Policy and Rules 10th Edition - October 2020 (Revised November 2020, April 2021) RULES ON HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF SCOUTING Issued by the order of the National Council of The Scout Association of Australia by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Royal Charter NB: This edition includes amendments and changes approved by the National Executive Committee and National Operations Committee up to and including April 2021 meetings. AUSTRALIAN SCOUT PUBLICATION Published by the authority of the National Executive Committee of the Scout Association of Australia. Copyright © the Scout Association of Australia. This work is the intellectual property of the Scout Association of Australia. 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To disseminate otherwise or to republish in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage, mailing or retrieval requires the written permission of the National Headquarters of the Scout Association of Australia First Australian Edition of PO&R printed in 1961, 2nd Edition 1966, 3rd Edition 1969, 4th Edition 1976, 5th Edition 1981, 6th Edition 1984, 7th Edition 1986, 8th Edition 1989, 9th Edition 1993. 1st Edition of Policy and Rules 1996, 2nd Edition 2002, 3rd Edition 2005, 4th Edition 2008 “The Year of the Scout”, 5th Edition 2012, 6th Edition 2013, 7th Edition 2014, 7th Edition (revised June 2016), 8th Edition February 2017, (revised March 2017), 9th Edition August 2017, (revised November 2017), (revised July 2018), (revised November 2018), (revised and marked as the 10th Edition October 2020), (revised November 2020, April 2021). ISBN 978-0-909732-01-1 (Online – Edition) National Scout Catalogue # GNP 50231 PREFACE The Scout Association of Australia was inaugurated on 15 December 1958 and was subsequently incorporated by a Royal Charter granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 17 October 1967. The Association functions in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Charter and By-Laws. Policy and Rules (P&R) has been adopted by the National Council of The Scout Association of Australia in accordance with the Royal Charter, as a statement of policy and practice for the conduct of Scouting in Australia and is binding on all Formations, members and supporters of the Movement. There are two main parts. One part, deals with matters of policy, the second part provides rules for the practice of Scouting in Australia. It is recognised that the distinction between a 'policy' and a 'rule' is sometimes difficult to make. Each Branch of The Scout Association of Australia functions in accordance with its constitution and By-Laws, and shall prescribe such further policy and rules, not inconsistent with those contained in this manual, as required for the organisation and practice of Scouting within the Branch. SUPPLEMENTARY POLICY DOCUMENTS Various other National Policies are provided as separate documents on the Scouts Australia website under Key Resources. The Scout Association of Australia Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................... 3 AMENDMENTS & UPDATES ........................................................................................................... 13 PREAMBLE ......................................................................................................................................... 18 1 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA STATUS ...................................... 18 2 VISION .............................................................................................................................. 18 3 MISSION STATEMENT.................................................................................................. 18 4 PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 18 5 MOTTO .............................................................................................................................. 18 6 VALUES ............................................................................................................................. 19 7 GOALS ............................................................................................................................... 19 8 METHOD ........................................................................................................................... 20 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 21 EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................... 23 POLICY ............................................................................................................................................. 25 P1 PRINCIPLES ...................................................................................................................... 25 P1.1 PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................. 25 P1.2 DUTY TO GOD............................................................................................................................. 25 P1.3 DUTY TO OTHERS ..................................................................................................................... 26 P1.4 DUTY TO SELF ............................................................................................................................ 26 P1.5 PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH ........................................................ 26 P1.6 ASSOCIATION VALUES ........................................................................................................... 27 P1.6.1 Overview of Values .................................................................................................................................... 27 P1.6.2 Child Protection & Protection from Harm ........................................................................................... 27 P1.6.3 Health ............................................................................................................................................................. 28 P1.6.4 Earning Your Way ....................................................................................................................................... 29 P1.6.5 Environment .................................................................................................................................................. 30 P1.6.6 Spirituality...................................................................................................................................................... 30 P1.6.7 Diversity and Inclusion .............................................................................................................................. 30 P1.6.8 Obligation to Parents and Guardians ................................................................................................... 31 P1.6.9 Parental and Family Involvement ........................................................................................................... 32 P1.6.10 Leaders’ Rights ............................................................................................................................................ 32 4 - Policy and Rules 10th Edition (October 2020 – revised November 2020, April 2021) The Scout Association of Australia P1.6.11 Citizenship ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 P2 DUTY OF CARE ................................................................................................................ 34 P2.1 DEFINITION .................................................................................................................................. 34 P2.2 AUTHORISED PERSON IN CHARGE .................................................................................. 34 P2.3 ROLE OF BRANCHES ............................................................................................................... 34 P2.4 CATEGORIES OF ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................ 34 P2.5 HEALTH CARE ............................................................................................................................ 35 P3 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA ......................... 36 P3.1 MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................... 36 P3.2 SUPPORTERS ............................................................................................................................. 37 P3.3 MEMBERSHIP OF THE BRANCH.......................................................................................... 37 P3.4 RESOURCES ...............................................................................................................................