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Natural Disasters. Please consider the next picture carefully. What do you notice?. What can we do about it?. Through the medium of Scouting, the community have equipped us with some very special skills. Skills that in times of crisis can be put to good use.
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Through the medium of Scouting, the community have equipped us with some very special skills. Skills that in times of crisis can be put to good use It is our duty to place those skills and the resources held in trust by us, at the disposal of the community who have supported us so well
“.......having been thoroughly trained in Scoutcraft, places that training at the disposal of the community for public service.” The expectation of a Queen’s Scout
We can place children out of harm’s way through natural disaster, into our Dens, and use those skills and resources to deliver a proven programme
Who can help? Anyone can Scouts Rovers Leaders Adult Supporters Joeys Committee Members We can all have a role in supporting the community in times of need
Purpose To engage with the community providing a supportive environment for the children of those affected by natural disasters within queensland
Method utilise the skills held within scouts to provide respite for children suffering during a disaster by engaging them in a scouting programme in a safe environment
Benefits Respite in times of hardship and stress Support our community Building long term relationships
Challenges Liaison with local Government Insurance Funding Personnel Resources Pastoral care of young people under stress
History Support of Queensland flood cleanup Kokoda Junior Challenge Agoonoree
Resources Required Support from Government Transport Leaders willing to share the load in times of crisis Dens with suitable accommodation Programmes and programming resources
Where to from here? Do we proceed in developing this concept into a Plan? Who is on board to support the Plan?