Pialba Scout Group - Hervey Bay

30/10/2026

We are having a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser today. Come on down and grab a sausage and drink and help us raise funds for our Youth Members!

22/10/2026

12/10/2026

One great thing about volunteering with Scouts is that you can enjoy new experiences with your kids and their mates. Volunteering with Scouts opens up a world of new opportunities and experiences.

Ready to grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Scouts!

Check out https://www.scoutsqld.au/ for more info!

25/09/2026

Happening tomorrow Saturday. Come along and support our groups major fund raiser. Hundreds of great prizes to be given away.
We also have a Hundred Board cash prize $2 a number, Raffle, lucky door and lucky chair prizes!

31/07/2026

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1 August – World Scout Day

Every year on 1 August, millions of Scouts, leaders, and supporters around the world come together to celebrate World Scout Day—a day that marks the beginning of the global Scouting Movement.

On 1 August 1907, Lord Robert Baden-Powell organized the first experimental Scout Camp on Brownsea Island, England, with just 20 boys from different backgrounds. That historic camp became the foundation of what is now the world's largest youth movement, inspiring over 57 million Scouts across more than 170 countries and territories.

🌍 How Can You Celebrate?

👕 Wear your full Scout uniform with pride, or at least your Scout scarf, wherever you go.

🤝 Share the values of Scouting through a good turn, community service, or helping someone in need.

📸 Take a photo in your Scout uniform or scarf and share it on social media using hashtags such as:


🌱 Renew your commitment to the Scout Promise and Scout Law, and continue making a positive impact in your community.

⚜️ Once a Scout, Always a Scout!

World Scout Day is more than just wearing a uniform—it's about celebrating the spirit of friendship, leadership, service, and adventure that unites Scouts across the globe.

Let's proudly show the world what it means to be a Scout and inspire others through our actions.

Happy World Scout Day! 🌍💜

"Creating a Better World through Scouting." 🌎⚜️
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19/07/2026

🌿 Scouting isn't just what we do—it's who we are. It shapes our character, strengthens our values, and inspires us to serve others with courage, kindness, and integrity.

A lifelong journey. A shared purpose. A way of life. ⚜️💚



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19/07/2026

A SCOUT’S TRAINING SAVED HIS LIFE ⚜️🚁

One of the greatest strengths of Scouting is that it prepares young people for real-life situations. The skills learned during Scout training are not just for camps or earning badges—they can one day save a life.

In July 2001, 13-year-old Boy Scout Cody Clawson became separated from his troop during a camping trip in Targhee National Forest, near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Alone in the wilderness, he spent more than 18 hours battling cold weather, rain, and uncertainty.

Instead of panicking, Cody remembered what he had learned through Scouting. He stayed calm, found shelter, and waited for an opportunity to signal for help.

The next morning, he heard a search-and-rescue helicopter flying overhead. Thinking quickly, he used the metal buckle of his Scout belt to reflect sunlight toward the helicopter. The flashes caught the pilot’s attention, leading the helicopter directly to his location.

What made the rescue even more remarkable was that the helicopter was piloted by Harrison Ford, the renowned Hollywood actor famous for portraying Indiana Jones and Han Solo. Beyond his acting career, Ford is an experienced pilot who has volunteered in numerous search-and-rescue missions.

After landing safely, Harrison Ford reportedly smiled and said:
“Boy, you sure must have earned a merit badge for this one.”

With the confidence of a true Scout, Cody replied:
“I already earned this badge last summer.”

This incredible story reminds us that Scouting is not just an organization—it is a school of life. The values of preparedness, courage, self-reliance, and practical skills can make the difference between danger and survival.

Every knot tied, every camp attended, every survival lesson learned, and every Scout activity has a purpose. You may never know when those lessons will become the key to saving your own life or the life of someone else.

The Scout Motto says it all: “Be Prepared.” Those two words guided a young Scout through one of the most difficult moments of his life and brought him home safely.

At Diamond 40 Scout TV 📺, we celebrate stories that inspire, educate, and remind the world of the life-changing impact of Scouting.

John.k.
Executive Director, Diamond 40 Scout TV 📺