Hello to all in Guiding around Australia as we come to the end of Term 4! Looking back on the year, it seems so long ago that we had the fun of getting together for the Kani-Karrung Jamboree in January, yet it feels like just last week when I began the role of Chief Commissioner […]
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 […]
Hello to all in Guiding around Australia and welcome to Term 2 As I write this update, I am on Gadubanud lands of the Eastern Maar Nation where my husband and I look after 50 acres of beautiful Otway land to the west of Geelong in Victoria. My study looks out over one of our […]
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.
How wonderful to be back enjoying Girl Guiding for 2023! I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends relaxing, refreshing, and recharging ready for a year filled with Girl Guiding fun, friendship, and adventure! The year certainly started with all things Girl Guiding offers for those who shared time together in Ballarat in January […]
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 […]