Kirwan Scout Group

Happy Father's Day to all our Scouting dads and dad-like-figures who help make Scouts great! Keep being adventurous dads 🤩

Hi everyone!

The Kirwan Scout Group will be proudly supporting this event and also providing a food and drink stall at the venue.

We invite all our supporters to come and attend.

Thank you 🙏.

The Laughter Clinic

🌟 Are you a leader passionate about supporting a fun, challenging, adventurous, and inclusive youth program? 🌟

The Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT) is seeking a Principal to lead our team in helping members turn their Scouting experiences into nationally recognised qualifications. If you have the commitment, capabilities, and qualifications for this role, click the link below to download the job description and submit your application. 📋👇
https://bit.ly/4crG95S (Link in Bio)

🌍✨To explore more exciting Scouts Australia vacancies, click here: https://scouts.com.au/join/join-our-team/

This week is National Volunteer Week. There are many opportunities for volunteering in Scouting as we provide "Something for Everyone"!

Want to know more?

Email us at [email protected]

Today is Founders Day! Lord Robert Baden-Powell began the Scouting Movement in 1907 and his legacy continues today with 57 million member over 173 countries.

Challenge what you know with Scouts!

Join the Adventure at scoutsqld.com.au

School holidays over?

Starting to plan activities for your child to develop their leadership potential, or looking for a great social outlet for them to make life long friends?

Have you considered Scouting?

Kennedy Region Scouts (Scouts Queensland) are looking for youth aged 5-25 to come and join us for adventure into 2024 and beyond. There is a group near you!

Contact us via messenger or below and arrange a visit. We cant wait to hear from you!

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HELP WANTED

Ever thought about getting involved with scouting but cant commit to regular activities or events?

We'd still love to hear from you!!

Please see the flyer, reach out for additional info - or contact our Region Commissioner Ernie for more.

We'd love to have you as part of our team!

The Kirwan Scout Group thanks our great friend in scouting - Councillor Kurt Rehbein Division 7 - for taking the time on the weekend to visit us at our annual JOTA/JOTI 2023 camp at Ignatius Park College’s Camp Gedling, Hervey Range.

Kurt attended as a special guest for the dinner and ceremony held to recognise youth member ‘Montana’ who received the Scouts Australia - Australian Scout Award which is the highest achievement in the 11-15y section.

What a great night, held at a great location, with great people coming together to enjoy all that scouting has to offer.

BRAVO to all who made this event happen 🙂- including:
- Park College for letting us hold our camp on your amazing property!
- PFD Food Services for your generous support and incredible food!
- Triple M Townsville for your IT support!

It was absolutely wonderful.

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VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

Hi all - my name is Darren and I am the Venturer Scout (15-18yrs) leader for the Kirwan Scout Group.

I am seeking another adult volunteer to join my incredible leadership team to assist us to provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people in our local community.

Who would I love to hear from?
- Any person over 18yrs with a desire to assist me with my program;
- Be available Monday nights from 6.30-8.30pm during school terms, and some weekends for camps and other outdoor activities as planned by the unit;
- Possess (or be prepared to obtain) a Qld Working with Children Blue Card;
- A great sense of humour and love of all things outdoors including camping, hiking, canoeing, abseiling and much more!
- Someone looking to be part of a close, supportive and dedicated adult leadership team.
- I'm particularly keen to have a female join us to help mentor our wonderful young girls!

Want to find out more? Email me at [email protected] and ill arrange a chat and visit to our unit.

Can I ask a favour? Please share this within your social networks to give me the best opportunity to have this post seen. Scouting has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life ... please give us the opportunity to make it so in yours!

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Today is R U OK? day 💛

Like good friends, some things are just better together. The support of a good mate can help someone feel connected and supported as they navigate life's ups and downs.

Learn more at : https://www.ruok.org.au/

THANK YOU!!!

The Kirwan Scout Group recently held a walk-in cent sale at our hall on Bamford Lane to raise much needed funds, and would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the following persons and organisations whose combined support ensured a successful event!

- Officeworks Townsville - donation of major prize of a gaming chair;
- Cowboys Leagues Club;
- Garry Thyer's Betta Home Living;
- Aaron Harper MP;
- Kirwan Tenpin Bowling;
- Rikki Rankin;
- Supercheap Auto The Willows;
- Direct Chemist Outlet Thuringowa;
- The Avenues Tavern - The Av Tav;
- Healthline Pharmacy Bamford Lane;
- Bunnings Warehouse Australia Fairfield Waters;
- Woolworths-Australia Parkside;
- Repco Australia - Repco Garbutt;
- Upper Ross Men's Shed Inc.

Without Townsville, Queensland community support we could not continue to provide our program to approx 100 youth members in the catchment. Thank you sincerely!

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For any offers of community support, or inquiries about our program, email:

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THANK YOU!

The Kirwan Scout section would like to thank the amazing team from selectability Bike Shed who arrived with their tools and helped our youth members prepare their bikes for a night ride next week.

We think it’s amazing that you gave up your valuable time to help us out - and we also think what you do at Selectability in the areas of and is incredible! You are awesome contributors to our community - BRAVO!

We at the Kirwan Scout Group are proud to share our Townsville, Queensland community with groups like - and are grateful for the support we receive.

Now bring on next weeks bike hike!!!

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The Kirwan Scout Group is currently assisting in training new leader Wes who in the future will return to the Woodlands group to lead their scout unit.

Wes has chosen the craft name ‘Bagheera’ and was recently invested into the Scout Association in a ceremony at our den.

Welcome Wes - it’s awesome you’ve joined up and we look forward to a close association with you and Woodlands Scouts in the future!

There are currently vacancies for adult leaders across all our sections, and in groups in our region from Ingham to Charters Towers to the Lower Burdekin and everywhere in between!!

Want to find out more? Email us at [email protected] and we will answer all of your questions!

- it’s not just for the kids!!!



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Think scouting is just for ‘kids?’ Think again!

Members of the Kennedy Region Scouts Rover unit - the Florence Bay Rover Crew recently attended their St George’s Ball - QLD Rovers on the Gold Coast where Chris and Louise received the honour in the linked post!

Well done to you both! And Bravo for acknowledging your Rover Team who helped make it all happen.

We are proud of our Rover Scouts Queensland (18-25yrs) here in the Kennedy Region, and advise we have vacancies in our unit for those looking to make friendships, have some outdoor adventure, and enjoy some great social time with like minded people.

Email at [email protected] to find out more!

Again - we’ll done … we couldn’t be more proud!

NEW LEADER FOR VENTURER SCOUTS

The Kirwan Scout Group would like to publically welcome our new leader Maria (Paula) to the unit and to our scouting family.

Paula brings a wealth of experience with her as both a youth member and adult leader in Guatemala, and has a passion for the environment in particular marine biology.

Paula has chosen ‘Echidna’ as her scouting name, and has already made an enormous mark on our Venturers.

Fun fact - as mentioned in a previous post Paula joins our other Spanish speaking leader Maria (from Spain) giving our group a multicultural experience that our youth will find exciting and rewarding!

Remember - are aged 15-18yrs and we have vacancies in our unit right now! Email us at [email protected] for more.

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NEW LEADER FOR JOEY SCOUTS

The group is incredibly pleased to welcome our new leader Maria to the unit and to our scouting family.

Maria brings a wealth of experience with her as both a youth member in Spain, and an adult leader in Spain, Ireland and Italy! Wow!!

We can’t wait to see our ‘Joeys’ thrive under her leadership, and her contribution across all the sections will be enormous.

Fun fact - Maria joins our other Spanish speaking leader Paula (from Guatemala) giving our group a multicultural experience we won’t forget!

Remember - are aged 5-8yrs and we have vacancies in our unit right now! Email us at [email protected] for more.

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Do you love canoeing?

We do!! So we decided to get outdoors this weekend and take advantage of the glorious weather and hit the water!

Providing for our youth aged 5-25yrs is what we do best - and we’d love you to join us.

Email: [email protected] to find out more.

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Does your 8-11y/o child love to cook?

Do they like to cook outside using a fire and coals?

Ours do!!! 🙂👍

Recently our tried their hands at ‘damper with a twist’ and ‘bananas in foil’ for our newer members, and ‘crazy spaghetti and garlic bread’ for our more experienced youth who needed to prepare a two course meal on a camp stove.

For dessert of course was some promised icypoles!!!! Yum!

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Want to know more about what scouting can offer your child? Email us at [email protected]



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🥾🌳⚜️Scouts are always connecting with the outdoors, learning from nature and taking positive action for their local and global environments. Today the world is facing many more environmental challenges.

This Keep Australia Beautiful Week 7 - 13 AUGUST, we encourage you to DO THE RIGHT THING by by choosing one of KAB’s 6R’s of Waste:

♻️ 🥰 Refuse / Rot / Reduce / Reuse / Recycle / Restore.

Last weekend over 150 youth aged between 5-18 years, (and adult leaders and helpers), all came together at the home of scouting in Townsville - Tarmaroo Scout Camp, Bluewater - for our annual Kennedy Region Scouts camp.

It was … AWESOME!!

We camped, cooked, played, laughed, learned new skills, practiced old ones … and made new friends along the way.

We at would like to thank everyone who volunteered to assist, families who supported the camp, and all of our wonderful youth members who make scouting the amazing experience that it is. BRAVO to you all.

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Want to know more? Email us at [email protected]

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Today is World Scout Day - a wonderful day that celebrates everything that makes the fantastic movement that it is!

It is also the day that Scouts Australia recognises those members who have provided an exceptional contribution to Scouting.

The Kirwan Scout Group is proud to acknowledge the following member who is a recipient of an Adult Recognition Award - Meritorious Service.

Jem Traeger - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader.

Jem has demonstrated a significant contribution to Scouting and is immensely deserving of this recognition.


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Get ready because FairPlay opens next week! 🏉⚽🏑

Eligible parents, carers or guardians can apply for FairPlay vouchers valued up to $150 for their child to use for sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered FairPlay activity providers.

📢 Mark your calendars for Wednesday 26 July! 📅

Together we can keep local kids active by spreading the word that the next round is opening and by also encouraging more clubs to sign up to be FairPlay activity providers.

For more info, visit 👉 https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay

It was so good to see new faces at our Together Townsville Networks gathering yesterday! Another great turnout! Thanks in particular to Eliza from Kennedy Region Scouts for sharing your organisation, and encouraging and challenging us to think about Scouts as a modern and relevant group for young people in today's world. We'd encourage any organisations who work with young people to explore how you might be able to link with the Scouts.

Gone Home: Lord Michael Baden-Powell of Gilwell

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the loss of Lord Michael Baden-Powell.

Michael's unwavering dedication to Scouting was evident in his deep passion for attending Scouting events and engaging directly with Scout Groups during Section nights or special occasions. He believed that by immersing himself at the grassroots level, he could make the most meaningful impact on the movement he believed in.

Michael’s love for Scouting radiated brightly through his infectious smile and the sparkle in his eyes. His genuine joy for the Scouting experience touched the hearts of Scouts around the globe, and his absence will be keenly felt by all members of the Scouting community.

During this time, our thoughts and sympathies extend to Lord Baden-Powell's beloved wife, Joan, and their family. Their loss is immeasurable, and we stand united in offering our support and comfort during this difficult period.

For further details about Lord Michael Baden-Powell's remarkable life and his invaluable contributions to the Scouting movement, we invite you to visit our website, where his legacy will be honoured and celebrated.

May Lord Michael Baden-Powell's spirit continue to inspire and guide us as we carry forth his family's vision of Scouting, instilling values, and empowering young individuals to become responsible and capable members of society.

As part of our goal to provide for our youth members, we at the group seek to expose our scouts to a wide range of experiences including information on our native reptiles.

Recently, our (5-8yrs) unit enjoyed a visit from Scout Leader Hornet and his pet python, which included the chance to get up close!

Well done Joeys! And thank you Hornet!

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We acknowledge and appreciate the support of Councillor Kurt Rehbein Division 7 who spoke at our Annual Performance Review last night.

Our is an opportunity for all of our families and members to hear presentations from all of our section, leaders, and our hard-working group committee.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making the group such an important organisation within our local community, helping our youth to become the , and receive  .

Bravo!!

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