Scouts boosted by sponsorship hattrick
It really is a case of third time lucky for Greenbank Scout Group, which has received a grant and scholarship funding boost for the third year in a row.
The $2,498 funding boost is set to support the local Scouts to provide new survival camping, hiking and lighting gear, thanks to a grant from Covella by AVID Property Group (AVID) and Greenfields Development Company (Greenfields).
Covella has announced the Greenbank Scout Group as the recipient of its signature Sponsorship and Grants Program for the third year running, following its past 2 successful years of support.
Acting Greenbank Scout Group Leader Belinda Anderson says the ongoing support from Covella has been critical to the continued growth of the group by subsidising necessary equipment, memberships and program activities.
‘We are thrilled to be honoured once again as the recipients of Covella’s program, which has allowed us to better support local youth through our expeditions and community engagement initiatives,’ Belinda says.
‘Adolescent development is at the heart of what we do, and the investment from our neighbours at Covella helps make our program success possible.’
Last year, funding supported the purchase of essential safety equipment such as a defibrillator kit, UHF radio and compasses that allowed the Scouts to safely set out on a multi-day expedition.
‘We are grateful for another year of support, and plan to use this year’s funding to purchase equipment to enhance our adventurous outdoor hiking program,’ she says.
ABOVE: Greenbank Scout Group at a recent meeting.
Chairman of the joint venture with Greenfields, AVID Executive General Manager Bruce Harper, says Covella is proud to once again support the Scouts, who embody the local spirit and neighbourly values that define the Greenbank community.
‘Our Sponsorships and Grants Program is designed to build strong partnerships with local organisations that make a difference, making the Greenbank Scout Group the perfect recipient,’ Mr Harper says.
‘We’ve seen firsthand at Covella the impact of the Scouts and the groups commitment to stewarding resilient, adaptive and community-minded individuals from their youth into adulthood.
‘We are proud to partner again with the Greenbank Scouts and showcase its commitment to helping our local community to prosper.’
With Logan revealed as the fastest growing local government area (LGA) in Queensland, Belinda says supporting community grassroots initiatives is the key to maintaining a strong, active community.
‘Since 1982, we have grown alongside the Logan community and as the region continues to welcome new families, programs like ours are vital to foster community spirits,’ Belinda says.
‘As Logan grows, so does its youth population.’
The Greenbank Scout Group currently leads 185 members who are aged 5 and above through different environmental, cultural and workplace skill activities to strengthen their social, emotional, physical and intellectual abilities.
Designed to support local initiatives at a grassroots level, more information on the Covella Sponsorship and Grants Program is available at Sponsorship & Grants | AVID.
PHOTO AT TOP: Greenbank Scout Group was all smiles at the announcement of the 2025 Covella Sponsorships and Grants Program recipients.