This is your monthly AJ2025 WA Contingent Update.
Monday 1 July 2024
AJ2025 is only 188 days away.
we have lots going on!
We are only six months away from Jamboree, so our team are really ramping up our work in preparation for the event. That means our monthly update for July is a big one.
Have a read of our important updates below.
gear list
It can be a hard task to know what you need to take to a Jamboree. To help out, we have created a gear list that you can use as a starting point.
If you haven’t already – Check out our suggested personal gear list on our website.
prejam handbook
Check out our PREJAM Handbook for all the info you need about Pre-Jamboree Camp which runs from Saturday 21 September to Monday 23 September 2024 at Scouts WA Adventure Centre – Manjedal.
leader orientation day
The Leader Orientation Day is for all adult members of the Contingent. All adults are expected to attend.
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: arrive at 8:45am for an 9:00am start. The day will conclude by 3:30pm.
Venue: Rossmoyne Senior High School, Keith Road, Rossmoyne. Parking is limited, so you are encouraged to car pool or catch public transport (train to Bull Creek Station then a short bus trip or 25 minute walk).
Catering: morning and afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch. Please note we do not have capacity to cater for modified diets at this event; morning and afternoon tea will include fruits, cheese platters, biscuits, tea and coffee.
Regional Contingent members will be contacted individually with alternative arrangements for the Orientation Day.
flight information
Individualised flight information will shortly be released via the online application system. All Contingent members will be able to log in and view/print flight details including dates and times. Keep an eye out for upcoming communications about your flights!
unit badge
Your Jamboree Scout Leader now has a shape for your Units badge to form part of the WA Contingent badge set. Keep an eye out if they contact you for some design ideas. If you are a crafty person, your Jamboree Scout Leader might appreciate some ideas for the badge.
payment reminder
Thank you to everybody who is up to date with their Jamboree payments. Deposit, first and second payments are now overdue – if you have not made those payments, it would be appreciated if you could action that urgently.
The next payment is due on 31 August 2024. You can view the payment schedule and make a payment on our website.
program and service leaders - virtual town hall
We are holding a Virtual Town Hall for all Program and Service Leaders attending AJ2025 as part of the WA Contingent. Program and Service Leaders are all adults not part of a Jamboree Unit.
We will share with you all the latest information about the Jamboree, and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions.
Date: Monday 29 July 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Link: meeting link
The meeting will be recorded and made available on our website.
introducing our health & wellbeing team
We are very pleased to introduce our WA Contingent Health & Wellbeing Team for AJ2025. This team is responsible for supporting all members of our Contingent throughout the Jamboree, with a focus on wellbeing, modified diets, and assisting Scouts and leaders with additional needs.
Our Health & Wellbeing Team, led by Kerry Duncan and Jennifer Pitcher, includes:
Chris Barugh
Caitlin Arcus
Isaac Wetherley
Catherine Walker
Natascha Gray
Sarah Satie
blue card information
The Queensland Government does not recognise interstate working with children checks. In order to attend the Jamboree, all Contingent members aged 18 and over at the time of the Jamboree will need a valid Blue Card, which is the Queensland equivalent of a working with children check.
You will still need a valid Working with Children Check in Western Australia so as to maintain your adult membership with Scouts WA.
We strongly recommend that all Contingent members aged 18 and over at the time of the Jamboree work towards obtaining their Blue Card by 1 September 2024. You do not need to have obtained your Blue Card in order to submit your application to attend the Jamboree.
Information about how to obtain a Blue Card can be found by clicking the link below.
merch sneak peak
You may have seen on our Facebook page recently a bit of hype about our AJ2025 Contingent Shirt. We are pretty excited to share this with everyone. But, before we put it out to the world, we wanted to share an exclusive look with you first.
So here it is, the AJ2025 WA Contingent shirt.
IMPORTANT DATES
Now: Deposit, first payment and second payment due
24 August 2024: Leader Orientation Day
31 August 2024: Third payment due
21 – 23 September 2024: PREJAM (Scouts WA Adventure Centres – Manjedal)
19 October 2024: Patrol Leader Training Day
31 October 2024: Final payment due
9 – 10 November 2024: Gear Pack Weekend (Scouts WA Adventure Centres – Manjedal)
5 January 2025: Contingent departs Perth
16 January 2025: Contingent returns to Perth
21 January 2025: Post-tour returns to Perth
8 – 9 February 2025: Gear Unpack Weekend (Scouts WA Adventure Centres – Manjedal)
Make sure you are aware of these important dates, we recommend adding them into your calendar now.
