Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund

Dick Smith has lived an amazing Scouting Life.  Philanthropist, Adventurer, Entrepreneur and a successful Scout.  Dick's love for nature and everything outdoors came to him through opportunities as a child to be a Scout and enjoy growth, development and skill acquistion through engagement with the Scouting Program.

Dick has never forgotten his Scouting background and is always happy to support and give back to Scouts ... locally, statewide & nationally.  Through a very significant donation given to Scouts Australia the Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund was created offering Scouts of all ages the opportunity to apply for funding for projects and adventures that further helps develop their leadership skills.

With a focus of walking the Overland Track in Tasmania, our Venturer Unit accepted the challenge and made a submission to the Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund Committee for $10,000 to help them achieve this goal.  Through Unit Council approval their application was discussed, created, refined and proudly submitted.  Result .... our 1st Ballan Venturer Unit was the only Victorian Recipient, receiving $10,000 towards their Tasmanian Overland Track Adventure in the Funds inaugural Leadership Through Adventure allocation.

THANK YOU, DICK & PIP SMITH and SCOUTS AUSTRALIA.

1st Ballan Venturers Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund Application

INAUGURAL DICK & PIP SMITH LEADERSHIP THROUGH ADVENTURE FUNDING ALLOCATION