Contingent Team
Alan Murray​
"Yogi"
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 has been to countless Australian Jamborees in his time in Scouts, from being an Assistant Troop Leader on the 15th Australian Jamboree in 1988-89, to Troop Leader, ACT Contingent Leader and Deputy ACT Contingent Leader, totalling 8 Jamborees!
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Alan's first international Jamboree was the 17th World Jamboree in South Korea in 1991. He's since been to FIVE New Zealand Jamborees (this being the 6th), as well as the 31st Asia Pacific Region Scout Jamboree in Mongolia, and the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.
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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.
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Fun fact - Alan does jigsaw puzzles and Architecture Series Lego to relax!
Jason Ham
“Bacon”
Operations Lead
Jason is the Scout Leader at Tarneit Scout Group in Victoria. He is also on the State Survival Team (Victoria) and is working to establish the Radio Control Car team!
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Jason has previously been a Scout Leader at 4th Williamstown Sea Scouts, and has also been a Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover, receiving his Queen Scout in 1992.
This will be Jason’s third New Zealand Jamboree! He had so much fun at the last two that he knew he had to be on the CMT again. He has also been to two Australian Jamborees and went to VicJam in 2021/22.
Fun fact – Jason is the biggest kid on this team!
Charlie Campbell
“Koa”
​Marketing and Communications Lead
Charlie is the Scout Leader at 1st Braidwood Scouts in NSW, as well as a Rover at the Tallaganda Rover Unit. Charlie is also on the South Coast and Tablelands Rovers Weekend Wide Game Committee.
Charlie has been in the Scout Movement from a young age, moving up through each of the sections.
As a participant Charlie attended the 2016 Australian Jamboree at Cataract, the 2016/17 New Zealand Jamboree at Marlborough, New Zealand, the 2019 World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA, and recently as a line leader at the 2025 Australian Jamboree in Maryborough.
This will be Charlie’s first Jamboree as part of the CMT! (And likely not the last.)
Fun fact – Charlie spent a month on an archaeological dig in South Africa!
Roselin Parsons
Health and Wellbeing Team
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Hey, I'm Ros - a Scout born and bred and still at it in Rovers at Evans (VIC).
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I've loved all the opportunities Scouting has offered me, including participant at the 2015 World Jamboree, in Japan, multiple Australian Jamborees, plus the smaller camps, including Stradbroke, Cohen Shield, and now, providing first aid/healthcare services at these camps!
I applied to be part of the NZ Jamboree CMT as James roped me into it (Cheers, Warren!!) But also, because I've really enjoyed using my work life skills to give back to an organisation that's helped shape me as a young adult, in hopes that I make a small difference in many other Scouting Youths' journeys. Plus, New Zealand seemed like a pretty cool place to visit.
A fun fact about me is that I've been to Queensland state camps as a Scout (14yo) - all thanks to trying these big events!
James Warren
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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Chris Bates
Admin and Finance Lead
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Chris is the Project Commissioner for Future Planning for the Scouts South Australia Branch. He is also a consultant for the Asia Pacific Region and the World Scout Movement, specialising in the GSAT (Global Support Assessment Tool).
Chris has been in the Scouting Movement since he was a young boy. He then rejoined as a Cub and later a Scout Leader when his children joined the Movement. Chris has been the Branch International Commissioner for Scouts South Australia, the Chief Commissioner of Scouts South Australia and the Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia!
Chris has attended numerous Jamborees, including the 1993/94 Australian Jamboree in Perth, the 1998/99 World Scout Jamboree in Chile, the 1997/98 Australian Jamboree in Ipswich, the 2000/01 Australian Jamboree at Cataract, and the 2004 Australian Jamboree in Adelaide.
Chris was the Admin/Finance lead for 2019 NZJ but was unable to attend the camp itself. This Jamboree is his redo, the same site from 2019, but with a whole new team!
Fun fact – Chris used to breed Red Canaries and is qualified to judge several breeds of Canaries!
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Michael is currently a Cub Scout Leader at Caloundra Scout Group, in Queensland.
He has plenty of experience camping with his Cubs, and is excited for his next camping adventure with Scouts.
He applied for New Zealand Jamboree to share in the experience with his son.
Fun fact – Michael loves finding new experiences, especially outdoors! And he has even patted a tiger!
Michael Hooper
“Kookaburra”
Health and Wellbeing Team
Rachael Palmer
Health and Wellbeing Team
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Rachael is currently the Group Leader at 6th Melbourne Scouts. Rachael started out as a Joey Leader!
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Rachael missed on international events when she was younger, so she is excited to help organise this Jamboree to make sure others don’t miss out.
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This will not be Rachael’s only major camp this, as she will be attending OneCamp and Cuboree. She has previously been to Venture 24, Cuboree 2023, Kangaree 2022 and Boost (twice!).
Lysbeth Corney
Program Lead
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Lysbeth is currently a District Leader Adventurous Activities in Queensland. She supports Youth to undertake a range of activities, including canoeing, bushwalking, abseiling and cycling.
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Lysbeth has been a Girl Guide in a variety of sections. With Girl Guides, she attended two events in New Zealand, and a Jamboree in the United Kingdom. She also attended 16th New Zealand Venture 2025/26.
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Lysbeth applied for this role to help give Youth Members the opportunity to explore New Zealand, it’s sights and the way of Scouting in New Zealand. But also to develop her own leadership and program planning skills.
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