The Rover Scout Motto is Service

Rover Scouts participate in activities both adventurous and social, indoors and outdoors, and facing new challenges as they serve their community both within and outside of Scouts. They are self governing under the watchful and wise eyes of a more mature Rover Adviser.

Rover Scouts usually meet for two hours each week and often more regularly.

They manage and lead the whole Unit, taking on responsibilities for finance, organisation and coordination of their activities. They further explore their personal ethics and beliefs and how these align with their international peers.

They participate in extended journeys and camps in small adhoc groups, with more adventurous and challenging activities, whilst serving the community often with other Rover Scouts.

They get the opportunity to attend a National or State Moot, meeting Rover Scouts not only from across Australia, but also from other countries. They can also travel further afield to participate in International Moots and serve communities in lower socio-economic countries.

Their achievements are recognised by the awarding of badges, which culminates in them reaching their peak award of The Baden Powell Award.

Leadership, respect and self discipline are utilised in the running of Rover Councils at Region, State and National levels. These same skills are utilised when dealing with other communities whilst serving them.

A young adult girl or boy can join as a Rover Scout after they turn eighteen.

A Rover Scout leaves Rovers and the "youth" organisation of Scouting through a "Boot" ceremony, before their twenty sixth birthday.