Carey Park

What Carey Park does

Carey Park Scouts is a community-based, volunteer-run Scout Group operating from Carey Park Scout Hall on Wisbey Street in Bunbury, Western Australia. Established in 2010, the group is affiliated with Scouts Australia and the Scouts Australia WA Branch, and serves youth aged 5-17 across four age-graded sections: Joey Scouts (5-7), Cub Scouts (8-10, split into North and South units), Scouts (11-14), and Venturers (14-17). Programming follows the global Scouting curriculum, including outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, caving, hiking, camping, abseiling, cycling), life-skills training (first aid, cooking, self-reliance), and Venturer-level vocational certification through VET Certificates II.

The group operates as a nonprofit with no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint is a WordPress/WooCommerce website powering an online shop for donations and Trekabout section sponsorships, supplemented by Operoo for member administration, medical records, and event communications, and Google Photos for image sharing. Marketing and member acquisition are community-led, relying on the Scouts Australia / Scouts WA Branch networks, local festival presence (including an inflatable obstacle course, RBIT, operated by the Support Group), and word-of-mouth referrals from existing families. The organisation accepts new members year-round rather than on fixed registration days, with prospective members invited to trial meetings for up to four weeks before joining.

Revenue is generated through term-based subscription fees (Cub Scout term fees are $45), one-time youth registration fees payable to Scouts WA, tax-deductible donations to the Carey Park Scout Group Enabling Fund (in $20, $50, and $100 tiers), per-section Trekabout sponsorships at $5 each, and fundraising income from the RBIT inflatable obstacle course deployed at local shows and festivals. Corporate and government sponsorships — notably from Bunnings (Bunbury) and the City of Bunbury — provide supplementary support. The group is governed by a Support Group committee with elected office bearers and section-specific uniformed leaders, with no external investment or equity ownership.

Name

Carey Park

Legal name

Carey Park Scout Group

Website

https://careyparkscouts.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carey Park Scouts is a volunteer-run, nonprofit Scout Group in Bunbury, Western Australia, delivering the Scouts Australia program to youth aged 5-17 across four age-graded sections and funded by subscriptions, donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting activities
• Outdoor youth education
• Community youth services
• Nonprofit youth organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Carey Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Term Subscriptions: Parents pay term-based subscription fees to cover operational costs including badge and certificate purchases, equipment maintenance, hall upkeep, and Scouts WA registration and insurance.
2. Registration Fees: One-time youth registration fees payable to Scouts WA upon joining the movement.
3. Fundraising Events: The Support Group operates an inflatable obstacle course (RBIT) at local shows and festivals, which is a major contributor to group finances.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Carey Park Scout Group Enabling Fund in amounts of $20, $50, and $100, used to support youth members attending camps and activities.
5. Section Sponsorships: Community members can sponsor individual sections (Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers) at $5 each through the Trekabout program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carey Park Scout Group runs the standard Scouts Australia four-section youth program from the Carey Park Scout Hall in Bunbury, Western Australia, serving children aged 5 to 17 through Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venturers. The group delivers age-progressive outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, camping, hiking, abseiling, caving, cycling), life-skill badges, community service projects, and Venturer VET Certificate II opportunities, financed by term subscriptions, donations, and community fundraising.

Product overview

Carey Park Scouts operates as a Scout Group with four youth sections: Joey Scouts (5-7 years), Cub Scouts (8-10 years), Scouts (11-14 years), and Venturers (14-17 years). The organization offers an online shop powered by WooCommerce with two main product categories: tax-deductible donations to the Enabling Fund (in $20, $50, and $100 increments) and sponsorship products for the Trekabout fundraising event ($5 per scout section). The products enable community members to support youth members attending camps and offset term subscription costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Joey Scouts Section Scouting program for boys and girls aged 5-7 (5-year-olds must be in pre-primary), focused on discovering scouting, experiencing adventures and challenges, engaging with nature, and developing friendship in a safe, non-competitive environment. Meets Tuesday 4:45pm-6:00pm at the Carey Park Scout Hall.
• Cub Scouts Section Scouting program for girls and boys aged 8-10, organized into North Unit (Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm) and South Unit (Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm) with age-appropriate games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and skill badges. Term fees are $45, due by Week 4 of each term.
• Scouts Section Scouting program for girls and boys aged 11-14 (new members almost 11 welcome), featuring canoeing, caving, cycling, hiking, camping, first aid, wood-fire cooking, and community service. Meets Tuesday 6:15pm-8:30pm at the Carey Park Scout Hall.
• Venturers Section Scouting program for young people aged 14-17 offering a do-it-yourself mix of canoeing, camping, hiking, outdoor adventures, personal development and friendship, with opportunities to earn VET Certificates II. Meets Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Carey Park Scout Hall.
• $100 Donation to Enabling Fund Tax-deductible donation of $100 to the Carey Park Scout Group Enabling Fund that could provide a youth member with the opportunity to attend a weekend camp and pay their term subscriptions.
• $50 Donation to Enabling Fund Tax-deductible donation of $50 to the Carey Park Scout Group Enabling Fund that could provide a youth member with the opportunity to attend a weekend camp.
• $20 Donation to Enabling Fund Tax-deductible donation of $20 to the Carey Park Scout Group Enabling Fund supporting youth member activities.
• Sponsor the Joey Scouts (Trekabout) $5 Trekabout sponsorship of the Joey Scouts section, which aims to walk a total of 100km.
• Sponsor the Cub Scouts (Trekabout) $5 Trekabout sponsorship of the Cub Scouts section.
• Sponsor the Scouts (Trekabout) $5 Trekabout sponsorship of the Scouts section, which aims to walk a total of 250km.
• Sponsor the Venturers (Trekabout) $5 Trekabout sponsorship of the Venturers section.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BunningsminorOthersLocal Bunnings store in Bunbury is acknowledged as a sponsor of Carey Park Scouts, appearing in the sponsors section of the website.
• City of BunburyminorOthersCity of Bunbury is acknowledged as a sponsor of Carey Park Scouts, appearing in the sponsors section of the website.
• Scouts AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing structure, training, insurance, and program resources. Carey Park Scouts is an official Scout Group affiliated with Scouts Australia.
• Scouts Australia WA BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState branch providing local support, training, and regional coordination for Scouts in Western Australia.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Scouts Australia: National umbrella organization to which Carey Park Scouts is affiliated. Operates broadly across all of Australia with the same Scouting program framework, branding, and youth development mission, but at a federation level rather than as a single community group.
• Scouts WA (WA Branch): Western Australia state branch of Scouts Australia — the direct parent body of Carey Park Scouts. Operates the regional Scout network providing training, insurance, and program resources to multiple local groups across WA.

Direct peers

• Legacy Australia: Community-based nonprofit supporting youth and families (particularly of veterans) through local clubs with volunteer-driven fundraising, camps, and youth development programs. Operates a similar grassroots volunteer/club model.
• YMCA Australia: Community-based nonprofit delivering youth programs, camps, recreation, and outdoor activities across Australia. Targets overlapping demographics (children, teens, families) with structured programming and membership-style delivery.
• Girl Guides Australia: Australia's primary parallel youth organization for girls, offering age-based sections, outdoor activities, camps, and community service. Directly competes for the same parent/youth audience and shares a comparable volunteer-led community club model.
• The Boys' Brigade Australia: Christian-based youth organization running age-graded programs with outdoor activities, badges, and community service. Closely comparable volunteer-led model and programming focus on youth development.
• PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs) Australia: State-based youth clubs offering structured recreation, sports, leadership, and adventure programs for young people. Operates a comparable community-club membership model targeting the same youth cohort with similar programming.

Others

• Duke of Edinburgh Award Australia:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scoutsinwa
• Facebookfacebook.com/scoutsinwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carey-park

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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