Celebrating You — Connecting Communities, Guiding with Heart 💙 Dear friends, During this Volunteer Week, we want to express our thanks for everything you do as a Girl Guide volunteer. This year’s theme, “Connecting Communities”, speaks directly to the heart of what Guiding is all about — and what you help make possible. Through your […]
As we celebrate National Volunteer week it is a moment to pause, thank and acknowledge all the amazing volunteers that work week in, week out to provide opportunities for girls and young women in Australia. This year’s theme, “Something for Everyone,” truly encapsulates the spirit of what volunteers bring to our organization. Whether it is […]
Dear Girl Guide Volunteers, International Volunteer Day is a day to celebrate and promote volunteering. It is a chance to say Thank You to all those who so generously give of their time for others. It is a self-evident statement that if everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place. As we come to the […]
Girl Guides Australia is now welcoming applications for the role of National Coordinator, Olave Program. Coordinating and supporting the ongoing development and growth of the Olave Program, this role is vital to promoting and engaging young women members 18-29 years of age. The National Coordinator works with a range of both volunteers and staff at […]
Girl Guides Australia is now welcoming applications for the role of Chair of the Adult Awards Committee. Recognising volunteers for the amazing work they do is an important part of our organisation, and this role is vital for leading the process to ensure this recognition is promoted, implemented, and evaluated. Specific requirements: The Chair of this […]
Are you aged 16-30 years? Do you have a passion for Girl Guiding? Do you want to help shape the future of Girl Guiding in Australia? Girl Guides Australia is excited to call for nominations for the national Young Women’s Forum. The Forum is a network of young women aged 16-30 years who are a […]
Girl Guides Australia is very proud that we are a Child Safe Child Friendly Community. This letter from Rosemary Derwin, Chief Commissioner will provide you with some information on what we have been doing to maintain our commitment to the safety of Youth Members of Girl Guiding in Australia.
The Girl Guides Australia Board has further reviewed international travel for Australian Guiding members. GGA acknowledges the importance of international opportunities in Guiding whilst focused on balancing the value of those opportunities with risk management considerations. Effective from 1 June 2023, international travel may resume to approved Guiding events (including camps and jamborees) by youth […]
Girl Guides Australia (GGA) is excited to advertise the two Assistant Chief Commissioner positions to support the incoming Chief Commissioner Dr. Helen Reid, to lead Girl Guiding in Australia. Members of State Girl Guide organisations who are looking for a new challenge are encouraged to apply and join the GGA team of volunteers focused on […]