The Scout Program
One Program One Journey
The Scout program is structured into one continuous journey from the Joey Scout section through to the end of the Rover Scout section and suited to each developmental stage of the child, adolescent and young adult.
The Joey Scout program challenges Scouts aged 5 - 7 to discover all kinds of new adventures.
Cub Scouts, aged 8 - 10, create their own paths, finding adventure in not only the activity, but the challenge of leading the way.
Scouts are aged 11 - 14 and work as a Patrol (small team) to explore the great unknown. Every experience will involve a new challenge and Scouts will support each other on the way.
Venturer Scouts are challenged to look wide, to seek opportunities for adventure they may not have thought possible before. They are aged 15 - 18.
Rover Scouts realise the Purpose of Scouting – becoming well-rounded individuals that go beyond the horizon to help create a better world. Rover Scouts complete the youth program on their 26th birthday.
What's the goal?
The Purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Scouting is non-formal education and complements the formal education of young people offered by schools and universities.
How is this achieved?
In Scouting, our Scouts develop and learn through the use of a particular educational approach called the Scout Method and this is what makes Scouting truly unique. Eight elements make up the Scout Method. Most activities that Scouts do will feature elements of the Scout Method.
The Achievement Pathways
Scouts are recognised for their achievements and personal growth through a personal progression framework we call the Achievement Pathways. You can find out about a Scout's achievements by asking them about the badges you see them wearing on their uniform.
The Achievement Pathways comprise of:
It's Official! Scouts Are Resilient!
Research completed in 2025 by Resilient Youth Australia demonstrated that young people involved in the Scout Program are:
20% more likely to face up to problems
13% more likely to help others
10% more likely to get along better with different people
10% more likely to feel good about themselves
23% more open about how they’re feeling