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annual RepoRt to the nation 2014 ScoutS AuStrAliA
ScoutS
contentsWhat is Scouting?
Scout Promise, Scout Law 1
Scouting Sections 1
Mission, Aim and Methods 2
Chief Commissioner’s Message 3
National Chairman’s Report 4
Scouting Today (Highlights) 5
Empowering Our Youth 7
Youth Program Review 9
Adults in Scouting 11
Training our Leaders 13
International Scouting 15
Scouts Australia Management 17
Scouting Awards 19
Lord Baden-Powell Society 21
Thank you 22
ScoutS AuStrAliA annual RepoRt to the nation 2014 1
Scout Promise
On my honour
I promise that
I will do my best
To do my duty to my God
And to the Queen of Australia
To help other people and
To live by the Scout Law.
On my honour
I promise that
I will do my best
To do my duty to my God
And to Australia
To help other people and
To live by the Scout Law.
There are two versions of the Scout Promise. Individuals
taking the Promise may choose to use either of them.
or
A Scout is trustworthy
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is helpful
A Scout is friendly
A Scout is cheerful
A Scout is considerate
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is courageous
A Scout is respectful
A Scout cares for the environment
Scout Law
What is Scouting ?…
*The commencement for advancement in Sections may vary up to six months.
Rover
18-25AGES
Scouting Sections
DEVELOP SENSE OF SHARING • PERSONAL IDENTITY NATURE APPRECIATION • FUN
LEADERSHIP • SELF-GOVERNMENT • MATURITY • FUN
SERVICE • COMMUNITY • CHALLENGE • ADVENTURE
cub8-10
AGES
ADVENTURE • ACHIEVEMENT • CHARACTER • FUN
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT • ACHIEVEMENT • FUN
Scouts
11-14AGES
Venturer
15-17AGES
Joey6-7
AGES
This report covers the period
1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014
AimTo encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young
people so they take a constructive place in society as a member of their local, national
and international community.
MethodsWe achieve our aims through a progressive self-education system, called the Scout
Method, the key elements of which are:
• Voluntary membership of a uniformed Group which, guided by adults, is increasingly
self-governing in its successive age groups.
• Commitment to a code of living as expressed in the Promise and Law, the meaning of
which is expanded as the member grows towards maturity.
• The provision of a wide range of attractive, constructive and challenging activities,
including opportunities for adventure and exploration, both indoors and outdoors.
• The provision of opportunities for leadership and responsibility.
• Learning by doing.
• Encouragement of activities in small Groups.
• An Award Scheme that encourages participation in the full range of activities and
provides recognition of individual achievements.
the Mission of ScoutsTo contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Promise and Law, to help
build a better world, where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
We achieve this by:
• Involving young people through their formative years in a non-formal education process.
• Using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent in his or her development as a self-reliant,
supportive and committed person.
• Assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles
as expressed in the Promise and Law.
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Scouting is an Educational Movement
Much of the current success of Scouting can be attributed to a strong focus on Leader support, program development and increased community awareness of the value of the Scout Program in developing young people.
As part of the largest youth development Organisation in the world, Scouts Australia is well placed to deliver on its Mission, which, put simply, is to help young people become the principal agents of their own development as committed, responsible, self-reliant and supportive individuals.
In August 2013, with the support of well-known child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg and a team of dedicated volunteers, Scouts Australia developed its new three year Strategic Plan. The new plan has caused us to re-examine our key messages to the community and seek a better understanding of the value of the Scout Program to young Australians.
At a global level, our World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has adopted the theme ‘Scouting - Education for Life’, publicly stating Scouts is the largest leadership Training Organisation in the world. The challenge for Scouting in Australia is to now claim its ‘space’ within the informal youth education sector.
Youth Program highlights for the year include the National Rover Moot, Mawson Leadership Course and unprecedented youth involvement in the ‘All Section’ Youth Program Review. The Rover Moot (WAM), conducted by the Western Australian Branch, was planned, organised and executed entirely by young adults.
It was very successful, achieving all its objectives. The Mawson Scholarship in Leadership Course for Venturers was another event which significantly enhanced the skills of 50 enthusiastic and talented young people, many of whom have since stepped into leadership roles. Finally, the enthusiastic involvement of a significant number of our Scout, Venturer and Rover level youth members in the comprehensive end to end review of the Youth Program is very exciting. Their valuable input will ensure our Program meets both the current and future needs of young people around Australia.
To better support and skill our Leaders, we successfully completed a comprehensive library of e-Learning material this year. The library has been developed to support most facets of Leader and supporter training, as well as to standardise both the theoretical and practical elements of Basic Section training across the nation. New best practice e-Learning modules are also being developed to support quality training of Adults in Scouting in the latest Child Protection responsibilities, as well as in Work, Health and Safety policies.
Leveraging technology to add value to the lives of all our Scouting members has been another key imperative for 2013, with much work being done to improve Scout Central, the web based Leader resource. The release of its latest version, Scout Central 2.0, scheduled for later this year, will see both Leaders and youth gaining access to the multitude of new resources through a single system log-in.
Internationally, assisting the Timor-Leste Scout Association (UNE-TL) to become self-sufficient and eligible to gain status as a Member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) continues to be our major focus. I am proud to report that to date we have conducted a number of training courses in Dili and developed the capacity of UNE –TL to conduct its own leader training. To date through the ‘Dollars for Dili’ and ‘World Scout Dollar Day’ campaigns we have raised almost almost $176 000, allowing us to construct a much needed national campsite and training centre at Metinaro, near Dili. This year, in conjunction with the Warren, Dubbo South and Armidale Rotary Clubs we also refurbished critical sanitary and kitchen facilities at Fatu Hada Primary School in Dili. This project will significantly improve the quality of life for the 1700 children studying there.
Another international highlight was the special invitation by the Asia-Pacific Region (APR) Scout Committee for Scouts Australia to join the APR delegation on an official visit to visit Myanmar (Burma) during June 2013 to support the renewal of Scouting there.
Although it’s been another busy year, it has been made easier by the ’can do’ attitude of the National team and the dedicated and close support of our professional staff. We were sad to see National Chief Executive, Richard Miller, retire in August, but excited to see Marty Thomas step into the role, bringing his tremendous Scouting experience, both as a volunteer and a professional, to support Scouting in Australia.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the well-being of Scouting during the past 12 months. Without your efforts, Scouting would not be in the position it is today.
It gives me great pleasure
to report that Scouting
continues to flourish and
grow, with membership
increasing to 66 396. In
particular, it is pleasing to
report a 9% growth in our
18 to 25 year old Rover
Scout section.
Message from the chief commissioner
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Reg Williams RFD
We are proud to report that over the last year we have invested over $1.9 million into developing Scouting in Australia. Key areas of focus have been training, the Youth Program Review, digital resources, national and international projects and activities as well as capacity building in the National Office.
Operationally, we have been able to turn a forecast deficit of $67 684 into a surplus of $78 021, with an overall turnaround of $145 705. This excellent result was due to savings achieved across a number of expense accounts and the excellent return from our investment program. Through the proactive management of our investments, we have successfully restored the balance of our special accounts back to that of three to four years ago.
This year we also received substantial income from the finalisation of the accounts for the 23rd Australian Jamboree, AJ2013. This extremely successful event, hosted by the Queensland Branch, has enabled Scouts Australia to establish a major events fund, which will be used to provide ‘seed’ funding for future events.
The year also saw the development of an Event Management System (EMS), commissioned in late 2013, to provide budgeting, purchase order and inventory management control for major events, such as Jamborees and Ventures. The EMS is currently being evaluated by the Australian Jamboree 2016 team and is close to completion.
Overall, the financial situation of Scouts Australia is in a very good position and I must thank Luke O’Brien, our Honorary Treasurer,
who is retiring in June this year, and Ross Waldron, our Accountant, for their excellent work during the past year.
Lord Baden–Powell Society
The Society continues to grow, this year recording a surplus of $178 037, mainly due to some Bequests and Honour Gifts received, which totalled $105 918, along with a slight increase in income.
The Bequests and Honours Program is a new part of the Society and is intended to set up a corpus amount for the future, through such contributions from members.
National President
During the year Major General Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil) CVO MC (Ret’d) retired as our National President, after three and a half years in the role. Through his role at Scouts Australia, he assisted the National Association in many ways and was always a great supporter of Scouting. On behalf of Scouts Australia, I would like to thank him for his service to our Movement.
It also gives me great pleasure to report that we have been extremely fortunate to have Major General John Pearn AO RFD (Ret’d) takeover as National President. John is currently the Director of Paediatric and Child Health at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane and brings with him a wealth of knowledge on both Scouting and child related matters. We thank John for agreeing to take on the role.
In closing I would like to thank the Chief Commissioner and his team, our Office Staff, who work together very well and all those from the various States and Territories who are members of the National Executive Committee.
Let us all strive to make our Association a truly National body for the betterment of the youth across Australia.
David W. Jones AM FCA
As Chairman of the
National Executive
Committee it gives me
great pleasure to report
on the finance and
governance successes
of Scouts Australia.
National chairman,s Report
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Investment of over
$1.9M
to develop Scouting in Australia
Scouting todayLives we have touched…
In Australia
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1466Scout Groups
TOTALMEMBERS
INCREASE OF66 396 515
Helpers & Supporters 4000AND
OVERLEADERS
14 120YOuTh MEMbERS52 276
Scout Organisations
162 National
Scout Organisations(of which Australia is one)
24 National
Around the World
ASI
A-P
AC
IFIC
WO
RLD
WID
E
Scout Groups
1 MillionOVER
Countries & Territories
200IN
OVER
Venturer Scouts4863
Scouts18 796
Joey Scouts5664
Rover Scouts2815
Cub Scouts20 138
Members
40 MillionOVER
Members29 MillionOVER
Adult Volunteers
7 MillionOVER
14-18 years attended the World Scout Jamboree
40 000 YouthOVER
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Timor-Leste
Fiji
Indonesia
Singapore
Myanmar (Burma)
Japanhong Kong
Taiwan
Philippines
New Zealand
Switzerland
Denmark
united Kingdom
united States of America
Canada
united Arab Emirates
Mexico
Costa Rica Sri Lanka
Kiribati
International Events & Activities our Members participated in
The Queen’s Scout Award, designed for Venturer Scouts
and the Baden Powell Scout Award (BPSA), created for
Rover Scouts, are the highest youth awards achievable in
the Scouting Movement. These awards focus on developing
leadership, personal development and self growth through
adventure and community service.
our Youth Members Achieving top Leadership Awards
Queen’s Scout Award
147
baden-Powell Scout Award
20
Members - ANZAC Day
30 000
Scouts - Scouts in Action Week
23 423
Leadership and community events
our people participated in
Members - National Volunteering Day
3000
Rover Scouts - West Australia Rover Moot
500Leaders & Youth Members - National
Adventurous Activities School
128
Venturer Scouts - Mawson Scholarship in Leadership Course
50
Leaders completed basic & Advanced Training
1945
ALMOST Members – International Scouting Events & Activities1000
our Scouts make their mark…In Australia
Lithuania
Around the World
Macau
Cambodia
Cuba
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Empowering our Youth The Scout Mission is to help young people become the principal agents of their own development as committed, responsible,
self-reliant and supportive persons. To achieve its Mission, Scouts empowers young people to take up challenges, leadership roles
and participate in activities and events that build teamwork skills and develop resilience.
Youth LeadershipTo ensure young people are the principal agents of their own development, Scouting empowers them to engage in the
management and development of the Organisation. Two examples of this engagement are:
National Youth council (NYc)The National Youth Council (NYC) consists of 25 young people aged between 13 and 25 years from around Australia who represent Scouts Australia’s youth members. The NYC advises the National Team on a range of issues affecting young people and makes direct recommendations on how to improve Scouting for youth in Australia.
During the year, the NYC successfully engaged Joeys and Cubs, Scouting’s youngest youth members, in the development of better programs for themselves. One way this was achieved was through producing worksheets for Leaders to run with their youth Sections. The NYC also assisted with running age-appropriate youth forums to better inform Scouting about the needs of its youngest members.
National Rover Scout council (NRc) The National Rover Scout Council (NRC) is the governing body of the Rover Scout Section across Australia. The NRC is led by an Executive team, which consists of a Chair, Vice Chair and Training and Development Officer aged between 18 and 25 years. The NRC is peer elected and represents the interests of each of the branch Rover Councils. It makes recommendations to the National Team and aims to develop and grow the Section, while adhering to its motto of ‘Service’.
The NRC focus is on creating opportunities for Rover Scouts by encouraging them to become leaders both within Scouting and their community. The Rover Scout’s National Strategic Plan has identified five main areas for development: Governance, Marketing, the Award Scheme, Rover Scout Training and the Rover Program.
In 2013, the Rover Scouts completed a Review of their Section which led to the launch of the significantly enhanced Rover Scout Award Scheme at the Australian Rover Moot in January 2014. The Rover Scout Section also led a successful trial of the Rover Pathways Program in NSW and a review of Rover governance at a National level. The Rover Scout Section believes that by empowering its members and strengthening their career pathways, they will
successfully emerge as leaders within their community.
Mawson Scholarship in Leadership course Scouting’s premier youth leadership biannual course, where 50 Venturers around Australia participated in a week long course inspiring them to develop their personal
capacity and leadership skills.
19th Australian Rover MootAround 500 Rover Scouts from across Australia and around the world flocked to Western Australia for 12 days of challenges, adventure, fun and friendships. This event was organised and managed entirely by Rover Scouts.
the Great Scouts Australia Geocaching competitionTechnology, orienteering skill and Scouting knowledge were used to develop the mental resilience and teamwork abilities of youth members.
The competition proved highly successful with over 76 246 geocaches found.
Scouts in Action Week 2013Over 23 423 Scouts helped their local communities by getting involved in sustainable development and environment projects,
community service visits, volunteer work at shelters and much more.
Key Youth Events
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My Scouting journey in Australia started even before I joined as a member of the Australian Scouting Movement.
As a young student Doctor, I had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Australian Jamboree, AJ2013, as part of
the Medical team. I had a lot of fun at AJ2013, particularly celebrating New Year’s Eve with the Rover Scouts,
which was a night to remember. After returning home to Townsville from this Jamboree, I joined
Kirwan Scout Group as a young Leader in the Scout Section. I’m also about to start the
first Rover Crew in my Scout Group.
Before I migrated to Australia, I was involved in Scouting at my school in Sri Lanka
during Grade 6 and 7, as part of the school’s extra-curricular activities.
Becoming a member of the National Youth Council (NYC) has been a great
experience so far. I had the best weekend in Melbourne during March this year
at my very first NYC Conference. I was able to make friends with many other
like-minded youth members from all over Australia who are passionate about the
value system and Method of Scouting. My friends and I at NYC are keen to help
steer the way Scouting is done at a National level.
Scouting is a youth based movement and as such the Organisation’s
survival is dependent on youth input.
NYC is a great opportunity for me to develop my leadership,
communication and teamwork skills. As a budding rural GP
and Medical Administrator, no doubt these skills will help
me immensely. I also hope to move up the ranks within the
NYC and National or Branch teams in the future, to make
a broader impact to this Organisation that we love!
Nipuna Wickremaratne, 23 years, is a Rover Scout, Assistant
Scout Leader at Kirwan Scout Group, QLD and member of the
NYC. He is also studying to become a Doctor and was part of
the Medical team at AJ2013.
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Reviewing the Youth Program
The Youth Program sits at the core of Scouting and is the mechanism
that allows us to achieve our Mission. The quality, relevance and
delivery of our Youth Program is critically important in engaging
and retaining young people. To ensure this Program is relevant and
continues to meet the needs of our youth members and the wider
community, the National Youth Program team, led by National
Commissioner, John Clarke, has begun the most comprehensive
Review of the Program ever undertaken in Australia. In fact, the last
significant Review of this kind was done over 40 years ago.
To give this Review the focus and support it needs, a Youth Program
Review team (YPR) has been formed, consisting of a diverse group
of youth and adult members. The goal of this Review is to develop
a Program which allows the seamless transition between youth
Sections, while engaging young people in adventurous, exciting,
challenging and fun activities, supported by enthusiastic and
suitably trained Leaders.
The Review will examine the alignment of programs across youth
Sections, learning outcomes, the Award Scheme and Leader training
requirements. It will also review age ranges, program delivery method
and analyse Scouting’s fundamentals, namely the Promise and Law.
Much of the first stage of the Review is about the collection of data
and information. The YPR team has established a number of smaller
teams to assist in data collection as well as utilise social media
networks to achieve the broadest possible input from young people,
both within and outside Scouting.
Key YPR priorities include: 1. Ensuring the Mission, Aim and Principles of Scouting
meet expectations of both Australian society and the
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
2. Ensuring the Scouting Program meets the current
and future needs of young Australians and the society
they live in.
3. Ensuring youth members play a major role in the
Review process, working in collaboration with Leaders
and the wider community.
4. Increasing youth member retention through a high
quality, relevant Youth Program.
5. Reviewing of all aspects of the Areas of Personal Growth
as it relates to the development of young people.
For more information on the YPR visit
www.ypr.scouts.com.au
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Scout technology for the 21st century and BeyondOver the last three years Scouts Australia has invested heavily in
technology, with the goal of better positioning the Organisation
for the future as well as to ensure consistencies in the Youth
Program and Leader training across Australia. Online products
such as Scout Central, e-Learning, and
the Event Management System have
been especially designed to assist
Scout Leaders by increasing their
efficiency, while helping them to
deliver quality programs at a grass
roots level.
Products on Scout Central such
as the Program Builder tool
will now enable Leaders to
assemble high quality youth
programs in a matter of
minutes. In addition, the
new online Formation
Homepage, will allow
Leaders to mark off
attendance of their
Scouts as well as access
and update each member’s achievement record. Scout Central will
also allow each Scout Formation to store its newsletters, programs,
photographs and much more in their own personal online library
on Scout Cloud. There will also be an online notice board called
Join in Adventures which will allow Leaders and youth to advertise
and participate in interstate events. To develop a true Scouting
community feel, these interstate events, Formation and camp
photographs, National and Branch
news, and much more, will also be
shared through a new social feed
available on Scout Central.
It is important to note
that many of these features
have had National Youth
Council involvement, with
members having made a
significant contribution
by way of suggestions,
ideas and feedback to
the design of many of
the new products on
Scout Central.
Bullying, it,s not part
of Scouting
Breaking the cycle
According to a recent report
published by the Australian Government, around 1 in 4 children (27%) are
bullied at school, with it being most common for Year 5 (32%) and Year 8 (29%) students.
As Australia’s largest youth development Organisation, Scouts has taken a proactive approach to this problem by developing
a strategy to provide Leaders and youth members with the skills and resources they need to deal with this.
In 2013, Scouts Australia secured funding from the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s Messengers of Peace program
to develop the Breaking the Cycle (BTC) - Bullying, it’s not part of Scouting project. This program will raise awareness, develop resources and initiate
action around the issues of bullying and harassment.
Scouts Australia has now formed a strategic partnership with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Australia’s pre-eminent
anti-bullying agency, to develop e-Learning modules and other online and social media resources to support the project. The
Scouts Australia BTC team is working hard to ensure the development of long term strategies and programs
which will help break the cycle of bullying and harassment.
Developing Quality LeadersScouts Australia is delighted to report the success of our first ever, National School of Adventurous Activities, aimed at giving
participants valuable industry recognised qualifications in Outdoor Recreation. The two week summer school was conducted in
NSW and attracted 128 participants from all over Australia, of which 85 were youth members.
Activities covered by the course included bush walking, abseiling, canyoning, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Upon the successful
completion of the course, participants were awarded Statements of Attainment for the completion of units of competency in their
chosen fields. All competencies met the national Outdoor Recreation training package requirements.
Phil Harrison, Deputy Principal of Adventurous Activities at the Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT) said the school provided huge
opportunities for members.
“Today, within the broader outdoor industry, there is a growing need for qualified staff and many employers are struggling to find people
who have the qualifications and the experience to fulfil these roles. Scouts Australia provides a unique opportunity for our members to
gain a nationally recognised Qualification, which, if they so choose, could lead to direct employment within the outdoor industry.”
David Walsh, who ran School on behalf of SAIT, said the response had been overwhelming.
“Demand for places has far exceeded capacity. We can’t keep up with the demand of people who would like us to run these courses.
With the sheer affordability of this course along with the fact that other Registered Training Organisations are scaling back on many of
their Outdoor Recreation courses, a niche market is developing for Scouting in this space. In particular, our program will help members
gain skills that will assist with their employability in the future.”
Scouts Australia is planning to run many more national schools in the future to upskill its members and create significant opportunities
for them to advance their skills and gain industry recognised qualifications.
Adults in Scouting
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Chantele Cowley, 15 year old
Venturer Scout at Humpty Doo
Scout Group in Northern Territory
and member of the National
Youth Council, found the National
Adventurous Activities school
inspiring. This course has brought
her closer to her goal of becoming
a Scouts Activity Leader and
establishing a career in Ecotourism
and Outdoor Education.
‘‘ Outdoors is my passion. I’ve
been in Scouts for five years
now and I just want to expand
my skill set and eventually
create a career in the outdoors
industry. The great thing about
this course is it is getting me
started. It has not only given
me skills but has also been an
excellent opportunity for me to
network, as there are so many
amazing members of Scouts
who are industry experts.’’Chantele Cowley
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training our LeadersThe Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has the overall responsibility
to train Scouting’s huge volunteer Leader team of over 12 000 adults. To achieve its mission, SAIT is managed by the National
Training Team, led by the National Commissioner Adult Training and Development, Elston hynd.
To assist in the national consistency and quality of training and to help improve students learning experience, SAIT has
engaged the support of MindVision Interactive Pty to develop e-Learning modules to support the adult Leader Training
program. Over the last four years, over 60 e-Learning modules have been developed and added to the Scouts training library.
The e-Learning program has been so successful that over 70 international Scout Organisations have expressed an interest in
using the Scouts Australia e-Learning library.
In delivering externally recognised training, we need highly skilled Trainers, Assessors and Instructors. Continuously lifting the
bar on the minimum standards for these people has continued through both the units of competency SAIT delivers and those
we do in partnership with St John Ambulance. All our Leader Trainers today hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
During 2013, Innovation and business Skills Association (IbSA) decided to release a new version of the business Qualifications,
fundamental to the SAIT scope as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The change to the business qualification has
created both an additional expense and work for Scouts in meeting the new requirements.
SAIT has also decided that in conjunction with the work required to meet the new business Qualification, it would also look
to bring into scope the new Certificate IV and Diploma in Leadership and Management. Although the existing Leadership
qualifications have served Scouting well, the new qualification will provide our Leaders with updated skills and the capacity
to deliver an even better quality Youth Program. It is expected that the new qualifications will be released during the second
half of 2014.
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Training statistics for the 2013-14 year are indicated
below. Leaders attaining their Wood badge
qualifications, remains one of SAIT’s highest training
priorities. Although there has been an excellent take
up on Certificate II, III and IV training, further work is
required to encourage Leaders to undertake the Diploma
of Management and/or Leadership beyond their Wood
badge qualifications.
Wood Badge training
statistics
training programFollowing on from the National Training Teams theme ‘one team, one training program’ extensive work has been completed
to nationalise the important face to face component of the training program.
This material builds on the common core and Sectional learning elements offered by the e-Learning platform and
standardises the content of Trainer led sessions for new Leaders or those transferring between Sections.
The focus of these sessions is to provide practical hands on learning experience, where participants can demonstrate the
skills that have been learnt and learn by doing. In Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts, this will extend to gaining skills
in bushwalking and, if so desired, the opportunity to receive accreditation in the relevant units of competency.
Annual statistics 2013/ 2014 ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA TOTAL
Certificates of Adult Leadership 17 352 14 280 148 57 397 92 1357(completion of basic Training)
Wood badge 3 77 5 133 67 40 130 8 463(completion of Advanced Training)
Post Wood badge Advanced Training 1 2 – – – – 116 5 121(completion of subsequent Advanced Training for existing Wood badge holders)
Adventurous Activities Instructor 0 0 – – – – 3 1 4(completion of Instructor requirements (as per the Adventurous Activities Matrix)
First figure is Frontline Management and the figure in brackets is Leadership – Leadership Qualifications ceased as at 4th March 2014.
Branch Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV in Outdoor in Outdoor in Outdoor Recreation Recreation Recreation
ACT 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (2) 0 (0) 0 0 0
NSW 15 (1) 44 (37) 97 (76) 2 (2) 37 7 0
NT 0 (0) 2 (4) 4 (4) 0 (0) 3 0 0
QLD 16 (4) 99 (42) 97 (53) 25 (25) 9 2 1
SA 0 (0) 41 (37) 55 (50) 16 (16) 7 3 0
TAS 0 (0) 2 (1) 25 (21) 0 (0) 0 0 0
VIC 8 (3) 30 (28) 110 (88) 0 (0) 3 0 0
WA 2 (1) 81 (54) 10 (8) 2 (2) 0 3 0
Total 41 (9) 299 (203) 400 (302) 45 (45) 59 15 1
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As our International Scouting program continues to grow, our
efforts have been aligned with our vision that ‘every youth
member of Scouts Australia has the opportunity to have
an International Scouting experience’ regardless of its
shape or form.
Over the past year, Scouts in Australia have raised money,
shared resources and volunteered, significantly contributing
to the development of Scouting in a number of countries
including Timor-Leste, Fiji, Indonesia, Myanmar (former Burma)
and Japan. Through participating in International Scouting
events across countries as diverse as Sri Lanka, Japan, Canada,
USA, New Zealand, and UAE, among others, our youth
members have developed their world awareness, tolerance and
cemented friendships worldwide. Details of our international
activities are highlighted on the following page.
In addition to engaging our youth in Scouting development
opportunities and international events overseas, we also
organised International Programs within Australia.
Pen-Pal ProgramWith 277 links made between Australian Scouts and those
around the world during the year, our Pen-Pal program
continues to grow. We have now developed an online
registration form and national Pen-Pal queue structure,
to improve efficiencies within our Pen-Pal program and
encourage more of our young people to engage with Scouts
around the world. Scouts Australia also held a very successful
online Conference of Global Pen-Pal Coordinators to allow
International Pen-Pal Coordinators from several countries the
opportunity to share their experiences.
Scout International Student Exchange Program (SISEP)• A group of 21 Danish Scouts who were hosted for two
months by Australian Scouting families, experienced the
excitement of outdoor adventurous activities as well as city
and country life in several states.
• One Japanese Scout, directly affected by the Japanese
tsunami, was invited to Australia on a five week scholarship
through SISEP, courtesy of Scouts Australia.
• Eight Australian youth were welcomed to the UK in late
November 2013 as a result of a UK Review of SISEP. In
addition, five Australian youth went to Denmark and one
visited Japan.
International ScoutingJamboree of the Air and Jamboree of the Internet (JotA-JotI )With a strong focus on social media and professionally edited
videos to promote JOTA/JOTI, this annual event proved to be a
huge success when it was held on the weekend of 19-20 October
2013. JOTA/JOTI at the WOSM level is in the process of major
changes which hopefully will have a positive effect on its
global promotion.
Our International Scouting programs are aimed at encouraging inter-cultural, inter-generational, and inter-religious dialogue, in order to promote an atmosphere of equality and tolerance. Scouting is about learning to live together: about developing an adherence to the values of democracy, justice and peace; an appreciation of interdependence and team work; and an understanding of other people.
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our International Scouting Activities
Timor-Leste Scouting: Assisting the Timor-Leste Scout Association
(União Nacional dos Escuteiros de Timor-Leste – UNE-TL) to enhance its capacity
and seek future membership of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
(WOSM), remains our highest International priority.
• To date we have raised almost $176 000, through the ‘Dollars for Dili’ and
‘World Scout Dollar Day’ campaigns, to build a national Activities Centre for
Timor-Leste. Construction is about to commence on a one hectare block of
land at Metinaro, near Dili.
• We assisted Timor-Leste Scouting to deliver two Basic Level Training
Programs to UNE-TL Leaders, through Messenger of Peace funding.
We are now working with UNE-TL to organise their next Advanced
Wood Badge course.
• The refurbishment of Fatu Hada Primary School and its new sanitary facility
was undertaken by our Rover project team, led by Nicole Strachan and our
Rotary partners.
Fiji Scouting: Former Rover, Libby Davison spent 10 months
working with the Fiji Scouts Association to help develop Scouting within its
community, under the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD)
program. Scouts Australia’s South Australian Branch successfully partnered
with the Fiji Scouts Association to develop an ‘Introduction to Rovers’ course,
which was attended by 30 members in its first introductory weekend.
Indonesian Scouting: We signed an Agreement of Co-operation
and Understanding with Gerakan Pramuka (Indonesian Scout Association) in
October 2013. Gerakan Pramuka is the largest National Scout Organisation
in the world and Indonesia is the largest Muslim country worldwide; thereby
providing our youth with rich inter-cultural engagement opportunities. One
of our first steps following this Agreement has been to broaden our Scouts
International Student Exchange Program (SISEP) to include Indonesia.
Myanmar Scouting: We are assisting with the revitalisation of
Scouting in Myanmar (former Burma) through governance arrangements and
Leader Training. Reg Williams RFD (Chief Commissioner) and Neville Tomkins
OAM JP (International Commissioner) joined a World Scouting Delegation to
Myanmar in May 2013; while David Cossart, Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Adult Training & Development) ACT Scouts and a member of the National
Training Team, joined an APR Team in October 2013 to assist with training
their Leaders. Once Myanmar rejoins the World Scout Movement, there will
only be five countries in the world (People’s Republic of China, North Korea,
Cuba, Laos and Andorra) where Scouting is not practised.
Australia-Japan Foundation Grant: With a $28 271
grant from the Australia-Japan Foundation, we brought four Scouts and a
Leader from the earthquake and tsunami devastated region of north east
Japan, to our 23rd Australian Jamboree, AJ2013. We also sponsored Japanese
Scout, Megumi Chida for five weeks at our Scouts International Student
Exchange Program. These funds have helped us to improve the quality of
life of Scouts in especially difficult circumstances, thereby contributing to the
fourth World Strategic Priority, of ‘Reaching Out’.
Major International Events20th NZ Jamboree, Fielding,
New Zealand, Jan’14:
• Attended: 224 Members;
• Theme: Outdoor and indoor adventure
activities, sightseeing and tolerance.
14th World Rover Moot,
Canada, Aug’13:
• Attended: 128 Rovers and Leaders;
• Theme: Outdoor and indoor adventurous
activities, sight seeing and tolerance followed
by volunteer work in Cuba.
30th APR Jamboree, Japan, Aug’13:
• Attended: 43 Scouts and Venturers;
• Theme: Outdoor and indoor adventure
activities at the Global Development village along
with 20 000 other Scouts from over 60 countries.
1st World Scout Education Congress,
Hong Kong, Nov’13:
• Attended: 23 Members;
• Theme: ‘Scouting – Education for Life’.
BSA Jamboree, USA, July’13:
• Attended: 14 youth and four adults;
• Theme: Outdoor adventure activities
and tolerance.
71st NZ Rover Moot,
New Zealand, Mar’13:
• Attended: A small contingent;
• Theme: Celebration of all things Rovering.
Kandersteg International Scout
Centre, Switzerland, ‘13/’14:
• Attended: 6 Members – David Langron (NSW),
Lisa Picking (VIC), Dylan Hunt (SA),
Zoe Watkins (VIC), Katelyn Hardy (QLD) &
Sian Brown (NSW);
• Theme: Volunteers at the Centre.
9th Commonwealth Youth
Forum, Sri Lanka, Nov’13:
• Attended: 2 Members - Rob Slater
(NSW) and Luke van Ryn (VIC);
• Theme: Advocated for public policy and youth
issues under theme of ‘Inclusive Development –
Stronger Together’.
6th International Scout
Gathering, UAE, Feb’14:
• Attended: 1 Member – Matthias Fresacher;
• Theme: Strengthen friendship among Scouts.
Scouts Australia ManagementScouts Australia is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It is managed by the National Executive Committee, a body of volunteers consisting of the Chief Commissioners and Chair persons from each State branch around Australia, headed up by the Chief Commissioner of Australia and supported by the National Chairman and hon. Treasurer along with dedicated staff members at the National Office.
National Council
Chief Scout of Australia
Her Excellency The Honourable Dame Quentin
Bryce AD CVO Governor-General of the
Commonwealth of Australia
National President
Major General John Pearn AO RFD (Ret’d)
Vice President
Dr Bruce Munro AM
Chief Scouts of branches
New South Wales
Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Dame
Marie Bashir AD CVO
Northern Territory
Her Honour The Honourable Sally Thomas AC
Queensland
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC
South Australia
His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce
AC CSC RANR
Tasmania
His Excellency The Honourable Peter
Underwood AC
Victoria
His Excellency The Honourable Alex Chernov
AC QC
Western Australia
His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker
AC CVO QC
Life MembersMrs K Brown OAM
Mr HK (Chick) Carey AM
Mr C Farmer OAM
Mr W Geale OAM
Dr B Munro AM
Mr J Ravenhall AM
Mr AL Tannahill AM
Dr W Wells AM
Mr N Westaway AM
MembersMr D Abell
Mr H Baird
Mr C Bates
Mr R Beeby
Ms A Black
Mr P Blatch OAM
Mr H Bloomfield
Mrs Kirsty Brown OAM
Mr A Buckle
MR M Burfield
Mr O Butler OAM
Mr JC Clarke
Mr J Clifford
Mr N Clutterbuck
Mr G Coates
Mr J Cornish
Mr D Cossart
Mrs J Creed OAM
Mr J de Wijn QC
The Hon. Sir W Deane AC KBE
Mr P Dickson
Mr L Farrelly
Mr T Fearnley AM
Mrs L Forde AC
Mr G Fordham AM
Mr A Forrest
Mr M Freeman
Ms C Geary
Mr W Goodall
Mr P Harris OAM
Mr T Hartley
Mr E Hynd
Mr B Hoffman
Mr P Hull
Mr DW Jones AM FCA
Mr J Karlovsky
Mr G Kolsky OAM
Mr I Langford-Brown
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Mr JD Leece OAM
Mr A Lock OAM
Mr L Lucas
Mr S Marks
Mr D Martin OAM
Mr S McCorkell JP
Mr G McDougall
Justice J McKecknie QC
Mrs J McKenna
Mr D Menzies
Ms D Mitchell
Mrs S Mitchell
Mr J Morey
Mr K Morey
Mr GK Morgan
Ms E Morris
Mr K Moss
Ms C Neilsen
Mr L O’Brien
Mr M Orchard
Mr M Patten
Mr K Pestell
Ms H Playford
Mr J Ralph AC
Mr C Ray
Mr S Rowley
Mr G Stickland
Ms N Strachan
Mr P Styles
Mr N Swaffer
Mr B Taylor AM
Ms M Taylor
Mr T Thompson
Mr N Tomkins OAM JP
Mr R Unger
Mr S Wallace
Mr P Walton CF
Mr B Watson OAM
Mr K Wells MLA
Mr B Whittenbury
Mr C Wilkinson
Mr C Williams
The Hon. G Williams AO
Mr R Williams RFD
Major General N Wilson AM RFD
Mr C Wise
National Executive CommitteeChairman
Mr DW Jones AM FCA
Chief Commissioner
of Australia
Mr RW Williams RFD
honorary Treasurer
Mr L O’Brien
branch Chief Commissioners
Australian Capital Territory
Mr P Harris OAM
New South Wales
Mr D Menzies
Northern Territory
Mr S McCorkell JP
Queensland
Mrs K Brown OAM
South Australia
Mr C Bates
Tasmania
Mr M Patten
Victoria
Mr B Watson OAM
Western Australia
Mr L Lucas
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branch Chairmen/Presidents
Australian Capital Territory
Mr L Farrelly
New South Wales
Ms H Playford
Northern Territory
Ms A Black – to 21 Sept 2013
Ms E Morris – from 14 Oct 2013
Queensland
Mr C Ray
South Australia
Mr G Coates
Tasmania
Mr J Cornish
Victoria
Mr J de Wijn QC
Western Australia
Mr P Walton CF
National Commissioners
National Commissioner for
Adult Training and Development
Mr E Hynd
International Commissioner
Mr N Tomkins OAM JP
National Commissioner
for Youth Program
Mr JC Clarke
National Adviser Environment
Mr G Lloyd
National Project Commissioner Special Needs
Mr P Blatch OAM
National Project Commissioner Partnerships
Mr G Fordham AM – to 30 June 2013
Chair, National Rover Council
Ms N Strachan – to 12 Jan 2014
Mr R Beeby – from 13 Jan 2014
Chair, National Youth Council
Ms C Neilsen – to 22 March 2014
Mr J Morey – from 23 March 2014
National OfficeNational Chief Executive
Mr Martin Thomas
Office Manager
Ms Norma Cooper
National Accountant
Mr Ross Waldron
National Manager, Communications and
Publishing Services
Ms Christina Gretton
National Manager, Marketing
Communications
Ms Natasha Omar
Administration Support
Ms Alison Hamill
Executive Assistant to International
Commissioner
Ms Wendy Freeman
National Training Administration Officer
Ms Robyn Teufel
Lord baden-Powell Society Manager
Ms Margaret Burke
Lord baden-Powell Society Secretary
Ms Annie Muggleton
The following Scouts Australia members were included in the Queen’s birthday 2013 and Australia Day 2014 honours.
MEDAL (OAM) OF ThE ORDER OF AuSTRALIA IN ThE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Philip Cooper, NSW Mr Lester Leaman, WA Mr Ian Waters, QLDMr Ronald Critcher, NSW Pastor Grahame Pricter, NSW Mr William Whitestyles, QLDMs Christine Cumpsty, QLD Mr Alan Sherlock OBE, QLD
MEMbER (AM) IN ThE GENERAL DIVISION OF ThE ORDER OF AuSTRALIA
Mr John Leece OAM, NSW Mr Robert Taylor, ACT
The following Scouts Australia members received the Silver Kangaroo and National President’s Awards for eminent achievement and meritorious service to the Association in the 1 August 2013 Adult Recognition Award Presentations.
2013-2014 Awards
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2013 National President’s AwardsNAME APPOINTMENT FORMATION bRANCh
John Leece AM Board Member World Scout Foundation NSWGeoffrey McGrath Regional Chairman Greater Western Sydney Region NSWRaymond Beebe District Treasurer - Australian Scout Fellowship Australian Scout Fellowship - Strzelecki VICJohn de Wijn QC Chairman - Branch Executive Committee Victorian Branch VICRodney Grummitt Honorary Commissioner Victorian Branch VICJohn Ralph AC Victorian Branch President Victorian Branch VICFrancis Waterton Honorary Commissioner Victorian Branch VICCompany Of Master Mariners Western Australia Sea Scout Council WA
2013 Silver Kangaroo AwardsNAME APPOINTMENT FORMATION bRANCh
Peter Barrett Scout Fellowship ACT Branch ACTDavid Cossart Assistant Chief Commissioner - Training & Development ACT Branch ACTMichael Hickey Cub Scout Leader Mount Rogers Scout Group ACTNeville Cowgill District Cub Scout Leader Far South District NSWJeff Hook Cub Scout Leader 1st Westmead Cub Pack NSWPatricia Keene Scout Leader 4th Kingsgrove Scout Troop NSWBenjamin Politzer District Commissioner Fairfax District NSWAllan Songberg Regional Adviser South Metropolitan Region NSWRussell Davie Branch Commissioner (Adventurous Activities) Queensland Branch QLDCarole Lyall Activity Leader (Air Activities) Queensland Branch Air Activities Team QLDPaul Marnane Venturer Scout Leader Oakleigh Scout Group QLDJohn Parr Group Leader Gumdale Scout Group QLDHenricus Roestenburg Rover Scout Adviser Mackay City Central Scout Group QLDPaul Dickson Vice President SA Branch SAReginald Williams RFD Chief Commissioner Of Australia National Team SADaphne Mitchell District Cub Scout Leader Launceston & Tamar District TASRoss Smith Assistant Scout Leader Trevallyn Sea Scout Group TASLois Buchanan OAM Assistant Region Commissioner - Cub Scouts Lerderderg Region VICKingsley Davis Assistant Branch Commissioner - Publications Victorian Branch VICClifford Dent Branch Commissioner - Venturer Scouts Victorian Branch VICSimon Marks Assistant Chief Commissioner - Regions Victorian Branch VICGary Steinhardt Branch Leader - Venturer Events Victorian Branch VICJonathan Willis Branch Commissioner - Performing Arts Victorian Branch VICJune Wright Group Leader 1st Koo Wee Rup VICReverend Allan Shallcross Wanneroo District Chaplain Wanneroo District WA
‘‘ I think the youth leadership
opportunities, encouraged by the
Mawson Leadership Course, offer
a great chance for youth to be
challenged and it is through this
that young leaders grow. This
course strengthened my confidence
and leadership skills, which has
helped me take up leadership roles
in Scouting and within my local
community and daily life.’’Aaron Tomlins
At just 17 years Aaron Tomlins has been assisting his Scout
Group in a leadership position and as soon as he turns 18, plans
to become a Scout Leader at 1st Oyster Bay, NSW. After the
Mawson Leadership Course, Aaron gained the confidence to
take on more leadership responsibilities both within and outside
Scouting. He is currently part of the National Youth Council and
the Youth Volunteer Representative under 26 years at Scouts
Australia’s National Finance Committee. Aaron is also on his
school leadership team as a House Captain and is studying for
his HSC this year, after which he plans to undertake Engineering
at the University of New South Wales.
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Aaron was presented with his Australian Scout Medallion Certificate at
Government House, NSW in 2013 after completing this challenging Award.
Aaron completed his Queen’s Scout Award in
2014 and was presented his Certificate in a
prestigious award ceremony by Her Excellency
Professor The Hon. Marie Bashir AC CVO,
Governor General of New South Wales.
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HONOURS CIRCLE
$15 000 - $24 999
HONOURS CIRCLE
$15 000 - $24 999
The Honour Board is located at the National Office of The Scout Association of Australia in Sydney. Updates can be viewed on the Scout Association of Australia website.
The Lord Baden-Powell Society Committee wishes to thank all its members and the Movement for their continued support.
Gone Home
This year marks 30 years of operation for the Society. Founded in 1984 by the late A. Geoffrey Lee, the Society has since been a constant source of funding for the Scouting Movement. In 2013/14 the Society contributed a total of $131 657 to the Scout branches, which provided much needed funding to help young Australian Scouts attend Scouting activities in Australia and overseas.
The Society’s Honours program continues to grow with two members reaching the Honours Circle for the first time; four advancing to the Benefactor’s Circle level; and three reaching the Chairman’s Circle level. Please refer to the Honours Recognition listing below.
During the year, the Society also launched its Bequest Program, enabling members to continue to support the Scout Movement in Australia after they have ‘Gone Home’. Already several members have expressed their interest in this program.
The Society takes this opportunity to express its appreciation for the continuing support provided by its loyal supporter base.
Honour Board
BADEN-POWELL CIRCLE
$100 000+
Mr Dick Smith AO & Mrs Pip Smith
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Ltd
Mr Paul P Andersen
Mr Anthony R Berg AM
Mr Marc Besen AO
Dr John H Bollig PhD OAM AAA
Mr Robert Bryan
Mr Kenneth J Butterworth
Mr John T Cameron
Mr Keith Carmody
Mr Robert B Coles
Dr Peter J Davis
Mr David W De La Coeur
Mr Peter J Evans
Mr Robin H Fildes OAM
Mr Peter N Fleming MBE
Mr William A Gillespie OAM
Mrs Shirley W Greathead
Mr Frederick L Hall AM
Mr William Hayward
Mr Eric C Howie
Mr Gordon W Ingate
Mr Brian L Jones OAM
Mr A Geoff Lee AM
Mr Owen Longfield
Mrs Skye McGregor
Mr N Frank Mitchell
Mr Richard Montgomery
Mr Baillieu Myer AC
Mr Richard J D Oliver AM
Mr Rodney O’Neil
Mr Max A Otto BE JP
Mr J Bruce Parncutt
Mr Ian A Parsons
Miss Florence V M Pidgeon AM
Mr Allan G Preece
Mr John B Prescott AC
Mr Robert Rich
Mr Alan E Richmond
Mrs Gina H Rinehart
Mr George W Roberts OBE
Cmdre Dacre H D Smyth
AO RAN Rtd
Mr John G Spalvins
Mrs Edith C Stewart
Mr J W M Tidex DFC
Sir Bruce D Watson AC Kt
Mr Robert J White AO
Mr AGD White OAM
Mr Laurence E Wilkins
The Hon Sir John Young
AC KCMG
Mr Alan T Douglas
Mr John B Fairfax AO
Colonel John Hill MBE OAM ED Rtd
Mr John D Leece OAM
Mr Peter F Perini
Mrs Barbara W Shearer
Mr Allan H Waterworth
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
$50 000 - $99 999
Mr Robert O Albert AO RFD RD
Mr Miles D Barclay QS
Mr R G N Fabris OAM
Mr Frank D Goudge
Mr Norman Lees
Mr Brian T Loton AC
Mr John R McIllwain
Mrs Vicki Parsons
Mr Allan J Rogers AM
Mr Neil M Westaway AM
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE
$25 000 - $49 999
The National Executive Committee of
Scouts Australia would like to thank
you for your continued support and
encouragement of our work of the past
year. Your dedication and spirit motivates
and inspires us to strive for more in the
upcoming year, and has helped shape
Scouting into what it is today.
thank you to all our Volunteers and Supporters
AUSTRAINING INTERNATIONAL
DICK AND PIP SMITH
Armidale Central
Dubbo South
Warren
Our SponsorsThe support and financial contributions of our sponsors has been
very much appreciated at every level within the Association:
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Scouts Australia would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who submitted photos through the year. Submissions by Ryan Beeby, Bridget Clark, Gabriel Dubler, Jason Juretic, Peter Mason,
Alan Murray, Johnathan Morey, Paul Muldoon, Natasha Omar, Michael Rice, Greg Rollo, Dion Selton, Nicole Strachan, Mike Stoba, Aaron Tomlins, Colin Walker, Aaron Wardle, Nipuna Wickremaratne,
1st Caringbah Scout Group, Belrose Cubs, Shailer Park Scout Group, AJ2013 photographers, Adventurous Activities School photographers, Coastal Plains District Spy Camp photographers, International
Scouting photographers, New Zealand Venture and Jamboree photographers, New South Wales Branch and Queensland Branch, among others were used in the production of this publication.
Scouts Australia Institute of Training
17/332 Handford Road
Taigum QLD 4018
Tel: 07 3216 2314
Fax: 07 3216 2315
Email: training.comm@scouts.com.au
National Youth Program Office
1/34 Brinkworth Street
South Plympton SA 5038
Mobile: 0410 402 123
Email: youth.comm@scouts.com.au
International Office c/o 89 Kitchener Street
Garran ACT 2605
Mobile: 0418 365 664
Email: int.comm@scouts.com.au
Website: www.international.scouts.com.au
Australian Capital Territory branch
89 Kitchener Street
Garran ACT 2605
Tel: 02 6282 5211
Email: actscouts@act.scouts.asn.au
New South Wales branch
Level 1, Quad 3
102 Bennelong Parkway
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Tel: 02 9735 9000
Email: info@nsw.scouts.com.au
Northern Territory branch
22 Bauhinia Street
Nightcliff NT 0810
Tel: 08 8948 0994
Email: admin@nthq.scouts.com.au
Queensland branch
32 Dixon Street
Auchenflower QLD 4066
Tel: 07 3870 7000
Email: qldhq@scoutsqld.com.au
South Australian branch
211 Glen Osmond Road
Frewville SA 5063
Tel: 08 8130 6000
Email: hq@sa.scouts.com.au
Tasmanian branch
The Lea Scout Centre
330 Proctors Road
Kingston TAS 7050
Tel: 03 6229 9385
Email: tas.bhq@tas.scouts.com.au
Victorian branch
152 Forster Road
Mt Waverley VIC 3149
Tel: 03 8543 9800
Email: vicbranch@vicscouts.asn.au
Western Australian branch
Baden-Powell House
581 Murray Street
West Perth WA 6005
Tel: 08 9480 4200
Email: enquiries@scoutswa.com.au
Lord baden-Powell Society
Scouts Australia House
Level 1, 8 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Tel: 02 8440 5908
Email: lbps@scouts.com.au
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site for ‘The Scout Experience: Ready for Life’, project run by Scouts Mexico, aimed at delivering an intensive Scouting Program to develop around 200 youth in the most at-risk Mexican communities.
National OfficeScouts Australia House
Level 1, 8 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Tel: 02 9413 1133
Fax: 02 9413 1177
Email: scouts@scouts.com.au
National Websitewww.scouts.com.au
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/ScoutsAustralia
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