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Be Prepared for Adventure
Within the community and the outdoors, Scouting is the values-driven youth leadership program for Australia. With over 65,000 members, Scouts Australia provides leadership opportunities from age 5 to 25 through a program that is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive.
Since its early beginning in 1907, Scouting has evolved into a global movement of 57 million people, building a world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. Scouting is recognised by UNESCO as the world’s largest provider of non-formal education to young people.
We value the diversity of our members.
Everyone is welcome.
Scouts are more Resilient
Research conducted by Resilient Youth Australia has compared a national sample of Australian Scouts aged 8-18 with 110,000 of their peers. The result: Scouts generally feel more Connected, Protected and Respected. This means better mental health and a host of other advantages.
The research reflects that Australian Scouts are more self-confident, better socially connected, feel good about themselves, are more positive at coping with life, and get on better with different people. They’re also proactive in dealing with their problems, and will talk with others if they’re upset, read more books for fun, and are less likely to use their devices overnight.
A Global Diverse and Inclusive Organisation
Scouting is the world’s leading educational youth movement, comprising 57 million young people in more than 200 countries.
In Australia, we celebrate the diversity of our organisation. 50 years ago, in 1973, we welcomed girls and women into Scouting, and now 38% of our membership is female.
Our 1200 Scout Groups across Australia aspire to represent the characteristics of their local population, and in recent decades this has included groups in migrant and refugee communities.
Scouts Australia Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Scouts Australia values and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as a proud part of a shared national identity. We are grateful to do our Scouting on this country, but we know Country means so much more in the hearts of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In 2025, Scouts Australia launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This marks a historic first step in Scouts Australia’s journey of reflection and action towards reconciliation. The RAP will guide our efforts to understand what reconciliation truly means and our role in it, fostering a more inclusive movement for young people across the country.
Scouting Connects Community
Scouting and Social Cohesion
Scouting plays a vital role in strengthening social cohesion by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through shared experiences, teamwork, and community service, Scouts develop mutual respect, trust, and understanding across cultures, generations, and abilities. By encouraging active citizenship, leadership, and a commitment to helping others, Scouting fosters stronger connections between individuals and builds more resilient, united communities.
Scouts Support Climate Action
Scouts have always believed in putting nature first – part of our Scout Law is to care for the environment that we enjoy while camping, hiking and adventuring.
All around the world, scouts are leaders in sustainability and climate action. In Australia, our members have told us that climate change is the most important issue to them. We are committed to helping our members make their voices heard, and we use our position to talk to decision-makers about what is important to young people in Australia.
Scouts Australia Events
Australian Jamboree (AJ2028)
The next Australian Jamboree (AJ2028) will be held at Elmore, Victoria between December 29 2027 to January 7 2028.
The Australian Jamboree is the largest gathering of Scouts in the country – held once every three years. AJ2028 brings together around ten thousand Scouts and adult volunteers from across Australia for ten days of activities, exploration, culture and connection.
There’s something here for every Scout.
Governor-General’s Camp 2024
For the first time ever, in April 2024, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs. Linda Hurley opened the doors of Government House to welcome more than 2,000 Scouts for a six-day camp.
The camp was an example of the unique adventures that Scouting provides to its youth members. Scouts from all sections, ages 5 to 25, camped together in one location at Government House. The camp provided opportunities for all Scouts to step out of their comfort zones, immerse themselves in team-building activities and forge lifelong friendships with fellow Scouts from all over the country.