Austin was made Co-District President in July 2018. Austin started Scouting in 1956 as a Section Leader in Scouts before moving to be District Communications Manager in 1967. Austin was then made Group Scout Leader for 2 years. Austin returned to his Scout Section as Assistant Scout Leader before being appointed as a Assistant District Commissioner until 1991. Austin is a Camp Warden for the District site, Powburn Scout Adventure Centre. Austin has had roles as District Chairman, District Vice-President and District Administrator. Austin is now District President, a member of the District Awards Board and a Scout Active Support Member.