Are we allowed to cut branches off a tree?
If you are going to use a chainsaw to cut the branches off then the answer is no. Beyond this you will need to asses […]
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I currently volunteer with the SES/RFS and have chainsaw qualifications. Am I allowed to fell trees for Scouts NSW?
Scouts NSW has prohibited the felling of trees by members, supporters and employees.
If Scouts NSW has prohibited me from using a chainsaw, am I allowed to use a chainsaw with another volunteer organisation that is not associated with Scouts NSW?
The Scouts NSW Safety Notice (Felling Trees) only extends to members, supporter and employees when undertaking Scouts NSW business.
Why does my group need a new website?
As a cloud-based, integrated membership and billing system, ScoutHub comes with inbuilt website functionality. Each Group will start with a simple landing page that will […]
What are ‘Champions’?
‘Champions’ are volunteers from within Scouts NSW who were selected to provide additional support and expertise to other members and Groups on the functionality and […]
Who are ‘Early Adopters’?
Approximately 30 ‘early adopters’ volunteered representing all regions, to trial and provide input and feedback before the system launches to the wider Scouting community. ‘Early […]
Will ScoutHub replace other systems?
Yes – ScoutHub is being implemented in order to make things simpler, and will eventually streamline and replace the functionality provided by ScoutLink and Operoo. […]
How much is the State Membership Fee and when is it due?
To align with the Scouting Program, the billing year runs from 1 January to 31 December each year. In 2023 the State Membership fee is […]
Can a young person join at any age?
Scouts is organised across five age ranges from 5 to 25 years old. Young people can join the relevant section at any time. They don’t […]
Are there additional charges for new members?
There is a one-off registration fee of $60.
