Bystander Behaviour Training (Rover Scouts)

What is Bystander Behaviour Training?

As many youth are exposed to very challenging social expectations and influences, this workshops aims to provide everyone with the skills and techniques to understand consent and set boundaries for their own and other peoples’ safety. Topics include:

·        What does everyday consent look like?

·        Boundary setting in everyday scenarios

·        What protective behaviours can young people implement to help keep themselves and their friends safe in the setting of alcohol and other drug use?

·        Empower students to recognise traits of both healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Who can come?

Bystander Behaviour Training is mandatory for Rover Scouts in NSW. This session is open to Rover Scouts from North Coast, North West and Hunter and Coastal Regions.

All Scouts NSW Rover Scouts must complete this workshop on or before 31 March 2024.

Cost

Whilst there is no cost to attend the training, Rover Scouts from North West or from Hunter and Coastal Regions will be charged a day-rate of $5 for every day or part thereof that they are onsite.

North Coast Rover Scouts attending Rasoree will have no additional cost above the Rasoree fee.

Camping

Rover Scouts attending will be camping in a pre-allocated camp site at Camp Eagle Eye and will have use of the bathroom facilities.

Rover Scouts of different genders are not permitted to share tents. The exception is where a member has been identified with a special need prior to camp; that member and approved carer will have their own tent space.

Catering

The day-rate fee does not include meals. Each Rover Scout will need to organise and bring their own food. Please do not attend this training without food and water.

No alcohol will be permitted on site.

What to bring?

Camping gear, clothes, toiletries, cooking equipment, food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Please keep an eye on the weather to ensure your camping gear and clothes are suitable.

Feeling safe at Camp Eagle Eye

Rasoree is the North Coast Region All Sections camp and will be held at Camp Eagle Eye on the same weekend as the Bystander Behaviour Training for Rover Scouts.

This event practices 'two adults present’ at all times; youth members must never be left alone with an adult, even if it is their parent (with the exception of carers).

Everyone at Rasoree and at Camp Eagle Eye has the right to feel safe and be protected from abuse. No-one is allowed to threaten you, hurt you, or touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or afraid. A Scout is respectful, and this applies to all interactions between all participants at any Scout activity. You do not have to deal with abuse on your own. If you feel unsafe, threatened, or you see/hear something that causes you concern, please speak to a Leader, another Rover Scout, or a Youth Safe Advocate. Your concerns will be taken seriously. The information you provide will be shared with people who can support and protect you.

If, for any reason, you do not feel your concerns are satisfactorily dealt with, please report your concerns directly to the Child Protection Team at the NSW State Office on 02 9735 9000 or via ChildProtection@nsw.scouts.com.au or to your Region Commissioner.

Health & Medications

First aid will be available on site.

Asthma puffers and Epi-pens must be carried by the user.

If you are unwell, please do not attend this training.