The Greenbank Scout Group has secured a $2,498 grant to help purchase new survival camping, hiking, and lighting equipment, further strengthening its outdoor adventure program for young members.
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Now in its third year, the support comes through the Covella Sponsorship and Grants Program, an initiative by Covella — a joint venture between AVID Property Group and Greenfields Development Company — which backs local organisations making a positive community impact.
Acting Greenbank Scout Group Leader Belinda Anderson said the funding has been essential to the group’s continued development and success.
“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,” Ms Anderson said.
“Adolescent development is at the heart of what we do, and the investment from our neighbours at Covella helps make our program success possible.”
In previous years, the funding helped purchase essential safety items such as a defibrillator kit, UHF radio, and compasses — all of which were used during a multi-day expedition. This year’s grant will go toward expanding the Scouts’ adventurous hiking program.
“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,” Ms Anderson said.
AVID Executive General Manager Bruce Harper, who also chairs the joint venture with Greenfields, said the Greenbank Scouts reflect the values that define the local 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 said.
“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.”
Currently, the Greenbank Scout Group supports 185 members aged five and above through a wide range of environmental, cultural and skills-based activities.
With Logan ranked as Queensland’s fastest-growing local government area, Ms Anderson said initiatives like theirs are vital to keeping the community strong and connected.
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“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,” she said.
“As Logan grows, so does its youth population – thanks to AVID’s support, groups like ours can continue to thrive and strengthen our Scouts social, emotional, physical and intellectual abilities.”
Published 31-July-2025
