Our Scouting sections are supported by qualified adult leaders and Scouting parents.
Group Leader
Kooka (Kay)
My name is Kooka, which comes from being the cook at Cub Scout camps in 1986. I lay claim to loving birds, especially kookaburras, so a double reason for the Scouting name. After three years as equivalent to an Adult Supporter, I took up my first trained scouting role as a Leader in Kedron’s first Joey Scout mob. From then I became a District Leader in this section, then ran the district as District Commissioner before moving to Branch Commissioner in Promotions. I have been the Group Leader of Kedron for around 20 years.
My four children have made their way through every section of Scouting. I have witnessed the benefits they have received in life skills from many fantastic leaders. I wish to be able to pass on my skills to others, including Scout leaders, to carry on building resilient self-sufficient young people.
I’ve been involved in Kedron Scouts for the past 39 years and have had all my children, my partner and myself there since this time. Scouting provides such a strong community foundation, I am proud to be involved in an organisation that has taught and involved so many young people in developing skills to sustain them throughout their lives.
In my professional career I am a trained Regional and Town Planner and I worked for many years as a Community Services Manager. I then ran a small business as an Authorised Civil Celebrant. My hobbies include spending time at the coast, gardening, water sports and reading.
Joey Scout Leaders
Karamello (Riss)
I first started coming to Scouts when my brother was 6 years old. My mother had to go out and do some errands one afternoon, and I didn’t want to go, so I asked the Joey Scout leaders if I could stay for the afternoon and fell in love with helping out the Joey age group. I started coming every week with my brother. When he was old enough to go to cubs, I still came to Joeys as a Youth Helper.
I picked a lovely Aboriginal name for myself that no-one could remember and sounded similar to Karamello. Over time, the other leaders started calling me Karamello and the name stuck.
When I turned 18, I trained to become a qualified Joey Scout Leader and I have loved Scouts and being with this age group ever since.
Being with children is my passion as I work in a High School as a Teacher Aide.
Cub Scout Leaders
Kracken (Andrew)
Andrew is a Cub Scout Leader at Kedron who got roped into Scouting in 2023 when his son joined as a Joey - and politely insisted that he "stay and help every week". That was the beginning of a slippery slope into leadership, and when his son moved to Cubs, Andrew moved with him, scarf and all.
By day, Andrew is a professional engineer; by night, he's busy helping Cubs build rockets, light fires, solve puzzles, tie knots, and occasionally stay on task. He brings a love of hands-on learning, STEM, and outdoor adventure to the group, always looking for ways to spark curiosity and confidence in young people.
Andrew enjoys how closely Scouting aligns with his own interests - and sees it as a rare opportunity to help shape not just his own child's growth, but an entire Cub Unit's sense of discovery and fun.
Scout Leaders
Venturer Scout Leaders
Rover Leader Advisors
Our Committee
While the Kedron Scout Group cannot function without the scouting experience of its Leaders, the Leaders and Group need the support of a well organised Committee. Parents and the local community can be involved in Kedron Scouts by taking on an official position or helping in a variety of different ways.
The Committee members are 100% volunteers and enjoy making a vibrant successful community group. Positions include the traditional roles of Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as the Working Bee Coordinator, Property Manager and Quartermaster. No offer of help is ever turned away. Parents can also help with fundraising, working bees, camps and hiring of the Den.
If you are interested in joining the Committee or helping with Kedron Scouts, please contact us.