📞 Get in Touch
Whether you're thinking about joining, have a question about your section, or want to volunteer — we'd love to hear from you.
Janet Cardell
gl.brighton1st-14th@
Best for joining enquiries & general questions
All sections meet during the Victorian school term at our hall on Wilson Street.
| Joeys | Tuesday 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Cubs | Wednesday 7:00–8:30 pm |
| Scouts | Thursday 7:00–9:00 pm |
| Venturers | Friday 7:00 pm |
| Rovers | Saturday 9:45 am |
Our Leaders
Each section has dedicated volunteer leaders. If you have a section-specific question, reach out directly — or contact the Group Leader who can connect you.
Ages 5–7 · Tuesdays
For enquiries about our Joey Scout mob, contact Janet Cardell (Group Leader) who will connect you with the Joey Leader.
Email Group LeaderAges 7–10 · Wednesdays
For enquiries about our Cub Scout pack, contact Janet Cardell (Group Leader) who will connect you with the Cub Leader.
Email Group LeaderAges 10–14 · Thursdays
For enquiries about our Scout troop, contact Janet Cardell (Group Leader) who will connect you with the Scout Leader.
Email Group LeaderAges 14–17 · Fridays
For enquiries about our Venturer Scout unit, contact Janet Cardell (Group Leader) who will connect you with the Venturer Leader.
Email Group LeaderAges 17–26 · Fortnightly
For enquiries about joining our Rover crew, contact Janet Cardell (Group Leader) who will connect you with the Rover Advisor.
Email Group LeaderLeaders, helpers & committee
Interested in becoming a leader, helper, or joining our parent committee? We'd love to welcome you. No experience necessary — just enthusiasm!
Get Involved →Send a Message
Fill in the form below and our Group Leader will get back to you within 2 business days.
FAQ
Contact our Group Leader Janet Cardell by phone or email, or submit the enquiry form above. She'll arrange for your child to attend three free trial nights. If you'd like to proceed after the trial, enrolment is done online through Scouts Victoria's MyScout portal.
Children can join Joey Scouts from age 5. The full programme runs through to age 26 across five sections: Joeys (5–7), Cubs (7–10), Scouts (10–14), Venturers (14–17), and Rovers (17–26).
Waiting lists can apply, particularly for younger sections. Contact us to check current availability. We recommend enquiring early — Brighton is a popular group.
Scouts Victoria membership is approximately $555 per year (billed twice annually). This covers insurance, badges, programme materials, and most weekly meeting activities. Camps and major activities have additional costs. Financial assistance is available — please ask Janet.
We always welcome enthusiastic adults who want to make a difference. No prior Scouting experience is needed. Contact Janet and she'll walk you through our straightforward onboarding process, which includes a Working with Children Check and a Scouts Victoria induction.
We're at 34 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186. The hall is a short walk from North Brighton station (Sandringham line) and Bay Street. There is off-street parking on Wilson Street and surrounding streets.
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Three free trial nights, no commitment required. Your child's next chapter starts here.
