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Released November 2020 WWW.SQYOUTH.ADVENTIST.ORG.AU
DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF PATHFINDERS
District Clubs District Contact Details
Directors
Capricorn Central Highlands Steve Bartlett steveb@cqnet.com.au
Capricorn 0448 214 237
Rockhampton
Coral Coast Bundaberg Malcolm Cherry mellary@gmx.com
Gin Gin 0414 775 812
Darling Gatton, Glenvale Ivan Rosendahl ivan@rosendahlconstructions.com.au
Downs Toowoomba Central 0407 574 811
Lower Beaudesert, Brisbane African, Alan Aldridge analdridge@westnet.com.au 0418 710 031
South East Browns Plains Samoan, Coastlife, Bill Adamson williamadamson64@gmail.com 0401 443 445
Cornubia Samoan, Edens Landing Brooke Teo brooketeo23@gmail.com 0430 246 301
Gold Coast Central, Kingston Samoan Elei Faraimo efaraimo2live.com 0406 738 365
Logan City Samoan, Logan reserve, Lusia Masoe lmasoe89@gmail.com 0449 062 764
Park Ridge, Reedy Creek, Sila Tusa Sila_tusa65@hotmail.com 0412 690 401
Springwood Samoan Phil Thew choice_mate@hotmail.com 0419 789 521
Northside Caboolture, Combined Albion & Nundah Brian Kross krossb@bigpond.com 07 326 5 5363
Metro Deception Bay Samoan, Mitchelton, Elias Gandashanga egandashanga@gmail.com 0424 874 443
Newlife, Pine Rivers, Sandgate, Refresh Matt Tiller matthewltiller@gmail.com 0422 917 938
Southern Stanthorpe Albert Piper albertpiper@hotmail.com
Downs Warwick 0409 271 723
Southern Brisbane Spanish, Capalaba, John White whiteja954@gmail.com 0409 610 138
Metro Eight Mile Plains, Mt Gravatt, Vicki White whiteja954@gmail.com 0404 433 654
Springwood, South Brisbane Paul Cresswell pandec@tpg.com.au 07 3297 7928
Rod Hutton Rod_kath@bigpond.net.au 0428 724 812
Sunshine Gympie, Nambour Phil Thew choice_mate@hotmail.com
Coast 0419 789 521
Westside Brisbane Cook Island, Brisbane Tongan, Colin Ottrey Colin.ottrey@gmail.com 0417 373 440
Metro Harvest Community, Inala, Ipswich Michael Braun msbraun07@hotmail.com 0408 558 456
Riverview Samoan Stephen Trow stephenrtrow@yahoo.com.au 0438 749 764
Specialist South QLD Conference Pathfinders Judy Burton Judy.burton55@outlook.com 0422 308 215
District John Sommerfeld johnwithpaula@bigpond.com 0413 214 997
Directors Steven Plahn steveplahn@adventist.org.au 0410 429
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Tim Hutton
timhutton@adventist.org.au 0414 014 315
Don’t see your club here?
Contact Anita Thew: anitathew@adventist.org.au
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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 Dear Club Leader, I want to congratulate and thank you for becoming a club leader in 2021. This aspect of Youth Ministry is one of the greatest discipleship movements we have in the local church. It is a ministry that allows adults to mentor, guide, and model how to be a Christian in this day and age, not to mention all the great skills, challenges, and achievements on offer. Through this ministry you have a huge impact on younger generations. There is no other program that we run that is intentional in growing young people for the kingdom of God. Our Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs are places that facilitate physical, mental, social and spiritual growth of our young people. Countless young people have given their hearts to Jesus through this ministry, and many grow to be witnesses for Him through church leadership and their chosen vocational work. This is only achieved because of you as a club leader working in partnership with the Holy Spirit. The theme for youth ministries 2021 is Selfless (self
CONFERENCE EVENTS
PATHFINDER CAMPOREE
When: 1-5 April 2021
Where: Kilkivan Equestrian Centre & Show Grounds, Kilkivan QLD
This is our South QLD Conference Camporee and is open to all South QLD Clubs.
Contact Youth Department for Bulletins and Application information.
Cost: $150 per person
JUNIOR COUNSELLOR CAMP
When: 11-13 June 2021
Who: Junior Counsellors in Pathfinder Clubs
This is a new camp just for Junior Counsellors! More info coming!
Applications online from March 2021
TEEN EXPEDITION— CANOEING
When: 4-11 July 2021
Who: Pathfinders in the Ranger, Voyager & Guide classes
Must attend Information Brunch Sunday 9 May
Pathfinder and Staff Applications online from March 2021
Teen Expedition Reunion: 21 August 2021
MASTER GUIDE “BIG DAY OUT!” & PLA PRACTICAL
When: Sunday, 25 July
Where: TBA
Registration will be sought prior to the event
Join Facebook groups: SQ Pathfinders; Australian Pathfinders (AUC Seventh-day Adventist Church)
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CONFERENCE EVENTS
PATHFINDER RALLY
When: Sabbath, 21 August
Where: TBA,
Rally Program will be circulated
and Notice of Intention to Attend sought in due course
ADVENTURER & PATHFINDER LEADERS RESOURCE DAY
When: Sunday, 21 November — SAVE THE DATE!
Where: TBA
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PATHFINDER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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Important Information: 7
PATHFINDER CAMPOREE
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Important Information:
CANOEING TEEN EXPEDITION
Overview
The Canoe Expedition is one of the great and challenging adventures orga-
nized by our South QLD Pathfinders. Spend 6 memorable days in a pristine
paradise developing new skills, making new friends and deepening your
relationship with Christ.
Adventurer
• Visit unspoiled and remote coastal regions of Queensland
• Successfully negotiate the physical challenges of canoeing for a week
• Potentially get up close with and sea turtles, rays, sharks, birds and other wildlife
• Grow closer to God.
• Make new friends.
Key Dates
Saturday 8 May | Registrations Close
Sunday 9 May| Information Brunch
Sunday 4 July | Departure from Brisbane early morning
Sunday 11 July | Depart for Brisbane
Pathfinder Registration
Any South Queensland Pathfinder in the Ranger/Voyager/Guide Classes is eligible to participate.
All Pathfinder Registrations must be received by Saturday 9 May
Staff Expressions of Interest
Due to the nature of outdoor adventure requirements, activity staff are required to have appropriate qualifi-
cations. There are other staff positions that would only require Pathfinder Club experience. We will adver-
tise early in the new year for expressions of interest. Unfortunately we will not be able to take everyone who
applies.
Cost
Will be approximately $150. This will be finalized in early 2021.
Pre-Requisites
Pathfinders must have completed Swimming 3 and Canoeing Honours prior to Teen Expedition!
10JUNIOR COUNSELLOR CAMP 11
Origin of Pathfinders
Pathfinders originated from the desire of parents who wanted the best opportunities for
their children to grow in all aspects of life. They wanted them to have opportunities to
mature in their spiritual life while gaining outdoor skills from how to build a fire and
orienteering in the bush.
Influenced by the Scouts and Girl Guides, it was decided that Pathfinders would have a
strong spiritual emphasis. Pathfinders became a reality in 1946 when the first Pathfinder
Club was formed at Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Church in California (USA).
Over the next four years the basic Pathfinder traditions were developed such as choosing
the name Pathfinders, shield, flag, original song and original pledge and law.
The General Conference approved the organisation in 1950 and it was subsequently
introduced to the world. The first Pathfinder Club in Australia was formed not long after
this.
Philosophy of Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a family friendly programme dedicated in supporting the young people, aged
10 – 15 years, from families within the local church and the community.
Pathfinders is part of the mission of the local church. It is a place where the young people
have an opportunity to identify with their church as well as having their spiritual gifts
nurtured. The programme is designed to mentor character and lifestyle development in
the children’s mental, social, spiritual, physical and creative aspects.
Pathfinders promotes an active-based learning opportunity where ‘doing’ and ‘showing’
are more important than listening. Pathfinders harnesses opportunities through a wide
range of practical skills development through camping, nature awareness, developing
bushwalking skills and a wide range of outdoor memory events.
Pathfinders is a place where spiritual development is promoted and encouraged. The
programme is designed so that every child has a personal spiritual journey personal and to
chooses baptism as part of that journey.
Pathfinders promotes service to the community where the service to the needs of the
community are more important than the action.
12PLEDGE & LAW
PLEDGE
Loving the Lord my God
I will daily seek His presence
Show friendship to others
Keep the Pathfinder Law
And honour my country
LAW
The Pathfinder Law is for me to:
Look for the good in others
Aim to do my best
Love and respect my family
Be thankful for what I have
Preserve God’s creation
Take care of my health
Be involved in my church
And go where He sendsThe Symbols—Pathfinder Logo & Flag
The Colour Red
Reminds us of Christ's sacrifice for us. 'For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. That whoever
believes in Him shall not Perish but have eternal life.' - John 3:16
The Three Sides
Represent the completeness of the Godhead - Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This gives an impression of oneness - all the
sides even and joined with the Pathfinder in the middle.
The Gold Highlights
Gold is also used as a standard of measurement. When we listen to the news every night, the price of gold is
reported, giving us the indication that this metal is worth something. The Pathfinder club has high standards to help
us build strong and worthy characters for the kingdom of God. 'I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire,
so you can become rich.' - Rev. 3:18
The Shield
In the scripture, God is often called the Shield of His People.
'Do not be afraid... I am your shield.' - Gen. 15:1
'...Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.' - Eph. 6:16
The Blue Sword
The sword is a symbol of weapons used in warfare. We are in a battle against sin and our weapon is the Word of
God. '... The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.' - Eph. 6:7
The White Quarters
White is found in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the Pathfinder flag. White is a symbol of purity. It translates the
desire to have the righteousness of Christ’s life reflected in our lives. As John says 'all who are victorious will be
clothed in white.' - Rev 3:5
The Blue Quarters
The blue is in the 1st and 4th quarters of the flag. Blue is recognised as a colour that represents loyalty. The blue in
the flag reminds us that one of the purposes of the Pathfinder Club is to teach us to be loyal to our God, our
country, our parents, our Church and our Club.
14The Uniform
OUR UNIFORM
The Pathfinder Club has an internationally recognised uniform, even though there are global variations. The
core elements are emblems, scarf and sash. It is symbolic of the ideals of Pathfinders. Each time it is worn,
it represents the organisation, the Church, and God. The uniform should be neat and clean. It should be
worn with dignity. Pathfinders are encouraged to wear their uniform.
For further information on Pathfinder Principles, Symbols, Uniforms and other great information go to:
https://pathfinder.org.au/SQ Evidence Based Curriculum Overview
The South Queensland Evidence Based Curriculum is a Pathfinder Curriculum for every club in the South
Queensland Conference of Australia. It is designed to present a newer, alternative program to the Old Achievement
(Cards), Specialty and Way-To-Go curriculums. However, the resources and activities from these programs are still
a valuable asset and on occasion can be used to complete the requirements. This curriculum is a dynamic and open
curriculum that allows for many different teaching styles. There are multiple ways to achieve a requirement and to
record the evidence.
Program Requirements:
In order to run this program successfully the club should provide the opportunities to complete the following
requirements within the club's yearly planner in addition to the class requirements:
• Minimum of 4 campouts (2 of which must tented).
• Participate in two Community Outreach activities.
Recommend a minimum of 10 club meetings (ideal would be to have 12 meetings), less can be achieved,
however, these meetings should be longer
Investiture Requirements for Basic Level:
To obtain a BASIC level of achievement that rewards with a pocket pin, Pathfinders must:
• Participate in and provide evidence of the requirements for the Basic level of each Class
• Have an evidence record book and digital media files for presentation to District Director
Investiture Requirements for Advanced Level:
To obtain an ADVANCED level of achievement that rewards with a pocket bar, Pathfinders must:
• Participate in and provide evidence of the requirements for BOTH the Basic and Advanced level of each Class
• Have an evidence record book and digital media files for presentation to District Director
Honours:
Throughout this 6 year course, each Pathfinder can expect to obtain several honours as part of their classwork,
many of which can be completed during a single Pathfinder year, either as a complete honour or split with parts to
be completed for Basic level and the remainder for Advanced level.
However, there are a few honours that are obtained over several years.
• Map & Compass Honour - Majority of honour is completed during Companions (Sections 1, 2 and 3) and the
remainder in Explorer (Section 4).
• Drill and Marching Honour - This honour can be obtained by completing the Basic and Advanced Friends,
Companions and Explorer levels.
Drill and Marching Advanced Honour - This honour can be obtained by completing the Basic and Advanced Ranger,
Voyager and Guide levels.
All information and resources for the SQ Evidence Based Curriculum can be accessed here: https://
showcase.dropbox.com/s/South-Queensland-Pathfinder-Evidence-Based-Curriculum-Rc6qWzWvTkHOg8xUoK03x
16Way to Go Program Overview
The Way to Go Program is based on four things:
1. It is activity-based in its learning style. That means that rather than relying on theoretical book work,
Pathfinders learn by being involved in active learning.
2. It is carefully designed so values and attitudes can be readily internalised.
3. It is based on activities called pursuits* and contains a wide selection of pursuit choices so each club
can implement a program that will suit themselves and their specific needs.
4. It focuses on debriefing during and after each pursuit as a vital component to activity-based learning.
*Pursuits are the structured activities each Pathfinder participates in to be invested. They are each care-
fully designed to highlight a value, attitude or skill. There are different categories of pursuits that high-
light different values.
The program includes:
• A resource of more than 400 activity based programs (called pursuits) for use with your Pathfinder
Club..
• A manual which outlines the philosophy, background, organisation, regulations and leadership helps for
planning, implementing and developing your program.
• A system for recording and recognising the achievements of Pathfinders. It includes a full set of neces-
sary forms and organisational aids.
• A Pathfinder Journal for use by each Pathfinder. The journal serves as an official record of the Pathfind-
er’s journey and provides the criteria for investiture. It is designed for the Pathfinder to personalise and
keep as a lasting memory of Pathfindering and the relationship with God that is developed as a result.
The Yearly Program:
1. To run this program successfully a club needs to plan for a minimum of 230 hours of total club time for
the year. That includes everything – hall meetings, camps, hikes, sports nights, conference events – the
lot.
2. Of those 230 hours, 180 of them must be spent in outdoor/nature activities. To be an effective club, you
must meet at least once a month.
The Individual Program:
To be invested for each of the classes, each Pathfinder will need to
• Participate in 40 hours of pursuits
• Complete the Core pursuits required
• Know and understand 10 Bible texts
• Complete at least 2 honours
To be invested for Advanced a Pathfinder must attend at least 90% of all club hours & activities.
All information and resources for the Way to Go program can be accessed here:
• Manual & Core Pursuit Information: https://pathfinder.org.au/running-a-club/curriculum/#way%202%
20go
17Specialty Program Overview
The Pathfinder Specialty Program is an alternative to the main stream Pathfinder Program. It requires the
Pathfinder’s to attend 10 ‘Hall’ meetings, 5 Campouts, 1 Outreach Activity, 1 Community Service Activity, 50% of
the local Conference events, and to participate in the Adventist Appeal each year.
All the ‘basic’ Pathfinder skills are taught in the Junior Units (Friend to Explorer) while the Teens operate as a group
of mixed units and are able to select certain activities. Activities selected by the Teens allow them to ‘specialise’ in
areas of interest or to experience and develop new skill activities.
Speciality Program Activities are grouped into four categories:
a) Activities completed as a club: Activities that were common to all main stream Pathfinder classes i.e. memory
gems, outreach, community service, church heritage and temperance have been taken out of the class activity.
It can now be completed as an entire club. It is therefore the responsibility of the local Pathfinder Executive to
organise these activities.
b) Activities completed at the club hall: These activities are predominantly practical or hands on type. The Juniors
have a predetermined set of activities, while the Teen Pathfinders select for themselves from a set of
specialities or honours. Some club hall activities also require campout activity time.
c) Activities completed at a Campout: These activities comprise both practical and learning types. Again the
Juniors have a predetermined set of activities. The Teens continue with activities as determined by their
selection. The Teen Pathfinders have a core list of activities, some of which are required to be completed at
each campout. These core activities are predetermined, and are Spiritual and Personal Development group
discussion type activities.
d) Advanced Activities: Advanced activities are completed by the Pathfinders under their own initiative with the
encouragement of their unit counsellor.
Juniors to be invested, must complete all club, hall and campout activities. To be invested for Advanced, they must
complete at home, the advanced set of activities based on their unit.
Teens to be invested, must complete all the club activities, the campout core activities, and the selected specialty
or honours of their activity group. Teens are invested according to their unit, i.e. Ranger, Voyager and Guide. To be
invested for Advanced, they must complete the advanced set of activities based on their unit.
Club Activities
These are activities that the club has to accomplish in order for the Pathfinders to be invested.
1. Ensure that all Pathfinders hold two current Memory Gem Certificates.
2. Take part in the Adventist Appeal with 50% Club participating.
3. Be involved in at least one community service project in which 80% of the club participates.
4. Take part in at least one outreach program (other than the Adventist Appeal), with 80% of the club
participating.
5. Throughout the year have your Pathfinders invite visitors to a Pathfinder meeting, Club Camp or local church
Pathfinder Day. The total number of visitors must be greater than or equal to 15% of your Pathfinder
Membership,
6. Attend at least 50% or more of your local conference Pathfinder events conducted during the Pathfinder year.
7. Conduct either a 30 minute club feature each hall meeting or drill & marching segment.
For more information on the Specialty program please go here:
https://pathfinder.org.au/running-a-club/curriculum/#specialty
18Running Your Pathfinder Club
19ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE
It is our aim to help simplify the administrative processes that Clubs must undertake for effective
management. To this end below is a summary of all useful forms, procedures, policies, applica-
tions and training to refer to.
Email: wandarebolledo@adventist.org.au for access to the website:
http://sqsdasafety.org.au/
Pathfinder Club Admin:
1. Club Registration Form—Send to Youth Dept. by February 28
2. Pathfinder Application & Parent Agreement—Keep in Club Records
3. Pathfinder Service Award Nomination—Submit to Youth Dept. as required
4. Spirit of Pathfindering Award Nomination—Submit to Youth Dept. before Pathfinder Rally
5. Award of Excellence Nomination— For internal club use prior to Investiture
6. Pathfinder Order Form—Submit to Youth Dept. as required.
7. Club 200 Reports—submitted online at www.sqyouth.adventist.org.au
*Note all forms can be found at www.sqyouth.adventist.org.au
Volunteer Management:
1. Blue Card Application: https://my.bluecard.qld.gov.au/login.
2. AdSAFE Training: https://www.adsafe.org.au/safeguarding/training (valid for 3 years)
3. Volunteer & Staff Application & Referee Check Consent Form (Valid for 3 years)
4. Drivers Declaration
5. Consent Form
*Note all forms can be found at: http://sqsdasafety.org.au/
Safety Management:
1. Risk Assessment
2. Travel Plan
3. Consent Form
4. Consent to Recordings & Rules
5. Additional Medical Information
6. COVID Safe Plan— https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/approved-industry-covid-safe-plans
7. Emergency Response Plan
8. Critical Incident Flow Chart
9. Incident Reporting— www.solvsafety.com.au/SDAchurchSQ
10. Managing Safety for Tasks
*Note all forms can be found at: http://sqsdasafety.org.au/
20Operoo (Formerly CareMonkey)
Operoo (formerly CareMonkey) provides a simple way for parents/guardians and club staff to sign forms
and safely share emergency and medical data with the club! The South QLD Youth Dept has been using
this online system since 2017 and it is available for Club Leaders to utilise .
Benefits:
• Parents control the medical & emergency information for their children and can update it when
needed
• Electronic sharing with the club means club leaders have access to this information all year round.
• Leaders can download reports for medical information, dietary requirements, and emergency con-
tact information
• Can be used to record attendance at club events
• Online eforms can be used to obtain consent for attendance at club meetings and events
• Online, secure place to store records.
Register your Operoo profile
https://groups.operoo.com/users/sign_up
To be an administrator of your club you will need to inform Anita Thew at anitathew@adventist.org.au
to set you up with the correct permissions. There is also a section to complete on the Club Registration
Form where you can supply this information to the Youth Dept.
Training Documents & Videos
https://support.operoo.com/portal/en/kb/https-support-operoo-com-portal-en-kb-operoo
The Youth Dept. holds a ‘Basics of Operoo’ workshop at Leaders Day each year. For further assistance or
training contact the Youth Department.
EForms:
Eform templates are available to use through Operoo. The forms that are currently uploaded for Club
use are:
• Application & Parent Agreement
• Operoo Administrator Agreement
• Operoo Staff Carer Agreement
• Club Member Event Consent Form
• Driver Declaration
• Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Zoom Meeting Consent
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, CONSENT & PARENT AGREEMENT 24
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, CONSENT & PARENT AGREEMENTBlue Card Requirements:
In Pathfinders, who needs a blue card?
Volunteers need a blue card if
Their work in a Pathfinder club includes, or is likely to include:
Providing services that are mainly directed at children
Conducting activities that mainly involve children, or
Unless an exemption applies
(Police Officers and Registered Teachers do not apply for Blue Cards and should instead apply for an
Exemption Card (the details of the Exemption Card would be provided to the Church Safety Coordinator).
Examples of people who need a Blue Card:
Volunteers conducting children’s activities at Pathfinders
Parents volunteering in an official capacity on a Church Board, even if their child is a member of the
Pathfinder Club.
Who doesn’t need a Blue Card?
A blue card is not required if the person is:
Volunteer guest of the Pathfinder Club and are:
Observing or supplying information or entertainment to ten or more people, and
The activity is for 7 days or less in a 12 month period, and
The person is unlikely to be alone with a child without another adult present.
Volunteer at a Conference wide or inter-Conference Pathfinder event (under these circumstances, Blue
cards will not be the responsibility of the local church) and
The event is attended by more than 100 people, and
The work is for 7 days or less in a 12 month period, and
The person is unlikely to be alone with a child without another adult present.
There are certain people who do not require a blue card under this category, including:
Registered health practitioners, if the work they are doing with Children and young people relates to their
function as a registered health practitioner.
A volunteer parent of a child whose child is a member of the Pathfinder club where they are a volunteers
and
A child under 18 years of age.
It is important that Club Leadership is aware of the above information as ALL persons
involved in Children’s and Youth Ministry in South Queensland must meet Blue Card
requirements.
26Incident Reporting
REPORT ALL INCIDENTS ONLINE WITHIN 24 HOURS
http://sq.adventist.org.au/ministries/safety-compliance-2/
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Risk Management Services
Need a Public Liability Insurance Certificate? Request one here:
https://www.rms.org.au/covers/public-liability/
30CAMP & DAYTRIP SITES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
31Did you know there are a number of Risk Assessment templates available to use online?
Access any of the below from here: http://sqsdasafety.org.au
Just login to the website, download the risk assessment, add your details, complete the risk
RISK ASSESSMENTS
rating and submit to your Church Board.
Available Risk Assessment Templates
Archery Netball
Australian Rules Football Non-Powered and Manual Tools
Badminton Open Water Scuba Diving
Baseball Orienteering (Bushland)
Basketball Outdoor Venues
Bat and Ball Games (Minor) Painting Drawing Arts and Craft
BBQ Events Risk Pathfinder Bushwalking (Difficult, Trackless)
Pathfinder Bushwalking (Easy or Graded Tracked Are-
Bushwalking Risk
as)
Pathfinder Bushwalking (Tracked, Easy Untracked
Camping (Base)
Areas)
Camping (Lightweight) Pathfinder Bushwalking (Unmodified Areas)
Camping (Lightweight, Unaccompanied) Petty Cash Handling
Camping (Residential) Pools and Recreational Swimming
Canoeing & Kayaking (Level 2) Powered and Electric Tools
Canoeing & Kayaking on Moving Water (Level
Rock Climbing & Abseiling
3)
Canoeing & Kayaking, Open Seas & Oceans
Roller Skating & Inline Skating
(Level 4)
Canoeing & Kayaking, Sheltered, Enclosed Envi-
Rowing
ronments (Level 1)
Chemicals Rugby League
Cookery Sailing in Small Craft
Cricket Skateboarding
Cycling - Track, Road & Bike Path Snorkelling (Open Water)
Dance Snorkelling (Pool)
Diving Soccer
First Aid Swimming (Recreational - Open Water)
Fishing Event Table Tennis
Food Handling and Cooking Ten Pin Bowling
Go Karting Tennis
Golf Theatre or Drama
High Challenge Ropes Theme Parks
Hockey Touch Football
Horse Riding Towing Trailers
Ice Skating Volleyball
Indoor Cricket Water Skiing
Lawn Bowls Wet 'n' Wild (Gold Coast Theme Park)
Low Ropes & Group Activities Working at Heights
Martial Arts Working Bee
Don’t see what you are looking for here? Download a blank template and create your own.
Need a Public Liability Insurance Certificate? Request one here:
https://www.rms.org.au/covers/public-liability/
32CAMP & DAYTRIP SITES
This list has been compiled by recommendations by Clubs in South Queensland.
We include this list for your reference, in good faith, however the sites have not been inspected by, nor
are they endorsed by, the Youth Ministries Department. As with any camping venue it is important that a
complete inspection and Risk Assessment is conducted.
Bunya Mountains National Park
Conondale National Park (Bulimba Creek)
Island Reach Campground, Imbil—great for canoeing!
Freshwater Campground, Double Island Point—4x4 access
Borumba Dam Campground, past Imbil—water-skiing & canoeing
Great Hinterland Walk, Mapleton - hiking
Conondale Great Walk, Kenilworth - hiking
Nambour SDA Church grounds, Nambour - 5 acres of camping, creeks
Dunethin Rock Scout Camp, Yandina
QCCC Mapleton, Mapleton - Outdoor Rec Centre
Murphy's Creek Escape, Toowoomba
Sharp Park, Canungra
Canungra Show Grounds, Canungra
Stinson Park, Breakfast Creek
Allawah Scout Camp, Mt Grosby
Lake Moogerah, Moogerah
Atkinson Dam, Lowood
Harding's Paddock, Purga
Kindalin, Redland Bay
Camp Coolum, Coolum - Caravan Park and beach camping
Karingal, Mt Cotton
Ewewn Maddock Dam, Landsborough
Log Cabin, Natural Arch
Flanagan's Reserve, Mt Maroon
33When planning any event, a leader should always ensure that they have adequate staff and quali-
fied instructors (where necessary) for the activity taking place.
When conducting an event you should make sure you have the following on your team:
SUPERVISION RATIOS
• First Aid Officer
• Qualified Instructor for any of the below activities:
• Rock Climbing
• Abseiling
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Bushwalking (Class 3-6 Tracks)
• Swimming (see below)
• Enough staff to supervise
The following guide should be used when determining the staff to child rations for supervision:
• High Risk Activity—One staff member for every four children
• Medium Risk Activity—One staff member for every 8 children
• Low Risk Activity—One staff member for every 15 children
Refer to the Adsafe Guidelines on Staffing for more detailed information on supervision ratios.
34Activity/Qualification Name Email Phone
Cert IV Outdoor Recreation, Canoe In- Tim Hutton timhutton@adventist.org.au 0414 014 315
structor, Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife
Cert III Sea Kayaking/Flat Water Guide, Christos Spero christosspero@adventist.org.au 0421 867 631
Level 1 Sailing Instructor
Canoeing, Abseiling, Rock-climbing, Out- Matt Tiller matthewltiller@gmail.com 0422 917 938
door Rec
Instructor Level Canoeing, Cert IV Bush- Rod Hutton rod_kath@bigpond.net.au 0428 724 812
walking
Canoe Honour Supervisor Michael Braun msbraun07@hotmail.com 0408 558 456
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Canoe Flat Water Supervisor Ivan Rosendahl Ivan@rosendahlconstructions.com.au 0407 574 811
Canoeing & Kayaking Grade 2 White Wa- Stephen Trow stephenrtrow@yahoo.com.au 0438 749 764
ter, Sea Kayaking
Qualified Canoeing/Kayaking Kerry Richards Escape.knr@gmail.com
Qualified Canoeing/Kayaking Rob May Rob.may@mapleton.qccc.org.au
Qualified Canoeing/Kayaking Trevor Cole topcat_84@hotmail.com
EMERINSTRUCTORS/GUIDESORDERING SUPPLIES
As of the beginning of 2018 the majority of Adventurer and Pathfinder items will be
supplied directly from the ABCs here in Brisbane.
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
We aim to make the ordering process as simple as possible whilst maintaining integrity of the items earned.
ORDERING HONOURS AND PINS
We encourage Clubs to hand out honours throughout the year rather than waiting until Investiture to purchase
and award honours earned. The one order form can be used for honours and pins.
Complete the Order Form and provide to your District Director along with the proof of attainment ;
Send the signed Order Form cover page to the Youth Department via email (it must be complete with the
District Director’s signature in order for the order to be sent out). The order will then be processed and the bill
sent to the Local Church.
SAMPLE ORDER FORM OVER THE PAGE. FORM AVAILABLE FROM WWW.SQYOUTH.ADVENTIST.ORG.AU
Christian Life Resources
ABC Dakabin Open on Wed, Thur only 8:45-5:00 Ph 3340 4700
abcsqc@adventist.org.au Logan Rd, Eight Mile Plains
Watson Park, Dakabin christianliferesources@adventist.org.au
Ph 3886 1316
WWW.SQBOOKS.COM.AU
36UNIFORM (including insignia)
Purchase directly from your local ABC.
At peak times, please allow two weeks for processing (i.e. prior to major events).
PASSPORTS
Email anitathew@adventist.org.au to order.
Passports require completed Passport Application Forms (from www.sqyouth.adventist.org.au)
CLUB FLAGS & LETTERING
Purchase directly from your local ABC. Please allow time for order processing.
HONOURS & PINS
Order from Youth Department using the Adventurer & Pathfinder Order Form .
Please follow the ordering process detailed on the previous page.
ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF ATTAINMENT
All honours require the following:
• Evidence of learning (photos of activity; photos or samples of practical elements; workbook if applicable);
• Written assessment (these can be found at the SPD Honour page—alternatively there is an assessment
template which should be used to generate assessments for any honours not listed on the SPD site).
For Class Investiture the following is required:
• Way-to-Go Journals, Specialty Record Books or evidence (as applicable);
• Workbooks, photos, samples, etc to support records.
Allow a minimum two weeks for processing.
Note: The more information you provide the Youth Department during the year (through your statistical
information, and completing the a pre-order request in September, the more chance there is of receiving a
complete Investiture Order at the time of request. Without this, the ABC cannot guarantee they will have what
you require in stock.
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ORDER FORMAWARDS & ADMINISTRATION
Following are some explanations regarding Pathfinder Administration Items and Awards:
Award of Excellence; Spirit of Pathfindering; Service Awards; and Club 200.
Further information and application forms are available at:
WWW.SQYOUTH.ADVENTIST.ORG.AU
PASSPORTS
Target Recipient: All Club Members (Pathfinders and Staff)
Event of Presentation: No fixed date. Usually ordered shortly after registration
Record of achievement and events attended. Available for purchase from the Youth Department. Complete
the Passport Application Form and send along with TWO copies of a passport style photo for each applicant.
Send to: PO Box 577, Spring Hill QLD 4001 or email anitathew@adventist.org.au
SERVICE AWARDS
Target Recipient: Pathfinder Staff involved in Pathfindering for a minimum of 10 years
Event of Presentation: Pathfinder Rally
Awards are available at 5 year intervals. The service does not need to be all at the one Club but can be in any
location. Submissions will be sought in the lead-up to Rally. Due date for submissions: 30th June.
SPIRIT OF PATHFINDERING
Target Recipient: Staff
Event of Presentation: Pathfinder Rally
The Spirit of Pathfindering Award is awarded to select nominated staff who meet the following criteria:
• Aged 18+ with a minimum of two years service commitment;
• Invested as, or training in either Master Guide or Pathfinder Leadership Award;
• Regular and enthusiastic participant in Club and Conference programs;
• Involvement beyond the call of duty (i.e. assisting in set-up and break-down of Club or Conference events);
• Promotes Pathfindering in a positive manner and upholds the pledge and law through their values and
lifestyle;
• Involvement in non-obligatory and complementary community or Club activities (e.g. bugler for ANZAC
serviced in local area; counsellor at Junior Camp; teaching swimming at local pool; etc);
• A positive role model for Pathfinders in uniform presentation, grooming, manners, conduct and speech; &
• Respectful of Club and Church Leadership and supportive and encouraging in their relationships with Club
Members.
Nominations are sought in the lead-up to Pathfinder Rally. These are submitted to the Youth Department for
consideration by the District Director Team. Due date for nominations: 30th June.
40CLUB 200
Target Recipient: Pathfinder Clubs
Event of Presentation: Pathfinder Rally
The Club 200 Award exists with the following aims:
• Provide a consistent, yet flexible, framework for Club planning and operation;
• Assist new Pathfinder Leaders by focusing on those elements which are important to a Club’s success;
• Give Pathfinders & Leaders something to strive for throughout the year;
• Provide a ‘Big Picture’ of the Pathfinder Clubs for the District Director Team and CM Department;
• Pathfinders and Leaders to have a sense of achievement that is also visible and can be shared with their
Church Family.
Awards presented are graded on a points system:
0-154 points—Participation Pennant
155-169—C Grade Pennant
170-184—B Grade Pennant
185-199—A Grade Pennant
200+ — Club 200 Trophy/Award
Club 200 Reports should be completed monthly by a nominated Club Staff Member. These are available online
at www.sqyouth.adventist.org.au. Upon submission a copy of the completed answers will be sent via email—
this should be forwarded to your District Director.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Target Recipient: Teen Pathfinder
Event of Presentation: Investiture
The highest award given to Pathfinders who have shown in all their Pathfinder activities a spirit of participation,
cooperation, initiative and responsibility. Granted only ONCE in the lifetime of a Pathfinder, it provides
recognition for individual development and the ability to achieve an outstanding level of proficiency. To be
eligible the Pathfinder should:
• Be a teen with at least one years involvement in a Pathfinder Club (preferably this would be 2-3 years);
• Have an attendance record of no less than 80% for all functions;
• Conduct themselves in a method consistent with the ideals of the Pathfinder Pledge & Law;
• Demonstrate responsibility, self-initiative and a high level of proficiency;
• Reflect the spirit of Pathfindering through team spirit and cooperation with leadership;
• Be properly uniformed on all occasions in the uniform specified; &
• Relate to all cultural groups in a positive Christian manner.
Towards the end of the Pathfinder year, the Club Executive should meet, discuss the possibility and candidates
for the Award of Excellence.
The number of recipients that can receive this award is limited by Club Membership:
Clubs up to 20 members—1 award available;
Clubs above 20, less than 40—2 awards available;
Clubs above 40 members—3 awards available.
It is expected that this award will be given selectively, and that not all Pathfinders will receive this award over
the course of their involvement.
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