Girls guides gifted with peppercorn lease

Published 25 November 2020

The Girl Guides’ promise is: To do my best, be true to myself, serve my community and Australia, and live by Guide Law.

And Moreton Bay Regional Council has promised to help them keep doing exactly that, granting the Ferny Hills Girl Guides a peppercorn lease of $1 per year for their clubhouse.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the peppercorn lease renewal will ensure the girls can continue their important work around The Hills District.

“As a father myself, I know the importance of mentorship, leadership training and skills development for young girls to thrive,” he said.

“That’s why Council will only require Guides Queensland to pay a peppercorn lease of $1 each year over the next five years for their clubhouse at Wahminda Park in Ferny Hills.

“Council has literally hundreds of peppercorn leases that we provide to community groups and clubs to take the financial burden off operating costs.

“This way, the dedicated volunteers at the Ferny Hills Girl Guides can focus their energy on supporting the girls to build new friendships and skills, rather than fundraising to cover their lease.”

Cr Matt Constance (Div 10) said the lease renewal would help the club continue to deliver an exceptional service for local girls.

“The Ferny Hills Girl Guides have held a lease with Council at the Wahminda Park clubhouse since 1999,” he said.

“So it’s great to have them stay for another five with next to no rental costs on Council facilities.

“With the club supporting girls across Samford, Arana Hills, Ferny Hill and Ferny Grove, this decision is really an investment in our children and our region’s future.

“I look forward to seeing the club continue to support our young women in conquering their fears, trying new things and growing into the leaders of tomorrow.”

Guides Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to enable girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members.

For more information on Guides Queensland, visit www.guidesqld.org