Policies & Terms

🛒 What We Sell

1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts is a not-for-profit community organisation affiliated with Scouts Victoria and Scouts Australia. The following paid products and services are offered:

• Scout Group Membership Fees — Annual membership: $555 per year, plus a one-off joining fee of $60. Covers Scouts Victoria registration, insurance, and Group operating costs.
• Activity & Camp Bookings — Additional fees apply for camps, excursions, and special activities. Costs vary per event and are communicated to families in advance before payment is required.
• Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser — Fresh-cut Christmas trees delivered to homes in the Brighton area (Brighton, Elwood, St Kilda, Bayside suburbs). Available seasonally November–December. Pricing is communicated at the time of ordering.
• Bunnings Sausage Sizzle — Fundraising sausage sizzle events held at local Bunnings stores. Event dates and details are communicated to members and supporters in advance.

💳 Payment & Currency

All transactions are processed in Australian Dollars (AUD). We do not accept foreign currency payments.

Membership fees and activity fees are invoiced and paid directly to 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts. Christmas Tree orders are also invoiced and paid directly through the Group.

1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts is a not-for-profit community organisation and is not registered for GST. All prices are GST-free. Confirmation of the final total is provided before payment is completed.

💳 Card Payments — Accepted Payment Methods

We accept the following card payment methods for online transactions:

Card data is never stored by the Group.

📦 Delivery Policy

Christmas Tree Deliveries

Local delivery only to the following suburbs in Bayside Melbourne: Brighton, Elwood, St Kilda, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Mentone, and surrounding Bayside area suburbs.

• Delivery is carried out by Scout volunteers during our annual delivery weekend, which runs for one weekend each year (date communicated at the time of ordering).
• You will be contacted the week prior to confirm your delivery window.
• No interstate or international delivery is available for Christmas Trees or any other physical goods.

Shipping Restrictions & Export Policy

We only deliver to Australian addresses in the Bayside Melbourne area (Brighton, Elwood, St Kilda, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Mentone and surrounds). We do not offer international shipping or interstate delivery for any physical goods.

↩️ Refund & Return Policy

Membership Fees

Membership fees are generally non-refundable once the Scout year is underway. If you choose not to continue after your three free trial nights, no fees are due. For refunds outside these circumstances, please contact our Group Leader.

Event & Camp Bookings

Event and camp bookings are generally non-refundable. If you have exceptional circumstances, please contact the Group Leader.

Christmas Tree Orders

Orders may be cancelled with a full refund up to 14 days before the delivery weekend. After that date, refunds may be provided at the discretion of the Group Leader, as trees will have already been ordered from our supplier.

To request a refund or discuss any of the above, contact our Group Leader:

🔒 Privacy

1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts collects personal information (including name, contact details, and health information for members) solely for the purpose of administering the Scout program and keeping young people safe.

All personal information is handled in accordance with the Scouts Victoria Privacy Statement and applicable Australian privacy law. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except as required to administer the program (e.g. Scouts Victoria registration systems).

For privacy enquiries, contact our Group Leader at gl.1st-14thbrighton@scoutsvictoria.com.au.

🔐 Payment Security

Payments to 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts are made by direct bank transfer or card payment via invoice. Card payments are processed through a secure payment gateway. Card details are never stored by the Group.

If you have concerns about a payment transaction, contact our Group Leader at gl.1st-14thbrighton@scoutsvictoria.com.au.