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Explore Our Sections
Scouts Australia provides fun youth development activities, building resilient and confident boys and girls aged 5 to 25 in the Joey Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scout Sections. We also welcome adult volunteer Scout Leaders. Scouts has opportunities for the whole family to be involved. Everyone is welcome, and we value the diversity of our members. Find out more about the Section of Scouting that is best for you here.
Joey Scouts
Ages 5-8
Cub Scouts
Ages 8-11
Scouts
Ages 11-14
Venturer Scouts
Ages 14-18
Rover Scouts
Ages 18-25
Adult Volunteers
Ages 18+
Find Your Nearest Scout Group
We have over 1,300 Scout Groups around Australia, from Perth to Byron Bay, and from Darwin to the South of Tasmania. To find your nearest Scout Group, click on your state on the map of Australia to go to the recruitment information for your State Scouts Branch. Not near a Group? Ask your State Branch about their Lones Scouting Groups.
“We’re developing our physical fitness, our planning and our teamwork as we train, plan and fundraise to get to Mt Everest Base Camp.”
Johnathan, Venturer Scout
“I feel lucky to be able to help my community”
Patrick, Cub Scout
“Leadership is guiding and inspiring others”
Ella, Scout