News - Scouts NSW

Scouting success honoured at Government House

The culmination of years of efforts by Scouts across NSW were celebrated at a special ceremony on the weekend.

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Mon 09 Mar 2026

Gilt Cross for Gallantry awarded at Government House

Extraordinary acts of bravery were recognised with the Gilt Cross for Gallantry as part of the King's Scout Award and Baden-Powell Scout Award ceremony at Government House on Saturday.

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Wed 15 Oct 2025

Crossing the border for Adventurous Journey

An Adventurous Journey was an opportunity for Liz to share her local forest with distant friends. From eerie ghost tours to beautiful waterfalls, it had it all.

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Thu 21 Aug 2025

Perseverance rewarded with peak awards

Success, determination, and perseverance were all recognised at a special ceremony at Government House on the weekend.

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Tue 12 Aug 2025

Preparation key for successful Adventurous Journey

While many teenagers were spending their summer holidays relaxing or working, six Macarthur Scout Group teens were hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania.

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Wed 19 Mar 2025

Tasmanian travel for King's Scout hike

Jess and Alyssa from 1st Hornsby Heights Venturer Unit share their Patrol's adventures on the Three Capes Track in Tasmania for the King's Scout Award Adventurous Journey.

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Fri 14 Mar 2025

First King's Scouts in 73 years presented at Government House

For the first time in more than seven decades, there are King’s Scouts in NSW.

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Mon 24 Feb 2025