Scouting Around
By Scouts Victoria
We bring you stories from the world of Scouts via our weekly radio show or on our podcast.
Hosts: James Godfrey, Joy van Diemen, Charlie O'Neill, Tori Lawson & Laurence Williams
Editing & Production: Laurence Williams
Scouting Around acknowledges the Wurundjeri woi wurrung people as the traditional owners of the land on which we broadcast, we pay respect to elders past, present and future & we're grateful to be sharing the land with earth's oldest storytelling culture
Scouting AroundOct 02, 2023
Cuboree 2023
Bonus content from Laurence's trip to Gilwell Park Scout Camp for Cuboree 2023 - Open for Adventure
Canoes and Snowshoes - Preparing for Outdoor Adventures
Tori and Laurence catch up with 1st North Balwyn Scout Ollie and Warringal Rover Kiran about their recent outdoor adventures canoeing down the Glenelg River and Snowshoeing at Mt Erica
Pushups for Mental Health & the Magic of Theatre
Charlie and Laurence catch up with 70th Melbourne Gang Show cast member Henry to talk about the Push Up Challenge, raising awareness for mental health & being on stage in Melbourne Gang Show
If you were affected by anything in this episode, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or talk to youth counsellors at headspace.org.au
Backstage with the Cast of the 70th Melbourne Gang Show
James and Laurence visit rehearsals for the 70th Melbourne Gang Show, with some tunes from the show to keep you singing as well!
A Spotlight on Ingleburn Joey Scout Unit in NSW
Hear all about the adventures of Olivia, Theodore and Aurora, three amazing Joey Scouts! They come from Ingleburn Scout Group in New South Wales, Australia. Lili also catches up with Leah Gibson who's our State Commissioner - International and we hear a special message from James for Wear It Purple Day.
The History of Gilwell Park
Ian takes us on a journey around Gilwell Park, Gembrook with Jody Freeman to tell us all about the history of its use as a training ground, plus an interview with Rover Scout Council chair Kieron Younger.