Applications now open for the role of National Coordinator – Youth. Purpose of the role: To coordinate and support the implementation of a high-quality, inclusive, girl-led Australian Guide Program (AGP) across Girl Guiding in Australia. The National Coordinator works with a range of both volunteers and staff at Girl Guides Australia as well as State […]
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 […]
In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the powerful voices of girls and young women, both in Australia and around the world and the ways in which Girl Guides in Australia is helping to foster and amplify them. This newsletter celebrates girls and young women sharing their stories and experiences, making a difference in […]
Guiding is not only about volunteering, but also about being part of a community. A community that offers opportunities for personal growth, to connect to a sense of purpose, to network with like-minded people and improve one’s mental health. This newsletter shares updates about activities happening in our community. That includes the 2024 ‘It’s in […]
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 […]
Girl Guiding is always about opportunities and being part of your community. The beginning of 2024 has seen so many examples of just this. Already this year, we have seen a contingent of Australian Guides discover the culture of India, with many more Guides and Leaders preparing to take off to the UK in a […]
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 […]