This is your monthly AJ2025 WA Contingent Update.
Monday 5 February 2024
336 days until your Jamboree Adventure begins
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
The next Australian Jamboree will be held at Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, hosted by Scouts Queensland from 6-15 January 2025.
As the first Australian Jamboree since 2019, we’re expecting an outstanding summer of fun with thousands of new friends in January 2025!
Applications are now open and will close on 31 March 2024.
If you have previously completed an expression of interest, you will still need to finalise you application. This can be done by clicking on the button below.
Bring your friends on an adventure of a lifetime
Embarking on an Australian Jamboree is not just an adventure; it’s a journey that becomes exponentially more memorable when shared with friends.
From the captivating bushland to the lively campfire stories, bringing friends along enhances the sense of unity and creates lasting bonds. Exploring the diverse activities, challenges, and cultural exchanges becomes even more enjoyable when shared with familiar faces. Whether conquering outdoor challenges, engaging in team-building exercises, or simply soaking in the spirit of the Jamboree, having friends by your side transforms the adventure into a collective celebration of friendship and shared experiences.
So, pack your bags, rally your friends, and embark on an Australian Jamboree for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter and camaraderie.
Application Approval Process
Once you have submitted your application to attend the Jamboree through the online application system, the Contingent Support Team will review your application for approval.
Applications will be considered for approval when the following criteria are met:
Application has been completed and ‘Submitted’ in the online application system.
Deposit of $150 has been paid.
Referee report has been completed.
Once approved, your application will be listed as ‘BHQ Approved’ in the online application system. Approved applicants will also receive an email notification.
Application approvals will be completed in batches once a month. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please email jamboree@scoutswa.com.au
Blue Cards
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.
book YOUR ROADSHOW TODAY
Our Jambassadors are aiming to visit every Scout Unit in Western Australia to share their Jamboree stories!
We’ll bring photos, videos, badges and prizes to get your Scout Group excited about AJ2025. The roadshow presentation is most effective if parents/guardians are invited to come along and discover what the Jamboree is all about. If you are yet to book your roadshow for Term 1 2024, secure your spot today!
POST-TOUR
The WA Contingent’s actioned packed Post-tour is filling up fast, with only 60 places still available!
Participants will get to choose their own adventure on the Post-tour, with activities that may include Theme Parks, Gold Coast Surfing, Brisbane Explorer and more!
If you want to join us, on our Gold Coast/Brisbane adventure, remember to select ‘Yes’ on the Contingent Tab in your Application.
Limited places available, so get in quick!
yOUR SEASIDE
Do you know whats in store for your time at AJ2025?
Your Seaside is one of the program elements that you will get to do. It is a full day offsite packed full of water activities.
Things like snorkelling, swimming, sand sculptures, beach games, rubber ducks, and stand up paddle boards.
Have a look at this video from AJ2019 to see what water activities are like at Jamboree.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
Independent Travel is where a Contingent member organises their own travel to the Jamboree. In other words, you book your own flights and make your own way to Maryborough.
The Contingent will organise to collect you from Maryborough before the Jamboree. After the Jamboree, we will drop you back in Maryborough. Contingent members cannot be dropped directly at the Jamboree site due to security at the gate to ensure the safety of all Jamboree participants.
Independent travel requests must be submitted in your online application by 31 March 2024. You can make a request for independent travel on the ‘Contingent’ tab in the online application system. No changes to travel arrangement requests can be made after the 31 March 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES
31 March 2024: Applications close
31 March 2024: Deposit and First payment due
31 May 2024: 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.
