Meet Our Leaders – 1st Point Cook Scout Group

Kelli Whiffin

Kooka - Group Leader

I've been involved in scouting since 2011. I've moved through the sections as a Joey, Cub and Scout Leader, and currently the Group Leader.

I love the adventure of working with our youth members to develop their personal growth. During the day I work in Banking and Finance for one of the major 4 banks, which I have done for the past 30 years.

Marcella Nunez - Lobos

Koala - Joey Leader

I am Married, a Mum of 4 girls and working full time. And I Love adventure.

Natalia Isaac

Kanga - Joey Leader

Catriona Tyrrell

Platypus - Joey Leader

I was a Brownie (Girl Guides) and a Scout (mixed) as a child and now have been a Joey Scout Leader for almost 7 years. I work as a School Crossing Supervisor and I love painting and travelling.

Cassandra Anderson

Cassowary - Joey Leader

Hi, I'm Cassowary. I love to have fun and help people. Watch out for my jokes and puns!

Priya Shanmugam

Galah - Joey Leader

Aaron Thevenet

Akela Monday - Cub Leader

Karen Howard

Akela Wednesday - Cub Leader

Hi. I'm Akela (Wednesday). I love exploring, adventures and discovering new stuff. I enjoy sewing, photography, cooking, games and a good campfire.

Louise Isted

Raksha - Cub Leader

Stuart Parker

Oonai - Cub Leader

Bala Janaki Raman

Kaa - Cub Leader

Taylor Isaac

Jacala - Cub Leader

Mark Coates

Dingo - Cub Leader

Hi I’m Dingo. During the day I work at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. I enjoy volunteering some of my time to Scouting and giving back to our community.

Mick Collins

Mac Tíre - Scout Leader

I started my journey as a leader in 2013. I began in the Cub Section and am now in the scout Section. I love camping and doing Adventurous activities. My favourite activity is spending the weekend away with the youth and teaching them all about camping and the environment.

Andrew Brown

Bear- Scout Leader

Baloo makes a living by doing R&D that makes tasty dairy products into even more tasty dairy products. When not doing that, Baloo likes reading epic fantasy books and volunteers with VICSES

Steve McFarlane

Snappa - Scout Leader

I was first introduced to scouting as a cub many many years ago at 1st Hoppers Crossing. Since 2020, I now find myself back involved with scouting as a leader at 1st Point Cook, and to date have enjoyed helping youth to develop and challenge themselves. My interests include camping, fishing, cooking, travelling and spending time with my family.

Maya Prawirodidjojo

Numbat - Scout Leader

Hi, I am Numbat. I have been an adult helper for almost a year before I decided to join as a Joey leader. I enjoy reading, a bit of crocheting, and having fun with my family.

Justin Whiffin

Chunk - Scout Leader

Adi N Tedjasukmana

Hathi - Venturer Leader

Hi there, I am Hathi. I work as an IT project manager during the day. I love my sleep, my family and my cubs!

Graeme Isaac

Hawkey - Venturer Leader

Duane Smile

Rock - Venturer Leader

My name is Duane Smile. I have been a parent helper for 3 years, a scout leader for 2 years and now a Venturer leader. Scout name “Rock”. Hobbies include playing in sports and martial arts. Joined scouting to spend more time with my daughter and the other scout leaders, a great bunch of individuals who like to give back to the kids and community.