Girl Guides Australia is welcoming applications for an Appointed Director to join the Board. The role of a GGA Director is to act collectively with the Board to steward the governance, strategy, and risk management of Girl Guides Australia, ensuring the organisation is well‑led, forward‑looking, and mission‑focused. The full position description can be viewed Girl Guides […]
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 […]
Girl Guides Australia is now welcoming applications for the role of Board Chair. This influential role provides stewardship and vision to the Girl Guides Australia (GGA) Board, championing strong governance and enabling the organisation to thrive as a Member Organisation of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Working in close partnership […]
Term 1 always brings the excitement of World Thinking Day (WTD). This year, we celebrate its 100th birthday with a special GGA badge. Helping others is a strong theme in this edition. Guides support vulnerable communities with initiatives like the Olave’s ‘It’s in the Bag’ campaign. They learn and lead on the environment with Clean […]
Dear Girl Guide Volunteers, This International Volunteer Day, we celebrate all Girl Guide volunteers, the extraordinary people whose passion and commitment make it possible for girls to believe they can do anything. This year’s theme — “Volunteers: every contribution matters” — perfectly captures the impact you as volunteers have every single day. You are the […]
Nominations now open for a Young Women to join the Finance and Risk Committee Are you a young woman aged 18-30yrs? Eager to share your skills in financial management? Eager to learn and grow? Ready to be an advocate for the needs of girls and young women? Join the GGA Finance and Risk Committee Gain […]
We might be heading for the end of the year, but Guiding is still going strong. We are even planning for 2026. The Bush to Beach Jamboree 2025 was an amazing week in northern NSW and saw the launch of Period Point Wash Stations and the Period Preparedness Program. Whilst 2025 saw us celebrate 80 […]
Jota/Jota 2025: A World Shaped by Youth Jamboree-On-The-Air and Jamboree-On-The-Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the world’s largest annual digital and radio event, connecting Girl Guides and Scouts from around the world. Held on 17–19 October 2025, this event aims to promote global friendship, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment. Watch the video below from Her Excellency The Honourable […]
Modibodi and GGA Launch Period Point Wash Stations at Jamboree Navigating girlhood is tricky enough. Fear of leaking at sleepovers or camp adds yet another layer of anxiety during those early period years and can prevent girls from participating. Modibodi and Girl Guides Australia have partnered to empower girls to be period prepared and not […]