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25.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Simpsons Gap rangers are calling for volunteers to help with Larapinta Trail maintenance over the coming months. Contact Jayne Chandler at (08) 8955 0310 or [email protected]

22.01.2022 Places are filling fast so dont miss out! Register today.

22.01.2022 How to make your next adventure the best ever!!!

21.01.2022 LONG WAITS FOR SMALL WINS! NATURE CAN'T WAIT NPAQ is encouraged by this new acquisition for Queensland's protected area estate and congratulates the state gove...rnment for these strategic additions. Let's hope this begins a long-awaited path (after a long hiatus) to a Queensland target of 17% of protected areas, originally intended by the Convention on Biological Diversity to be reached by 2020. Currently we are at 8.4%, still way behind other states. We anxiously await the urgently needed, fully funded QLD Protected Area Strategy. This announcement means nature has a win. However, our biodiversity, unique landscapes and climate action cannot afford to wait for another election year for significant additions to national park estate and management funding to be actioned. See more

20.01.2022 A bit confused about all the changes to scout adventurous activity training ? Checkout the link below.

19.01.2022 Super Skills Weekend - Registrations are open!!! Lots of level 1 Adventurous Activity and other courses available over the long weekend. Choose one or a selection over the whole weekend the choice is yours. Head to register.scoutsqld.com.au to register and for more information

19.01.2022 Here is a fantastic website with lots of information about bushwalking

18.01.2022 Restrictions ease for recreational activities, just in time for the long-weekend! The questions on everyone’s lips - what does this mean and what are we allowe...d to do? Come Saturday 2 May 2020, Queenslanders can once again enjoy the great outdoors for recreation purposes, as long as they stay within a 50km radius from their home. Moreton Bay Region wants you to take advantage of the easing restrictions (while also following the rules) by jumping in your car (or boat) and making your way to some of South East Queensland’s best hinterland and coastal experiences, all within 50km from Brisbane. Enjoy the best of the region’s natural attractions including bushwalking tracks, beaches, 4WDing, national parks, lookouts and Moreton Bay’s marine park. Picnics are also allowed under the new restrictions, so why not try the best of the region’s fish and chips or support one of the many local businesses that are now offering delicious takeaway options. To help plan your weekend of recreation-fun, Visit Moreton Bay Region has launched a brand new search function that provides you with a personalised list of recreational spaces within a 50km radius of your postcode. To find out what Moreton Bay Region recreational activities are within 50km of your postcode, visit www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au Although welcoming visitors with open arms, Moreton Bay Region is encouraging everyone to follow the guidelines set by the Queensland Government to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This means from 2 May 2020, you should stay at home unless it is either: necessary for you to do an essential activity OR for recreation within 50km of your home. Important notes for travel to Moreton Bay Region: Takeaway & Picnics You can pick up something to eat or drink from food outlets or cafes and take your food to a local park or recreational space National Parks - If the distance is greater than 50km then you cannot travel for recreational purposes. Also, a number of national parks remain closed. There will be a gradual reopening of some areas in some national parks. To find out if your local national park is open, visit www.parks.des.qld.gov.au BBQ Facilities Will remain CLOSED Playgrounds - Will remain CLOSED Beaches If a beach is within 50km of your home, you can go there Fishing If your fishing spot is within 50km of your home, you can go there Boating You can go out on your boat (within 50km of your home) with one other person or the people you live with Camping Will remain CLOSED Please do the right thing Travel only within 50km of your home Practice social distancing (1.5m apart at all times) Practice good hygiene Only go out with one other person or the people you live with The official public health direction is available - https://www.health.qld.gov.au//home-confinement-movement-g

18.01.2022 Rogaine Event Dates for 2021 :) https://qldrogaine.asn.au/event-calendar/

17.01.2022 Great overview of the journey of our Youth Program

15.01.2022 Scouts, want to participate in a world record which will be an official Guinness world record attempt? You can! And it's for a great cause, the GUINNESS WORLD R...ECORDS attempt will be for ‘Most users to take an online environmental sustainability lesson in 24 hours'. You are invited to take part in a world record attempt that involves registering and participating in an online "lesson" and following up with observations of the sky from wherever you happen to be this Sunday, 21st June (the winter solstice and longest night of the year). The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt starts from 1pm AEST on Sunday 21 June 2020 and follows night fall around the world. All the submissions will be added to the international database of Globe at Night and participants from across the planet are welcome to take part. The lesson is designed to take 30 minutes and you are encouraged not to rush as, if you're not engaged for 30 minutes, it won't count towards the world record. How the World Record Light project works: * You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection to take part. * Sign up via https://worldrecordlight.thinkific.com/ * Sign in on 21 June from 1 pm AEST [03:00 UTC / 11:00 pm US EDT on 20 June]. * Watch some videos, answer all five questions, and do a night sky observation after dark, using the Globe at Night web app as directed on the project website. Participants in the Southern hemisphere will be looking for the Southern Cross (aka the Crux constellation), and the constellation of Bootes for the Northern hemisphere. * Don’t be put off by the weather: observations are valid even if it’s cloudy or raining. * Observations are uploaded to the international Globe at Night dataset in real time. * Finish all parts of the lesson within 24 hours. * Note that Guinness World Records officials may take several weeks to confirm the status of this attempt. What is the purpose of the attempt? Here is the official blurb: The Australasian Dark Sky Alliance is asking people to join them this Sunday on Australia’s longest night to help researchers create a map of Australia’s darkest skies, and learn about light pollution and its effect on people, animals, and astronomy. Together, our observations will map how light pollution varies across Australia’s cities and regions, and make a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt for ‘Most users to take an online environmental sustainability lesson in 24 hours’, says Marnie Ogg, ADSA’s CEO and founder. The project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, which has produced The National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife. Other supporters include ASTRO 3D, AstroNZ, Bintel, ICRAR, Globe at Night, Unihedron, ANU, the International Dark Sky Alliance, Laing Simmons & Young, Waiheke Island Dark Sky Park and Dark Sky Traveller. Look out for tweets from @DarkSkyAlliance, retweet them, and share your own thoughts, support and pics on the night using the hashtags #LightPollution and #DarkSky. And sign up to take part on the night at https://worldrecordlight.thinkific.com/. Please feel free to pass this information on to your fellow scouts we need dark sky observations from the city, country, suburbs, outback and everywhere in between.

14.01.2022 Save the date... more details to follow

13.01.2022 Looking for adventure??

11.01.2022 Rogaine Qld has announced their Event Dates for 2021...... Rogaineing is a great Adventure Strategy Sport which tests your navigation skills. https://qldrogaine.asn.au/event-calendar/ A great activity for an SIA !!! Get these details on your Unit Council Agenda and proudly enter a Scout Team !!!!

11.01.2022 Wunya Ngulum (welcome everyone)! We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week with the launch of our Indigenous Language Project Working closely with Kabi Kabi experts and c...ommunity, we’ve produced a series of videos to tell the stories of the local Indigenous languages and highlight the natural environment of our region We hope these films will not only help preserve local Indigenous language, but also enhance its value and awareness in the broader community Check out these short films https://bit.ly/2Ijh0ku Find out more https://bit.ly/2U7qrGt

10.01.2022 Spring into Adventure with an amazing week of fun at Baden Powell Park, Samford. Networking with Youth Members (age 14+) who have a passion for adventure whilst work towards industry recognised Outdoor Recreation Units (RPL through SAIT RTO 5443), you might even be able to achieve a Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation and develop your Outdoor Adventure Skills. Activity Pursuit choice is between Bushwalking & Vertical (abseiling & rock climbing) or Bushwalking & Peddling (mo...untain biking & cycling ) or Peddling & Vertical Choose your own adventure sessions include: pioneering, archery, survival, stand up paddle boarding, or optional extra Provide First Aid and CPR courses. As well as a Journey to South Bank and Kangaroo Cliffs! Date: bump in from 17:00 Sunday 27 September to 1400 Friday 3 October 2020 Cost: $450 incl. catering, camp fees and activities, excl. PFA and CPR Adventurous Activity Training pre-requisites apply see Where to Start on scoutsqld.com.au Training Page. What are you waiting for register now https://register.scoutsqld.com.au

10.01.2022 Campgrounds and visitor centres in Queensland national parks will be closed as of tomorrow. Stay safe and keep well!

09.01.2022 Adventurous Activities Super Skills Weekend !!!!! Scouts Qld is planning a special event on the October Long Weekend 2020 It is time for more adventure after isolation and so we are planning the Super Skills Weekend... On the October Long weekend at BP Park at Samford we are going to run a series of Level 1 Adventurous Activities Course over the 3 days. This is a great opportunity to Members who would like to get outdoors and smash out as many Level 1 Courses that we can over the 6 sessions on offer over the Super Skills Weekend. We are working hard on mapping out the offerings and more details will come very soon. We are currently canvasing which Instructors and Guides would be available to help out with the delivery of courses on this weekend so we can lock in the offerings. We are very keen to gauge what interest we have from the broad membership on participating in this series of course.. So, what do people think?

08.01.2022 Some good news from Minister Enoch: "From the more than 1500 submissions received so far there has been strong support for a ban on single-use plastics...". Th...ank you to our members and supporters for having your say and backing the state government's proposed legislated ban on particular single-use plastic items in Queensland. Find out how Wildlife Queensland has been working to make Queensland single-use plastic-free https://wildlife.org.au/single-use-plastic-free-queensland/

06.01.2022 Walk Week is a free online community celebration of walking! Anyone can get involved. You can register for Walk Week individually, or invite friends to join you... for Walk Week, join a group or create a walk. 1. Register 2. Walk, stroll, run, amble, stride or jog! 3. Snap or record your walk. 4. Post or submit and share your walking story.

03.01.2022 Dont forget to Register!!! It’s going to be a week not to be missed.

03.01.2022 Great to see the refurbishment is complete........ Great base camp for a walking weekend adventure !!!

02.01.2022 We’ve got great news that some national park areas will reopen this weekend. Visitors will be able to have a picnic with their household, or another person for ...singles, or go for a walk on trails within their local park or forest. Some areas reopening from 11.59pm Friday 1 May include: - Summit tracks at Mount Coolum, Glasshouse Mountains and Mt Bartle Frere. - Day use areas at Queen Mary Falls at Main Range National Park. - Laguna Lookout day use area at Noosa National Park. - Day use areas at Danbulla National Park surrounding Lake Tinaroo. A number of restrictions will remain in place until further notice, including: - all camping areas, barbecues and some rock pools, and swimming areas will remain closed for public safety. - recreation areas, including Bribie Island and Cooloola, remain closed for four-wheel driving. - North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island and Fraser Island (K’gari) will remain closed to visitors. Please visit Park Alerts https://qld.gov.au/parkalerts before you travel for up-to-date information about what’s open and what’s closed. Please keep up the great work in response to COVID-19 by: - Not visiting any areas in national parks, State forests and recreation areas that remain closed at this time. Compliance to existing closures will continue to be monitored, and penalties may apply for non-compliance. - Following signage and requests from rangers. - Only park if there is a car space available to help with social distancing. - Following relevant government health directives in place, including travelling within a 50km radius and staying 1.5m apart. #qldenvironment #qldparks

01.01.2022 #TieItTuesday 8 The Truckies Hitch Used to secure loads when travelling, so fairly temporary and quickly undone (because who wants to be standing around untyi...ng ropes!). There are several different ways of tying the Truckies Hitch, depending on where you grew up, who taught you and what works for you! The Truckies Hitch differs across the world, with Australia and Japan pretty much tying the knot the same, with the rest of the world apparently tying what is more commonly called the ‘Truckers Hitch’, using the same principles and general approach to securing a load. Tying the knot: Check out the attached image reference and web resources and work your way through this one. It is easy once you tie it several times. Web resources Bob Wests’ post ‘The Truckies Hitch’ https://www.snowys.com.au//snowys-camping-quick-tip-5-the/ (NOTE: This link does not endorse any provider, it merely has a good visual resource to utilise). YouTube resource Tim Thompson Truckies Hitch 3 Ways - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvjoE-xAfts ***Aussie content*** An alternative method of tying the Truckers Hitch has been visualised by Clarke Green at https://scoutmastercg.com/truckers-hitch/ DRIVERS NOTE: As the Driver of a vehicle you remain ultimately responsible for ensuring that your load is secured. Having Scouts tie the load down can sure assist in packing and getting on the road, but you should check the load is secure before commencing your journey. #SecureLoads #SafeScouting #Knots See more

01.01.2022 Ready Set SCOUT! Scouting is back in action for young people aged 5 25! #ReadySetScout #scoutsqld scoutsqld.com.au