SCOUTS SET TO SOAR WITH FUNDING INJECTION

July 22, 2025

A $2,498 funding boost is set to support 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 announced the Greenbank Scout Group as the recipient of its signature Sponsorship and Grants Program for the third year running this month, following its past two successful years of support.

Acting Greenbank Scout Group Leader Belinda Anderson said the ongoing support from Covella had 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,” 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.”

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,” Ms Anderson said.

Chairman of the joint venture with Greenfields, AVID Executive General Manager Bruce Harper said Covella was 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 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.”

The Greenbank Scout Group currently leads 185 members ages five 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 here.