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Amateur Radio Operator A member of Scouts Australia who obtains an Amateur Radio Operators Licence, in accordance with Government regulations, may wear the Amateur Radio Operator Badge on the right sleeve of the uniform. The Australian Communications Authority, subject to examination or equivalent acceptable qualifications, issue licences as set out in the current Amateur Licence Information Paper. Each grade of licence allows specific privileges of use of the electronic spectrum regarding frequencies and power limitations. There are no minimum age requirements. The latest qualifications and conditions can be found at .au The badge is gold diamond with a green band across the centre and is issued on the authorisation of the Branch Jamboree On The Air Coordinator and a register is kept at Branch on their issue. Full details refer to Venturer Scout passport World Conservation Badge Scope All projects should preferably be carried out by a group of people and not by individuals. Working for this badge should help young people to acquire an understanding of what constitutes the natural environment and how the activities of man affect it. In addition, it is designed to help them take personal action and to play their part in influencing the attitudes of the community towards environment action. Refer to Venturer Scout passport for the requirements for the following: Knowledge Activities Projects Involvement Expedition Full details refer to Venturer Scout passport Landcare Badge The Landcare badge is designed to encourage Youth Members from all sections to participate in local Landcare projects. The badge design incorporates the official Landcare logo in a green and gold colour Requirements: Participate in a Landcare project for a period of at least six months, either through your local Scout Landcare group or as part of a community Landcare group. Full details refer to Venturer Scout passport Anchor Badge As a Venturer Scout you may take part in boating activities