多元凝聚：Nikketah Jayde Cuneo談青年領導力、安全保障與區域團結
Kaohsiung, Taiwan – 14 October 2025

2025年於高雄舉行的亞太童軍領袖會議上，Nikketah Jayde Cuneo（2022-2025年澳洲昆士蘭分會副總監兼亞太地區青年參與委員會主席）分享了童軍運動如何透過合作、包容與青年領導力，在多元文化的地區中持續成長與壯大。

充滿魅力與活力的城市

庫妮歐形容高雄是一個充滿活力的城市。「我覺得這裡文化氣息濃厚，氛圍很好。」她提到城市中隨處可見建設發展的成果，並補充道：「這是一個友善的城市，有許多值得探索與體驗的地方，我迫不及待想多看看。」

她表示，在因疫情分隔六年後，這次會議是「讓整個地區重新聚首、與舊友重逢、結識新朋友的絕佳機會。」

強化連結與治理

庫妮歐說，這次會議不僅是一次重聚，也是一個參與區域共同決策的機會。「從治理的角度來看，這是一項非常重要的活動。」她表示，她非常重視完善的治理與程序。

對她而言，能在高雄參與這項盛事，這是一個與亞太童軍社群重新連結的機會，並透過合作與共同承諾為其持續發展做出貢獻。

對年輕人的領導與包容

庫妮歐在回顧童軍運動的發展方向時表示，這段時期是「歷史上的關鍵時刻」。她指出，過去十年間童軍運動經歷了顯著的轉變，確保年輕人能積極參與並在決策過程中發揮領導作用。

她補充道：「我們看到一股強烈的需求，確保三十歲以下的成員被看見、被包容，並希望各國童軍組織持續推動這項改變。」她相信，賦予年輕領袖更多力量能讓童軍運動更具永續性，並確保它持續隨著年輕一代的熱情與願景而成長。

文化與友誼的交流

談到會議的亮點時，她最期待的是國際之夜。「這是一個體驗不同文化、品嚐各式美食的好機會。」她說：「我非常喜歡大家的舞蹈與表演，氣氛總是十分熱烈，讓人感受到我們地區各種文化的連結與團結。」

對她而言，這樣的時刻體現了童軍運動的核心精神——建立理解、培養友誼，並讚頌凝聚整個地區的多樣性。

防範傷害：共同前進

庫妮歐強調，年輕成員的安全與福祉始終是童軍使命的核心。「在每一場活動中，我們都會進行兒童安全簡報，」她解釋道，「讓所有參加活動的青少年知道在哪裡可以尋求幫助，並且知道他們有權感到安全。」

她指出，雖然有些國家童軍組織已完全符合「防範傷害（Safe from Harm）」的標準，但其他組織仍在建立相應的制度。「我們意識到有些組織需要更多支持，因此必須攜手合作，幫助提升他們的防範傷害政策與實踐，我們不能讓任何人被落下。」

對庫妮歐而言，安全保障是一項集體努力。透過知識交流與良好實踐的分享，整個地區能確保每位年輕成員都感受到安全、支持與被重視。

區域能力的共同提升

庫妮歐也談到各國童軍組織之間合作的重要性，童軍組織可以分享其經驗、文件、政策與框架，讓其他組織能夠調整並依其需求加以應用。

庫妮歐進一步強調成員組織之間互相支持的重要性：「我認為各國童軍組織應該彼此幫助，思考我們能提供什麼協助，或分享我們有效的做法，建立起一個網絡，沒有人感到孤立，並確信整個地區都在背後支持他們。」

賦能志工，共創未來

庫妮歐指出，志工的參與是她所在組織的主要重點。「我們目前正經歷一場重大轉型，並將於2026年啟動一些試點計畫。」她表示這些計畫旨在改善培訓制度與架構，確保其志工體系及背後的訓練更具吸引力。

她補充道：「我們知道年輕人想加入，但我們缺乏足夠的志工來支援，因此我們正在改變培訓方式，尋求更多人參與並鼓勵更多人投入志願服務。」

庫妮歐表示，重新激發志工參與將有助於維持童軍運動的成長，並確保未來世代能持續從這項運動的核心價值中受益。

未來願景：多元凝聚，共同前行

展望未來，庫妮歐對亞太地區童軍運動充滿信心。她說：「我們是一個多元的地區，現有33個來自不同文化的童軍組織，但我們是團結一致的。」

她補充道：「持續看到地區的多樣性，正是我們的力量所在。」她期望讓更多年輕人能在童軍運動的各個層面中獲得機會。

透過她的分享，突顯了本次高雄會議的核心價值：合作、多元與共同致力於建立更強大的童軍未來。

United Through Diversity: Nikketah Jayde Cuneo on Youth Leadership, Safeguarding, and Regional Unity

At the 28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in Kaohsiung, Nikketah Jayde Cuneo, Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Queensland Branch of Scouts Australia and Chair of the Youth Engagement Sub-Committee for the Asia-Pacific Region (2022–2025), reflected on how Scouting continues to grow stronger through collaboration, inclusion, and youth leadership across diverse nations.

A friendly city with lots to see and do

Cuneo described Kaohsiung as “a very vibrant city. I think it’s got a lot of culture and it’s a really nice atmosphere.” She noted the visible redevelopment across the city’s precincts and added that it is “a friendly city with lots to see and do, and I can’t wait to explore more.”

After six years apart due to the pandemic, she said the conference provided “a great opportunity for the region to all come together, reunite, catch up with old friends, and meet new friends.”

Strengthening Connections and Governance

Cuneo explained that the conference was not only a reunion but also a chance to take part in the region’s shared decision-making. “It’s a really important activity from a governance perspective,” she said, adding that she “believes strongly in strong governance and procedures.”

For her, being part of this process in Kaohsiung was an opportunity to reconnect with the regional Scouting community and contribute to its ongoing development through collaboration and shared commitment.

Leadership and Inclusion for Under-30s

Reflecting on Scouting’s evolving direction, Cuneo described this period as “a very pivotal mark in our history.” She noted that over the past decade, the movement has seen “a really strong transformation… ensuring that our young people have active involvement and youth leadership in decision making.”

She added, “We’re seeing a really strong drive to ensure that our under 30s are seen, included, and we’re wanting to ensure that our NSOs continue to drive that change.” Cuneo believes that empowering young leaders under 30 strengthens the movement’s sustain ability and ensures that Scouting continues to evolve with the energy and vision of its youth.

Celebrating Culture and Friendship

Among the conference highlights, Cuneo said she was most looking forward to the International Evening. “It’s always a good way to experience all the different cultures, try lots of different foods,” she said. “I really enjoy everyone’s dancing and performances. It’s always such a great atmosphere, and it really makes you feel very united and connected with all the different, very diverse cultures in our region.”

For her, such moments capture the essence of Scouting, which includes building understanding, forming friendships, and celebrating the diversity that unites the region.

Safe from Harm: Moving Forward Together

Cuneo emphasised that the safety and welfare of young people remain central to Scouting’s mission. “At every event we ensure that we have a child-safe briefing,” she explained,

“so that we ensure that all our young people attending events know where they can come and seek support or assistance and know that they have the right to feel safe.”

She noted that while some National Scout Organizations (NSOs) are already fully aligned with Safe from Harm standards, others are still developing their frameworks. “We recognise that some NSOs need more support and we must work together so that we can help uplift their Safe from Harm policies and practices… We can’t leave anyone behind.”

For Cuneo, safeguarding is a collective effort. By sharing knowledge and good practices, the region ensures that every young person feels secure, supported, and valued.

Building Capacity Across the Region

Cuneo also spoke about the importance of cooperation between NSOs. She explained that NSOs can share “our learning, some of our documents and policies and frameworks so that others can take that, adapt it and make it fit for purpose within their organization.”

Cuneo also highlighted the need for mutual support among member organisations: “I think it’s really important that NSOs look to support one another and say, how can we help, or can we share our resource, or here’s what we found worked — and create that network so no one feels that they’re disconnected and they’ve got the support of the region behind them.”

Empowering Volunteers for the Future

Cuneo identified volunteer engagement as a key focus for her association. “We’re going through quite a transformation at the moment and about to start some pilot programs in 2026,” she said. These initiatives aim to improve training systems and structures “to make sure that our volunteering structure, our training that sits behind that, is really appetising.”

She added, “We know that young people want to join, but we just don’t have the volunteers to support that… We’re looking at changing our training, changing how do we get people involved, and encouraging more people to volunteer.”

Cuneo said revitalising volunteer engagement across the region will help sustain Scouting’s growth and ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the movement’s values.

A Vision for the Future: United Through Diversity

Looking ahead, Cuneo expressed optimism about Scouting’s future in the Asia-Pacific.

“We are such a diverse region,” she said. “We are currently 33 NSOs that come from very different cultures, but together we’re one, united.” She added that “continuing to see that diversity in the region… is what our strength is,” and shared her hope “to see as many young people as we can continue to have opportunities at every level of Scouting.”

Through her reflections, Cuneo highlighted key values also central to the Kaohsiung conference: cooperation, diversity, and the shared commitment to building a stronger Scouting future together.