The Greenbank Scout Group is the first recipient of a new inaugural Greenbank community sponsorship and grants program.
AVID property group, the developer of the Covella housing community in Greenbank, funded the program as part of their community engagement plan.
The scout group received over $3800 for a new flagpole and $1000 for a new barbecue and esky.
They are one of the largest scout groups in the state, with 186 adults and youth members.
Belinda Anderson, assistant group leader of the Greenbank Scout Group, said it was an honour to receive the funding.
“The recent partnership with Covella is a great opportunity to shine a light on Scouts Australia creating opportunities for personal growth and building resilient individuals and communities like our very own,” Ms Anderson said.
“As we celebrate 40 years of Greenbank Scouts, we anticipate our group will be viable and self-
sustaining for years to come through public donations and local business support like that of Covella’s,
and we can’t wait to continue to grow and welcome more scout members.”
She said the equipment they purchased with the funding was vital.
“A flagpole is a symbolic connection to Australian scouting used in every meeting for the opening and
closing parade, so it’s fantastic our group can now utilise this space,” she said.
In the past four years, AVID has poured more than $570,000 into local community initiatives and activities throughout Queensland.
AVID’s Queensland general manager Bruce Harper said he was excited to launch the program in Greenbank and there were a number of high calibre applications.
“AVID has always been about bringing people together to help develop neighborhoods into thriving communities,” Mr Harper said.
“And what better way to do that than supporting local groups like the Greenbank Scouts who make a positive change to individuals and help keep our community prospering.”
