7 October 2026

Together with the Mayor of Shepparton, Cr Geoff Akers, the Governor-General as Chief Scout of Scouts Australia, was delighted to spend the evening with 1st North Scouts in Shepparton, joining young people for their Scout Unit meeting and hearing about their experiences in Scouting.  
The Governor-General had the special opportunity to celebrate some outstanding achievements. She presented the Australian Scout Award to Lauren and Lukas, the Silver Wattle to Kelly Rummery, and the Special Service Award to Benjamin Scott.  
The Governor-General thanked MC Sky, Scout; Benjamin Scott, Group Leader of 1st North Scouts, and Sarah McGeehan, Assistant Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria for welcoming her, as well as the Scouts and leaders who made the visit so special.

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