HELEN STORROW SEMINAR 2027
1st April 2026
Helen Storrow Seminar
The Helen Storrow Seminar is an annual international leadership development event hosted at Our Chalet in Switzerland. This program emphasizes leadership, environmental stewardship, and social change, with a particular focus on climate justice advocacy. After the seminar, each participant implements a local, regional or national project that tackles environmental challenges and creates meaningful and sustainable change.
Eligibility:
Applicants must :-
- Be members of a state Girl Guide organisation
- Be between 18-25 years of age
- Have never attended a WAGGGS event (e.g. JLS)
- Are committed to designing and running an environmental project in their community
- Want to develop their leadership skills and support Girl Guides Australia.
Cost:
- Participants pay an event fee of AUD $1640 – 900 CHF (Swiss Franc) plus airfares, insurance, other travel costs, and visas. Note: There may be some support available from GGA.
Applications for 2027 are now open
How to apply: Helen Storrow Seminar Nomination-Form-2026
Important Information:
• WAGGGS application forms cannot be completed until a candidate receives GGA endorsement
• For further information- https://campfire.wagggs.org/topic/call-participant-nominations-helen-storrow-seminar-2027
• An interview will be required
Enquiries about the Seminar and applications can be directed to Veronica Heard, National Coordinator International by email at international@girlguides.org.au
The Next Seminar: 23 January- 30 January 2027
In 2026, the theme is ‘Sustainable Energy’. For the purposes of the HSS, sustainable energy is defined as using energy efficiently and from renewable sources, while considering the needs of present and future generations
Participants will explore energy sources and their environmental impact, reflect on how energy is used and wasted, and develop local, regional, or national projects to promote sustainable energy systems and responsibly energy use in their home communities and around the world.
Here are some examples of change projects that participants could develop after the seminar:
- Creating an awareness campaign to educate local communities of the impacts of different energy sources
- Working with schools to start student-led projects showcasing alternative energy sources
- Teaching workshops on how to promote energy conservation at home
Helen Storrow Participant 2026
We are proud to announce that Chloe Fenwick has been selected to attend the Helen Storrow Seminar in 2026. This is an annual international leadership development event hosted at Our Chalet in Switzerland.
Chloe is a valued Unit Leader in the Logan Village District. Chloe is passionate about guiding and says “It provides great training, mentorship, and a community that lifts you up. Whether you’re crafty, outdoorsy, great at listening, or just want to make an impact, there’s a place for you.”.
Chloe was the first Guide to gain her Queens Guide at Logan Village and is thrilled to experience this international seminar to build her knowledge so she can positively impact her community with regards to water conservation. Good Luck Chloe!
