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Both BLIA Scouts and regular Scout troops share the exact same accredited Scouts Australia youth program, uniforms, and outdoor milestones. Choose a view below to explore what makes each special:
Nurtures daily mindfulness and the Three Acts of Goodness (Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts), building inner calm alongside outdoor resilience.
Campfires, topographic mapping, coastal kayaking, knots, and pioneering awards — fully accredited under Scouts Victoria guidelines and safety protocols.
Wholesome vegetarian camp meals, multicultural festival participation, and a warm multi-generational family support network centered at Fo Guang Shan Melbourne in Yarraville.
Based in Yarraville, Melbourne, BLIA Scouts provides young people aged 5 to 10 with real-world confidence through traditional Australian scouting. We blend practical bushcraft, coastal expeditions, and nature hikes with the enduring values of the Three Acts of Goodness: Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, and Think Good Thoughts.
Address:89 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC 3013
Gathering around the evening embers in the Victorian bush to cook damper, share stories, and cultivate lifelong patrol friendships.
Trekking rugged ridges across state parks, reading contour gradients, and building practical stamina in the Australian elements.
Mastering paddle craft, reading estuary currents, and discovering water rescue confidence with certified Scouts Victoria leaders.
Translating magnetic bearings to real-world bush terrain, finding hidden markers, and developing independent decision-making.
Identifying the Southern Cross and native constellations during troop bivouacs, connecting mindful observation with the vast night sky.
Pitching canvas under eucalyptus gums, maintaining campsite gear, and honoring our natural custodians through sustainable outdoor stewardship.
A glimpse into our weekend camps, coastal hikes, damper campfire cooking, and patrol leadership across Victoria.
Stay updated on upcoming troop camps, community volunteer days, and read field reports written by our patrol leaders.
A 3-day bushcraft camp under Victorian stars. Scouts practice pioneering timber towers, night navigation, and traditional damper campfire cooking.
Putting the Three Acts of Goodness into action. Partnering with local landcare to plant 400 indigenous eucalyptus, acacia, and coastal banksia saplings.
Hands-on knot craft mastery, lashings, emergency shelter construction, and pocketknife safety certifications for junior scouts.
14 Scouts tackled the steep ascent to Sugarloaf Peak with full 35L expedition packs, navigating topographic contours and cooking dehydrated rations at dusk.
Scouts practiced capsize recovery, tidal current assessment, and coastal bird observation along Hobsons Bay under certified water leaders.
Over 60 families walked the illuminated pathways of Yarraville with handcrafted bamboo and rice paper lanterns, concluding with hot damper and singing.
You can register for a three week trial before officially becoming a full Joey/Cub Scout. Experience our Saturday meetings in Yarraville with zero upfront commitment.
Discovering nature, outdoor fun, cooperative games, and gentle bushcraft badges.
Campfires, navigation, compass skills, outdoor campcraft, and patrol teamwork.
Guide youth patrols on adventures. Training and uniforms supported by Scouts Victoria.
Support troop logistics, camp catering, hall maintenance, and community projects.
General questions about troop activities, hall visits, fees, or mid-term joins.