FINANCIAL SUPPORT APPLICATIONS CLOSED 31 MARCH 2024
A small pool of funding is available to support Scouts WA youth members to attend the Australian Jamboree in January 2025. Any youth member of Scouts WA with a particular financial need can apply. Financial need is defined as the difference between what it costs to attend and what the applicant can afford to pay. All applications will be considered.
A requirement of acceptance of financial support is for each recipient to supply a report to the Contingent Support Team (min 200 words, photos welcome) of their Jamboree experience. This is to be submitted to jamboree@scoutswa.com.au within one month of returning from the Jamboree.
Parents or caregivers should make an application for financial support via the online form.
If approved, the financial support will be in the form of a reduction to the payable Jamboree fee, with the payment schedule being updated on the status page of the Jamboree online application system. The financial support will only contribute towards Jamboree event fees. The cost for the optional Post-Tour and any additional merchandise items such as shirts must be met by the participant.
The size of the fee reduction will be dependent on the number of requests received and the amount of funding available. As an indication, the fee reduction provided for AJ2019 was $500 per recipient, which reflected around 20 per cent of the Jamboree fee. For AJ2025, a 20 per cent fee reduction would equate to approximately $650 for a youth participant. The fee reduction for Independent Travelers would be a pro-rata amount.
Information about Jamboree event fees is available here.
Group Leaders may be contacted separately and requested to provide further information if necessary to help us assess your request.
Criteria
The criteria for financial support is outlined below:
- Financial support will be in the form of a reduction to the Jamboree event fee. If successful, your payment schedule reflecting the reduced amount will be updated on status page of the Jamboree online application system.
- Applications will only be considered where a formal written request has been submitted.
- Funds will not be supplied to the family of the recipient - the fee for the recipient will be reduced by the amount of financial support.
- Financial support will be provided for Jamboree fee elements only. Optional merchandise and the optional Post-Tour will not be included in determining the amount of financial support provided.
- Financial support will be provided to youth members who meet the following eligibility conditions:
- are a registered and active youth member
- meet AJ2025 eligibility requirements for the relevant age section.
- The youth member or their parent/caregiver must be able to supply documentation to justify their request for assistance, such as a Health Care Card.
- We recommend that no payments other than the deposit of $150 are made until such time that financial support has been approved. If a youth member submits a request for financial support that is unsuccessful, and subsequently choose to withdraw from the Jamboree, a full refund will be made available.
Procedure
Frequently asked questions
The size of the fee reduction will be dependent on the number of requests received and the amount of funding available. As an indication, the fee reduction provided for AJ2019 was $500 per recipient, which reflected around 20 per cent of the Jamboree fee. For AJ2025, a 20 per cent fee reduction would equate to approximately $650 for a youth participant. The fee reduction provided for Independent Travelers would be a pro-rata amount.
Yes, you must submit an online application before your request for financial support will be considered. You can submit an online application here
Yes, you will need to include a letter explaining why you require financial support to send your youth member to AJ2025.
Yes. We recommend that you do not make any payments other than the deposit of $150 until your application for financial support is assessed. If you do make payments, and your request for financial support is declined, you will receive a full refund.
Applications for financial support close at midnight, 31 March 2024.
You will be notified by email whether your request is successful or unsuccessful after applications close on 31 March 2024.
The Contingent Leader, in consultation with the Scouts WA Chief Commissioner, will assess requests for financial support in line with the procedures outlined in this document.
Yes, financial support is available for all youth members.
No, financial support is intended to support attendance at the Jamboree itself.
Eligibility requirements can be found here
A requirement of acceptance of the financial support is for each successful Scouting member to supply a report to the Contingent Support Team (min 200 words, photos welcome) of their Jamboree experience and how this was assisted by the financial support. This is to be submitted to jamboree@scoutswa.com.au within one month of returning from AJ2025.
All enquires are to be emailed to jamboree@scoutswa.com.au
