General
Event Funding
The E.M.Lothian Fund (Victoria) was established to assist youth members travelling overseas. Funds are available to enable financial assistance to be made to uniformed members under 26 to attend overseas Scouting activities. Who can apply? Grants ...
Requesting Peak Award Replacement Badges
Each Group can request the new Peak Award badges for those who do not already have them. We ask that the Group Leader does this and it's only done once. Guide for Group Leaders You can extract a list of members who have achieved their Peak Award in ...
District and Group Campsites: Directory
Blackwood Scout Camp 10 Mechanics Ln, Barrys Reef 3458. Nearby 9km Trentham, 5km Blackwood. Accommodation Kitchen/dining building with 14 beds, bunkhouse with 18 beds. Showers and toilets. Three Group sites. Bush camping. Activities Bushland ...
Major Adventure Facilities and Campsites : Directory
Gilwell Park 2555 Launching Place Road, Gembrook. P.O. Box 166, Gembrook 3783. Nearby Gilwell Park is located near Gembrook in the east of the Dandenong Ranges, about 60 minutes from Melbourne CBD It can also be easily reached from the south and east ...
Prorata Youth Fees 2024
Term Dates Signed Up Fee March 2024 March 01 to March 31 2024 Free for youth members Term 2 Apr 01 2024 to Jun 30 2024 $268 Term 3 Jul 01 2024 to Sep 30 2024 $201 Term 4 Oct 01 2024 to Dec 31 2024 $134 Term 1, 2025 Jan 01 2025 to Mar 31 2025 $67
Scouts Victoria Contacts Directory
Child Safe Scouting In brief, should a member of our organisation become aware of an incident of child abuse, whether by witnessing it or hearing of it from someone else, they are required to report it to the Executive Manager of Scouts Victoria. You ...
Youth Helpers
What is a Youth Helper? Some young people prefer just to work with the Joey Scout or Cub Scout Sections. Youth Helpers receive special training to assist the Leaders they work with. They help out at regular weekly meetings and special activities. How ...
Requirements for Adult Roles in Scouting
This schedule details the requirements for specific adults roles in Scouting... Leader Adult Helper Adult Supporters: Group Rostered Parents Adult Supporters previously known as office bearer positions Fellowship Others
Introducing the On The Job training
Introducing the On The Job training On The Job training refers to the skills we hone and demonstrate 'in the field' as Scout Leaders. It's one component of our adult training program - we learn knowledge through (1) On Demand Learning modules; we ...
Adult Uniform Badge Placement
The Australian Scout Uniform Standards for adult members provides a “one stop” quick reference resource as to the design and correct wear of the Australian Scout Uniform for Adult Members and to complement Policy and Rules (P&R) and its ...
Adult and Youth Membership - Interstate, International Transfers and Exchange Students
Youth and Leaders providing evidence of registration in other States or countries will be registered without a fee until the next census. Short term exchange students will be exempt from membership fees. For assistance, please contact Member ...
Why is there a delay in Police Checks?
The National Police Checking Service (NPCS) is currently experiencing an unprecedented use of the system, and due to a number of factors outside of their control there may be significant delays in processing of checks. Police checking in Australia is ...
Adult Membership Application Process
If you would like to volunteer as a Leader, Adult Helper, or Adult Supporter at Scouts Victoria with your local scout group, please contact your Group Leader or alternatively visit use our "Find a Group" function in the top right corner of the ...
Public Liability Certificate of Currency
Scouts Victoria maintains a Public Liability Insurance Policy which is renewed on November 30 each year. We are unable to issue Public Liability Certificates of Currency for the 12 months from December 1 until the Policy is renewed. Please continue ...
Youth Helpers
What is a Youth Helper? What is a Youth Helper? Some young people prefer just to work with the Joey Scout or Cub Scout Sections. Youth Helpers receive special training to assist the Leaders they work with. They help out at regular weekly meetings and ...
National Police Check - Minimum Proof of Identify Documents
See the attached fact sheet to earn what identification can be used to submit your National Police Check, and the requirements for the submitted identification.
Supporting Youth with Additional Needs - Carer Involvement
Please see the fact sheet attached.
Carer Definitions and Requirements
Family or Parental Carer Family or parental carers are person who are related to the young person and they support that young person in relation to their needs. Externally Sourced Carer – Ongoing * An externally sourced carer (ongoing) is a person ...
National Police Check – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are National Police Checks renewals required? Scouts Australia Policy & Rules 5.3.6 and the National Child Protection Policy require regular police check renewals to be undertaken for all adult members. Police Checks are used to ensure that our ...
National Police Check
The Scouts Australia National Child Protection Policy requires that all adult members have a National Police Check. This must also be renewed at least once every five years. Completing or renewing your National Police Check is a simple process. You ...
Member Status Check
Click HERE to confirm your membership status including your Police clearance, Working with Children Check and your Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting modules.
Extreme Fire Rating
For each activity being undertaken in an Extreme fire danger rating (including at a Scouts Victoria campsite) the Leader in Charge (or delegate for large events) has two-way communication with all participants at all times the activity is no further ...
On the Job Checklists
For a Youth Program Leader completed after Scouting Essentials and Scouting Adventure courses is completed for a Program Support Leader after Scouting Essentials and Scouting Management courses And a Scouting Leadership Checklist is completed after ...
Get Active Kids Vouchers
Although the round opened yesterday, Scouts Victoria will not show as an active provider until March 28. After March 28 families will be able to apply. All of our Groups will participate under the single Scouts Victoria ABN and we will be registered ...
First aid courses
Scouts Victoria has decided to not run First Aid courses anymore. We have had a partnership with Livcor for many years. This Registered Training organisation conducts these courses at varying prices, duration and times. Please visit ...
Adult Support changing position to Leader or Adult Helper
Scouts Victoria is a Child Safe Organisation, where children and young people are supported and develop in a safe and appropriate manner. Any Adult Support (Group Rostered parent or committee) needs a new invite to change to Adult Helper or Leader ...
Working with Children Card Frequently asked questions
Working With Children Check (WWCC) Frequently Asked Questions What is it? The Working with Children Check helps protect children from physical and sexual harm. It does this by screening people’s criminal records and professional conduct and ...
Mandatory training and Working with Children Card
Mandatory Training Every Adult Member and Supporter of Scouts Victoria (Rovers, Leaders, Fellowship, Honorary Commissioners, Office Bearers, Rostered Parents and Adult Helpers) must complete the following e-Learning Modules: • Workplace Health and ...