BLIA World Headquarters
2024 BLIA Scouts World Camp

I. Objective:

1. Promote cooperation and goodwill among global leaders of the BLIA Scouts, fostering international friendship and a spirit of mutual assistance.

2. Facilitate youths' understanding and global engagement through the integration of BLIA Scouts activities. Encourage exploration of diverse cultures and foster connections with the global BLIA Scouts family via a range of activities.

3. Understand the mysteries of nature through outdoor activities and develop the habit of cherishing blessings, while developing wisdom through learning and cultivating the '3G Scouts' motto: Speak good words, do good deeds, and think good thoughts.

4. Gain life experiences through communal living, improve interpersonal relationships, show respect and create positive affinities with others.

II. Theme: Coexistence and Coprosperity

III. Main Organiser: BLIA Scouts Fellowship Committee and Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Buddhist Temple
Organiser: BLIA Scouts Sydney and BLIA Sydney
Co-organisers: BLIA Scouts WA, BLIA Scouts QLD and BLIA Scouts VIC

IV. Date:

1. 1. World BLIA Scouts Leaders’ Consensus Conference
      1 ~ 2 July 2024 (Mon. ~ Tue.)

   2. BLIA Scouts World Camp
      3 ~ 7 July 2024 (Wed.~ Sun.)

V. Venue: Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Buddhist Temple

VI. Participants:

1. World BLIA Scouts Leaders’ Consensus Conference
   BLIA Scout Leaders – Group leaders and Section Leaders

2. BLIA Scouts World Camp：
   BLIA Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, Adult Helpers, aged 13 to 26 years old. (Registered Rover Scouts and Adult Leaders will be required to take up various active roles at camp.

VII. Participation Fee:

1. World BLIA Scouts Leaders’ Consensus Conference
   Accommodation and meals will be provided by Nan Tien Buddhist Temple. Donation is welcome.

2. BLIA Scouts World Camp

• For registrations on or before 31 March 2024 (early bird rates)：
  BLIA Scouts: A$800 (US$550)
  BLIA Scout Leaders: A$600 (US$410)

• For registrations 1 ~ 30 April 2024：
  BLIA Scouts: A$885 (US$600)
  BLIA Scout Leaders: A$680 (US$460)

The fees above include accommodation and meals for the entire World Camp period (3 ~ 7 July)

3. During World BLIA Scouts Leaders’ Consensus Conference, accommodation is mainly in "quadruple rooms".
   Double room - an additional A$146 (US$100) per person per night.
   Single room - an additional A$220 (US$150) per person per night.

4. For those arriving before or staying after the event and require transportation and accommodation (at own expense), please apply through your own Scout group to the Event Administration team, to assist in the planning.

VIII. Registration Information:

1. Registration is now open and closes on 30 April 2024

2. Online Registration. Scouts with blue BLIA membership card: https://signup.blia.org.tw;
   Scouts without blue BLIA membership card: https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/1433 

3.  https://signup.blia.org.tw

4. All participants are required to complete a registration form (Attachment 2 / Online)

5. Every Scout must submit a signed consent form from their legal guardian. Scouts under 18 years old must prepare a parental consent form for travel. This form is suggested by Immigration Department to be notorised, to avoid any problem entering the country.

6. All Participants requiring transportation services must complete the "Airport Shuttle Service Application Form” before 31 May 2024 (Attachment 3 / Online registration).

7. All Participants must submit a health declaration using the medical examination/health declaration form of their respective Scout group.

8. Each scout group is to collate all registration forms from their own members and submit to the organiser, along with the participation fees. No refunds will be allowed for cancellations after payment is made.

9. Each Scout group is responsible for obtaining approval from the Scout Branch of their country/state for international travel according to regulations set by their respective national Scout headquarters.

10. Airport transfers will be provided between 1~7 July, to and from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, Wollongong.

IX. Event Registration Information:

1. 1. World BLIA Scouts Leaders’ Consensus Conference
      Registration time: 1 July (Mon.) between 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      Location: Pilgrim Lodge, Nan Tien Buddhist Temple
      Procedure: Participants must be in BLIA Scouts Leaders uniform and either bring a printed copy or download the "Registration Notice" on your mobile device to assist in the processing.

   2. BLIA Scouts World Camp
      Registration time: 3 July (Wed.) between 8:30 AM to 9:30AM
      Location: Pilgrim Lodge, Nan Tien Buddhist Temple
      Procedure: Participants to be in BLIA Scouts uniform and bring either a printed copy or download the “Registration Notice” on your mobile device to assist in the processing.

X. NOTES On Other Matters:

1. BLIA Scout Leaders World Conference – Scouts Activity Report
   Please submit the "Registration Form" for the Scouts Activity Report by 15 May. A 5-minute working report presentation with Chinese and English subtitles is also to be submitted by 1 June to blsjsyd24@gmail.com (Attachment 4 /Online Registration).

2. Opening Ceremony
   The BLIA Scouts World Camp welcomes Scouts from all countries to wear the Scout uniform of their respective country and carry their national flag at the opening ceremony, to add colour to the occasion. Scout groups from various countries are to hand over their group flag at registration.

3. Commemorative Concert
   In memory of Founder Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the World Camp is holding a special Commemorative Concert by the campfire, inviting BLIA Leaders and Scouts from each Scout group to sing Buddhist hymns or Songs from the Human World. Please refer to Commemorative ConcertRegistration Form (Attachment 5 / Online Registration).

4. Sponsorships
   BLIA and Branch Sub-Chapters, Buddha’s Light Scouts and individuals are welcome to sponsor the event. Please refer to the methods of sponsorship (Attachment 6 / Online Registration)

5. Airport Transfers
   Anyone who has registered for airport transfers, please wear BLIA Scouts uniform for easy identification during pick-up/drop-off.

6. Post-Event Tour
   Those interested in joining the post-event tour, please contact the Event Administration team before 30 April. (Attachment 7 /Online registration)

7. Entry Visa
   If an invitation letter is required for the purpose of applying for an Australian visa, please contact the Event Administration team.

8. Safe From Harm Online Training
   This is a set of online modules to complete and is aimed to protect children and young people so that everyone can feel safe, at any time. All participants aged 18 years and above must complete the online training‘Safe from Harm’ before the event and overseas participants must complete this before their arrival in Australia. Group Leaders are to collate the Certificate of Completion from all participating members and submit to the Organiser before the event. Register and log in at Child and Youth Safety | WOSM (scout.org)

XI. Payment method:

1. 1. Participation fees, sponsorships and Post-event Tour fees must be paid to the organizer before 30 April.

   2. After completing the payment, please email proof of remittance to blsjsyd24@gmail.com and fill in BLIA Scout Group Registration Fees Summary Form and Reference – Name of Your Group / Sub-Chapter, Name of Remitter/Contact Person for easy reconciliation. (Attachment 8 /Online )

   3. Bank Account details:
      Account Name: BUDDHA'S LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED BLIA SYDNEY
      Account Address: 22 Cowper St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia
      Bank Name: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
      Bank Address: G / floor 46 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
      Branch Name: George & Market Sts Sydney
      BSB No.: 062 005
      Acct No.: 1123 9140
      Swift Code: CTBAAU2S
      Reference: Name of Your Scout Group / BLIA Sub-Chapter

XII. Contact Information:

1. 1. Main Organiser
      BLIA Oceania Vice Secretary-General Office
      180 Berkeley Rd Berkeley NSW 2506
      Tel：61-2-4272-0612
      Contact Person: Ven Ruyi
      Email：ruyi@nantien.org.au

   2. Organiser
      BLIA Scouts Sydney
      Tel：61-2-4272-0600
      Contact Person:
      Wan Jing Fang (Group Leader)
      Tel：+61 411 967 931
      Administration Team: Xin Ying Lu
      Tel：+61 401 834 164
      Email：blsjsyd24@gmail.com