Tasmanian Organisation and Procedures (TOPS)

Welcome to the Tasmanian Organisation and Procedures (TOPS) for Scouts Tasmania. TOPS is the central vehicle for our internal policies, procedures and rules. The documents linked below comprise the full set of TOPS.

For your convenience, a Glossary of terms used in these documents is also available.

Please be aware that these documents are uncontrolled when printed. To ensure you are viewing the most current information, always refer to the online version available here:

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Accommodation Policy
Administration - Finance, Insurance and Property
Adult Membership
Adult Recognition Awards
Adventurous Activities (AA)
- * Effective immediately: Because of insurance the following Adventurous Activities are under review and not permitted for Scouting: caving; Towable Water Sports i.e. water skiing or any other towable device; mountain biking; sea kayaking; go karting (no engines); land yachting. Updates to follow as we are currently negotiating with insurers. Contact Ross Smith or Murat Djakic if you need advice.
Child Safe Policy and Procedures
Commercial Activities Policy – External Providers
Communications Policy
Complaints, Dispute Resolution and Misconduct Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Consent and Approval for Scouting Activities
Drugs, Smoking, Vaping and Alcohol Policy
Fundraising, Grants and Sponsorship
Incident Reporting
Medication Procedures
Mental Health Policy
Organisation Information
Overseas and Interstate Trips
Privacy Policy
Safety Policy
Training
Transport Policy
Youth Membership and Sectional Information

We welcome your input to help us improve our policies. If you have suggestions for changes or updates, please use our online form to submit your ideas. Click here to access the Change to TOPS Request Form.

Scouts Australia’s Policies

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Other Scouts Tasmania Documents