GOVERNOR GENERAL
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Our Program
Scouting is the values-driven youth leadership program for Australia, in the community and the outdoors. Scouting provides leadership opportunities through a program that is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive. We run a youth development program from age 5 to 25 years, with a guiding philosophy of “youth leading, adults supporting”. Research from Resilient Youth Australia has shown that Australian Scouts are more resilient, inclusive, and optimistic than their peers. British research has also found that former Scouts have better mental health outcomes including up to 50 years after they were Scouts.
A Global, Diverse and Inclusive Youth Program
Scouting is the values-driven youth leadership program for Australia, in the community and the outdoors. Scouting provides leadership opportunities through a program that is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive. We run a youth development program from age 5 to 25 years, with a guiding philosophy of “youth leading, adults supporting”. Research from Resilient Youth Australia has shown that Australian Scouts are more resilient, inclusive, and optimistic than their peers. British research has also found that former Scouts have better mental health outcomes including up to 50 years after they were Scouts.
Scouts Australia Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Scouting is the values-driven youth leadership program for Australia, in the community and the outdoors. Scouting provides leadership opportunities through a program that is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive. We run a youth development program from age 5 to 25 years, with a guiding philosophy of “youth leading, adults supporting”. Research from Resilient Youth Australia has shown that Australian Scouts are more resilient, inclusive, and optimistic than their peers. British research has also found that former Scouts have better mental health outcomes including up to 50 years after they were Scouts.
Scouts signal their supports for climate policy
Scouting is the values-driven youth leadership program for Australia, in the community and the outdoors. Scouting provides leadership opportunities through a program that is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive. We run a youth development program from age 5 to 25 years, with a guiding philosophy of “youth leading, adults supporting”. Research from Resilient Youth Australia has shown that Australian Scouts are more resilient, inclusive, and optimistic than their peers. British research has also found that former Scouts have better mental health outcomes including up to 50 years after they were Scouts.
The 26th Australian Jamboree (AJ2025)
The next Australian Jamboree (AJ2025) 6- 15 Jan 2025 at Maryborough, Queensland. Every four years, more than ten thousand Scouts from across Australia will meet together for an unforgettable ten-day camp full of incredible activities, new challenges and endless opportunities to make friends for life.
Governor-General’s Camp 2024
For the first time ever, The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Chief Scout of Australia, and Mrs. Linda Hurley opened the doors of Government House to welcome more than 1400 youth members and 600 adult volunteers, for a six-day camp in April.
The camp was a shining example of the unique adventures that Scouting provides it’s youth members with. Scouts from all sections, aged 5-25, camped together in the one spot. This camp provided opportunities for all Scouts to step out of their comfort zones. Camp Director Jon Willis said, “The camp was established to allow Scouts to immerse themselves in team-building activities and forge lifelong friendships with fellow Scouts from all over the country.”