Scootaville

Following last year’s successful event, on 24th August this year, 50 people – mostly veterans – will once again set off from Ipswich in Qld, on small motor scooters, for the 18 day, 2,500-kilometre trip to Army’s Lavarack Barracks in Townsville. The event will raise funds for Legacy, that wonderful Charity which is there for the partners and the children of those who gave their lives or their health for our country.

Nicknamed ‘Scootaville’, the trip has been organised by the Radschool Association Ltd, a registered charity that represents the men and women who were trained by the Air Force to maintain or operate its electronic equipment. Association Secretary and Treasurer, Trevor Benneworth says the trip will take 18 days and involve passing through and overnighting in a variety of iconic Queensland towns including Dalby, Roma, Charleville, Blackall, Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry, Richmond, Hughenden, Charters Towers and finally Townsville. 

He says, ‘Apart from raising funds for Legacy, the event provides an opportunity for the men and women taking part to form new friendships, meet some wonderful people along the way, see and enjoy some outback hospitality and in a friendly and social atmosphere, to mix with their peers and discuss any troubles they might have’.

Benneworth says if you would like to be part of this great event there are still a few spots available. You can come as either a rider or as a supporter, though riders will need to hold a current motor-cycle licence. You don’t need your own scooter, for a small fee everything is provided, including riding jacket, helmet, bedding etc. Councils  along the route have made available their showgrounds and we’ll overnight in their pavilions. 

If you are interested in taking part in ‘Scootaville’, then please email Trevor at trev@radschool.org.au for further information. 

The Association is raising funds through corporate sponsorship. If your organisation would like to sponsor Scootaville, please contact Trevor at the email address above. All contributions are Tax deductible.

For more about the outback Queensland fundraising adventure, check out www.radschool.org.au/scootaville.