09/11/2026
Late last year Bibra Lake Scout Group was fortunate to receive a Sports and Recreation Community Grant, made possible by the WA State Government, to fund a spate of brand-new Scouting equipment.
With this grant in 2026 we were able to purchase:
16 state-of-the-art tents – including spacious 4-person tents, as well as ultra-light hiking tents to support those Adventurous Journeys
2 Gazebos with gutters and walls – great for camp kitchens, and for stands at promotional days
2 super-rugged gas BBQ's and new Camp tables for section, group and statewide camps – many camp breakfasts have already been made on these beauties
New Personal Flotation Devices to replace our aging stock, to keep us safe on canoeing expeditions.
Two-way radios and new compasses, for orienteering and Nighthawk
A trailer cover and a jockey wheel for our open cage trailer
Portable gas stoves including super light hiking stoves; and
Dozens of other pieces of equipment that are essential for our camping, hiking and outdoor recreation activities, including essentials such as pegs, poles, rope, paracord, storage containers, more pegs, campfire cooking gear, tent bags, ratchet tie downs, even more pegs (can never have too many), lights, power banks, and extension leads, and even a chainsaw (exclusively for use of adult scout members only!).
In addition to being able to replace our old and worn-out equipment, this also means that more of your term fees have been able to be diverted into camps and day activities for our youth and supporting our adult leaders through training.
The Bibra Lake Scout Group Supporters Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our tireless Quarter Master, Badger (Richard) for his gargantuan effort in organising – not just the purchasing of the new equipment and getting it checked and stowed – but doing all of the extensive running around you need to fulfil a modern-day grant agreement – obtaining quotes, collecting receipts, submitting payment requests, and undertaking the grant acquittal. If you see Badger around, a little thank you wouldn't go astray. It's the behind-the-scenes work of volunteers like Badger that make all the difference to the quality of our youth program.
Lastly, we would like to acknowledge the fantastic support of our local Bibra Lake state member Sook-Yee Lai MLA who made this grant possible. Sook Yee not only facilitated the grant for our Scout Group, but also made sure to make time to come down and check out all of our shiny new equipment – photos below for proof! Thank you for your support, Sook Yee – you are always welcome to swing by for a visit.
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