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| name = [[Scouts Australia]] | | name = [[Scouts Australia]] | ||
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| country = | | country = Australia | ||
| f-date = [[1908]] | | f-date = [[1908]] | ||
| founder = [[ | | founder = [[Robert Baden-Powell]] | ||
| members = 84 000 <ref> [http://www.apr.scout.or.jp/countries/australia.htm WOSM Asia-Pacific Region] Accessed 14 December, 2006 </ref> | | members = 84 000 <ref> [http://www.apr.scout.or.jp/countries/australia.htm WOSM Asia-Pacific Region] Accessed 14 December, 2006 </ref> | ||
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| website = http://www.scouts.com.au/ | |||
| chiefscout = Michael Jeffery, Governor General of Australia<ref name=chief> [http://www.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=734 Chief Scout] Accessed, 14 December 2006 </ref> | | chiefscout = Michael Jeffery, Governor General of Australia<ref name=chief> [http://www.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=734 Chief Scout] Accessed, 14 December 2006 </ref> | ||
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'''Joey Scouts''' is the section of [[Scouts Australia]] for the youngest age group in [[Scouting]]. Boys and girls aged 6 - 8 can join. They join what is called a Mob, made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult [[Scout | '''Joey Scouts''' is the section of [[Scouts Australia]] for the youngest age group in [[Scouting]]. Boys and girls aged 6 - 8 can join. They join what is called a Mob, made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult [[Scout Leader|leaders]], usually a Joey Scout Leader and an Assistant Joey Scout Leader. One leader must be female if the Mob includes girls. | ||
Leaders are traditionally given the names of Australian native animals such as Brolga, Bilby and Wombat. | Leaders are traditionally given the names of Australian native animals such as Brolga, Bilby and Wombat. | ||
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*A Joey Scout shares | *A Joey Scout shares | ||
This section is known by other names in other countries, such as [[Beaver Scouts]] in [[the Scout Association]] in the | This section is known by other names in other countries, such as [[Beaver Scouts]] in [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom and Keas in [[Scouting New Zealand]]. | ||
At age 8, Joey Scouts move up to the [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cub Scout]] pack. | At age 8, Joey Scouts move up to the [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cub Scout]] pack. | ||
==External links== | == References == | ||
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== External links == | |||
*[http://www.scouts.com.au/general/index.asp?iShellID=675&sKeyword=SOZ_HOME_GENERAL Scouts Australia Joey Scout page] | *[http://www.scouts.com.au/general/index.asp?iShellID=675&sKeyword=SOZ_HOME_GENERAL Scouts Australia Joey Scout page] | ||
{{Scouts Australia}} | {{Scouts Australia}} | ||
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Australia]] | |||
[[Category:Age section]] | |||
[[Category:Scouting in Australia]] | |||
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| Scouts Australia | |||
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 Scouts Australia Logo | |||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Founded | 1908 | ||
| Founder | Robert Baden-Powell | ||
| Membership | 84 000 [1] | ||
| Chief Scout | Michael Jeffery, Governor General of Australia[2] | ||
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Website http://www.scouts.com.au/ | |||
Joey Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for the youngest age group in Scouting. Boys and girls aged 6 - 8 can join. They join what is called a Mob, made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult leaders, usually a Joey Scout Leader and an Assistant Joey Scout Leader. One leader must be female if the Mob includes girls.
Leaders are traditionally given the names of Australian native animals such as Brolga, Bilby and Wombat.
The Joey Scout Promise is:-
- I promise to do my best
- To love my God
- And be helpful
The Joey Scout Law is:-
- A Joey Scout cares
- A Joey Scout shares
This section is known by other names in other countries, such as Beaver Scouts in the Scout Association in the United Kingdom and Keas in Scouting New Zealand.
At age 8, Joey Scouts move up to the Cub Scout pack.
References
- ↑ WOSM Asia-Pacific Region Accessed 14 December, 2006
- ↑ Chief Scout Accessed, 14 December 2006
External links
 Scouting in Australia
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