The Allan Labor Government has delivered to Epping North Scouts a brand new, purpose-built hall they can use to gain life skills, make new friendships and connect with their local community.

Member for Thomastown Bronwyn Halfpenny, representing Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman, today officially opened the new Epping North Scout Hall, which has been constructed with a $600,000 contribution from the Labor Government. 

The new hall will be home to the Epping North Scouts, with the space providing plenty of room for the group to thrive and keep growing their numbers. 

The Victorian Budget 2023/24 contributed close to $1 million towards the redevelopment and upgrade of a further six scout halls in South Frankston, Bannockburn, Deer Park, Bundoora, Sandown and Eltham.

Scouts Victoria is one of the state’s largest youth organisations and has a membership base of more than 20,000 young people and 5,000 adult volunteers. The number of young people participating in scouting activities has grown by 30 per cent in the last 10 years. 

Accessing scouting activities supports young people’s positive development and growth by creating opportunities for them to work with others, tackle challenges and lead in their communities.

The project is part of the Labor Government’s $5.5 million funding commitment, matched by Scouts Victoria, to build, upgrade or refurbish scout halls across the state.