Abseiling into next century of Scouting

By Paul Rustomji of Austinmer Scout Group

It was a big weekend for Austinmer Scout Group on 11-12 November as we had our combined group camp at Mt Keira Scout Camp. This meant all five sections (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers) together. And on top of that, the group marked 100 years of continuous scouting at Austinmer with a dinner at the Mt Keira lodge.

Abseiling at Mt Keira was ever popular with a few cubs making their first “drops” over the cliff. A bit of raft construction happened at the pool and everyone went home tired but having had a great weekend.

The group would like to thank Bellambi Hotel for contributing $600 towards the light and sound set-up for the 100th event. We would also like to acknowledge the receipt from the IMB Foundation of $8000 to improve access to our hall.

Over summer there are two notable events coming up for our members. Two scouts will be amongst over 600 Australian Scouts attending the New Zealand Scout Jamboree. Several of our Venturers are off to Venture24, the national meet-up for 14- to 18-year-old youth members being held in Victoria in early January. And planning has started for Austi Scouts to attend the next Australian Jamboree in Maryborough, Queensland in January 2025.

More info at nsw.scouts.com.au