Additional Awards

Throughout their Scouting Journey all Scouts have a variety of opportunities to learn and growth through a wide and diverse range of programs.  As they move through the achievement pathways, all Scouts are expose to new experiences, some in detail while others offer a brief introduction.

Scouts who would like to further challenge and extend themselves are able to tap into Additional Awards, Awards that focus on individual topics allowing each Scout to excel and extend themselves within their chosen topic.

Operating radios, paddling, camping, bushwalking, learning a language, Landcare, the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, First Aid, Environment, flying, SES, Global Projects, Local Projects, war history and helping younger Sections are all Additional Awards that can help extend a Scout in all the SPICES areas as they move through their Scouting Journey. 

Learn more about the Additional Awards available to further challenge all Scouts ......

ADDITIONAL AWARDS

AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR

Eligibility:- Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

Amateur radio training is an ideal activity for technically minded (teen-aged) Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders. The Foundation AOCP(F) license level is a good place to start.

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ANCHOR BADGE

Eligibility:- Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

As a Venturer Scout you may gain an Anchor Badge by reaching and maintaining the competencies (required standards) for the appropriate water craft, e.g. canoe, sail, kayak, sea kayak, power boat etc. The standards required are as set out in the nationally accredited current Sport and Recreation Training Package .

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CAMPER AWARD

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

The Camper Award Badge depicts the total number of nights spent camping under canvas while on approved Scouting activities. It is required that these nights be spent under canvas or under the stars.

No. of Night Badges:- 10, 25, 50, 75, 100
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DUKE of EDINBURGH SCHEME

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Duke of Ed), provides opportunities and encouragement for young people (aged 14 to 25) to make the best use of their leisure and recreation time by taking part in activities which are enjoyable, purposeful and challenging.

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FIRST AID

Eligibility:- Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

Youth members and Leaders are encouraged to gain First Aid skills and qualifications. First Aid Courses are available include Provide CPR, Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, Provide First Aid, Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and Care Setting and Provide First Aid in Remote Situations.

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LANDCARE

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

To be eligible for a Landcare Badge, Scouts can take part in any three nationally accredited environment events identified by Landcare Australia. OR, Scouts who are members of a Landcare group can provide evidence of their volunteer work. Each option needs a total of 10 hours service within a 12 month period.

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LANGUAGE EMBLEM

Eligibility:- Cub Scouts Scouts,
Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

To be able to speak more than one language is an important and valuable life skill. Can you speak more than one language? Would you like to learn a new language? Challenge yourself to learn a new language and have this acknowledged by your Unit.

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ROYAL LIFE SAVING BADGE

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) operates as Australia's leading water safety educator. Scouts Australia acknowledges their valued work & Venturer Scouts or Rover Scouts participating in a RLSSA Program will be able to include it as an Additional Award as part of their Scouting Journey.

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MESSENGER of PEACE AWARD

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

By identifying a local, national or international problem, people in action and/or good practice, Scouts can earn their Messengers of Peace Award in 4 steps:
Inspire             Learn & Decide
Do             Share

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SES BADGE

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

The State Emergency Service (SES) is a valuable Emergency Service institution within Australia. With a focus on supporting Australians to prepare for and recover from Natural Disasters - primarily Floods & Storms - Scouts are able to further develop life skills through this Additional Award.

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SCOUT WINGS

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

Do you enjoy flight? Are you interested in becoming a pilot? The Scout Wings program offers Scouts an opportunity to take their interest in flight from a curiosity or hobby, into a more vocational or recreational focus. In accordance with Australian Aviation regulations, Scout Wings offers young people the opportunity to learn how to fly.

SCOUTS of the WORLD AWARD SUPPORTER

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

This blue Scouts of the World Supporter badge is available to adults who train, mentor or support the Scouts of the World programme. This is one badge that incorporates Scouts of the World in English, French and Spanish languages. It should be used to promote the award by adults involved with it.

SCOUTS of the WORLD AWARD

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

The Scouts of the World Award challenges all young people, Scouts and non-Scouts, to think about global issues and act upon them in their local community. It is the only award for young people provided by World Scouting. As part of the learning experience, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to help solve global issues at local level.

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THEIR SERVICE OUR HERITAGE

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

This is an annual award designed to improve the awareness and understanding of our veterans within all Scouting youth members. It is not just about marching in an ANZAC Day March, or, supporting a Remembrance Day Service, it is also about further investigation, comprehension, respect and acknowledgment.

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WALK-a-BOUT AWARD

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

All kilometres travelled under human power while on a Scout Activity contributes to this Award. Joey & Cubs must travel a minimum of 1km while all other Sections must travel 5km. Journeys in a canoe, kayak or on skis or a bike can be included, but the total distance must be divided by 2.

Mileage Badges:- 10, 50, 100, 150, 200,
300, 400, 500
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT

Eligibility:- Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts
Scouts, Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts

This is a badge from the World Scout Environment Program which challenges Scouts around the World to work together for the good of the local and global environment. Through this experience Scouts will gain a better understanding of how to protect and preserve our Natural World.

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YOUTH HELPER

Eligibility:- Venturer Scouts

The role of a Youth Helper is to assist and provide support to Scouts in younger Sections. A Youth Helper may be a Venturer Scout, or, someone from outside the Scout Organisation. A Youth Helper sets high standards through personal example, is enthusiastic, organised and motivated.

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