Sections
Leaders help young members through their transition up to the next Section, taking into account the child’s development and maturity for the move. We strive for our members to be excited about stepping up and ensure they are ready to take on the next challenge. School age children can join at any point along the way enjoying a journey of up to 20 years through the different sections. Each section offers their own age-appropriate activities and colour-coded uniforms.
Joey Scouts
Life as a Joey Scout is full of discovery and excitement! We participate in a variety of activities from cooking and craft, to paddling, climbing and day-hiking in the great outdoors.
Joey Scouts is the first chance for young children to have a real adventure, like their first abseil, a visit to the local fire station, or even an overnight camp! From 5 years of age, Joey Scouts play an active role in their program from discussing activities they want to do and experience a degree of independence and teamwork. Joey Scouts are mentored by our older youth sections and always supported and supervised by our trained adult leaders.
5-8 years
Cub Scouts
We love exploring and participate in camping, canoeing, navigation and day-hiking. If you enjoy games and learning new skills then you’ll love being a Cub Scout!
Cub Scouts focus on exploring the outdoors, discovery and learning interesting things! You’ll get to go on camps and might attend a Cuboree camp with hundreds of other Cub Scouts! As well as learning things like how to use a compass, you’ll go on bushwalks, bike trips, and have the chance to do activities such as sailing, canoeing and abseiling. Making new friends and building social skills are very important for Cub Scouts. For some, belonging to Cub Scouts provides an opportunity to mix with a new group of people, developing their confidence and ability to make new friends. Cub Scout families are welcome to get involved too! There’s lots of opportunities for the whole family to make new friends and feel part of the Scouting community.
8-11 years
We take charge of expeditions, cook meals and learn to safely plan our own adventures. Scouts actively develop leadership and outdoor survival skills and learn how to teach these skills to others.
Scouts focus on developing their confidence and learning how to work as part of a team. We learn essential outdoor safety skills as well as participate in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges. The programs are designed to target and develop each young person’s own special interests and hobbies. From bushwalks and camping expeditions to getting out on the water in a kayak, there is something for everyone. As a Scout, you get to choose what you want to do, and your Leaders are there to provide guidance and support.
11-14 yearsScouts
Venturer Scouts
14-18 yearsWe never turn down a good challenge and love to push ourselves to go further in canoeing, abseiling, rock climbing, archery, hiking and personal development.
Venturer Scouts is a do-it-yourself mix of fun, adventure and personal challenge that brings together like-minded young people from all walks of life. When you’re dealing with your toughest years in school and making decisions about your future, Venturer Scouts offers vital breathing space. You can focus on friendship and personal growth, while picking up valuable life skills along the way. As a Venturer Scout, you may find yourself exploring wilderness Australia, diving on coral reefs or abseiling into a limestone cave. Venturer Scouts also get the opportunity to travel overseas and to organised activities, to live with a different community and to provide service to others.
We are independent and resourceful. Rovers love furthering their skills through Adventurous Activities, serving the community and seizing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities!
Rover Scouts are self-managing and plan and run all their own activities – which are tailored to the requirements and interests of members. Rover Scouts enjoy helping others, having a great time and taking on new challenges. Social activities such as balls, bush dances, harbour cruises, nights out, car rallies and “Moots” (gatherings of Rovers on a local, national and sometimes international level) will feature on an active Rover Scout’s program. Action is at the core of all Rover Scout activities. And it’s your choice what you do whether it’s kayaking, canyoning, hiking, camping in the snow or even planning an international expedition. There are heaps of international travel experiences for Rover Scouts to become involved in, with contingents leaving Australia every year to Scouting events across the globe, in addition to the individual travel opportunities that are also available.
18-25 yearsRover Scouts
18+ yearsAdult Volunteers
Adult Volunteers can be Rovers, Parents, Guardians, Family or Friends of youth members who assist in the Scout Group in a number of ways such as taking on a committee role, helping out with fundraisers, or assisting Scout Leaders on meeting nights.
Scout Leaders are responsible for helping to organise and deliver programs that support young people in reaching their potential. Not only do Leaders help youth members develop valuable skills in an environment of responsible risk-taking, but they themselves develop a variety of skills in leadership, project management and event planning. No prior experience is necessary to become a Scout Leader.
All Leaders undergo training on all aspects of youth leadership, program planning, safety and other requirements. They are also given resources of program ideas to help them get started.
Leaders are required to attend a group meetings one night a week during school terms, a monthly Leaders meeting and group activities such as hiking or camping trips.
18+ years