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How will I contact my son or daughter during the Jamboree?

There will be plenty of public telephones throughout the site that your son or daughter can use to ring you. If you have an emergency and need to contact your son or daughter urgently this can be arranged through the Jamboree telephone number which will be provided in the documentation you receive. Keep in mind that there will be thousands of Scouts camping in a very large and complex campsite, all coming and going to activities at different times. It will not be possible to make direct telephone contact with anyone at the Jamboree at short notice, but there are systems in place to get messages to people when necessary.

What happens if my son/daughter gets sick?

The Jamboree will have a fully functioning base hospital manned by qualified doctors and nurses who will in the first instance look after your child. There are also a number of visiting specialists who are available on call should any serious illness or injury occur during the Jamboree. In addition, the local hospitals are put on standby so that your son or daughter can receive the best care possible.

Should your son or daughter get sick to the extent that it is necessary to contact you, this decision will be made by the doctors in charge who will then arrange for you to be contacted through the Contingent.

What happens if my son or daughter breaks the rules?

In very rare cases it might be necessary to send your son or daughter home. This decision will only be made after all the facts are known and you will be informed of the decision that has been made. Leaders will accompany your child to a place whwere you can pick them all. All transport costs, for your child and the accompanying leaders, must be met by you.

How do I find out more about the Jamboree?

There are two websites run by the Jamboree organisers. The Get in the Game site is aimed at Scouts and will have information on activities. The AJ2007 administration site is aimed more at leaders and parents.

What happens if I find after my son or daughter has applied that I can’t afford to let them go?

The Contingent has a withdrawal policy that determines how much of the amounts you have paid will be retained. The withdrawal policy is fully set out on the application form which is available on the website and also through your scout troop.

Where in Victoria is Elmore?

Elmore is roughly halfway between Bendigo and Echuca. Check the location on the map. For more information on the town of Elmore see the Travelmate site. For more information on the surrounding area try the Goulburn Murray Waters travel guide or Travel Victoria.

Where a NSW Scout travels with the Contingent to the Jamboree is he/she able to travel home with his/her family?

Independent travel is available but only in limited circumstances. An application form for independent travel will be sent with the first Contingent Bulletin. Any scout or leader who wishes to travel independently will still have to pay the Contingent travel fee as well as the fee for transporting the troop equipment.

Are Venturer scouts able to work for a few days at the jamboree and live offsite with their families?

The NSW Contingent policy is that we will not accept day workers as part of our Contingent and everyone who attends the Jamboree must be a member of their State Contingent.