Youth Program
Diversity and Inclusion e-Conference
We’re hosting a series of online inclusion sessions to consider how we can make Scouting more inclusive for all the communities that we serve.
Following the success of the Disability Inclusion e-Conference in 2020, the National Diversity and Inclusion team is planning a Diversity and Inclusion e-Conference between 18 and 28 October 2021, featuring eight on-line sessions on Monday to Thursday evenings from 8pm AEDT. The sessions are aimed at adult members but may also be relevant to Rover Scouts and older Venturer Scouts.
Registrations now open below.
For inquiries, please email Mark Burfield, NSW State Commissioner, Inclusion.
Sessions
OPENING / INTRO TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SCOUTING
Date
Monday 18 Oct
Presenter
Clare Hanley, National Adviser Diversity and Inclusion
Overview
Following opening remarks from the National team, this webinar will explore core concepts of diversity and inclusion, provide leaders with an overview of Scouts Australia’s approach to D&I, and share some case examples from across the movement.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SCOUTING
Date
Tuesday 19 Oct
Presenter
Mental Health Foundation Australia
Overview
Presented by a speaker from Mental Health Foundation Australia, this webinar is designed to increase awareness of Mental Health concerns in the community and assist leaders to create supportive and inclusive environments in Scouting.
CULTURAL INCLUSION
Date
Wednesday 20 Oct
Presenter
Phuong Nguyen, Centre for Multicultural Youth
Overview
Presented by the Centre for Multicultural Youth, this webinar is designed to assist leaders to create supportive, inclusive environments in Scouting for new Australians and refugees.
TRAUMA INFORMED SCOUTING
Date
Thursday 21 Oct
Presenter
Janet Irvine, Manager – Diversity Training, Settlement Services International
Overview
Many Australians will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. As leaders we can benefit from understanding how trauma may impact behaviour of our youth members and colleagues. This webinar will help leaders to recognise when behaviour may be an expression of trauma and responding in ways that create safety, supportive connections, trust and a sense of dignity & value.
PLANNING FOR INCLUSIVE EVENTS
Date
Monday 25 Oct
Presenter
Linda and Hayley Mitchell, with NSW Special Needs Team
Overview
How do you ensure your camps are inclusive for all participants?
- Be Prepared
- Know your Scouts
- Be Flexible
This session will cover important aspects to consider such as accessibility, gear, menu, signage and communication.
GENDER DIVERSITY AND SCOUTING
Date
Tuesday 26 Oct
Presenter
Kelly Treloar, Assistant Branch Commissioner Inclusion, Scouts SA
Overview
This webinar is designed to support leaders and youth members to meaningfully include people who are transgender or gender diverse in Scouting.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE UNIT PROGRAM
Please note this session has been cancelled.
Date
Wednesday 27 Oct
Presenter
Beven Anderson, Branch Commissioner – Scouts with Additional Needs WA
Overview
This webinar is design to assist leaders and youth members to incorporate diversity and inclusion into their weekly unit program.
YOU CAN’T ASK THAT
Date
Thursday 28 Oct
Presenter
Panel Members TBA, hosted by Mark Burfield, State Commissioner – Inclusion, Scouts NSW and Lochlan Fraser, NSW Special Needs Team
Overview
This Q&A session will allow you to ask your burning questions to a panel of youth and adult members representing different cohorts of the diverse Scouting community with support from members of the National D&I Team.
