great attributes for future leaders.
“It is pleasing to see the support being provided by our Cook Labor Government have such far reaching benefits to so many Scouts groups.”
