1st Lilli Pilli Sea Scout Group

31/05/2026

Super effort for the community this weekend donating time and sharing stories with our community supporting donations for the Shire Salvos! Thanks The Salvation Army Australia Shire Salvos donate online

31/05/2026

Great effort across the Shire for Shire Salvos and the Red Shield Appeal. Thanks to all the Lilli Pilli Sea Scout families sharing their weekend outside Caringbah Woollies to collect donations. All money donated spent in the shire! So many generous people donating coins, notes and via eftpos!

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

From distress to support, a peer-led model is changing mental health at Kogarah

21/05/2026

Last week, 1st Winston Hills Group Leader, and Parramatta District Commissioner, Shane Selwood was honoured for his service to his community at the NSW Premier's Volunteer Reception. To Shane’s “shock”, he was nominated for the award by his local state MP, Mark Taylor.

We asked him why he volunteers - and here's his response.

"I’ve been an adult leader in Scouting for over 25 years and Group Leader at 1st Winston Hills Scout Group for more than 13 years.

"During that time, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with the local community through Australia Day ceremonies, Clean Up Australia events, local school fetes, and our Scout Group open days.

"One of the greatest joys is seeing a shy 5-year-old Joey begin their Scouting journey, then watching them grow into resilient young adults with confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of community.

"Just the other day, my 16-year-old daughter told me how glad she was that I enrolled her and her twin sister into Scouts. She said that through Scouting she has had so many amazing experiences and made lifelong friends...such as meeting the Governor-General, doing voice advertisements on Nova, attending countless camps and activities, including the Australian and New Zealand Jamborees, and being part of Cumberland Gang Show.

"It’s all these experiences and opportunities that young people gain through Scouting that remind me exactly why I volunteer."