About Yarra Valley Region

Yarra Valley Region is a region of Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch.
The Region encompasses the Banyule, Boroondara, City of Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Nillumbik, Sherbrooke Forest, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Scouting Districts which closely align with their local government City Councils.

Scouting is a worldwide youth movement with over 30 million members. It is a voluntary, non-political educational movement for young people, open to all.

The Scout program offers a flexible range of activities adapted to the needs of the community. Activities are based on the interests of the young people involved, with an emphasis on useful skills and service to others. Many Scout activities take place in the outdoors with a spirit of adventure and challenge.

In 2008, Yarra Valley Region had over 5,000 youth members and over 1,000 adult leaders and helpers.

The Aim of Scouting

The aim of Scouts Australia is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national and international communities.

The Methods of Scouting

The methods Scouts Australia utilises to achieve its aims are:

  • Voluntary membership of a uniformed group, which, guided by adults, is increasingly self-governing in its successive age groups.
  • Commitment to a code of living as expressed in the Promise and Law, the meaning of which is expanded as the member grows towards maturity.
  • The provision of opportunities for leadership and responsibility.
  • Learning by doing.
  • Encouragement of activity in small groups.
  • An Award Scheme, which encourages participation in the full range of activities and provides recognition of individual achievements.

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