Sunbury Scout Group is calling on residents to consider donating Container Deposit Scheme refunds to their organisation, with funds raised going towards hall renovations.
The Victorian Container Deposit Scheme encourages recycling by offering a 10 cent refund per container – offering the option to donate this refund to a group of your choice.
Sunbury Scout parent’s committee want donations for repairs and maintenance of the hall on Miller Street.
Hall committee chair Lyall Clewer said that donating to hall renovations would help “a lot of people in the community.”
“There’s no set stream of income that provides support for these buildings, so we’re kind of on our own. We rely on parent volunteers who have skills and knowledge to help make these improvements,” Mr Clewer said.
He said that planned improvements are based on a professional assessment of the building and include foyer and bathroom improvements and ensuring that it is inclusive and accessible.
The renovation works will also seek to preserve and present historical items such as flags and photographs.
“We’re helping our kids grow, they’re getting life skills, they’re getting personal development … the leaders encourage the kids to self-lead,” Mr Clewer said.
“It’s a worthy organisation.”
The Container Deposit Scheme includes depot locations in Sunbury and surrounding suburbs.
Details: cdsvic.org.au/locations
