Annual Report 2019 1

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NATION 2019 ADVENTUROUS, FUN, CHALLENGING, INCLUSIVE

Adventure, fun, challenge and OUR PURPOSE OUR STRATEGIC VISION inclusion are the key ingredients to successful . At Scouts The Purpose of the Movement is Through shared values, by 2023 Australia, we ensure that everyone is to contribute to the education of young Scouting will be the leading youth welcomed and empowered to achieve people in achieving their full physical, development Movement in Australia, their own goals. intellectual, emotional, social and empowering 83,000* young people spiritual potentials as individuals, as and adults to be resilient, self-fulfilled How a young person might define responsible citizens and as members change makers in their community. these concepts depends on their of their local, national and international circumstances and personal communities. experience. Performing on stage for the first time could take many young people out of their comfort zones, organising a three hour bushwalk PARTICULARLY WITH SCOUTS, THERE IS NOTHING for a Mob of 20 would present a challenge to any seven MORE IMPORTANT THAN DEVELOPING YOUNG year-old, whilst older, more skilled PEOPLE, AS THEY ARE THE SOCIETY OF TOMORROW. youth members might aim to climb a mountain or even fly 15,000kms solo Dr Craig Challen SC OAM around Australia! International Cave Rescuer and joint 2019 Australian of the Year

CONTENTS

Executive Reports...... 2 Scouts Australia 2018/2019...... 4 Our Impact...... 5 Strategic Goal 1...... 6 Strategic Goal 2...... 8 Strategic Goal 3...... 10 Strategic Goal 4...... 12 Strategic Goal 5...... 14 Office Bearers...... 16 Recognition...... 18 2019 Adult Recognition Awards...... 19 Our Supporters...... 20 Bob’s Adventure...... 21

This Report covers the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.

*Revised Target Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 1

Departed Devonport 15 April 2019

At age 10, Tasmanian Scout Bob Bramley (pictured below) knew he wanted to be a pilot. By the age of 16 he had flown unassisted around Australia, having organised the trip himself, using the skills he had learned through Scouting. It’s all the more incredible when you learn that until recently, Scouts had no Air Activities program.

WHAT WE DO We provide an experience to young people aged 5 to 25 years that is all about: • Connecting with the outdoors • Building new and existing friendships • Learning new skills • Helping to create a better world

We ensure that everyone is welcome and has an opportunity to participate and succeed.

As with anything in Scouting, Scouts should be challenged to stretch themselves, and work to their personal best. Scouts may be working on skills at different levels to their peers. Through personal reflection, development can be recognised and celebrated regardless of their level, and without comparison to others.

Scouts Australia Pioneer Handbook 2018

As a , Bob achieved the Flight Achievement badge. Moving to Scouts he organised Air Cadets to speak to his Patrol for his Pioneer Patrol Activity and attended a Scouts Air Activities Day – the closest one to his home in Tasmania. A few months later Bob received a scholarship to learn to fly from his local aero club.

Throughout this Report we trace Bob’s 15,000km solo flight around Australia and highlight the key milestones in his Scouting and personal journey. 2 Executive Reports

EXECUTIVE REPORTS

have been part of the review, the Symbolised by the wooden beads development of the youth program, that Lord Baden-Powell presented to new adult curriculum development, the first participants, Scouts Australia training new leaders, rolling out awards on average, between 400 and resources, or providing advice and 600 Wood Badges to new Leaders support, almost every area of Scouting each year. We estimate at least 35,000 in Australia has been involved to some degree. It has truly been a team effort Wood Badges have been awarded to and outstanding result. Australian Leaders.

At the National level of Scouting we Congratulations must also go to Paul are keen to ensure that we practise Parkinson, our Principal of the Scouts ‘youth-led’. This year we established a Australia Institute of Training (SAIT), Deputy Chief Commissioner and three awarded World Scouting’s highest Deputy National Commissioner roles for honour, the Bronze Wolf Award for members aged under 30. Our intention his many years of significant service is to give younger members the to Scouting at the international level. experience and mentoring they need to SAIT has continued to introduce new succeed at the most senior levels in our organisation. professionally recognised qualifications to our members, which we require for In January, the 25th Australian conducting many of our adventurous This has been an exciting year for was held in Tailem Bend, activities. We estimate that this Scouts Australia, and we have a list of . Hosted by the South has benefited us the equivalent of achievements that every member can Australian Branch, over 10,000 $2.67million in external qualification be proud of. youth members and leaders had fees, based on industry averages. the experience of a lifetime, in one In April this year the first Groups of the biggest camps to be held in Continued growth would not be started implementing the new youth Australia. The South Australian team possible without the dedication of our program, the culmination of six years of organisers showed an enormous of development and review. Our youth amount of dedication, creativity and skill adult members and supporters. Our members now have a program where in bringing our largest event together Adult Leaders are the backbone of they set their own goals according to and on behalf of all Scouts in Australia Scouting, and will continue to play an their interests; achieve levels of outdoor I extend our thanks to them. This year essential role in ensuring that Scouting adventure skills based on their abilities we also sent the largest Australian is delivered to meet the needs of rather than the Section they are in; contingent to an overseas World Scout Australian youth. Thank you to each and will, more than ever, have the Jamboree. Nearly 700 Australians and every one of you for the exceptional opportunity to work in youth-led teams, ventured to West Virginia USA for role you play in our Movement, along and gain valuable skills they will need in WSJ2019, and 573 travelled to the with the families and the many youth their future lives. New Zealand Venture in January. members who show such commitment This mammoth task has been This year Adult Leader training reaches every week, and for many, over a volunteer-driven. I sincerely thank the a significant milestone. On 8 September significant number of years. National and Branch teams which have 1919, the first ‘’ training each played a vital role in bringing course was conducted by Lord Baden- Phil Harrison this project to fruition. Whether they Powell at in the UK. Chief Commissioner of Australia Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 3

After several years of work, the exciting new youth program, is the National Council unanimously agreed foundation for our communication with to reform the National Executive the Australian community. Committee (NEC) in April 2019. The first meeting of the reformed NEC It is essential for the future of Scouting was held in August. Each Branch is that we provide a safe environment represented on the committee of 13 for our young people and the adult which includes the Chief Commissioner leaders. Scouts Australia is committed of Australia. The Committee will to the National Redress Scheme. include two people under the age The NEC continues to update our of 30, and a selection process is National Child Protection Policy and underway to select people with Work, Health and Safety Policy, and additional skills to fill vacant positions. introduced a National Privacy Policy.

I sincerely thank Ian Langford-Brown Our National President, Major General for his service as Honorary Treasurer John Pearn AO RFD, completes his over the past year, and congratulate six year term at the 2019 Annual him on being awarded the prestigious General Meeting. Scouts Australia Bronze Wolf Award by the World has been extremely fortunate to have Organization of the Scout Movement benefited from John’s enthusiasm, wise for his service to World Scouting. counsel and inspirational leadership. We look forward to John’s continued Mark Stedfut is now our National involvement as a Life-Member of General Manager who is providing our National Council. We also thank THE FOUNDATIONS excellent leadership and management our former Chief Scout of Australia, HAVE BEEN PUT IN of the team in the National office. General the Honourable Sir Peter PLACE TO EXPAND Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) for his The financial performance for the contribution to our Movement. We SCOUTING ACROSS year shows a surplus of $1,811,179 welcome the current Governor-General THE AUSTRALIAN compared to the loss of $652,504 last of Australia, His Excellency General, year. Contributing to this positive result the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC COMMUNITY AND was a budget underspend of $30,844, (Retd) as our Chief Scout of Australia. PROVIDE REAL and higher income than planned from investments and overseas contingents. Thank you to all those who have OPPORTUNITIES FOR In addition, the investment portfolio served over the years on the YOUNG PEOPLE TO contributed $785,572 to this favourable National Executive Committee and DEVELOP SKILLS AND result for the year compared to an each of our subcommittees for your investment loss of $1,297,606 last year. dedication to Scouting in Australia. RESILIENCE FOR LIFE. The foundations have been put in Thank you to the Brand, Marketing place to expand Scouting across the and Communications Committee, our Australian community and provide Youth Program members, Dr Ken Cato real opportunities for young people to AO and his team who developed a develop skills and resilience for life. new brand for Scouting in Australia which was launched at the Jamboree Dennis Green AM in January. This brand, along with our Chair – National Executive Committee 4 Scouts Australia 2018/2019

SCOUTS AUSTRALIA 2018/19

56,061 15,607 Youth Members Adult Supporters

71,668 1,390 Total Membership Scout Groups 6,905 Joey Scouts [5 to 7]

SCOUTS AUSTRALIA IS A MEMBER OF THE WORLD ORGANIZATION OF THE SCOUT 21,106 MOVEMENT [8 to 11] WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER WORLD

19,292 million 50 170 Scouts Members Member Organizations [11 to 14]

Recorded service hours contributed by Scouts world-wide 1.2 billion since 2013* 5,810 Venturer Scouts [15 to 18] Recorded service hours contributed by Australian Scouts *World 2.2 million since 2013** Organization of the Scout Movement Australian 2017-2018 2,948 Messengers of Annual Report Rover Scouts 440 Peace Projects** **scout.org [18 to 25] Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 5

OUR IMPACT

3,332 487,500 Youth members achieving Badge completions recorded on Scout Central the peak award for their Section and Pioneer Tracker

35,800 Non-member Australian young people who get to experience a Scouting activity* 6,000 335 Non-member adults who play a supporting role in Scouting* Clean Up Australia Day Participating Groups

17,000 7,300 Attendees and visitors at the 2019 Australian participants in the Jamboree on Australian Jamboree the Air and Jamboree on the Internet

11 192 260 10,503 Industry Recognised Industry recognised Industry recognised Units of Competency Qualifications now qualifications completed qualifications completed issued offered through the through SAIT by youth through SAIT by adult Scouts Australia Institute members members of Training (SAIT) 1,670 605 472 Adult Leaders completed Adult Leaders completed Wood Badges Awarded Basic Training Advanced Training *estimated 6 Strategic Goal 1

STRATEGIC GOAL 1

OUR YOUTH PROGRAM IS FUN, CHALLENGING, ADVENTUROUS AND INCLUSIVE AND DEVELOPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE RESILIENT AND SELF- FULFILLED. SCOUTS ARE POSITIVE CHANGE MAKERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

The transformation of the Scouts The Jamboree also welcomed 437 Australia youth program is the international Scouts, the largest organisation’s largest and most ever international attendance. Major comprehensive project in 111 years. events, particularly create After two years of trialling and significant opportunities for young piloting, the new program officially people’s personal development, commenced in April 2019 following resilience and friendships. its launch at AJ2019. As at the 31st of August 2019, 172 Groups are now Australian Scouts travelled extensively using the new program with over 90 to participate in Scouting events new resources. Ten thousand Scouts around the world. 1,359 members earned the new Outdoor Adventure joined Scouts Australia contingents to Skills Stage 4 Camping badge at the international Scouting events such Australian Jamboree. as the New Zealand Jamboree, and the in the USA. Creating opportunities for young Branch Friendship Tours were made people to explore their full potential, no to NZ, Switzerland, Kenya, South matter their background, has been one Africa, Kiribati, USA, Fiji, Timor Leste, of the driving forces behind Scouting Netherlands, Japan, and the UK. from its earliest days. At the same time, Scouts Australia supports World The International Student Exchange Scouting’s commitment to the United Program continued to match Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Australian Scouts with families in Goals (SDGs). A Sustainability Denmark and Japan where they can Strategy and Action Plan was experience another culture. In 2019 finalised in April 2019. This maps our the program gained government short-term actions to tackle the SDGs accreditation. at National, Branch and Group level. We implemented the extension of Scouts appointed our first National our age ranges, aligning the needs of Advisor - Diversity and Inclusion, young people with age-appropriate to head our National Diversity and Scouting. Joey Scouts can now Inclusion Team. commence at five years old. Venturer Australia’s largest event, the 25th Scouts may also continue in the Australia Jamboree was held in Tailem Section until after their 18th birthdays. Bend, hosted by Scouts SA. Over 10,000 Scouts and Leaders camped for 10 days in South Australia’s largest tent city, with a further 7,000 Cub Scouts and parents visiting on Celebration Day. Activities included water slides, archery, escape rooms, African drumming and flying drones. Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 7

STOP 5 Wollongong 17 April 2019 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ATTENDED BY AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS

9th Asia-Pacific Region Youth 4 Forum 2018 26th Asia-Pacific Region Scout 26 Conference 2018 BP Scout Peak Expedition 2018 17 14th NZ Venture 2019 573 WOSM Spiritual Development 1 Unit Meeting 2019 NZ National Rover Council 2019 1 77th NZ Rover Moot 2019 39 As a , Bob presented Scouts Tasmania with a proposal on APR Wood Badge Reunion 2019 3 how air activities could be introduced to Strengthening Council Unit 5 Scouts in Tasmania through local aero Service Conference 2019 clubs. 5th APR NSO MOP 1 Coordinators Meet 2019 He was appointed Branch Co-ordinator Air Activities at age 15. WOSM Membership 1 Management Systems Unit “I wanted to open up the pathways Meeting 2019 to flying for others” says Bob. 24th World Scout Jamboree 688 2019

COUNTRIES WHICH SENT SCOUTS TO THE AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE

Finland Canada Norway Denmark United Kingdom Germany Austria Korea WHATEVER IT IS YOU Nepal ARE INTERESTED IN OR Sri Lanka Kiribati Indonesia PASSIONATE ABOUT, Timor Leste Papua New Guinea JUST PURSUE IT Fiji Tonga Dr Craig Challen SC OAM International Cave Rescuer and joint 2019 Australian of the Year New Zealand 8 Strategic Goal 2

STRATEGIC GOAL 2

WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, TRAINING AND SKILLS TO THE LEADERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. TODAY’S LEADERS ARE FULFILLED BY THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT THEY PROVIDE TO YOUNG PEOPLE.

Scouts Australia is ensuring that Section-based youth program patrol our policy of youth-leading, adult- system. Over 100 youth members supporting applies to all decision- completed the ‘You’ element focusing making levels of Scouting. In 2019 on self-examination, and over 40 Scouts Australia appointed three completed the ‘Lead’ elements during Deputy Commissioners aged under the year. 30 to the Chief Commissioner, Adult Training and Development, and With so many Scouts seeking International portfolios. This initiative international experiences, Scouts allows younger Commissioners higher Australia introduced new formal level responsibilities and mentoring training opportunities for Contingent opportunities. Management Teams involving a reformatted induction. Certificate This year Scouting around the world IV and Diploma qualifications were celebrated the Centenary of the Wood aligned for International Contingent Badge, recognising the first formal Management teams, targeting key Adult Leader training course held at responsibilities for managing an Gilwell Park, UK on 8 September 1919. international contingent, and the A total of 472 Australian Adult Leaders 3rd National and International Event completed their Wood Badge training Management and Leadership course this year. A further 2,275 adults was held. completed a mixture of residential and non-residential courses in addition The Scouts Australia Institute of to the completion of over 74,000 Training saw the first members eLearning modules. achieve new qualifications in Creative Industries and Coordination of Our Adult Training and Development Volunteer Programs. In total 452 curriculum continues to evolve, qualifications were issued, a significant and Training conducted its most 39% increase on the year before. comprehensive review in many decades. From this review a new Our qualifications in Outdoor strategy for training Adult Leaders Recreation received greater recognition was developed. Implementation of the from the outdoor recreation industry new training strategy, which aligns and new agreements were made with with the new youth program, and outside organisations to recognise involves new contemporary formats for and issue SAIT qualifications. These learning will begin in 2020. included the University of Senior Secondary College Lake You + Lead is a national leadership Ginninderra and Operation Flinders. and development program for youth Qualifications in Automotive Vocational members keen to develop their Preparation were also issued through leadership potential beyond the the innovative MotoScouts program Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 9

STOP 18 Horn Island 21 April 2019

for indigenous young people through Scouts NT. YOUTH MEMBERS Issuing qualifications to our members through SAIT, has, compared with commercially issued qualifications, benefited Scouting by $2.67million this year. This is based on industry averages defined by the Department 204 of Employment, Skills, Small and 192 Family Business, on myskills.gov.au

industry partial recognised qualifications Certificate II in 52 qualifications Business Certificate III in 47 Business Certificate IV in ADULT MEMBERS Inspired by a pilot who flew solo 47 Coordination of around Australia, and looking for a Volunteer Programs way to highlight youth mental health Certificate IV in in his community, Bob began to plan a 53 Leadership and 15,000km solo, unassisted flight around Management 470 Australia. At the time this would have 260 made him, at age 16, the youngest 25 Diploma of Australian to do so. Leadership and Management industry partial Bob says “I thought, if he can do it, why can’t I?” 19 Certificate II in recognised qualifications Creative Industries qualifications Certificate II in 128 Outdoor Recreation 45 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation 16 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation 6 Diploma of Outdoor Recreation 14 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation 1,670 Completed Basic Training 605 Completed THE OPPORTUNITIES Advanced Training PRESENTED BY 472 Wood Badges Awarded OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ARE ENORMOUS 74,000 eLearning Modules completed Dr Richard Harris SC OAM International Cave Rescuer and joint 2019 Australian of the Year 10 Strategic Goal 3

STRATEGIC GOAL 3

OUR PLAN>DO>REVIEW> CYCLE OF EVERY ASPECT OF OUR PROGRAM AND SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TO THE QUALITY OF EVERYTHING WE DO.

Youth Program conducted a survey As a result the Contingent Leader across the 172 Groups which had Handbook was revised and new commenced the new youth program. training modules developed. The results showed: The Scouts Australia Institute of • Over 50% of Groups conduct more Training worked towards its goal of patrol based activities, and hold continuous improvement. This was them at least once a month done by consulting with industry, updates to its strategic plan and • Unit Council meetings are held as operations manual, and audits of frequently as monthly, giving youth its governance, management and members more ownership of the operation including improvements to program and a chance to develop software systems and data collection. leadership skills • 45% of Groups held multi-Sectional Adult Training & Development activities, a significant increase on embedded Plan>Do>Review> into all the previous program aspects of the new training curriculum to be launched next year. New on-the- • The is understood job training was designed to improve and put into practice by 85% of the understanding of adult members participants in the use of “I-Statements” (ie what • 80% of Groups report an increase in can I do at each stage of the youth youth leading activities with adults program?) in the program through the playing a supporting role Plan>Do>Review> phases of their training. • The Challenge areas of the new program are creating a more Adults in Scouting (AiS) launched a diverse program, with the Outdoors new, easier to read, version of our AiS Challenge Area being the most Policy, following ground-breaking work popular completed by the World Organization of the Scout Movement in this area. • Some Groups have now done all nine Outdoor Adventure Skills, leading to more experiences in the outdoors

International Scouting continues to review its processes to ensure that expeditions are conducted safely. They reviewed the risk profile of Scouts Australia to ensure increased transparency of our management strategies and approval processes. Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 11

STOP 26 Darwin 23 April 2019

“I DIDN’T REALISE HOW EASY IT WAS TO GAIN A CERTIFICATE IV IN OUTDOOR RECREATION THROUGH SAIT, AS WELL AS BEING ABLE TO CONTINUE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES AREA. IT WAS A BIT OF EXTRA WORK, BUT DEFINITELY WORTHWHILE. I HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE NOW, AND DEFINITELY HAS ADDED TO MY LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. THE BIT I LIKED WAS NO DIRECT COST FOR THE QUALIFICATION – BONUS!” 2019 SAIT Graduate

Bob put his Scouting skills into practice as he collated hundreds of vital logistical considerations. These included finding a plane; navigating a safe route; estimating fuel and supplies; getting insurance; and presenting his plan to potential sponsors and supporters.

“The planning skills I learned in Scouts helped give me confidence to talk to others in the community and get support for my journey” says Bob. 12 Strategic Goal 4

STRATEGIC GOAL 4

SCOUTING AS A NATIONAL ENTERPRISE IS EFFECTIVELY LED AND GOVERNED. SCOUTING RESOURCES ARE OPTIMISED TO DELIVER A YOUTH PROGRAM, WHICH ATTRACTS AND RETAINS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS AS THE ORGANISATION GROWS TO 83,000 BY 2023.

Through retention and recruitment, • A website of over 90 new program our youth membership grew this year resources and a new support team as families continued to recognise the structure established at National benefits of community-based activities and Branch level. that deliver the friendships, fun, skills • An International Travel Guide for and adventures offered by Scouting. local Scout Groups empowering As the new youth program rolls out them to plan and deliver their own further, it is expected that more youth overseas travel experience. members will remain in Scouting for a longer period. This is because the • On-demand learning modules for new program accommodates their both youth members and adults. A particular interests and goals to a ‘Youth Voice Team’ was created to greater degree than ever before. provide young voice overs to the new ‘on demand’ learning modules The Scouts Australia National creates a new level of youth Executive Committee (NEC) was interaction in adult training. restructured, with the first meeting of the new committee in August 2019. Scout Shop sales grew strongly as Under the new structure each Branch the enterprise expanded its product has one representative of their choice. range to serve Scouting and return The Chief Commissioner of Australia royalties to the National operation is also a member. A number of other and Branches. Scout Shop currently positions are allocated according to stocks over 1,000 items for supporting required expertise in specific fields. Scouting. New products included 130 Restructuring the NEC in this way aims new youth program badges and books, to ensure that Scouts Australia can a new clothing range featuring the new respond to strategic challenges and branding, and nearly 100 new camping opportunities more quickly. and outdoor items. Scout Shop also introduced a new online function to New resources introduced for enable purchase and distribution of Scouting members included: items according to individual Branch needs. • The Pioneer Tracker digital system for Groups on the new youth program. Over 6,200 youth members and 2,000 Adult Leaders are now tracking their progress through the system with a plan to launch a final version in 2020. Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 13

STOP 35 Albany 2 May 2019

Bob’s trip covered 49 locations around Australia covering the most northern and southern points as well as east and west. Along the way the Scouting network supported him with accommodation, invitations, visits to the plane and enthusiasm! “The Scouting families who hosted and helped me, understood I was on an adventure” says Bob. 14 Strategic Goal 5

STRATEGIC GOAL 5

THE SCOUT BRAND IS RECOGNISED AND RESPECTED IN AUSTRALIA AS A CHILD-SAFE ORGANISATION WHICH EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SKILLS WHICH THEY USE TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Child safety continues to be Scouts Australian Scouts registered 2.2million Australia’s number one concern. The service hours for 440 Australian National Child Protection Policy Messenger of Peace projects and a was updated in November 2018 and record 15 Rover Scouts were awarded all Scout Branches and the National the Scouts of the World Award. organisation continued to support the National Redress Scheme. Scouts Scouts Australia completed a review Australia’s leadership in this area is of our branding and visual identity to widely recognised and we were asked ensure we accurately communicate our to present to the National Forum on relevance to young Australians. Child Safe Organisations in August. World-renowned brand expert, All Adults in Scouting are required and Australian Queen’s Scout, Dr Ken to complete our child safety online Cato AO, was commissioned to modules every three years. During recommend how we should present the year a number of youth-focused ourselves both internally and safety modules were developed, based externally. After a thorough review, on recommendations of the Royal the new visual identity was launched Commission into Institutional Responses at the Australian Jamboree in January to Child Sexual Abuse. In April 2019 2019. Encapsulating the Southern a mental health working group was Cross, contours of a map, the bright established to assess how Scouts colours of our Sections and the symbol Australia can be more responsive to the of World Scouting, the new branding mental health needs of young people. was quickly adopted at every level of the organisation. 10,000 new logo Scouts Australia continued to badges sold out within a few days at support the WOSM Better World AJ2019. ‘Gumtree Graphics’, in a range Framework, including a range of of colour palettes were also developed programs and campaigns designed depicting Scouting figures engaged in to encourage youth members to Scouting activities amongst the bark of be global active citizens and take a Australian gumtrees. In less than one leading role in working towards the year our visual identity now appears UN 17 Sustainable Development on all manner of Scouting items, from Goals (SDGs). Four hundred and our uniform, badges and flags, canoes thirteen Australian SDG projects were and cars to the walls and floors of registered during the year. Scout halls.

Key programs of the Better World The 2019 Australians of the Year, Framework include: Messengers of international cave divers, Dr Craig Peace, Scouts of the World Award, Challen SC OAM and Dr Richard Harris and the World Scout Environment SC OAM, are keen proponents of the Programme. need for young people to adventure in Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 15

STOP 39 the outdoors, and readily accepted Ceduna an invitation by Scouts Australia to 4 May 2019 copromote this important message. In April, Scouts and the Australians of the Year went diving off the coast of WA, accompanied by the ABC’s 7.30 Report. On camera, Scouts interviewed Dr Challen and Dr Harris about adventure, volunteering and Scouting, with the cave divers acknowledging the importance of Scouting for providing adventurous opportunities for young Australians.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NO. OF AUSTRALIAN SCOUT PROJECTS* Halfway through his trip Bob learned No Poverty 61 that a change in world record definitions Zero Hunger 60 meant he would not be able to claim the record for the youngest solo flight. While Good Health and Well Being 42 disappointed, Bob saw this as a chance Quality Education 10 to switch emphasis to his goal of raising Gender Equality 8 awareness of youth mental health. Clean Water and Sanitation 5 Affordable and Clean Energy 7 Decent work and economic growth 4 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 3 RESILIENCE IS COPING Reduced Inequalities 42 WITH THE KNOCKS, Sustainable Communities 76 ACCEPTING FAILURE Responsible Consumption and Production 6 AND BOUNCING BACK Climate Action 3 FOR ANOTHER GO Life Below Water 1 Dr Craig Challen SC OAM Life on Land 17 International Cave Rescuer and joint Peace Justice and Strong Institutions 63 2019 Australian of the Year Partnerships for the Goals 5 *https://sdgs.scout.org/ 16 Office Bearers

OFFICE BEARERS

NATIONAL COUNCIL BRANCH MEMBERS OF NATIONAL COUNCIL Chief Scout of Australia General the Honourable Sir Miss C Arcus Mr C McGrath JP (until 1 July 2019) AK CVO MC Miss A Asquith Mrs S Mitchell (Retd) Mr P Blatch OAM Mr J Morey Chief Scout of Australia His Excellency General the Mr G Boon Mr G Morgan AM (from 2 October 2019) Honourable David Hurley AC Mr G Brady Mr J Morrison DSC (Retd) Ms B Brimsmead Mr S Morse National President Major General John Pearn AO RFD Mr M Burfield Ms R Morse Vice President Mr John de Wijn AM, QC Mr J Cameron Mr K Moss Mr J Carter Mr M Orchard BRANCH CHIEF SCOUTS Mr G Coates Mr T Phillips Australian Capital Territory Vacant Position Mr D Cossart OAM Mr B Politzer Miss L Cowie Ms S Potter His Excellency General the Mrs J Creed OAM Mrs J Prentice MP Honourable David Hurley AC Mr J de Wijn AM, QC Mr R Quiggin DSC (Retd) (until May 2019) Mr P Dickson APM Mr M Ray Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO, QC Mr A Forrest Mr C Ray (from July 2019) Ms C Geary Mr S Rowley Northern Territory Her Honour the Honourable Mr D Green AM Dr S Sargant Vicki O’Halloran AM Miss K Hargrave Ms L Smith His Excellency the Honourable Miss C Jackson Ms N Strachan AC Mr B Keily Mr A Tomlins South Australia His Excellency the Honourable Mr G Landgren Mr W Waerner Hieu Van Le AC Mr I Langford-Brown Mr S Wallace Her Excellency Professor the Tasmania Mr J Leece AM Mr G Warnes Honourable Kate Warner AC Mr A Lock OAM The Honourable K Wells MP Mr Victoria Mr L Lucas OAM Mr R Williams AM RFD The Governor the Honourable Mr A Mackenzie The Honourable G Williams AO Kim Beazley AC Mr N Macpherson Major General N Wilson AM RFD Mr G McDougall OAM Ms G Wood LIFE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL COUNCIL Mr K McGoldrick Ms C Wood Mr C Farmer OAM Mr H Carey AM Dr W Wells AM Mr J Ravenhall AM NATIONAL COMMISSIONERS Mr N Westaway AO Mr D Jones AM FCA Chief Commissioner of Australia Mr P Harrison* Mrs K Brown OAM Mr P Blatch OAM Deputy Chief Commissioner Mr E Hynd AM* Dr B Munro AM Mr P Parkinson OAM Deputy Chief Commissioner Mr L Saunders* Mr A Tannahill AM Mr I Langford-Brown National Commissioner for Adult Mr D Mayor* Mr W Geale OAM Mr J Leece AM Training & Development Deputy National Commissioner for Mr J Smart Adult Training & Development National Commissioner Youth Mr N Reece* Program National Commissioner Mr A Wardle* International Deputy National Commissioner Ms C Wood* International Chair, National Rover Council Ms E Bridger* Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 17

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (until 16 August 2019) Chair, National Mr D Green AM* Executive Committee AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE 2019 Chief Commissioner of Mr P Harrison* Australia ADVENTUROUS Honorary Treasurer Mr I Langford Brown (acting) (until 16 November 2018) What’s your favourite Jamboree Activity?

Mr S Connors (from 17 November 2018) “EVERYTHING! I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO ACT Branch Mr A Goode*° Mr M Holmes EVERYTHING. I HAVEN’T BEEN ON A CAMP NSW Branch Mr N Tomkins OAM JP*° LIKE THIS BEFORE, I COULDN’T DECIDE Mr K McGoldrick* WHAT ACTIVITIES TO DO, SO I WANT TO DO NT Branch Ms N Vincent*° Ms S Potter* THEM ALL. I DON’T WANT TO MISS A THING” QLD Branch Mr D Scott*° Amber at AJ2019 Mr N Ferrett SA Branch Mr H Long*° FUN Mr P Dickson APM* TAS Branch Mr M Hovington*° “IT IS AMAZING TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE Mr C McGrath JP* AND I HAVE MADE MANY NEW FRIENDS VIC Branch Mr B Watson OAM*° Mr G Landgren* FROM CANADA, GERMANY AND DENMARK.” WA Branch Ms B de la Hunty*° Ellery at AJ2019 Mr P Iancov (until April 2019) Mr G Higham (from June 2019) CHALLENGING NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (from 17 August 2019) Chair, National Mr D Green AM* “IT’S A BIT SCARY BUT I’M LOVING IT” Executive Committee Annalise was new to the biking world, before her BMX Chief Commissioner Mr P Harrison* Experience at AJ2019 of Australia Chair, Finance Sub- Mr S Connors INCLUSIVE Committee ACT Branch Mr R Quiggin* “INCLUSIVITY INCLUDES LGBTQIA+, NSW Branch Mr N Tomkins OAM JP*° CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE, NT Branch Ms S Potter* DISABILITIES AND SOCIO-ECONOMICS. QLD Branch Mr N Ferrett QC EVERY CHILD SHOULD BE ABLE TO SA Branch Mr P Dickson APM* PARTICIPATE IN SCOUTING” TAS Branch Mr C McGrath JP* Kelly at the Youth Engagement Area AJ2019 VIC Branch Mr G Landgren* WA Branch Mr G Higham

OTHER NATIONAL POSITIONS Principal, Scouts Australia Mr P Parkinson OAM Institute of Training

Project Commissioner Mr J Clarke Transformation

National General Manager Mrs C Morcom (until April 2019)

Mr M Stedfut (from July 2019)

*Also member of National Council °Chief Commissioner of Branch 18 Recognition

RECOGNITION

All youth members, regardless of their The Peak Awards are designed to be component and completion of badges background or circumstances, have the challenging but achievable if a youth across a range of subject areas. opportunity to work towards the Peak member is committed to the task. Award for their Section. They incorporate all the elements Already some youth members have of the youth program, including an achieved their Peak Awards under the adventurous journey, a leadership new youth program. 3,332 Total youth members 876 earning peak awards Joey Scout 1,443 Promise Challenge Grey Wolf Award (13% of Joey Scout (7% of Cub Scout membership) membership)

309 39 665 Queen’s Scout Baden-Powell Australian Scout Award Award Medallion (5% of (1% of (3% of Scout Venturer Scout membership) membership) membership)

Paul Parkinson OAM, and Principal Medal (OAM) of the Order of 2019 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY of the Scouts Australia Institute of Australia In the General Division HONOURS Training, was bestowed the World • The late Beryl Bassett Officer (AO) in the General Division of Organization of the Scout Movement’s • The late Evelyn Burke the Order of Australia highest Honour, the Bronze Wolf • Margery Currie • Neil Westaway AM Award in June 2019 recognising a • Malcolm Edwards lifetime of service to Scouting at the Member (AM) in the General Division local, national and international levels. • Brian Engert of the Order of Australia • Stanley Head • Bryan Brown The following Scouts Australia • The late Kenneth Herbert Medal (OAM) of the Order of members were recognised in the 2019 • Geoffrey Hudson Australia In the General Division Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday • Mark Hunter Honours • Alwyn Blackwell • Norma Keily • Christopher Denny • Sean Langshaw 2019 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS • David North • Sonya Loader Member (AM) in the General Division • Dianne North • Kelvin McMeeken of the Order of Australia • Lynette Hipwell • Raoul Picot • Graham Coates • Ada Wilkinson • Brian Reardon • John de Wijn QC • Bob Flynn • Vaclav Kolsky OAM • Jan Rose • Graeme Stickland • Kevin Shadbolt • Raymond Steward • Ross Walker Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 19

2019 ADULT RECOGNITION AWARDS

A total of 1,155 Adult members received an Adult Recognition Award in 2019 in recognition of the valuable service they have contributed to Scouting, which is beyond the level of service expected in their volunteer appointments. The following Scouts Australia members received the Silver Kangaroo and National President’s Awards for eminent achievement and meritorious services to the Association in the 2019 Adult Recognition Awards.

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SILVER KANGAROO Peter Brown Assistant Badimara ACT Michael McDonell Branch Venturer Program Advisor ACT Branch Headquarters ACT Frank Barr OAM Honorary Leader (Region) Greater Western Region NSW David Cooley Deputy Regional Commissioner Sydney North Region NSW Carol Cope Region Commissioner Greater Western Sydney Region NSW (Members Support) Philip Crutchley Regional Commissioner South Coast and Tablelands Region NSW David Downie Deputy Regional Commissioner Hunter and Coastal Region NSW Randall Jones Deputy Chief Commissioner New South Wales Headquarters NSW (Youth Program) Dale Robins OAM Cub Scout Leader 2nd/3rd Lindfield Cub Pack NSW Scott Orchard Scout Leader The Gap Scout Group QLD Abdullah Rasheed Immediate Past Regional Director Asia Pacific Scout Region Maldives Colin Turner Branch Commissioner Air Activities Team SA Gregory Boon Deputy Chief Commissioner Tasmanian Branch TAS Greg Fulljames Member Tasmanian Scout Fellowship TAS Robert Evans Venturer Leader 1st Hawthorn VIC Ian Herron District Leader - Development Mornington Peninsula District VIC Darrell Lewis State Leader - Scout Events Victorian Branch VIC Brendan Watson OAM Chief Commissioner Victorian Branch VIC Christopher Barugh Group Leader Wanneroo Scout Group WA Barry Jilbert Cub Scout Leader Amelia Heights Scout Group WA Kevin Pestell Regional Chief Commissioner Country North Region WA

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S AWARD John Booth AM Supporter Moocooboolah District NSW Ian Wakefield Adult Member (Chairman) Toohey Forest District QLD Graeme Legge District Executive Committee Cardinia District VIC Member George Pagonis Group Treasurer Mulgrave Scout Group VIC Sandra Pretty Australian Scout Fellowship Australian Scout Fellowship - VIC Treetops Campsite Richard Simpson Honorary Commissioner Honorary Commissioners VIC Heather Stringer District Personnel Committee Member Moonee Valley District VIC Helen Wells Australian Scout Fellowship Australian Scout Fellowship - Bayside VIC Barbara West District Treasurer Macedon Ranges District VIC 20 Our Supporters

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WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY, SCOUTS AUSTRALIA WOULD BE UNABLE TO DELIVER THE WIDE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES Scouts Australia and the Duke of IT OFFERS AUSTRALIAN YOUTH. Edinburgh’s International Award Australia, have a Memorandum of Understanding to support the Award. Likewise the Award commits to LORD BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY recognising and promoting the youth development work undertaken by For 34 years, the Lord Baden-Powell contribution the Society’s long- Scouts Australia. Society has been supporting youth established and loyal members make members who would otherwise be in ensuring that all young people can unable to participate in major Scouting benefit from the opportunities that activities if it weren’t for its passionate Scouting offers through their regular financial donors. donations.

The Society approved over $100,000 The Society’s Jamboree Fund is now of funding during the 2018-2019 raising money to send disadvantaged period to support 23 Venturer Scouts young Australian to the 26th to attend the Australian Jamboree to be held in in January 2018, and 186 Scouts Victoria in 2022. Donations can be to attend the Australian Jamboree made through www.scouts.com.au or in January 2019. Scouts Australia by calling 02 8440 5908. gratefully acknowledges the important Scouts Australia Annual Report 2019 21

STOP 39 Bendigo 7 May 2019 and BOB’S ADVENTURE back to Devonport on 8 May 2019 ADVENTUROUS IT WAS THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME FUN YES IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! CHALLENGING I STARTED WITH ONLY A DREAM. THE CHALLENGE WAS TO MAKE IT A REALITY INCLUSIVE Bob touched down on the 8th of May, completing an incredible feat THIS ADVENTURE for any 16 year-old, let alone one RESONATED WITH SO MANY who needed to create his own opportunities from age 10. Scouts MEMBERS OF THE SCOUTING Australia congratulates Bob and COMMUNITY, INCLUDING applauds his important messages GEOGRAPHICALLY on youth mental health. Today Bob ISOLATED, DIFFERENT continues to speak at community CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, forums and through the media. You can find out more through his AND ALL TYPES OF facebook page Surviving Turbulence. ABILITIES. THEY ALL HAD A CHANCE TO BE INVOLVED, Tasmanian Scouts are also benefitting from Bob’s enthusiasm with one local MEET ME AND SHOWED ME Air Activities day completed, and INCREDIBLE SUPPORT. another in the planning. THE AIM OF THE SCOUT TRAINING IS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF OUR FUTURE CITIZENHOOD, ESPECIALLY IN CHARACTER AND HEALTH; TO REPLACE SELF WITH SERVICE

Aids to Scoutmastership 1919 Lord Robert Baden-Powell

An avid writer, Lord Baden-Powell had published no less than nine books aimed at young people before “Aids to Scoutmastership” was published in 1919. This book became the foundation of Adult Leader Training, with the first “Wood Badge” course held at Gilwell Park in the UK in September 1919. Lord Baden-Powell wrote “The Wood Badge will make quite certain that when I am gone, the future leaders of Scouting will really understand what it is all about and what my intentions have been”.

Scouts Australia is proud of all estimated 35,000 adult members past and present, who, over the past 100 years have attained the ‘Wood Badge”. In doing so, they have gained the practical and personal skills needed to support our youth members to succeed in their Scouting. Wood Badge training continues to flourish in Australia and around the world. Scouts Australia Scouts Australia National Office acknowledges the enthusiasm and Level 1, 8 Help St Chatswood 2067 commitment of all our Adult Leaders p 02 8440 5900 in supporting a bright and growing w www.scouts.com.au future for our Movement. e [email protected] fb ScoutsAustralia i @Scouts.Australia Scout Shop www.scoutshop.com.au

Scouts Australia acknowledges with thanks the photographers from each Branch of Scouts Australia, as well as photographers from AJ2019, Lachlan ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NATION 2019 Bennett, Bob Bramley, Robert Zamora, Luke McIvor, Toby Luck and Chris Gardner, 14th New Zealand Venture - Australian Contingent photographer, SCOUTS AUSTRALIA who have contributed their photography for this Report.