Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

September 2018 marks 100 years of the Rover section of the Scouting movement. One hundred years on, Rovers remain an integral part of Scouts Australia, an integral part of the Mackellar community. Rovers Australia was first established in northern Sydney in 1918. The section grew rapidly here. Rovering was originally described as a 'brotherhood of the open air and service'. This sentiment is still the foundation of the section today.

In the 1970s female membership was welcomed and encouraged. The Rovers are an inclusive and diverse community organisation for young people between the ages of 18 and 25. It is a platform that encourages young people to enjoy the outdoors, developing important values and life skills, whilst giving back to their community. I congratulate Scouts Australia on this notable milestone. This milestone marks the effort of many young men and women across Australia.

Congratulations to the local Rovers crews from the Mackellar electorate, including the Forest Rovers, Kananga Rovers, Platabeen Rovers and Mona Vale Rovers for the hard work you have done and continue to do in Mackellar. Congratulations on 100 years of Rovers Australia. I look forward to their future achievements and the empowerment of generations to come.

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