Peak Award - Australian Scout Award

The Australian Scout Award is the highest award you can earn in the Scout Section. It is considered the pinnacle of your Scouting at this stage and is a milestone in your Scouting life. For reference, the Peak Award Factsheet and the Unit Council Supporting the Peak Award.

The Australian Scout Award requires the approval of the Unit Council and the endorsement by an Adult Leader.

An electronic copy of the approved Australian Scout Award - Notice of Completion form will be sent to Youth Awards at youthawards@scoutsvictoria.com.au for processing.  

To be awarded the Australian Scout Award, Scouts must: -

Milestone

• Complete Milestone 3 (Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 are optional)

Outdoor Adventure Skills

Achieve at least within Outdoor Adventure Skills: -

• Core: - Bushcraft Stage 5, Bushwalking Stage 5 and Camping Stage 5
• Complete 10 Stage progressions (total) in the Outdoor Adventure Skills across any of the skills. 

Special Interest Areas

• Complete 6 Special Interest Areas activities, each totalling at least 8 hours, across at least 3 of the Special Interest Areas

Other Peak Award Activities

• Complete a Scout Leadership Course or Personal Development Course
• Plan> and lead an adventurous journey of at least 3 days and 2 nights duration, Adventurous Journey Planning Guide
• Complete a Personal Reflection on your Scouting journey with your peers, supported by adults, Supporting Personal Reflections.
• The Award to be approved by your Unit Council