News
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COVID 19 update
The current Victorian coronavirus restrictions are effective from September 28:Metropolitan Melbourne moved to Step 2 on September 28. In Step 2, there is no face-to-face Scouting in Metropolitan Melbourne, this includes all indoor or outdoor Scouting...
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Notification: Data security incident
Privacy notice: Data incident, July 2020 Scouts Victoria issued a notification to approximately 900 individuals throughout late September regarding unauthorised activity targeting our email system. In late July and early August of this year, we identified...
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Scout Quest Creative Challenge - Deadline extended
We've received some amazing submissions for the Creative Challenge! So we've decided to extend the deadline through to the end of school holidays for anyone that are looking for a holiday project. Not a Scout? Thats ok everyone is welcome to join in!...
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Adult Recognition Awards 2020
Happy World Scout Day! Today, Scouts from all corners of the globe are celebrating the 113th anniversary of the first Scout camp at Brownsea Island. On this day in 1907, Baden-Powell’s experimental camp brought together a small group of 20 young people...
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Returning to Limited indoor Scouting
For updated Covid restriction advice click her...
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'The Scouting Effect' makes it to Parliament
Check out James Newbury MP telling Parliament about 'The Scouting Effect' here. ...
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It’s Official! Scouting Builds Resilience for Life.
Resilience enables people to thrive and take on all that life has to offer, including the inevitable challenges. It’s about knowing our strengths and calling on them when needed. At Scouts, we empower young people to make decisions, take...
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New look for Scout Hall
Read the fantastic article on renovations at Pakenham Scout Hall. Member for La Trobe Jason Wood with Pakenham Scout Group Leader Ann Tredrea and Assistant Group Leader Rachel Byron. Photo Pakenham Gazett...
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Limited outdoor Scouting
In line with recent changes to State Government guidelines, Scouts Victoria is making the first small steps toward a limited return to outdoor Scouting. We don’t know when we will be meeting in our halls, and camping as before, but some outdoor activities...
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Scouting at Home
Scouting at home was featured on Channel 9 on Sunday April 26. A huge thanks to Harriett and Aston from 1st Richmond Scout Group who were interviewed. ...
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Scouts Victoria COVI-19 update April 01 2020
Another reminder about current issues, and frequently asked questions. Peak awards We know that some youth members are worried about finishing their peak award before their coming birthday when they are due to link to the next Section. These awards...
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Clean up Australia day
A fantastic article in the Warracknabeal Herald well done to Warracknabeal Scout group for getting out and doing their part for Clean Up Australia Day ...
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We've done it!
A few weeks ago we shared how close we were to reaching a new high: 20,000 youth members. Well, it's happened! On the morning of Wednesday February 26 we registered our 20,000th youth member! On behalf of all the Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and...
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Congratulations to our Australia Day award recipients!
Across Australia a select group of Scouting people was named in the Order of Australia list. In Victoria, we honour Rod Grummitt OAM, whose 40 years of service include many years as a Scout Leader, a very successful term as Region Commissioner for Bayside,...
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