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Last updated 2026-09-24 · 6 sections

Age Specific Program

Joey Scouts[1][2]

Ages 5–7

The youngest section, discovering adventure, teamwork and early leadership through play and outdoor activities.

  1. Joey Scout Challenge AwardHighest award[3]

    The section peak award, combining Milestone 3, outdoor skills, special interests, an adventurous journey and reflection.

Cub Scouts[1][2]

Ages 8–10

Builds adventure, imagination, independence and teamwork.

  1. Cub Scout Grey Wolf AwardHighest award[3]

    The Cub Scout section peak award.

Scouts[1][2]

Ages 11–14

Develops responsibility, skills and youth leadership through patrol life and outdoor adventure.

  1. Australian Scout AwardHighest award[3]

    The Scout section peak award.

Venturer Scouts[1][2]

Ages 14–17

Builds independence, specialist interests, project work, community participation and youth leadership.

  1. King's Scout AwardHighest award[3]

    The Venturer Scout peak award, renamed from the Queen's Scout Award in May 2024.

Rover Scouts[1][2]

Ages 18–25

A young-adult section focused on youth-led service, adventure and personal growth.

  1. Baden-Powell Scout AwardHighest award[3]

    The Rover Scout section peak award.

Leaders

Adult Volunteers[1]

Ages 18+

Leader

Adult volunteers aged 18+ who support the youth program.

No confirmed progression stages.

Sources

  1. Youth Program — Explore Our Sections · Scouts Australia · Accessed 2026-09-24
    Explore Our Sections — Joey Scouts · Explore Our Sections — Cub Scouts · Explore Our Sections — Scouts · Explore Our Sections — Venturer Scouts · Explore Our Sections — Rover Scouts · Explore Our Sections — Adult Volunteers
  2. The Sections — New Youth Program overview · Scouts Australia · Accessed 2026-09-24
    Joey Scouts — Ages 5, 6 & 7 · Cub Scouts — ages 8, 9, 10 · Scouts — ages 11, 12, 13, 14 · Venturer Scouts — ages 14, 15, 16, 17 · Rover Scouts — ages 18–25
  3. Scouting Awards · Scouts Australia · Accessed 2026-09-24
    Joey Scout Challenge Award · Cub Scout Grey Wolf Award · Australian Scout Award · King's Scout Award · Baden-Powell Scout Award