News - Scouts NSW

Behind-the-scenes work results in Silver Kangaroo

Making sure the less flashy, but still important, elements of an event go off smoothly has earned one dedicated part of the logistics team a Silver Kangaroo.

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

Shining a spotlight on our adult volunteers

Every year, World Scout Day gives us the opportunity to reflect and recognise the incredible work our volunteers contribute to Scouting. Each one of our ARA recipients’ stories are unique – there is no one way to be a volunteer in Scouts and no one way to be recognised with an ARA.

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Sat 01 Aug 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Adult Recognition Award (ARA) Recipients

Congratulations to the 491 adult volunteers in Scouts NSW who were recognised in this year's Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards.

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Sat 01 Aug 2026

Adult Recognition Awards nominations 2026

It is time to recognise some of the most valuable Scout Leaders in your life by nominating them for the 2026 Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards!

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Mon 08 Dec 2025

Recognising our adult volunteers

The Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards are an opportunity to reflect on the invaluable work volunteers contribute to Scouting.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

Silver Kangaroo for Keeper of the Relics

Devotion to the preservation, promotion and celebration of Scouting’s rich history has seen State Commissioner (Heritage) Joe Attard awarded with a Silver Kangaroo in today’s Adult Recognition Awards.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Adult Recognition Award (ARA) Recipients

Congratulations to the 261 adult volunteers in Scouts NSW who were recognised in this year’s Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

Scouting couple’s Silver Kangaroo legacy

A powerhouse pair of Scouting in the South Coast and Tablelands Region have had the pleasure of being awarded their Silver Kangaroos together.

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Tue 03 Sep 2024

Dedication to Joey Scouts rewarded with Silver Kangaroo

Parents who volunteer with Scouts get more out of it than they could ever imagine. That's the belief of one of our Silver Kangaroo recipients in this year's Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards.

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Wed 21 Aug 2024

2024 Adult Recognition Award (ARA) recipients

Congratulations to the 369 adult volunteers in Scouts NSW who were recognised in this year’s Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards.

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Thu 01 Aug 2024