Contingent Team
Contingent Leader​
Alan is a Scout Leader at Caloundra Scout Unit on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. His Scouting journey began as a Cub Scout in 1975 and has since served as both a youth member and adult leader across the ACT and QLD. Over the years, he has held roles at section, group, district, branch, and national levels always with one focus: putting youth members first.
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Alan is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to learn, lead and thrive. He is honoured to once again lead the Australian Contingent to the New Zealand Jamboree, and is committed to ensuring all members, especially our youth have the best experience possible.
Deputy Contingent Leader​
James is a Scout Leader in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne and was previously a Joey Scout Leader. He has been part of Scouting since 2007 and has taken on a wide variety of roles at local, district, state and national levels. Over the years, James has contributed to multiple major events, always bringing energy, creativity and a strong focus on youth development.
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This will be his third New Zealand Jamboree, and he is just as excited as ever to help lead the adventure. His experience includes leadership roles at large-scale events such as Boost Camp (VIC), Kangaree (VIC), and Governor-General’s Camp, as well as service on a range of teams supporting youth and adult development.
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