1st Canterbury Scouts

02/08/2026

Congratulations and thank you to 1st Canterbury's adult leaders and supporters who were recognised in the Adult Recognition Awards on World Scout Day!
Special Service Award: Chris Banks, Harry Creek, Madeleine Jones, Justin Liu
Meritorious Service Award: Paul Baulch, David Egan
Silver Wattle: Wendy Selle

Congratulations to all of the Leaders, Adult Supporters and Adult Contributors in Boroondara District who have been recognised today with Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards ⚜️

These are people who “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it." - Baden-Powell

17/05/2026

19/03/2026

Get Active vouchers can be used towards membership fees. Check if you're eligible on the website

Making Scouting more affordable for families
Round 10 of the Get Active Kids Voucher is open, offering $200 per eligible child to support participation in Scouts.

Remember to enter the Scouts Victoria provider code 2996540 when applying. Families have until April 2 at 10am. https://bit.ly/getactivegrant

Once you receive your code, please pass it on to your Group Leader so it can be submitted for claiming.

17/01/2026

Please support Mafeking Rover Park if you can.

Mafeking Rover Park has shaped generations of Scouts.

After the recent fires, it now has a big road ahead and the Scouting community is ready to step up.
For those who are able, you can now support Mafeking as it begins recovery and rebuilding.

This is what Scouts do.
Help build Mafeking’s next chapter

https://shoutforgood.com/fundraisers/standing-together-for-mafeking

09/01/2026

🚨 Extreme Fire Danger – Site Closure & Event Update 🚨

Due to the Extreme Fire Danger forecast for today, Gilwell Park Adventure Centre is closed for the day.

With safety front of mind, we have also made the difficult decision to postpone our 100 Year Centenary event scheduled for tomorrow, 10th January.

A large number of our planned displays, activities and exhibitors are unable to attend due to road closures and the risk of entering a bushland area under these conditions.

We know many people were looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with us, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding as we prioritise the safety of our community, staff, volunteers and visitors.

We’ll share an update on a new date for the centenary celebrations as soon as it’s confirmed. Please stay safe and keep an eye on local conditions.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Scouts Victoria Scouts Australia

01/01/2026

Get excited, the Gilwell Park Open Day is next week! Make sure you’ve booked your tickets and get ready for an incredible day of adventure, history, activities, and celebrating 100 years of Gilwell magic.

We can’t wait to see you there! Book your tickets at bit.ly/GilwellPark100