Badge recognises 'Their Service - Our Heritage'

Young people from the 2nd Angaston Scout Group have created artwork as part of The Barossa Council's ANZAC Illumination, which runs from 20 to 26 April.

Those who contributed to the project are set to receive a badge through the Scout movement, an annual award that can be achieved once per year. "Their Service – Our Heritage" award was introduced by Scouts Australia in the year 2000 to help raise the level of awareness about our Veterans in youth members. The work done for this year's display goes towards the 2026 badge.

Scout Group Leader, Phillip Lord said they were honoured to participate in the ANZAC project.

"As a Scout Group it’s a great way for all youth across every section to connect with ANZAC Day through hands-on creativity," added Phillip.

"Using mixed materials, they have been allowed to express what service and remembrance mean to them in their own way. From poppies, silhouettes and wreaths to pioneering structures. It’s about coming together to create something meaningful for our community while showing respect and learning through doing."

All three age groups created artworks for installation on the lawns in front of the vertical tower of the Nuriootpa Council office on which 23 images will be projected from dusk until dawn.

The Scout group worked on a pioneering piece which involves ropes, knots, lashings, weaving and making a tent setup, campfire and stretcher bed.

The Joeys created clay and poppy artwork, whilst the Cubs worked on a poppy and cross creation as well as clay work.