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This page provides links to National Scouts Online Library.
These pages host the new Australian Rovering Handbook publications. Due to their size and copyright regulations we have linked to the National Site
You can find other useful resorces at this site by following http://www.scouts.com.au/library/
 Guidelines for Rovering
http://www.scouts.com.au/library/pdf/Guidelines_rovering.pdf
This first book is an introductory guide to Rovering, designed to help new Rovers develop an understanding of the structure and operations of the Rover Section, and what it is that makes Rovers tick. It will introduce you to the basics of Rovering, including what you might expect to get out of Rovers, and what you will need to put into it to achieve your aims.
It is designed to be used in conjunction with our normal training methods, including Squire (or pre-investiture) training and formal Scout training.
While this book provides a great starting point, it is no substitute for being a member of a well run Rover Crew. By reading this publication you will gain a better understanding of how the Rover Section works and be able to use this, along with the experience you gain as a Crew member, to become a valuable part of the Rover Section - and learn how to have a lot of fun doing it!
 The Crew and its Program
http://www.scouts.com.au/library/pdf/Crew_program.pdf
It is the second of two books that, along with the experience that you gain on the way, will help to develop your understanding of the Rover Section. Before reading this book, you should read Guidelines to Rovering.
The Crew and its Program is designed to be used in conjunction with the normal training methods of the Rover Section, including Squire (or pre-investiture) training and formal training offered by Scouts Australia to help you gain a better understanding of how to make your Crew, and the Rovers that make up your Crew, successful in achieving through Scouting what it is they want.
The book provides a great starting point but is no substitute for being enthusiastic and participating with a well run Rover Crew. Hopefully you will gain a better understanding of how the Rover Section works and be able to use this to become a valuable part of the Rover Section, and perhaps more importantly, your own Crew. But most importantly you should learn how to have a lot of fun doing it!
 The Rover Award Scheme
http://www.scouts.com.au/library/pdf/Rover_award_scheme.pdf
The Rover Award Scheme aims to widen the interests and knowledge of Rovers. Its rationale is based on the Aim and Scout Method, providing fun, friendship, variety, and personal choice through a planned, balanced Program. It is intended to be a challenge and, like all challenges, it will have some parts that the Rover may not really want to do at the time, but will be glad to have experienced on looking back. It is a system for encouraging people to participate in a wide range of activities.
Undertaking this Award is entirely the individual's choice. The Award should not be used as an end in itself.
Rovers can certainly enjoy Rovering without ever taking part in the Award Scheme. Some Rovers do! Without doubt those who participate not only challenge themselves and discover new things, but also have heaps of fun and make new friends in the process.
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