Tyakunda District

Tyakunda District

Welcome to the Tyakunda District the Land of the Rolling Hills.

Tyakunda District comprises of the following groups.

Taringa Milton Toowong, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Moggill and ScoutReach.

Tyakunda District covers the western suburbs of Brisbane on the north side of the the Brisbane River. Tyakunda district is named after the Aboriginal word for rolling hills, which depicts the hills in the locality. Tyakanda district was originally formed around 1965, and the first District Commissioner (Acting) was Dr H. E. Young. In 1972, groups from Brisbane West district were absorbed into Tyakunda district. The Tyakunda District badge was designed by Trevor Rees-Thomas a Cub Scout Leader with either the 1st or 3rd Toowong Scout Group.

Tyakunda District have the following Active Groups. Taringa Milton Toowong, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Moggill and Scoutreach. Visit the Groups page to see when they are open.

We also have Abseiling Equipment as well as the very popular Archery Tag for hire by any group. Please view the Adventurous Activities page on the site to book.

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Tyakunda Trailblazer 2026

Tyakunda Trailblazer is an annual rogaining competition for all sections of Scouting from Joeys to Rovers. It is hosted by Tyakunda District and Scouts from all districts and regions of Queensland are welcome.

Applications are now open

District Team

Jake Martin
Jake Martin

Leader in Charge

    Brent Greenfield
    Brent Greenfield

    Assistant District Commissioner (Adventurous Activities)

    Activity Specialist - High/Low Ropes Vertical, Water Activities, Bushwalking, Archery

      Bryan Brown AM
      Bryan Brown AM

      Assistant District Commissioner (Adult Training and Development)

      TP Pioneering

        Mark Perry
        Mark Perry

        District Leader - Activities

        Loves to Cook

          Damion Russell
          Damion Russell

          District Leader - Cub Scouts

            Chris Price
            Chris Price

            District Leader - Adventurous Activities

            Guide - Archery, Water Activities

              Leith Argent

              District Leader - Adventurous Activities

              Vertical Guide

                Rachel Miller

                District Leader - Activities

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