Australian Scout Promise

Members choose which version they wish to take, allowing all members to commit to Scouting in line with their personal beliefs. 

On my honour,

I promise to do my best,

To be true to my spiritual beliefs,

To contribute to my community

and our world,

To help other people,

And to live by the Scout Law

Or

On my honour,

I promise to do my best,

To do my duty to my God,

And to the King of Australia,

To help other people,

And to live by the Scout Law

Australian Scout Law

BE RESPECTFUL

Be friendly and considerate

Care for others and the environment

DO WHAT IS RIGHT

Be trustworthy, honest and fair

Use resources wisely

BELIEVE IN MYSELF

Learn from my experiences

Face challenges with courage


The Three Principles of World Scouting

Thumb and little finger joined together means 

WORLD BROTHERHOOD OF SCOUTING

The Scout program enjoyed by youth and adult volunteers is based on three broad Principles which represent the Movement’s fundamental beliefs. All Scouts commit to a code of living as expressed in the Australian Scout Promise and Law, which embodies the three Principles.


Duty to Others

This Principle refers to participation in the development of society, recognition and respect for others and the natural world, and the promotion of peace, understanding, and cooperation. This Principle is also embodied in the World Movement’s tagline “Creating a Better World”, and is globally enacted by all Scouts as Messengers of Peace.


Duty to God

This Principle refers to the spiritual values of life. It is described by the World Organization of the Scout Movement as “adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them, and acceptance of duties resulting therefrom.”

Spirituality refers to the feelings or beliefs of a person regarding their purpose in life, connection to others and place in the world around them. These spiritual feelings or beliefs may change as a person develops and guide their actions throughout their life.


Duty to Self

This Principle refers to the responsibility for the care and development of oneself. Scouts have a commitment to improving themselves in all areas of their lives.