Behavioural Issues Processes and Resolution of Conflicts & Disputes
Youth Protection Policies and Procedures
Controlled Documents Policy and Procedure
Project Management Life Cycle Policy
Naked Flame Policy
This policy guides the safe storage, transport and use of gas cylinders, liquid fuels, naked flames and associated equipment.
Risk Management Policy
District Commissioners’ Guide
The District Commissioners’ Guide provides a “directional finder” for District Commissioners, particularly those new to their role as to the key areas of their appointment and the many sources of information and support available to assist them in being effective.
View District Commissioners’ Guide
Job Descriptions for District Roles
Scouts NSW Privacy Policy
Scouts Australia NSW Branch have a comprehensive Privacy Policy in place following the introduction of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Privacy Act 2001.
The policy can be downloaded in PDF format here:
Scouts NSW Privacy Policy – 9 October 2017
The policy addresses the following:
- Collection of data
- Identifiers used for members
- Type of data collected
- Sensitive data
- Consent Policy
- Use and disclosure
- Data quality and integrity
- Data access and correction by members and non members
- Data security
- Commercial use of data
- Website on-line policy
- Complaints resolution
- Member’s rights
- Changes to the privacy policy
- Photographic policy
If you have any questions or feedback on our privacy policy please send an email to: info@nsw.scouts.com.au
Privacy Policy last updated 9 October 2017
Capital Investment in New Real Property Policy
Proceeds from Sale of Scouts NSW Real Property Policy
Sale and Long-term Lease of Property Policy
Property: Emergency Lighting and Exit Signage for Scout Halls
For more information on this policy contact the Scouts NSW Property Dept. on 9735 9000
Property: Fire Safety and Amenity Code for Scout Halls (when used for sleeping purposes)
Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure
Limits of Authority Policy
The attached Limits of Authority Policy has been updated only to reflect the recent change approved by the Board in relation to Lease renewals. A substantial review of all delegations is underway and when completed a new document promulgating the Scouts NSW Delegations Policy and Decision Rights will be published.
Data Breach Response Plan
Personal Protection Policy & Procedures
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Policy
Company Vehicle Policy
Drugs, Smoking and Alcohol Policy
Electronic Signature Policy
Fundraising and Sponsorship Policy
Adventurous Activities
Scouts Australia NSW has one Adventurous Activity Policy that is supported by a variety of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The Adventurous Activities policies and rules continue to be reviewed on a regular basis by the State Activities Council to ensure that Scouts Australia NSW continues to meet community expectations and best practice within the outdoor recreation environment. The policy and procedures documents can be downloaded in PDF format below:
- Adventurous Activities Policy
- Alpine and Snowfield Activities SOP
- Boating Activities SOP
- Bushwalking Activities SOP
- Challenge Rope Activities SOP
- Rock Activities SOP
- Commercial Activities Policy
- Flying Fox Activities Policy
- Prohibited Activities Policy
Transgender Scouting
- WA Scouts Transgender Members Policy
- WA Scouts Transgender Members’ Procedure
- Scouts Queensland – Supporting Young People: Gender Identity