FAQS

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page! Here, we've compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive about Jamboree. Whether you're looking for more information about our camp, the fees, or what to pack, this section is designed to provide quick and clear responses to help you find the information you need.

If you don't find the answer to your question here, feel free to reach out to our Jamboree team for further assistance at:
jamboree@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au.

General

    • Youth – Australian Girl Guide Members aged 10-17 by 1st September 2025 and not 18 years old by 5 October 2025.

    • International Girl Guides/Girl Scouts aged 14-17 years by 1 September 2025.

    • Adult – Registered Adult Members 18+ years of a State Girl Guide Organisation or other National Girl Guide/Girl Scout Organisation.

  • There will be no part-time youth participants.

    Part-time adult participant roles will be advertised soon if required.

  • Details have not yet been provided for State Contingent Fees. Please check back soon for more information.

  • Please refer to the size chart for all size measurements.

  • Yes, a Pre-Jamboree Challenge will be launched soon.

  • We are working on a fantastic lineup of activities exclusively for our 14-17 year-old Guides. While we are still working on the details for further expeditions, below are some that are already in the planning phase:

    • Gold Coast theme park package

    • Brisbane CBD tour and shopping

    • Overnight rail trail bike tour

    • Tweed River kayak expedition

    • Mt Tamborine - Tree tops zipline, sky walk and bushwalks

    • Overnight hiking expedition

    • Farm stay

    • Surf camp

    Please check our social or back to the FAQs for updates as we finalise the list of expeditions.

  • Final costs for the overnight expeditions are still to be determined. We will release a document of the expeditions with any additional costs when we have this information finalised.

  • Subcamps for 10-13 year-olds will be Region/State-based, e.g. Group 1, Subcamp 1 might be Adults and Youth from North Pacific Coast, Group 1 Subcamp 2 might be Western Australia, Group 1 Subcamp 3 might be Central West and Twin Rivers joined together etc. During the day, Youth will split into activity groups/patrols with Youth from the other States/Regions.

    The 14-17 year-old subcamps will be based on the expeditions being undertaken.

  • International Applications will open soon. Please check with your Member Organisation for more information.

Applications

  • Unfortunately, no. Only via the systems on the web link.

  • Applications for Jamboree 2025 close on 31 March 2025.

  • No, as the Australian Jamboree 2025 - Bush 2 Beach is a National Event and separate application form, this will not show on your regular Guide database.

Health and Wellbeing

  • The Inclusions and Access Team Manager and Welfare Team Manager, along with their teams will work with all participants who have identified additional needs to ensure all requirements are met before, on arrival and during the Jamboree.

    The Catering Manager and her team will work with participants who have dietary requirements to ensure everyone is adequately fed.

  • All meals will be fully catered for the duration of Jamboree. All dietary requirements listed on application forms will be catered for.

  • If this is put on your application, we will ensure that you are put in the appropriate location onsite with power to your campsite.

  • You will be contacted by the First Aid, Inclusion, Welfare or Wellbeing Team Member to discuss required needs.

    If anything changes with your child’s or your medical needs, please ensure you contact the Jamboree team.

Youth Attendees

  • All Youth will be required to complete a minimum of six nights under canvas and Trefoil Camping 2 before attending Jamboree. This will be regulated by States/Regions. As part of your six nights this can be from previous camps in the last two years to make up your six nights.

Adult Attendees

  • Adults will be provided with their volunteer roster for Jamboree prior to attending. This roster will include the times that they need to provide support either support services OR program support during Jamboree (Subcamps will be provided a separate roster that meets their supervision requirements). When an adult member is not rostered on, they will have the option to partake in programmed activities as offered.

    Adult Members will also have the opportunity during their rostered times off to explore the beautiful Murwillumbah and surrounds at their own leisure.

  • Only Adult Members of State Girl Guides organisations and National Girl Guides/Scout Organisations can volunteer.

    Exceptions will be made for pre-arranged inclusion and wellbeing occurrences for carers and special needs.

  • LICs of subcamps will hold ‘Camp in Established Sites’ qualification.

    The Wellbeing Team will hold Mental Health First Aid.

  • As this is a Youth event planned for 10-17 year-olds, there are no program activities specific for Olaves to participate in. If Olaves want to attend, they will attend as an Adult and assist in facilitating the activities for the Youth Members.