19/01/2026
There are many fabulous youth-led organisations and initiatives underway in SA. Recently, I got to meet with the Youth Commissioners from Scouts SA.
This team sent me the best video to welcome me to the role, which I then video-responded to, kick-starting the building of a relationship. As we discussed, relationships are at the heart of successful advocacy and strong partnerships strengthen our voices and potential to influence positive change.
What I learnt about Scouts SA:
📣 This organisation has a long history and has really evolved to embrace youth-leadership, which is at the forefront of Scouts SA today. Young people lead teams, run activities, coordinate events and are establishing new ways to shape organisation decisions and influence change in the community.
💡 "Its not just about camping and the outdoors" - Scouts SA provides a way to connect with other young people locally, nationally and internationally, participate in a wide variety of activities, learn skills and even work towards gaining experience that can be recognised for VET qualifications.
💥 Finally, we share the same commitment - to value and foster the ideas of children and young people, to grow, expand and diversify the breadth and impact of young SA community leaders.
Looking forward to collaborating in future (and learning how to tie the friendship knot)!