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Scouts AustraliaReport to the Nation 2006

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Scouts Australia is the largest youth Movement in

Australia. There are 63,000 members, joining over

28 million Scouts in 216 countries.

The Mission of Scouts“To contribute to the education of young people, through avalue system based on the Promise and Law, to help build abetter world, where people are self fulfilled as individuals andplay a constructive role in society”.

We achieve this by:

• Involving young people through their formative years in anon-formal education process.

• Using a specific method that makes each individual theprincipal agent in his or her development as a self-reliant,supportive and committed person.

• Assisting them to establish a value system based uponspiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in thePromise and Law.

AimThe Aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual,emotional, social and spiritual development of young people sothat they take a constructive place in society as a member of

PrinciplesThe principles of Scouting, as identified by the founder, LordBaden-Powell, are that Scouts serve God, act in considerationof the needs of others and develop and use their abilities to thebetterment of themselves, their families and the community inwhich they live.

MethodsThe principal methods used by the Association to achieve itsaims are:

• Voluntary membership of a uniformed group which, guidedby adults, is increasingly self-governing in its successive age groups;

• Commitment to a code of living as expressed in the Promiseand Law: the meaning of which is expanded as the membergrows towards maturity;

• The provision of a wide range of attractive, constructive andchallenging activities, including opportunities for adventureand exploration, both indoors and outdoors;

• The provision of opportunities for leadership andresponsibility;

• Learning by doing;

• Encouragement of activities in small groups;

• An award scheme that encourages participation in the fullrange of activities and provides recognition of individualachievements.

What is Scouting?

This report covers the period 1 April 2005 to

31 March 2006.

ContentsWhat is Scouting? 1

Mission 1

Aim 1

Principles 1

Methods 1

Scout Law 2

Scout Promise 2

The Scouting Sections 2

Chief Commissioner’s Report 3

National Chairman’s Report 5

Highlights 2005-2006 7

Management 14

National Council 14

National Executive Committee 16

Officer of the Committee 16

National Commissioners 16

Awards 17

Thank you 18

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“The youth of today are crying out forguidance, structure and learning,incorporated with lots of fun and laughter.What a relief we have the ScoutingMovement. Enthusiasm in our freshly trainedleaders is buzzing and we can’t wait to start. I am a new Scout Leader and can’t wait to see what these kids can teach me.”

Linda, new Scout Leader in South Australia

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their local, national and international community.

Joey Scouts(Ages 6 to 7.5)

Joey Scout activities develop children’s sense of sharing andpersonal identity, as well as teaching them about nature. TheJoeys work together as a Mob under the theme HOP (HelpingOther People). The Program emphasises co-operative,participatory learning through a wide range of fun activities.

Cub Scouts(Ages 7.5 to 10.5)

Cub Scouting gives boys and girls adventure, achievement anda chance to grow their character. Cub Scouts develop theirskills by working for achievement badges in their favouriteareas such as sport, environment and art. Cubs operate in aPack, with the emphasis on fun activity.

Scouts(Ages 10.5 to 14.5)

Boys and girls of Scout age are looking for a sense ofachievement. Scouts gives young people the opportunity tofollow their special interests closely, develop personally, andlearn special skills in fields such as campcraft, air and wateractivities and the environment.

Venturer Scouts(Ages 14.5 to 17.5)

Young people in Venturer Scouts develop their sense ofmaturity and responsibility through the chance to be self-governing and to choose their own activities. VenturerScouts expand on their Scouting knowledge, learning moreabout leadership, initiative and personal skills.

Rovers(Ages 17.5 to 26)

A Rover is a young adult dedicated to fun and adventure whileserving the community in the Scouting way. As young adults,Rovers can apply to their lives the principles of Scouting theyhave learned whilst still enjoying challenge and adventure.

The Scouting Sections

Scout LawA Scout is trustworthyA Scout is loyalA Scout is helpfulA Scout is friendlyA Scout is cheerfulA Scout is considerateA Scout is thriftyA Scout is courageousA Scout is respectfulA Scout cares for the environment

Scout PromiseThere are two versions of the Scout Promise.Individuals taking the Promise may choose to use either of the Promises.

On my honourI promise that I will do my bestTo do my duty to my God And to AustraliaTo help other people andTo live by the Scout Law.

or,

On my honourI promise that I will do my bestTo do my duty to my GodAnd to the Queen of AustraliaTo help other people andTo live by the Scout Law.

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Welcome to the 46th National Annual Report of

Scouts Australia.

The Aim of Scouting and its Mission are the bases of the

following reports. The Youth Program, Training and Personal

Development for our adults to deliver the Program, and the

International nature of the Movement are its essence.

The Scout Year under review commenced over Easter 2005 with the 22nd National Course for Potential Leader Trainers. Thisis our highest level of training for adults. Thirty five Australians,from all states and territories, plus 19 overseas leaders,completed the course successfully.

The vital Adults in Scouting Review (AIS) was completed andthe Recommendations accepted, with minor modifications, atthe November 2005 meeting of the National ExecutiveCommittee. The recommendations have become Projects forimplementation, which commenced with a national workshop in February 2006. Key Projects are:

• The Adults in Scouting (adult management) Strategy be supported;

• Adults in all roles require support for retention, recruitment,development and encouragement;

• Every Group must have an effective Group Leader, Counciland Committee;

• A national Adult Recruitment Program be instigated;

• Effective and efficient communications occur acrossall formations;

• An Audit takes place to reduce any outdated practices;

• Membership database information is required nationally;

• National Website is further enhanced;

• Scouting is reinforced as a leading community contributor;

• Publications to support the Adult Review implementation willbe produced by early 2007.

The National Adult Resources Committee will oversee theimplementation of these Projects nationally.

Scouts Australia was represented at a world seminar onMembership Growth held in Geneva in May 2005. The AustralianAdult Review was clearly as advanced and up to date asanything anywhere in the world.

National Youth Section Program meetings, chaired by theNational Commissioner for Youth Program, were held for each ofthe five Youth and Young Adult Sections, together with twomeetings of the National Adult Training Committee and anAdventurous Activities meeting. Accreditation of ourAdventurous Activities training will round off the current phaseof Vocational Education and Training certification.

State and Region Gang Shows were again highlights of theScout Year, ranging from the sophisticated capital city shows tothe highly developmental local Showtimes.

The Scout Law: A Scout cares for the environment has been wellpractised. The Murray-Darling Rescue, initiated six years ago asessentially a long-term tree-planting project in four states, hasbeen very effective and also involves concerned communitymembers. Other major Environment projects include RottnestInvasion in Western Australia and environmental educationcamps. In October, at the first national Scout EnvironmentWorkshop for many years, among many other initiatives, theAustralian Scout Environment Charter was updated.

Scouts Australia’s international profile has increased to the highlevels of many years ago, with increasing requests for theservices of our leaders. Currently we have members on fourWorld Organisation Task Teams, the Asia-Pacific RegionCommittee and the five sub-committees. National

Message from the Chief Commissioner


“The national Strategic Plan was updated inOctober, keeping it practical and with keyemphasis on Youth Program development and effective delivery; Adult Resources –particularly Retention and Recruitment;Scouting’s Profile; and the Resources to enable us to carry these out.”

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Commissioner for Adult Training & Development, Peter Blatch, is chairing a Task Team and the APR Adult ResourcesCommittee. Former National Rover Council Chairman, RodAbson, was elected Chair of the next World Scout Youth Forumin Korea in 2008. Former National Youth Council Chair, AaronWardle, was elected a member of the Asia-Pacific Region YouthCommittee until the next APR Conference and Youth Forum in2007. We have provided staff for several Adult Training seminarsin French Polynesia, East Timor and the Solomon Islands.

In January, 24 Australians attended the Asia-Pacific RegionJamboree in Thailand with 20 being Vietnamese-Australians,including adults who led the Contingent in excellent fashion.

In September, Scouts Australia delegations participated in the9th World Scout Youth Forum and 37th World Scout Conferencein Tunisia, contributing to discussions and resolutions,particularly one on increasing environmental content in the YouthProgram. After a year and a half of tremendous effort inpreparation, we made Bids to conduct the World Jamboree,World Scout Conference and World Youth Forum in 2010-11 inAustralia. The presentations made at the World Conference wereoutstanding and generally conceded to be the best. However,when the votes were counted, Sweden was awarded theJamboree and Brazil the Conference and Youth Forum. Wecongratulate these National Scout Associations and wish themwell in their conducting of these events. Scouts Australiarecognises the excellent efforts of our Bids Team, so well led byformer International Commissioner, Brendan Watson. The profilegenerated within Australia, with Governments and the widercommunity, made the effort well worthwhile and helped us togain support and funding in other areas.

The Scouting in Isolated Indigenous Communities project, in farnorth Queensland and the Northern Territory, has progressedwith mixed success, but enough has been demonstrated toensure that this initiative will be funded and widened to otherstates over the next three years. We greatly appreciate theencouragement and support given to this enterprise by ourNational President, Sir William Deane. Having been involvedfrom the beginning, he has opened many doors to the highestlevels, for both this project and the World Events Bids. FormerChief Commissioners Bruce Munro and Graeme Fordham haveprovided invaluable support and direction at National level.

The national Strategic Plan was updated in October, keeping itpractical and with key emphasis on Youth Program

development and effective delivery; Adult Resources –particularly Retention and Recruitment; Scouting’s Profile; andthe Resources to enable us to carry these out. There was alsoopportunity to create new initiatives such as “National schools”in specialist areas like flying, rock-climbing, “Scouts of theWorld” program bases or performance skills in Gang Shows.

Each January Scouts Australia conducts a major youth eventand National Youth Forum, particularly for the youth Sectionattending the major event. In January 2006, this was the mostsuccessful 13th Australian Venture, held at Sydney CataractScout Park. Close to 1000 Venturer Scouts and Adult Leadersmade this a memorable event by excellent planning andpersonal participation. Chief Director of the Venture TerryBrooke, the Venture Team and the Venturer Scouts, are to be

congratulated on their spirit and achievement. Onsite activitieswere highly valued, while the range of off-site expeditions morethan satisfied the need for challenge and adventure of 14 to 17year olds!

The National Rover Council (NRC) met following the Ventureand the very high standard Roverscope activity mounted thereas a window into the Rover Section. The NRC continued withthe greatly increased initiatives of recent years and electedJason Thomson as incoming Chairman for 2006 with thechallenge of following Rod Abson.

The National Youth Council (NYC) maintained its high standardsof enthusiasm and made important contributions not only tothe development of its members, but to Scouts Australia’sdecision making both in Strategic Planning and NationalMeetings. Nikketah McGrath was elected Chair for 2006,following the effective term of Mark Grima.

Facilitating the National Youth Forum and Adviser to the NYCare functions carried out in an outstanding manner by ScottSargant, in a dual role suggested by the NYC. Scott has nowsupported two National Forums and NYC meetings in a mosteffective manner, appreciated particularly by the youth members.

The 2007/2008 Centenary of Scouting National Committee hasmet several times and preparations are shaping up for thesemajor milestones in the life of the Movement. The first “ScoutCamp” was held by Lord Baden-Powell on Brownsea Island,Poole Harbour in the UK on the 1 August 1907, and Scoutingcommenced in Australia in 2008.

The World Centenary Year of 2007 will commence with the 21stAustralian Jamboree at Elmore in Victoria; milestone events ineach Branch, including “Scouting’s Sunrise” on 1 August 2007;and participation in the 21st World Jamboree in August in the UK.

With increased optimism for our young people and adultsinvolved in Australian Scouting, I commend the details of thisreport to you all.

John Ravenhall AM

Chief Commissioner, Scouts Australia


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When Scouting attains its international Centenary next

year, and its Australian counterpart in 2008, there will be

much to celebrate and contemplate.

There is no doubt we will enjoy the many celebrations andactivities that will mark these occasions both across Australiaand throughout the Scouting world. There will be manyreminiscences and happy memories all giving rise to a positiveapproach to our future. However, these will be even morejoyous and rewarding if we can be satisfied that what we areoffering our youth, and the community today, is seen andrecognised as modern, vibrant and relevant.

It is therefore apposite that we, Scouts Australia, continuallymonitor our progress and reassess how we are preparing forthe future.

In this context we have recently taken two important andcritical steps. Our new Strategic Plan is in place (both atNational and Branch levels) and our Adults in Scouting Reviewhas been completed and positively received. Moreover, theReview has progressed to the stage of identifying thoseProjects which are to constitute the practical guidelines for theimplementation phase of this key Review.

I see these steps not only as important milestones for Scoutingin Australia but also ones that are challenging yet exciting. Theyare steps that are worthy of a progressive Association such as ours.

Let me take the liberty of focusing on the Projects flowing fromthe Adults in Scouting Review, and in particular those projectswhich come into play from the “non-uniform” perspective. I dothis because there are so many projects that we on the “layside” can undertake or participate in, as befits our prime role ofsupporting our uniform leaders.

To illustrate, there are a number of Projects identified under thebroad umbrella of reinforcing Scouting as a leading communitycontributor. In this context, steps including:

• Seeking strong, practical links with community serviceorganisations such as Lions, Rotary and Apex;

• Promoting Scouting, not merely as our local Group but aspart of the wider community;

• Seeking affiliations with other youth organisations e.g. withindigenous groups, ones which are religious based, ethnic-specific groups and outreach groups; and

• Being recognised as a strong community contributor onyouth issues

are initiatives which those of us who are not in uniform canreadily participate in and contribute towards.

In so doing we must always keep in mind that to gain supportfrom our respective communities we need to not only maintaina high profile but must also contribute to local events andrespond to local initiatives. Making sure that we maintaincontact with our community leaders is another positive stepthat can be beneficial for Scouting as well as being enjoyablefor all.

Other important projects flow from the need to develop andimplement programs linking Scouting with Corporate Australia.This is a timely initiative as Corporate Australia is demonstratingan increased commitment to community activities. This can bedone in many ways and at all levels of Scouting such that eachof us in our Groups and locales can play a positive role inforging and cementing strong programs and partnerships.

This may appear to be somewhat restrictive but that is not so.We are not restricting our focus to major companies becausewe should actively embrace, as potential sponsors, businessesof all sizes and in all localities.

Aspects we need to explore include seeking support to ensurethat adequate funds, resources and facilities are available toundertake our programs and training.

Message from the National Chairman

“In relation to providing leaders, I readrecently that the Australian Business Councilsaw the potential shortage of leaders inAustralia as one of their major concerns and challenges for the future. What a great, ready made opportunity for Scouting!”


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This is one of our major objectives and can hopefully beachieved through partnerships with business and by seekingcorporate support at all levels. However, we must learn the artof targeting our requests for support and funding so they arefor specific, readily identified and measurable projects. The daysof the “scatter gun” approach for general fundraising are long gone.

Our aims and objectives for support should be directed to manylevels, be they for the benefit of individual Groups and theiractivities, or in a more collective sense of providing assistanceacross the wider Scouting spectrum. This will require co-ordination and continuing communication which, in itself, willhelp to build our teamwork and expertise.

However, we must always be conscious of what we can offerin return as partners.

Not only do we offer attendant promotional activities for eachcorporate sponsor but we are a proven source of futureleaders, not just for individual sponsors but also, and veryimportantly, for the community as a whole.

In relation to providing leaders, I read recently that theAustralian Business Council saw the potential shortage ofleaders in Australia as one of their major concerns andchallenges for the future. What a great, ready made opportunityfor Scouting!

We are also uniquely placed to provide key executives withpersonal development opportunities to enhance their individualpotential. We are known for our adventurous activities and nowoffer a range of accredited training; certainly a uniquecombination with appeal and potential.

Seeking to achieve this aspect of corporate partnerships maywell be a challenge but we can start by extending invitations forkey executives to participate in tailor made “action” weekendsor specifically focused training; all with the common aims ofenhancing their individual skills while at the same timepromoting Scouting to such key decision makers.

We can reinforce these approaches by providing regularupdates on key initiatives such as sending invitations to specialevents; providing an outline of our Adults in Scouting Project;our environmental initiatives e.g. The Murray-Darling Rescue;support for Scouting in other countries; and our communitypresence and involvement.

As you can see there are many avenues open to us to providesupport, skills and expertise. In summary, my request is to bepro-active and supportive. Think about Scouting, your localcommunity and corporate partnerships, and how all theseingredients can come together for the common good.

Ian Langford-Brown

Chairman, National Executive Committee


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Highlights 2005-2006

Travel the World as a ScoutDuring the year, 60 Australian Scouts travelled to foreign shoresincluding six to the USA National Jamboree, 13 to EuroJam inthe UK and 24 to the 25th Asia-Pacific Region Jamboree inThailand. Scouts Australia sent Contingents to six internationalevents in total.

We had youth members attend the 9th World Scout YouthForum in September 2005 in Tunisia, with former National RoverCouncil Chairman Rod Abson being elected as Chairman of theWorld Youth Advisors to the World Scout Committee. Thisenables Rod to give youth a voice in world Scouting operations.We had 26 youth members and leaders attend the 37th WorldScout Conference in Tunisia where decisions on the future ofworld Scouting were made.

In Tunisia, Australia also presented its Bids for the WorldJamboree, World Scout Conference and World Youth Forum in2010-11. Although we were not awarded these events, ourpresentations were outstanding and real credit must be givento the Bid Team especially Chairman Brendan Watson, for thehuge amount of work they put in. Sweden was awarded theJamboree and Brazil the World Conference and Youth Forum.

Rebecca and Matthew Lillie, aged 13 and 10 years respectively,were key members of the Bid Team presentation and theyoungest delegates to attend a World Scout Conference. Aspart of the presentation, Matthew intrigued the audience byplaying the didgeridoo which he learnt only weeks before. Theirinvolvement typified the extraordinary opportunities Scouts canexperience. Rebecca said: “Before this adventure we had neverbeen on an aeroplane, let alone overseas, so this was a hugeexperience for us.”

International OpportunitiesScouts Australia Scholarship programs are highly sought afteropportunities. One leader and two youth members wereselected to go to the Japanese International Scout Forum. In aspirit of goodwill, Australia brought out one Scout fromSwaziland and one from Papua New Guinea for the 13thAustralian Venture. The International Student Exchangeprogram includes Aussie Scouts being hosted by overseasfamilies and vice-versa. As part of the program ten AustralianScouts were hosted by families in the UK, Japan and Denmarkwhilst Australian families hosted eight Scouts from these three countries.

Scouting’s CentenaryApproachesThe 21st Australian Jamboree in Victoria inJanuary 2007 will be the first Australianevent in the Centenary Year of WorldScouting. The 1 August 2007 marks 100years since Scouting’s founder LordBaden-Powell held his initial camp onBrownsea Island in the UK. The motto for the Centenary is One World One Promise. In tandem with this, Australia will also celebrate its Centenary of Scouting in 2008.

This historic joint celebration will come alive in the near futureat National and Branch levels with each Branch having its ownCentenary Coordinator. These activities will also becomplemented by programs and celebrations at Region,District, Group and Section levels.

2007 World Peace ProjectAs part of celebrations in 2007 of 100 years of Scouting, ScoutsAustralia is involved with the World Peace Project. Our projectinvolves promoting peace and tolerance in our multiculturalsociety by linking all Australian Scout Groups with overseasones, and will continue throughout 2006.


World Bid Team members Rebecca and Matthew Lillie at ancient ruins in Tunisia

“With Scouts we’ve rock climbed, abseiled,canoed, camped, hiked, rode bikes, performedin Gang Show gaining theatrical experience,learnt many new skills, learnt how to set goalsand see them through, and played silly, fungames that no-one else would play and we’veloved every minute of it, but who would havethought we’d get to travel overseas!!! It was theopportunity of a lifetime!”

Scout Rebecca Lillie about her travels to Tunisia as a World Events Bid Team member

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The linking involves sharing culture, stories, artefacts and ideasas well as creating an understanding of the differentassociations. The project also involves an exchange of youthmembers in the Centenary year and during 2007 these youthmembers will participate in a peace project involving workingwith other cultures. These may include community or serviceprojects. The World Peace Project aims to foster a sense oftolerance and understanding.

Scouts in Cyberspace and on the AirIn October 2005, at least 25,000 Australians participated inJamboree On The Air and Jamboree On The Internet(JOTA/JOTI), making friends and realising they belong to aworldwide Movement. A record number of chatroomconnections along with world JOTI statistics confirmed ScoutsAustralia as the leading participant in what is the world’s largestyouth activity. This was National Coordinator Stephen Watson’slast JOTA/JOTI after six successful years in the role.

Friends, Fun and Freedom at Aussie Venture 2006The 13th Australian Venture (AV2006) was held from 3-14January 2006, at Sydney Scout Park in New South Wales. Therewere 715 Venturers (aged 14-17) attending with some comingfrom New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Japan, UnitedKingdom, Swaziland and Jordan. There were also over 300leaders providing service. The theme was: Friends, Fun andFreedom. Venturers participated in off-site expeditions such assailing and diving and onsite activities such as caving and acommando course. Congratulations to Chief Director TerryBrooke and his team on the success of AV2006.

Key To Scouting – Good Youth ProgramYouth programming undertook a busy year and worked hard atimproving one of the keys to Scouting – good programming.

National Policy and Rules including information on the newuniform and badge placement, and Ceremonies, the bible ofceremonial procedure in Australian Scouting, were updated. The Scout Journey Chart was developed for all Sectionsshowing symbolically the journey a youth member takes asthey progress through the Scout Movement. It contains visualsof the highest award for each Section positioned at certainelevations along a mountain as youth members walk up it. An initiative of the Rover Section, this chart is a must for everyScout Hall.

The Fieldbook for Australian Scouting, a key Scouting resource,is being fully revised and will be available for the Centenary Yearof 2007. Many leaders donated their time and expertisepreparing material for the book which outlines the “how to” ofmany of Scouting’s adventurous activities.

The Rover Award Scheme Chart and Rover Progress Chart werepublished for the first time. The Award Chart contains visuals ofawards that Rovers can earn, and the Progress Chart plotsRovers’ progress through the Award Scheme in a structured andconcise fashion. The Rover Fun Guide was published containinga plethora of fun-filled activities that Rover Crews can undertakeand distributed to every Crew in Australia and NZ.

A Youth Forum was conducted at AV2006 that discussed issuesaffecting Venturer Scouts such as recruiting members to theSection and input into the upcoming Venturer Scout Review.


Venturer Scouts get amongst the action at the 13th Australian Venture 2006

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Ideas articulated are being followed up with other committees inorder to come to fruition. A joint Scout/Venturer Scout Sectionprogram meeting was held during the year with some greatideas for cooperation between the Sections being formulated.Guidelines for a Venturer Scout Review have been presented tothe National Operations Committee and progress is being made.The Venturer Scout Record Book has also been updated.

All publications reviewed as part of the Scout Section Revieware now available and an updated version of the Scout RecordBook was published. The WASP Reloaded CD is creatinginterest within other Sections and the production of similar CDsfor these Sections is being considered. A Camping and Hikingbook was published for the Scout Section but is also a greatreference for other members and anyone with an interest in theoutdoors. A Jamboree Organising Committee has been set upby the Victorian Branch and planning is well under way for theJamboree at Elmore Victoria in 2007 (AJ2007).

The Cub Scout Review implementation was completedthroughout 2005. The first badges for the new Grey WolfAward, the highest award in the Cub Scout Section, werepresented and the Cub Scout Record Book was updated.

The Joey Scout Section is developing brochures for promotingthemselves and encouraging all Groups to start a Joey ScoutMob. The publications Guidelines for Joey Scout Leaders andMob Programming were completed. They are designed to assistJoey Scout Leaders and Joey Scouts with their programming.The Joey Scout Promise Challenge Badge with correspondingCard, and Joey Scout Participation Badge Chart were developed.Four Joey Scout Programming Kits were produced along thethemes of: Seasons; Creatures; Circus; and International, andare downloadable on the National Website.

The Rover, Venturer Scout and Scout Section Program Teamscontinue to discuss recommendations put forward by theNational Youth Council (NYC) and provide feedback as required.In a similar way, the attendance of the National Rover Council

(NRC) Executive at the Rover Program Teams has enabledissues to be dealt with speedily.

Branches are sharing their resources and this includes sets ofpackaged programs – many of which are available on CD – andother Branch publications. Program ideas are readily availableand can be found in Pack a Punch Program, Rover Fun Guideand the Program Tips section of Australian Scout Magazine. My Joey Scout Journey, published by SA Branch, is now sharednationally with other Branches being able to add their ownspecific information.

Thanks must go to all Sectional Branch Commissioners for theirinput both at the Program Team Meetings and frequentcorrespondence with the National Commissioner for YouthProgram Julie Creed. Significantly, agenda items at the NationalProgram Team meetings come from issues brought up atGroup/District level; and Branch ideas lead to the developmentof National publications/resources. Julie is also involved indeveloping youth program across the Asia-Pacific Region inareas such as Sectional Reviews and up-to-date publications.

Award Schemes Simplified on WebScouts Australia’s National Website www.scouts.com.auupdated their award scheme pages for all Sections containinggeneral overviews of each award scheme complete with visualsof all badges. This helps current and prospective youth andadult members and parents, learn more about the awardschemes in a simplified and easy to understand way.

Scouts Australia Institute of TrainingScouts Australia Institute of Training has been very busy in theadult development and training areas. Developments include:

• Holding three National Training Committee meetings;

• Convening two meetings of the adventurous activitycoordinators;

• Updating our qualifications based on changes to theBusiness Services Training Package;

• Changing our trading name to the Scouts Australia Instituteof Training (SAIT);

• Meeting requirements of a compliance audit; and

• An extension of scope to include aspects of the sport andrecreation area.

The number of people completing Scout Courses is presentedat the top of the next page. Concern is expressed at thereduced numbers of leaders completing training and inparticular the Wood Badge.


“One of the beauties of leaders is that they’re in aposition where they’re not just a teacher and not justa friend, but can combine the charming elements of both roles into becoming a knowledgeableconfidante, patient friend, and paternal teacher.”

Venturer Scout Rachel Flitman who is training to become a Scout Leader.

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The Business Plan for SAIT 2005-06 was developed. Priorities include:

• Achieving re-registration for the next 5 years;

• Being registered to deliver aspects of the adventurousactivity program;

• Supporting the implementation of the AIS Review;

• Skilling trainers in adventurous activity areas.

It is pleasing to note that the first two priorities have beenachieved and the latter two are being addressed.

In December 2005, SAIT was advised it was successful ingaining re-registration as a Registered Training Organisation foranother five years until 2010. The name Scouts AustraliaInstitute of Training has been registered with the respective

state/territory authorities. Further, the Scouts Australia Instituteof Training is now registered with the Queensland Training andRecognition Council as the trading name for all Scout trainingoperations throughout Australia.

SAIT material and procedures have been reviewed based onchanges to national training packages in areas of businessservices, leadership, sport and recreation, and the training andassessment areas.


ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA TOTAL

Preliminary Core Modules 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 32

Basic-Certificates of Adult Leadership – LOY 49 1015 7 262 67 18 1020 134 2572

Basic-Certificates of Adult Leadership – LOA 10 62 1 47 7 43 60 28 258

Advanced Training Courses – LOY 16 77 2 251 30 0 111 23 510

Advanced Training Courses – LOA 0 2 0 54 6 0 14 0 76

Wood Badges LOY 0 54 2 38 25 12 149 17 297

Wood Badges LOA 0 7 0 9 7 0 30 5 58

Training of Trainers Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 17 68 0 88 21 12 92 0 298

Assessors 0 8 1 29 5 8 22 207 280

LOY – Leader of Youth LOA – Leader of Adults

Branch Cert II Cert III Cert IV Completed Diplomas Diploma Units

ACT Nil (Nil) 12 (5) Nil (Nil) Nil (Nil) 13

NSW Nil (Nil) 156 (64) 201 (148) 7 (7) 104

NT Nil (Nil) 2 (2) 3 (2) Nil (Nil) 5

QLD 1 (1) 143 (57) 44 (40) 6 (6) 110

SA Nil (1) 40 (40) 17 (17) 2 (2) 44

TAS Nil (Nil) 7 (3) Nil (Nil) 1 (1) 17

VIC Nil (Nil) 89 (40) 32 (18) Nil (1) 36

WA Nil (Nil) 118 (54) 19 (13) Nil (Nil) 37

Total 1 (2) 567 (265) 316 (238) 16 (17) 366

Leaders Completing Accredited Training

The following table provides by Branch the number of leaders as at 1st April 2006 who have completed their Vocational Educationand Training (VET) at the respective qualification levels in Business or Business (Frontline Management) and Leadership areas.Numbers in brackets refer to Leadership Support or Leadership qualifications issued. Note all adult members when receiving WoodBadge training at Basic or Advanced levels now automatically complete VET qualifications at the appropriate level. Thus thesenumbers should be directly linked to the qualifications issued.

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Also in December 2005, SAIT had its scope of registrationextended to include specific areas related to Scout activitiesassociated with abseiling, kayaking, bushwalking, canoeing andsea kayaking. A national workshop is being conducted thatRecognises Current Competencies for Nominated Leaders ineach of the abseiling, bushwalking and canoeing areas. A trialof this process occurred in Queensland in mid-February.

SAIT won the training and development award offered throughthe Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF). ThisAward recognises excellence in training in the outdoorrecreation community. In awarding this, QORF indicated thatSAIT is demonstrating significant success and commitment tohaving staff and volunteer members participate in an ongoingtraining program that ensures best practice service delivery andrisk management for their organisation.

Following discussions, the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority(TQA) have agreed that details of VET qualifications gainedthrough the Scout Association will appear on students’Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE); and further they willrecognise the Queen’s Scout Award as contributing towards thecompletion requirements for the award of the TCE.

SAIT has sold Certificate II in Leadership Support resourcesincluding the eleven workbooks to the Department ofEmergency Services, Queensland. This government departmentis interested in using the Certificate II in Leadership Supportwith their cadets at a later time.

Following the finalisation of the Adults in Scouting Review, asummary of issues contained within the Adults in ScoutingReport which pertain to items associated with adult training anddevelopment, was collated and a checklist developed based onthese issues. This information will be discussed at length andplans implemented to develop these.

In response to a request for assistance from the Asia-PacificRegion (APR): two trainers assisted with the first meeting andBasic Training Course at East Timor in December 2005; threetrainers assisted with the running of an Advanced Course in theSolomon Islands in March 2006; and National Commissioner forAdult Training and Development, Peter Blatch, chaired themeeting of the Adult Resources Sub Committee within the APRfor the past twelve months.

As part of the Asia-Pacific Region’s Golden Jubilee and theWorld Centenary of Scouting, a publication will document thedevelopment of Scouting in our region from 1996-2006 with thetheme: Making an Impact. Stories on the development of SAITand the 26 years of Agoonoree Camps involving people withdisabilities have been submitted for possible inclusion.

Online Product CatalogueScouts National developed an E-catalogue on its website thatshowcases its publications and supply products containingimportant information and images for each. This is not an E-commerce catalogue but is a tangible reference for theplethora of Scout products available.

Advertising for Leaders Wanted!Following the success of the 2004-05 Scouts Australia NationalAdvertising Campaign which was directed at youth membersand potential members, National produced a new campaignwhich targets adults and promotes the Movement’s need forleaders. Two x 30 second television commercials have beenproduced and television networks have given their support inairing once again. Actual leaders, Scouts and Venturer Scoutswere used in the commercials which can also be viewed on theNational Website.

Rovers – Prepare For Life!There are closer working relationships between the NationalRover Council (NRC) and Branch Rover Councils with the latterdeveloping Strategic plans in line with National Roverobjectives. The Australian Rovers website www.rovers.com.auwas launched and contains lots of resources and information onRovering around Australia. Steps are also being taken to startup Rovering in the Northern Territory again. A national Roversmarketing campaign was implemented which consisted ofmore than 80,000 materials including drink coasters, posters,brochures, billboards, print media Community ServiceAnnouncement bromides and stickers. The campaign included mottos such as “Prepare For Challenge”, “Prepare For Success”, “Prepare For Life”, “Prepare For Fun”, “Prepare For Leadership”, and “Prepare For Excitement” with the use of action-filled images.


Aussies meet overseas Scouts at Asia-Pacific Region Jamboree in Thailand

“Next time you see something excitingadvertised – get motivated and apply! Younever know you might get a nice surprise”.

Chris Palavestra, scholarship winner to International Youth Forum in Tokyo

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Rovers ran a Roverscope activity at AV2006 with plenty ofactivities for Venturer Scouts to participate in along withinformation on the benefits of them joining the next step(Rovers) in their Scouting journey. Rovers were also involved asservice or line leaders at AV2006. Eighteen Rovers received thehighest award in youth Scouting: the Baden-Powell ScoutAward. In January 2006, Jason Thomson replaced Rod Absonas Chairman of the NRC.

Rovering’s Greatest AdventureThe Indooroopilly Rover Crew from Queensland was the winnerof the 2005 Rovering’s Greatest Adventure competition whichhighlights the great adventures Rovers undertake and theirpromotion of them. The winning Crew drove from Brisbane toBirdsville and back covering 3,500km in eight days and helpedraise $20,000 towards the Royal Flying Doctor Service!Indooroopilly received a trophy and $1000 prize money donatedby explorer, entrepreneur and former Rover Dick Smith.

Peace Boomerang Set Soaring!The Rover Peace Boomerang travelled with Rover Crewsaround Australia, like an Olympic Torch, as a symbol offriendship between Rovers, to celebrate the internationalCentenary of Scouting and to promote world peace. It collectedstories along the way and each Rover Crew wrote theirthoughts on peace in accompanying logbooks which were alsosigned by general members of the community. People from allwalks of life signed logbooks including the Chief Scout ofAustralia, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. The websitewww.rovers.com.au/boomerang was set up to inform peopleabout its movements. The Boomerang finishes its historicjourney in June 2006.

Aussies Win International Scouts Photo ContestAustralia once again performed extremely well in the Asia-Pacific Region Photo Contest. The 2005 competition saw RudyGeerlings from SA win outright the Gold Prize; and two of thethree winners of the Bronze Prize were Susan Baker from SAand Stacey Mardell from NSW. The Asia-Pacific Region Officereceived 72 entries and this is the second consecutive year thatAustralia has won the contest and gained further placings in thewinners circle.

Australian Queen’s Scout Association (AQSA)The Australian Queen’s Scout Association (AQSA) is afellowship of people who have been awarded the Queen’sScout Badge or its predecessor, the Kings Scout Badge. Onlythose who have been presented with a Queen’s Scout or King’sScout Award and who are in good standing with ScoutsAustralia, may hold membership. When people achieve theQueen’s Scout Badge, a certificate is presented by arepresentative of the Queen. The purpose of the AQSA is: tohelp develop community recognition of the Queen’s ScoutAward and Scouting in general; to strengthen the Fellowshipbetween Queen’s Scouts through social events and otheractivities; to keep members up to date with latestdevelopments in Scouting, achievements of Queen’s Scoutsand coming events; and to assist the development of Scouting.Two newsletters per year keep AQSA members up to date.Membership enquiries are made to the Scouts National Office.

One, Two, Three, Jump. Rudy Geerlings’ winning entry in the 3rd Asia-Pacific Scout Photo Contest 2005

Rovers at Peace Boomerang handover at Peace Park in Hobart


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Burleigh Heads Scout Group gets involved in the spirit of Harmony Day

Youth Decision MakersThe National Youth Council (NYC) helps give a youth perspectiveon issues affecting the Scouting Movement. NYC membersalso belong to their Branch Youth Councils, thus strengtheningthe links between Branches and National on relevant issues.

Lines of communication have been strengthened with a newinternal members’ website, introduction of teleconferencingand web-conferencing, restructuring of the Council itself, andmembers now meeting regularly for discussion in areas suchas: Employment, Education and Training; and Youth Health. Theirannual conference saw specialist speakers work with the NYCon hot topics for young people that its members identified. Anexample of this was Kate Southam, the Editor of employmentwebsite CareerOne, helping the Employment, Education andTraining Patrol. Federal Government Attorney-General, the Hon.Philip Ruddock MP, was also in attendance.

An NYC Committee analysed an independent document onScouting reform, recommended 14 important reforms, andsubmitted these to the National Operations Committee forfurther review and discussion. An example is the NYC inconjunction with the NRC, working towards the establishmentof a National Ideas Database on the National Website. NYCChair Mark Grima and Deputy Chair Nikketah McGrath helpedgive youth a voice in the operations of world Scouting byattending the 9th World Youth Forum in Tunisia.

Living in HarmonyIn 2006 Scouts Australia continued as a major partner of theDepartment of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) andWoolworths, in celebrating Harmony Day. With major nationalsporting bodies such as the Australian Football League, NationalRugby League, Cricket Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia,following the lead of Scouts Australia as partners, Harmony Daycontinues to grow in importance as a national day of

celebration. This day illustrates the importance of harmonybetween people of different cultural backgrounds, workingtogether, in Australia’s diverse society. Scouts embraced theoverall theme of: You + Me = Us. This year Woolworthsgenerously supplied ingredients and venues for Scouts acrossAustralia to conduct both Harmony Day barbecues andmulticultural food hamper raffles in partnership with over 100 oftheir stores. In addition, many Sections of Scout Groupsincluded Harmony Day-themed activities and events in theirprograms. These highlighted the diverse cultural mix thatScouting now draws its members from.

Lord Baden-Powell SocietyThe Lord Baden-Powell Society, formed 20 years ago, has threelevels of membership – Members, Leader Members and PatronMembers – who contribute from $150 to $1000 annually.Members also give to a Jamboree Fund appeal on an annualbasis that provides additional funds to be distributed. TheSociety contributes funds towards Branches and gives financialassistance to Australian Scouts to attend national andinternational Jamborees. These youth members wouldotherwise not get the chance to attend these events. In the2006 financial year, over $140,000 has been contributed toBranches and Scouting members. Scouts Australia is grateful to the 1200 Society members for their ongoing support to the Movement each year.


Chief Commissioner John Ravenhall and Colleen Aubrey from CareerOne lookon as Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock MP congratulates

Kaitlyn Champion on joining the NYC

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Scouts Australia Management

Scouts Australia is managed by the National ExecutiveCommittee, consisting of the Chief Commissioners andChairpersons from each of the State Branches, as well as theChief Commissioner of Australia, National Chairman, Hon.Treasurer and Chairs of the National Youth Council and NationalRover Council. All serve on a voluntary basis.

Three volunteer National Commissioners are also responsible for:

• Youth Program Development

• Adult Training and Development

• International activities

The National Association has seven full-time and five part-time professional staff providing support to the above aswell as Scouts Australia Branches.

In addition to this are tens of thousands of volunteer Branchand Section Commissioners, Leaders, Associates andSupporters who belong to each of the State Branches withoutwhom, Scouting would not be possible in Australia.

Our volunteers are supported by full-time and part-time staff ineach Branch.

Scouts Australia is an accredited member of the WorldOrganisation of the Scout Movement.

Scouts Australia Membership 2005

National Council

CHIEF SCOUT OF AUSTRALIA

His Excellency, Major GeneralMichael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Rtd)Governor-General of The Commonwealth of Australia

PRESIDENT

The Honourable Sir William Deane AC KBE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Mrs Leneen Forde AC

JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Mr Wayne Geale OAM

CHIEF SCOUTS OF BRANCHES

New South Wales

Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC

Northern Territory

His Honour, Mr Ted Egan AO

Queensland

Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC

South Australia

Her Excellency, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE

Tasmania

His Excellency, The Hon. William J E Cox AC RFD ED

Victoria

Mr John Landy AC MBE

Western Australia

His Excellency, Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC until 31 October 2005 His Excellency, Dr Ken Michael AC from 19 February 2006

“I used to be a member of the Scouts, andjust thought I’d say thank you for a great start to my life. I believe my successful businesscareer has been due, in part, to the skills and friendships I gained as a Scout! Thanks everyone!”

Sam Berringer – www.scouts.com.au Guestbook


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Life MembersMrs K Brown OAM

Mr C W Farmer OAM

Mr B H Garnsey AO MBE

Mr W J Geale OAM

Mr A G Lee AM OAM

Dr B M Munro AM

Mr A L Tannahill AM

Dr W G Wells AM

Mr N Westaway AM

The Hon. Sir John Young AC KCMG

MembersMr D Abell

Mr R N Abson

Mr D Allen

Mrs J J Archer

Mr A Arentz

Mr R Baker

Miss E Barker

Mr P Blatch OAM

Mr G Blight

Dr J Bollig OAM AAA (FRAIA)deceased 3 March 2006

Mr J F Brayne

Mr B E Chaseling MBE

Mr J C Clarke

Mr N Comrie AO APM

Mr J C Cornish

Mr D Cossart

Mrs J Creed

Mr M D Cross AM

Mr D Cullity AO CMG

Ms E Dangar

Mr G De Fries from 1 Feb 2006

Mrs C D Doidge

Mr J D Doidge

Mr P Egan

Professor G Elliott

Mr G Faulks

Mr T Fearnley AM

Mrs L Forde AC

Mr G L Fordham until 31 Jan 2006

Ms C Frederickson

Mrs M Geerlings

Mr M Grima

Mr R Hamer

Mr G Hannaford

Mr T Hartley

Mrs L Harvey

Mr G L Hill

Mrs B Horsfield OAM

Professor M J Hough RFD ED

Mr G Irvine

The Hon. Justice G R James QC

Mr D W Jones OAM

Mr M Jongebloed

Mr J Karlovsky

Mr R J Keily AM JP

Mr E Kilpatrick

Mr I Langford-Brown

Mr M J Law AM

Mr J D Leece OAM

His Honour, Dr J F Lincoln AM

Judge J McKecknie QC

The Hon. D K Malcolm AC QC

Mrs S Mitchell

Mr G K Morgan

Mr J Noakes

Mr R Nolan

Mr G A Park OAM

Mr P Parkinson

Mr H D Paroissien

Mr R G Pate OAM OBE

Major General J Pearn AM RFD (Rtd)

Mr J C Price MP

Mr J Ralph AC

Mr J Ravenhall AM

Mr A Sherlock OBE

Mr N Tomkins

Mr R Viney

Mr P Washusen

Mr K Wells MLA

Mr G White

Mr C Wilkinson

The Honourable, Justice G Williams AO

Mr R W Williams RFD

Major General N Wilson AM RFD

Mr D Young

“As volunteers with a commitment andenthusiasm towards young children, you are priceless in today’s world.”

Glenys Jackson, parent and volunteer at 1st Yurunga Scout Group, describing Scout Leaders


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National Executive Committee

CHAIRMAN

Mr I Langford-Brown

CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr J Ravenhall AM

BRANCH CHIEF COMMISSIONERS

Australian Capital Territory

Mr N Tomkins

New South Wales

Mr G L Fordham until 31 January 2006Mr G De Fries from 1 February 2006

Northern Territory

Mrs C D Doidge

Queensland

Mr M J Law AM

South Australia

Mr R W Williams RFD

Tasmania

Mrs L Harvey

Victoria

Mr G A Park OAM

Western Australia

Mrs S Mitchell

BRANCH CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENTS

Australian Capital Territory

Mrs P Muller until 11 May 2005Mr G Irvine from 11 May 2005

New South Wales

Mr R Baker

Northern Territory

Mr P Egan until 16 September 2005Mr A Pusterla from 16 September 2005

Queensland

The Honourable, Justice G Williams AO

South Australia

Mr R J Keily AM JP

Tasmania

Mr R Nolan

Victoria

Mr D W Jones OAM

Western Australia

Mr J Noakes

CHAIR, NATIONAL ROVER COUNCIL

Mr R N Abson until 18 January 2006Mr J Thomson from 18 January 2006

CHAIR, NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL

Mr M Grima

HONORARY TREASURER

Mr J Karlovsky

Officer of the Committee

NATIONAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Mr R J Miller B Com GAICD FAIM FAMI CPM

National Commissioners

AND DEVELOPMENT

Mr P Blatch OAM

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONER

Miss E Barker

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

Mrs J Creed


Rovers on a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

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NATIONAL COMMISSIONER FOR ADULT TRAINING

2005-2006 Awards

The following Scouting members were included in the

Queen’s Birthday 2005 and Australia Day 2006 Honours.

Medal (OAM) in the General Division

Basil Clyde Bowman

Peter Gerard Geary

Bertrand Spencer Lawes

Bryce Maxwell Matthews

Charles Witney Medwin

Albert James Pollard

Carlyle David Spinks

Ian Clive Thomas

Beryl Jean Whittle


2005 Adult Recognition AwardsThe following members of Scouts Australia received the Silver Kangaroo for eminent achievement and meritorious

service to the Association in the 1 August 2005 Adult Recognition Award Presentations.

NAME POSITION BRANCH STATE

Mr W Bateman OAM Branch Commissioner (Members Support) New South Wales Branch NSW

Mrs P Catt Cub Scout Leader Berwick Anglican Scout Group VIC

Mr V Cracknell Life Member Life Members Fellowship SA

Mrs J Creed National Commissioner for Youth Program Scouts Australia TAS

Mrs C Doidge Chief Commissioner Northern Territory Branch NT

Mr J Doidge Branch Commissioner, Adult Training Northern Territory Branch NTand Development

Mr K Eddy Assistant Branch Commissioner Victorian Branch VIC

Mr A Edwards Honorary Commissioner Queensland Branch QLD

Mr D Fewster District Scout Leader Riverland Scout District SA

Mrs A Galbraith Group Leader 1st Mandurah Scout Group WA

Mr J Goyen Honorary Commissioner (Region) Sydney North Region NSW

Mr G Lawrence Region Activity Leader South Metro Region VIC

Mr N Miles Scout Leader 4th Kew Scout Group VIC

Mr L Neilson Honorary Leader (Region) South Coast and Tablelands Region NSW

Mr K Young Scout Leader Flinders Park Scout Group SA

The following members of Scouts Australia received the National President’s Award for eminent achievement and

meritorious service to the Association in 2005.

NAME POSITION BRANCH STATE

Mr P Lees Region Treasurer Hoadley Region VIC

Mrs R Tanner Honorary Treasurer Launceston West Tamar District TAS

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Thank you to all our Volunteers and Supporters

The National Executive Committee of Scouts Australia

says thank you for your outstanding support and

encouragement throughout the past year. Your dedication

has, and continues to inspire and make Scouting what it

is today.

Our SponsorsThe support and financial assistance of our sponsors is alsovery much appreciated, in particular:

AdPartners Group

Australia Post

CareerOne

Dick Smith Foods

Federal Department of Education, Science and Training

Macquarie Bank Foundation

Qantas – Scouts Australia’s preferred airline

The Myer Foundation

Woolworths Ltd

Scouts Australia thanks the following for their photographic contribution tothis report: Australian Scout Magazine, Claire Davill, Nicholas Dick-Smith,Rudy Geerlings, Pip Gray, Mark Hutchison, Jacqueline Kohn, KatherineMcGuigan, NSW Branch, Nick Politylo, John Rodwell, SA Branch, ScottSargant, Scouting in NSW magazine, Snowgum, TAS Branch Rover Council,Cindy Wall.


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National Website

www.scouts.com.au

National Office

Level 1, Scouts Australia House8 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067Tel: 02 9413 1133 Email: [email protected]

Unit 1, 95-97 Earl Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120Tel: 07 3392 3377 Email: [email protected]

Youth Program Office

The Lea Scout Centre330 Proctors RoadKingston TAS 7050Tel: 03 6229 9385 Email: [email protected]

International Office

117 Heathmont Road, Heathmont VIC 3135Tel: 03 9879 7773 Email: [email protected]

Australian Capital Territory Branch

89 Kitchener Street, Garran ACT 2605Tel: 02 6282 5211 Email: [email protected]

New South Wales Branch

Level 1/Quad 3, 102 Bennelong Road, Homebush Bay NSW 2128Tel: 02 9735 9000 Email: [email protected]

Northern Territory Branch

PO Box 2908, Palmerston NT 0831Tel: 08 8932 4155 Email: [email protected]

Queensland Branch

32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066Tel: 07 3870 7000 Email: [email protected]

South Australian Branch

211 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville SA 5063Tel: 08 8130 6000 Email: [email protected]

Tasmanian Branch

The Lea Scout Centre, 330 Proctors Road, Kingston TAS 7050Tel: 03 6229 9385 Email: [email protected]

Victorian Branch

152 Forster Road, Mount Waverley VIC 3149Tel: 03 8543 9800 Email: [email protected]

Western Australian Branch

581 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6872Tel: 08 9321 2814

Lord Baden-Powell Society (LBPS)

Baden-Powell Scout CentrePomona Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120Tel: 02 9980 5155 Email: [email protected]

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

Scouts Australia Institute of Training

Documents

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