Taroona Scout Group

18/10/2026

Get outdoors, spot some feathered friends and take part in the Aussie Bird Count – a fun way for the whole family to discover local birdlife and help protect our native birds!

The Aussie Bird Count starts TOMORROW! 🦅🦆

We’re excited to come together and count birds across the country.

The Aussie Bird Count is for everyone. No matter who you are or where you are across Australia, there are birds to count. Take 20 minutes out of your day and jump into our easy-to-use app to count the birds around you.

With one in six Australian birds facing extinction, there’s never been a more important time to pay attention to our birds and feel inspired to protect them.

🔗 Don’t forget to register: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

🎨 Artwork by Angharad Neal-Williams

10/10/2026

⚜️ Congratulations Emily and Helen! 🎉

A big congratulations to two of our wonderful Scout Group leaders, Emily and Helen, who recently completed their Wood Badge (Scouting Leadership) Course! 👏

The Wood Badge is an advanced leadership training program that helps Scout leaders develop their skills, confidence and knowledge to provide great Scouting experiences for young people.

It’s a fantastic achievement and shows their commitment to Scouting and our young people.

Well done, Emily and Helen! We’re lucky to have you both as part of the Taroona Scout Group!

06/09/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

The Taroona Scout Group would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, carers and father figures in our Scouting community.

A special thank you to those who also give their time as Leaders, helpers and volunteers. Your encouragement, guidance and support make an enormous difference to our young people.

We hope you all have a fantastic Father’s Day! ⚜️💙

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers and father figures in our Scouting family! 💙

Today, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Leaders who go above and beyond - not only guiding our Scouts but also serving as mentors, role models, and father figures. Your patience, wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering commitment help shape the next generation into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Thank you for the countless hours you give, the lessons you teach, and the positive impact you make in the lives of our youth. Happy Father's Day!

03/09/2026

⚜️ A wonderful moment for Scouting in Tasmania. A very warm welcome to our new Chief Scout!

14/08/2026

Congratulations, Nate! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Nate, who was recently presented with his Joey Scout Challenge Award! ⚜️👏

The Joey Scout Challenge Award is the peak award for the Joey Scout section, recognising a Joey Scout’s commitment, personal development and participation throughout their Scouting journey. Reaching this milestone takes dedication, enthusiasm and plenty of effort. 🌟

Well done, Nate — an outstanding achievement! 👏⚜️

31/07/2026

🌏Wear Your Scout Scarf Tomorrow for World Scout Scarf Day!🌏

Tomorrow, 1 August, Scouts around the world will celebrate World Scout Scarf Day by proudly wearing their Scout scarf wherever they go – to work, around town or wherever the day takes them.

World Scout Scarf Day commemorates the opening of the very first Scout camp on Brownsea Island in 1907, where Lord Baden-Powell began the Scouting movement. It is a chance for Scouts, Leaders and former Scouts to show their pride in Scouting and celebrate the friendships, adventures and values we all share.

Members of the Taroona Scout Group are encouraged to wear their Scout scarf during the day and show the community that Scouting is alive and thriving.

Youth members can also earn the official 2026 Scouts Australia World Scout Day badge by taking part and wearing their Scout scarf on 1 August.

Whether you're a Joey Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer, Rover, Leader or former member, wear your scarf with pride!

17/07/2026

🎨 DESIGN THE AJ2028 TASMANIAN CONTINGENT BADGE! 🦘⚜️
Could your design become part of Jamboree history?
We're inviting all Cubs and Scouts attending AJ2028 to get creative and design the badge that will represent the Tasmanian Contingent at the 27th Australian Jamboree in Elmore, Victoria.
Whether you're a keen artist, love graphic design, or simply have a great idea, we'd love to see your entry!
✅ Hand-drawn or digital designs welcome
✅ Open to Cubs & Scouts attending AJ2028
✅ Winning design will inspire our official AJ2028 contingent badge
✅ Resources and entry form available online
📅 Entries now close on 31st October 2026
Visit the AJ2028 page for full details and to submit your design.

18/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations Emily! 🎉

The Taroona Scout Group is delighted to congratulate Emily Ezzy on being awarded the prestigious Silver Wattle at the recent Scouts Tasmania Annual General Meeting.

Emily’s Scouting journey began with Taroona Scout Group as a Cub Scout, and over the years she has continued to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to Scouting and to supporting young people. Today, she is a dedicated Cub Scout Leader with our Group and serves as Team Leader – Diversity and Inclusion for Scouts Tasmania. Emily has also contributed significantly to the wider movement through her service on the Scouts Tasmania State Executive Committee.

In recognition of her exceptional service and leadership, Emily was presented with the Silver Wattle by Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania and Chief Scout of Tasmania.

Emily’s passion for Scouting, her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, and her tireless contribution at both the Group and State levels make her a truly deserving recipient of this honour.

Congratulations, Emily, on this well-earned recognition. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the Taroona Scout Group family and thank you for everything you do for Scouting.

👏 Well done, Emily!

05/06/2026

🌏 We're proud to be part of a movement that inspires young people to explore, appreciate, and protect the natural world. Together, we're building a better future—one adventure at a time.

The outdoors is at the heart of Scouting — from hiking and paddling to camping under the stars, learning new skills, and exploring the natural world. 🌏

Through these adventures, young people develop a greater appreciation for the environment and gain a deeper understanding of their role in protecting it. Across Australia, Scout Groups are taking action through community clean-up events, tree planting projects, recycling programs, sustainable outdoor practices, and local conservation efforts that make a positive difference.

Scouts Australia remains committed to empowering young people to care for the environment and find innovative ways to protect our planet for generations to come.

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

21/05/2026

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers in the Taroona Scout Group , parents , committee members and especially our leaders who give much more than 2 hours a week. We really appreciate all the time you give to make our group special in many ways