The Australian Scout Medallion is the highest award you can attain in the Scout section, with only 1% of Scouts nationally achieving this prestigious honour. It involves a multitude of tasks involving leadership, community service and a hike in unknown territory.
Today I would like to recognise the adventurous spirit, determination and courage of 14 year old Freya Scott from Berowra. She has become one of the remarkable 1% to attain the Australian Scout Medallion. This feat in itself is incredible, but the dedication and hard work she put in to receive this award is extraordinary.
Freya completed a Scout leadership course, organised a canoe excursion, completed a first aid course and got her amateur radio licence. Additionally, Freya also completed all of the Scouting Proficiency levels including pioneer, adventurer and explorer, and was involved in teaching and leading other scouts with these skills. She also went on to lead a 30km bushwalk near Eden on the South Coast without any adult supervision and organised an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage camp.
Freya has demonstrated great initiative, drive, and leadership, all of which make her more than deserving of the Australian Scout Medallion. Not many other fourteen year olds can claim to have shown such admirable qualities. I would like to congratulate her on attaining such a rare accolade and I am certain that she will continue to succeed in whatever she does in the future.
