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Scouts Australia is Australia's largest youth development organisation & provides young Aussies aged 5 to 25 with opportunities to grow through adventure!

Scouts Australia is the largest youth development organisation in Australia with around 70,000 members, and provides young Aussies aged 5 to 25 with a wide range of opportunities to grow through adventure. Today’s Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing… even flying! Scouts can get involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events, and service projects in developing countries. Scouts also learn valuable practical skills such as first aid and cooking… and fun skills, like how to build a ballista and fire wet sponges at their mates! Scouts Australia’s ongoing success is due to enthusiastic and committed adult volunteers from all walks of life who love adventure and take great pride in encouraging our young Aussies to reach their full potential. Want to share the adventure? For more information, visit the Scouts Australia website or freecall 1800 SCOUTS.

19/10/2026

On October 7, 1st North Shepparton Scout Group was proud to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia and Chief Scout of Australia.

During the visit, Her Excellency presented Peak Awards to our youth members and Adult Recognition Awards to our Leaders and volunteers, celebrating their achievements and commitment to Scouting.

Our youth members and Leaders also had the chance to share their own Scouting stories with Her Excellency, from the adventures and skills they’ve gained to the friendships and community connections that keep them coming back.

Thank you, Your Excellency, for spending time with 1st North Shepparton Scout Group and for supporting a movement that helps young people and adults lead, serve and make a difference.

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

🎉 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN - What are you waiting for?!

December 29, 2027 – January 7, 2028 · Elmore, Victoria 📍

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the largest Scout event in Australia. Head to aj2028.com.au

16/10/2026

JOTA-JOTI 2026 is here!

Today, more than 2 million Scouts and Guides across 170+ countries are connecting through the 69th Jamboree-on-the-Air and 30th Jamboree-on-the-Internet.

This year’s theme, “A Peaceful and Inclusive World,” reminds us of something powerful: peace starts with conversations.

Whether you’re connecting over the airwaves, joining a video call, taking on challenges or meeting Scouts online, you’re part of something extraordinary.

Make a connection. Start a conversation. Build a more peaceful and inclusive world. Starts your journey at vkjotajoti.com

Find out more about JOTA-JOTI: International - JOTA-JOTI | Scouts Australia

12/10/2026

Last chance to join a live session on what's changed with the Achievement Pathways and how it affects your Unit!

Join the National Youth Program Team for a free one-hour online session. We'll walk through the updated Achievement Pathways and answer your questions live.

📅 Tuesday 13 October, 9:30pm AEDT
📅 Thursday 15 October, 7:30pm AEDT
📅 Sunday 18 October, 7:30pm AEDT

Can't make a live session? A pre-recorded version will be available later.

Join links and local times are at scouts.com.au/improvements

10/10/2026

At Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT) RTO 5443, we apply Plan>Do>Review> principle to our VET operations, supporting our volunteers and creating better experiences for candidates and assessors.

Want to build your skills and open the door to new opportunities? SAIT offers a range of formal qualifications to support your leadership journey.

Read full article: https://bit.ly/3UcVQdh
For more info about SAIT, visit: scouts.com.au/sait

09/10/2026

From 4–10 August 2026, 40 Scouts and Leaders from Australia joined thousands of Scouts at the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Hiroshima, Japan.

For Kyra, the experience was about more than the adventure - it changed the way she sees Scouting, the world and the difference she can make. To read Kyra’s journey: https://bit.ly/4zgslpE

07/10/2026

Get Ready for JOTA-JOTI 2026 (October 16 - 18)

Before joining the worldwide Scouting adventure, take a few minutes to refresh your knowledge of Being Safe Online and the Safe From Harm Guidelines.

A quick refresher helps ensure JOTA-JOTI is a safe, positive and fun experience for everyone. Get ready here: https://bit.ly/4xh7i5Q

For registration or find a JOTA-JOTI event near you, visit: www.vkjotajoti.com

Address

Level 2, Quad 3, 102 Bennelong Parkway
Chatswood, NSW
2127

Website

http://www.scouts.com.au/

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