Our Leaders

Group Leader, Joey Scout & Scout Leader - Marie McPadden

I’ve been a Scout Leader since 1991 when my second son joined Cubs and they needed a Leader. I’ve been involved in almost every level of Scouting but am now a Scout Leader. I love the outdoor activities - construction, mapping, hiking, canoeing, biking and camping. Scouting has enabled me to not only be involved in young people’s growth and development but to also take part in some amazing adventures – Jamborees, Cuborees, hiking Tassie’s 3 Capes and Overland Tracks, Wilson’s Prom, the Great Ocean Walk, canoe hike on the Goulburn River.

Cub Scout Leader - Lydia Scandolera

Hi! My name is Lydia and I’ve been apart of scouting since 2014, starting as a cub and going through the sections to now being a Cub Scout leader and rover. I love canoeing and kayaking and am on the scout paddle team, spending a lot of my time balanced between my three roles in scouting.

Assistant Cub Scout Leader - Amy Batson

I have been a part of the scouting movement for 13 years and worked hard to achieve my Grey Wolf Award in the Cub Scout section, Australian Scout Award in the Scout section and Queens Scout Award in the Venturer section. I am a current Rover alongside being an Assistant Cub Scout Leader at 1st Modewarre. I am passionate about making children smile and happy, working in childcare I have years of experience with all ages of youth. I can’t wait to meet your child and help them grow and develop into an amazing person.!

Cub Scout Youth Helper - Will Bird

Will joined 1st Modewarre Scout Group in 2015 as a Cub Scout! Across his time in Cubs and Scouts Will has achieved both his Grey Wolf Award and Australian Scout Award. Will has also been lucky enough to attend Cuboree 2017, Australian Jamboree 2019 and Victorian Jamboree 2022.

As a Venturer, Will now helps Lydia and Amy run the Cub Scout Section. Will brings his enthusiasm for all things outdoors, bringing a sense of adventure to the Cubs!

Assistant Scout Leader - Anj Batson

Hi. My name is Anj. I’ve been a scout leader for 3 years. I love camping and hiking - things we do lots at scouts. I enjoy watching the scouts try, explore and learn new skills. I will encourage all scouts to try their best because this is what’s most important to me.

Assistant Scout Leader - Tim Giles

Tim joined us from 1st Belmont in 2022 and has been a part of Scouting for 6 years! Alongside his role as a Scout Leader, Tim also has training in Archery and Flat Water Paddling, enabling the Scouts to have lots of new adventures in these adventurous areas. The most recent paddling trip for Tim was a night paddle on the Yarra River

Venturer Section

Our Venturers are currently hosted by 1st Torquay Venturer Unit who run on Thursdays from 7-9pm and Nindethana Collective Venturer Unit who run out of Highton Scout Hall on Tuesdays from 7-9pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we'll be able to support you in trying out Venturers!