We have all been shocked by the pictures from Australia over the last few weeks.
Now the Scout Store is working with Scouts Australia to sell and distribute its fund raising badge here in the UK. The badge is being sold to raise vital funds to support scout families affected by the fires.
Badges can be ordered now for £3 plus £1.50 p&p but won't be dispatched until March. Link to the Scout Store
Please note that this is not a uniform badge
As Scouts we help to create a better world. We're there for each other during the good and bad times. During this natural disaster, Scouts have stepped up to help others and demonstrate the strength of community involvement. Many Scouts are actively involved as volunteer fire fighters, serving their community in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, other Scouts are helping injured wildlife, packing and distributing food donations for affected communities, volunteering in Evacuation Centres and hosting barbecue stalls to fundraise for the recovery efforts.