Mindful Scouting,Lifelong Adventure
Empowering youth through character building, leadership, outdoor adventure, and mindfulness values. Open to all faiths and backgrounds.
Mindful Scouting, Lifelong Adventure
BLIA Scouts Australia combines traditional Australian Scouting skills with mindfulness, environmental care, and community service.
Operating from Fo Guang Shan temples across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, we foster inner peace, resilience, and compassion.
Whether camping under the stars, earning badges, or volunteering at temple festivals, our scouts learn to live by the Three Acts of Goodness.
What Makes BLIA Scouts Different?
We bridge standard, highly practical outdoor wilderness survival skills with simple mindfulness breathing, kindness practices, and temple festival volunteering.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Age-appropriate mindfulness exercises helping youth develop emotional resilience, focus, and inner peace.
Three Acts of Goodness
Core ethos: 'Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts' guiding daily interactions.
Temple & Community Connection
Participation in major temple festivals, community service projects, and cultural exchange programmes.
Vegetarianism & Sustainability
Compassionate vegetarian catering during camps, promoting love for nature and all living beings.
Scout Sections & Age Divisions
From 5-year-old Joey Scouts to 25-year-old Rovers, our bilingual programmes offer age-specific adventures and character development.
Joey & Cub Programs
Joey Scouts
Ages 5-8Discover nature, build friendships, and learn kindness through fun outdoor play and creative crafts.
Cub Scouts
Ages 8-11Build teamwork, outdoor survival skills, knotting, basic first aid, and environmental badges.
Scouts, Venturers & Rovers
Scouts
Ages 11-14Plan multi-day hiking expeditions, master bushcraft, leading peer patrols, and practice mindful focus.
Venturer Scouts
Ages 14-18High-adventure expeditions, rock climbing, interstate service projects, and personal leadership.
Rover Scouts
Ages 18-25Self-governing young adults leading national expeditions, temple festival ops, and civic leadership.
Become a Scout Leader or Adult Volunteer
Inspire the next generation! We provide fully accredited leader training through Scouts Australia and BLIA. Mentor youth in outdoor adventure, mindfulness, and community service while growing your own leadership capabilities.
Find Your Local BLIA Scout Group
Active scout groups connected to Fo Guang Shan temples across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia.
89 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC 3013
247 Princes Hwy, Kogarah NSW 2217
180 Berkeley Rd, Berkeley NSW 2506
1034 Underwood Rd, Priestdale QLD 4127
280 Guildford Rd, Maylands WA 6051
News&PastEvents
Explore BLIA Scouts Australia's latest event announcements, activity recaps, community news, and upcoming scouting highlights.
WhatOurCommunitySays
“BLIA Scouts has transformed my child's confidence. Combining outdoor survival skills with mindfulness has given them emotional resilience that shows at home and school.”
