Eligibility

Many people are involved in a Jamboree, see what you are eligible for

Scout - Participant

Scouts attend AJ2028 as participants, joining a Unit for the full ten-day program.

To be eligible, a Scout must meet all of the following:

Must be a current registered youth member in the Scout Section at the start of the event and through until at least the conclusion of the Jamboree on January 7, 2028.

Must not have turned 15, by December 29, 2027,

Must, by December 1, 2027, have completed or be working towards a Milestone in the Scout Section, and have completed Stage 3 in each of the Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping Outdoor Adventure Skills.

Must have completed 10 nights camping in the outdoors with their Unit or Patrol in the Scout Section.
- Three of those nights must be consecutive.
- Camping with family or school does not count towards the 10 nights.

Must have approval from the Unit Council and Group Leader.

Must have consent from their parent or guardian.

Must be considered by their parent/guardian and Unit Council to be of sufficient maturity and good behaviour to participate successfully in the Jamboree.

Venturer - Service Leader

Venturer Scouts can attend as Junior Service Leaders.

A Venturer Scout must meet all of the following:

Must be a current registered youth member in the Venturer Section at the time of application and through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must, by December 1, 2027, have led four activities as a Venturer Scout, and have completed Outdoor Adventure Skills Stage 3 in Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping.

Must be recommended by the Unit Council, Venturer Scout Leader and Group Leader as being of excellent character, a good role model to Scouts, and having the skills and abilities to undertake the activity or other tasks nominated on the application form.

If you are an 18 year old Venturer at the event you will have to follow the Venturer Code of Conduct and the requirements of the Venturer Sub Camp

Must have consent from their parent or guardian.

Rover - Service Leader

Rover Scouts may apply as Service Leaders.

The role requirements below apply, along with the requirements for all adults:

Must be a registered member of a Rover Unit at the start of the event and for the duration of the Jamboree, with registration valid through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must be recommended by their Unit Council as being of excellent character, a good role model to younger youth members, and having the skills and abilities to undertake the activity or other tasks nominated on the application form.

Must be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event.

The compulsory on-demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting must be current.

Must hold a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent check for their state or territory, valid through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must agree to the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Must be approved by their Branch Contingent Leader in line with Branch policy.

Line Leader - Unit Leader

Line Leaders lead a Unit on the Jamboree.

Membership and qualification requirements vary by leadership role, and the requirements for all adults also apply:

Must hold a Certificate of Adult Membership as at September 30, 2027 and through until at least January 7, 2028.

Assistant Jamboree Scout Leaders must hold a Certificate of Proficiency as at September 30, 2027.

Jamboree Scout Leaders must hold a Certificate of Advanced Adult Leadership (Wood Badge) as at September 30, 2027.

Must be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event.

Must be recommended by their Group Leader or Team Leader and their Branch.

The compulsory on-demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting must be current.

Must hold a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent check for their state or territory, valid through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must agree to the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Must be approved by their Branch Contingent Leader in line with Branch policy.

Service Leader & Other Adult Supporter

Includes Service Leaders and other adult supporters, such as Adult Helpers and ASF.

The role requirements below apply, along with the requirements for all adults:

Must hold a Certificate of Adult Membership as at September 30, 2027, with registration valid through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event.

Must be recommended by their Group Leader or Team Leader.

The compulsory on-demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting must be current.

Must hold a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent check for their state or territory, valid through until at least January 7, 2028.

Must agree to the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Must be approved by their Branch Contingent Leader in line with Branch policy.

Applies to everyone

These conditions apply to everyone attending AJ2028, on top of the requirements for your Section above.

All applicants must apply through, and be part of, their home Branch Contingent, and pay the applicable Contingent fee.

The applicant's Group Leader, Team Leader or responsible Commissioner must recommend the applicant as a suitable member of their Branch Contingent.

Acceptance of the online application confirms compliance with all applicable requirements.

The Contingent reserves the right to refuse any application, in which case a full refund will be made.

Applicants must agree to comply with all government requirements, directions, orders and regulations relevant to attending AJ2028, including any vaccination requirements that may be in place at the time of the event.

ACT goes to AJ2028 27th Australian Jamboree Victoria 2028

Eligibility

Scout - Participant

Applies to everyone

ACT goes to AJ2028
27th Australian Jamboree
Victoria 2028