Join the Adventure

Come and Join in on the ADVENTURE of a lifetime.

Have you ever wanted to travel to an exotic tropical Island and help the local community do something worthwhile? In 2004, Forty Four Venturers and Rovers from Canberra participated in the 'Honiara Project' to refurbish and repair the Red Cross Development School in Honiara. A youth team was established and with the support of a small group of leaders, the team raised the required funds, travelled to the Solomon Islands and acheived every goal they had set themselves, plus some more. They also felt that the Scouts of the Solomon Islands would be truly worthy recipients of our efforts With that in mind, in 2005 another group of young people arranged an exchange program for a group of ten Solomon Islands Scouts, who visited the ACT in September. And the Story Continues. A Second Project to the Solomon Islands for ACT Venturers and Rovers is now being organised. The trip is going to take two weeks, and will be happening this coming September. The aim of the program is to provide young people with an opportunity to develop through involvement in a relevant community project that will challenge and inspire. We hope to achieve this through the planning and implementation of a practical project involving the Scouts of the Solomon Islands.

2004 team leader Sophie Palavestra presents the Chief Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Joe Billy Oge with a team scarf and badge.

Project Description

So What will we do ?

The Scouts of the Solomon Islands work hand in hand with the community, teaching practical and Social Skills, creating a culture of peace and providing developmental education to young people in a disadvantaged region.

They have recently acquired a property and are in need of some assistance in the provision of fresh water, sanitary latrines and other infrastructure that will enable them to deliver the program from this location. It is hoped that this will become the core of the project.

As the project plans are finalised, you will be able to find them on the documents page

Participants Costs

DON'T PANIC

Once you get to this stage, its important that you apply anyway. On the application form we are asking many questions, and some of them relate to getting you financial support.

The cost we are telling you is the total cost, excluding medical costs and travel insurance. All fundraising organised by you or the team will reduce this cost. You should ask your Group Leader to get your group to assist you in some way as well.

The Participants fee is $2000

Don't forget to get involved with team fundraising activities.

Application Forms

Come and Join in on the ADVENTURE of a lifetime.

Download your

Application Form SI06

When completed, please forward your form to

The SI06 Project
C/- Branch Office
89 Kitchener St Garran
ACT 2606

Dean Schnieder with a friend in 2004

Matt Kerigan (LBG) & Martin Harker (Yass) working on the School in 2004