Scout Association of Australia (WA Branch)

Peel District

A guide to activities, policies, contacts and general information about Scouting in the Peel District and Scouting in general.

Welcome

Welcome to Scouting in Western Australia and particularly the Peel District. We would like to thank you for your decision to become a Leader in the Scout Movement and your decision will reward you with fun, learning experiences and the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to develop the adults of tommorrow.

Your District team encourages a friendly environment, where we all work together for the greater good of our youth members and Scouting in general and we are lucky in the Peel District to have some very experienced Leaders who have a wealth of that they are most happy to share with you, so if you want to know something don’t be afraid to ask. Scouting is a very rewarding experience but it can consume a large amount of time, we ask that you find the balance that is right for you in ensuring that you look after your family and work commitments. This booklet is designed to collate some of the vast information that is available in Scouting and to give you a starting point to help you in your Scouting career.

We look forward to sharing many years of experiences and fun with you.

Peel District

The Peel District covers the area from Rockingham in the north to Falcon and Waroona in the South and across to Boddignton in the east. Currently the following groups are operating in the District

Falcon Scout Group
Mandurah Scout Group
Pinjarra Scout Group
Rockingham Scout Group
Secret Harbour Scout Group
Warnbro Scout Group
Waroona Scout Group

We have included a contact list for Group Leaders in this package. A complete contact list of Leaders in the District is available. Please ask your Group Leader for a copy or email the District Commissioner (Acting), Craig Ackerly () for a copy.

The Peel District team has many functions but one of the fundamental roles that it embraces is assisting the Groups in helping them with their youth members. So if you have any queries please feel free to contact one us

Aim Of Scouting

The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as a member of their local, national and international communities.

Principles

The principles of Scouting are that Scouts should serve God, act in consideration of the needs of others and develop and use their abilities to the betterment of themselves and their families and the community in which they live.

Association Goals

The following Goals have been set for the Scout Movement in Australia, we aim to...

Provide challenging accredited programs to the youth of Australia, which are recognised and valued by the community and by government
Promote Scouting to the community on the basis of the high quality and relevance of its methodology and programs
Comprise an increasingly male and female membership which reflects the social and cultural mix of the community
Carefully select and train adult leaders on the basis of standards that are recognisable and measurable
Have the community recognise, support and value the role of Scouting and its activities
Be recognised by the community as being responsive to community youth issues
Be recognised and consulted as a major contributor to establishing priorities and determining policies on community youth issues
Have a high profile portraying a quality way of life.
Acquire and maintain adequate human, physical, and financial resources, which are used to the best advantage of Scouting and the community
Provide opportunities for its members to participate in international activities
Provide maximum support for the development of World Scouting particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

Forms

Most forms you will need in Scouting can be found on the Scouts WA website ( under the member’s area. You do not need to logon to access the forms in this area.

Policy and Rules

These are also found under the member’s area on the Scouts WA website. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to ask your Section, Group or District Leaders.

Code of Conduct

As an adult member of the Scout Movement, you have agreed to abide by a Code of Conduct. We understand that disagreements will happen, but we ask that you remember that we are all trying to help the youth members and that such disagreements should be handled in a rational, respectful and civil manner. We have reproduced, on the following page, the Code of Conduct agreement to provide you with an easy reference to how we, as adults, are expected to conduct ourselves.

Facilities and Campsites

Scouts WA have numerous campsites and facilities around Western Australia. Some of the major facilities include;

Manjadel Activities Centre
Vasse Campsite
Gilcreek Campsite
Eaton Campsite
Scout Water Activity Centre
Scout Heritage Centre

More information about these facilities can be found on the Scouts WA website under the facilities and campsites heading, except for the Manjadel Activities and Scout Heritage Centres where links can be found on the home page of the Scouts WA website.

Peel District – Facilities and Campsites

Waterous Campsite:

Come and discover the secret that is Waterous Camp site. Nestled in a tranquil forest near the bottom of a valley, the Waterous Campsite is an ideal location for your Group or section’s next camping adventure.

Located just over an hour south of Perth and just past Waroona, the campsite boasts plumbed toilets, an undercover area, tranquil tent sites and two bbqs (bring your own gas). There are cold water showers as well. Whether you are planning a trip for you youth members to develop camping skills such as cooking, practise construction or just a relaxing time away then this is the spot for you. Spend the nights doing a nightstalk and marvel at the number of forest creatures that abound in the area or sit around the campfire (depending on fire restrictions), sing songs and telling yarns.

For the more adventurous, the campsite adjoins the Waterous Trail* (an offshoot of the Munda Biddi Trail, and there are opportunities to practise mountain bike riding, hiking and orienterring skills. If transport is not a problem then spend a day canoeing on the Mandurah Estuary or Murray and Serpentine Rivers with canoes available foir hire from the Peel Boat Shed.

* Waterous Trail Maps are available for purchase from the Department of Environment and Conservation or the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation.

For more information including camp costs and bookings please contact;

Ian Darwen

Telephone: 9535 2426

Email:

Culeenup Island:

Located on Culeenup Island in Murrary River System, this is a back to basics campsites. Camping on the island is permitted. Access to the island is by watercraft only and there is currently no toilet facilities available. For more information about this location, please contact the Acting District Commissioner on 9733 2874 or .

Karnup Road:

This property is located on the corner of Baldivis Road and Karnup Road, Baldivis. The area consists of two gazebos and a BBQ area. Camping overnight is possible and there is a nature walk located opposite, which is a great location for a night stalk! There are no toilet facilities at this site.

Peel Boat Shed:

Located at the mouth of the Yunderup Canals near Mandurah, the Peel Boat Shed, stores;

13x canoes (2 seaters)

3x canoes (3 seaters)

1 x dinghy with 6hp outboard (No trailer)

1 x Sailing Yacht with 5hp outboard (with trailer)

46 x lifejackets to suit from 6 and upwards

2 x Bbqs (bring your own gas bottles)

1 x Trailer to carry 6 canoes

The equipment can be hired to take to your own location or organise for a pleasant paddle in the Mandurah Estuary where dolphins frequent. Also within easy paddling distances are the Serpentine and Murray Rivers giving you plenty of options for your next paddling adventure.

Public toilets are located at the boat ramp.

If you want to make a weekend of it, you can camp at local caravan parks or use the Scout property at Coolongup Island (There are no facilities on the island and access is by water only), or camp just a little further away at the Waterous Campsite.

For more information including costs and bookings please contact;

Craig Ackerly

Telephone: 9733 2874

Email:

Activities in the Peel District

The Peel District boasts numerous aquatic and bush areas and there are many things to do around the district. There are many things to do and see in the Peel District, we have included a small sample of some of them below;

Canoeing

Canoe around the Mandurah Estuary, Harvey Inlet or on the Serpentine and Murrary Rivers.

Don’t limit yourself to just the Mandurah area, there are great places to canoe along the river at Pinjarra and Dwellingup including Lane Poole Reserve and Scarp Pool. Please note that a facilitator may be required.

Bush Walking

The Bibbulumn Track is on our doorstep and offers day and multi days walks. For more information about the track go to

Cycling & Mountain Bike Riding

For Mountain Bike riding, the Munda Biddi Trail and the Waterous Trail Loop are also within easy reach. Visit

Or try the Marrinup Cycle trail:

There are numerous cycle paths around the district to enable you to take your section for a ride. One suggestion is along the Rockingham foreshore.

Other Trails:

Visit for more information about available trails in the Peel District.

Penguin Island

Make a day of it in Rockingham and visit the Penguins at Penguin Island. For more information visit

Aqua Jetty

Aqua Jetty in Warnbro boasts numerous pools and activities. Visit their website at

Baldivis Children’s Forest

This area comprises 49 acres where numerous programs are run including;

Weeding and planting
Seeding
Walk trails
Education Programs

More information at

Geo-caching

Geogaching is a hi-tech treasure hunt using a GPS to find caches hidden by other players. You can also make your own cache for others to find. There are numerous caches in the Peel District. Visit or

Peel Zoo

Visit the animals at Peel Zoo, located 10 minutes from Mandurah near Pinjarra. More information can be found at

Fishing and Crabbing

There are numerous spots to fish and crab in the Peel District. Please make sure that you have the correct licenses. Information can be found at the Department of fisheries,

Yalgorup National Park

Lying just south of Mandurah, this national park as an array of wildlife contains thrombolites at the edge of Lake Clifton, and are most easily seen in March and April. Visit the Department of Environment and Conservations website at and look up the Yalgorup National Park for more information.

Hotham Valley Tourist Railway -

Forge

Campsites

Besides our own campsites located at Waterous and Coolongup Island, other campsites in the area include;

Lane Poole Reserve – (then look under Parks and Recreation)
Martins Tank Campground – Located off Preston Beach Road (North) at Preston Beach.
Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) –
Marinup Camping area -
Heron Point – Located at the end of Heron Point Road. Contact 0417 974 257 (Brian Sellin)

Useful Websites

As you start your Scouting journey there are many websites available with program ideas, songs, skits and much more. We have listed a few of them. Please note that not all content on some of the websites is suitable or related to Scouting in Western Australia and we do not take responsibility for the content of any of these sites. If you are not sure please ask your Section, Group or District Leaders.

Scouts WA

Scouts Australia

World Organisation of the Scout Movement

Scouts – Victoria

Scouts – NSW

Scouts – Qld

Scouts – SA

Scouts – New Zealand

Macscouter

Edinburgh Scouts

Scouts – United Kingdom

Scouting Resources

Cubstuff

Joeysstuff

Boy Scout Trail

The Dump

Grog’s animated knots

The Pine Tree Web

The Scout Resource

Scoutorama

Ulitmate Camp Resource

Boy Scouts Knots

Peel Trails

Scouts First Aidscoutsfirstaid.stjohnqld.com.au/

GWS Joeys – Resources

Peel District Contact List

Updated 15/9/10

District CommissionerAssistant District Commissioner

Craig AckerlyAnnette Gailbraith

Telephone: 9733 2874Telephone: 9534 9005

Email: ail:

Assistant District Commissioner (Training)

Jo Hollis

Telephone: 9593 4414

Email:

District Scout LeaderDistrict Venturer Leader

Peta SmithRobyn Larter

Telephone: 0403 763 037Telephone: 0437 377 389

Email: mail:

Boat Shed (Bookings)Waterous Campsite (Bookings)

Craig AckerlyIan Darwen

Telephone: 9733 2874Telephone: 9535 2426

Email: ail:

Culeenup Island (Bookings)

Craig Ackerly

Telephone: 9733 2874

Email:

Falcon Scout GroupMandurah Scout Group

David Paramenter(Group Leader)Ian Darwen (Group Leader)

Telephone: 9582 8923Telephone: 9535 2426

Email: ail:

Rockingham Scout GroupPinjarra Scout Group

Reg Schryver (Leader in Charge)Craig Ackerly (Leader in Charge)

Telephone: 9591 2932Telephone: 9733 2874

Email: ail:

Secret Harbour Scout GroupWarnbro Scout Group

Diana Gilbert (Group Leader)Graeme Hollis (Group Leader)

Telephone: 9524 8704Telephone: 9593 4414

Email: ail:

Waroona Scout Group

Craig Ackerly (Group Leader)

Telephone: 9733 2874

Email:

A complete list of Leaders in the Peel District is available from your Group Leader

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Last Updated 20/9/2010