Girl Guides Tasmania

Girl Guides Tasmania

Girl Guides Tasmania is a leading youth organisation offering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where girls and young women can grow, lead, and thrive. Open to girls aged 5 to 17, and women 18 and over, Girl Guides Tasmania delivers a dynamic, non-formal education program designed to equip participants with essential life skills, promote leadership, and foster community spirit.

With activities designed around fun, friendship, personal growth, and outdoor adventure, Girl Guides Tasmania encourages every member to explore her potential, build confidence, and make lifelong connections. Backed by trained and passionate volunteer Leaders, the program is grounded in the values and mission of Girl Guides Australia.

Girl Guiding Australia

Girl Guiding in Australia follows the Australian Guide Program (AGP), a framework that focuses on four key elements: physical, practical, people, and self. Activities are structured around seven core fundamentals, including promise and law, outdoors, service, world guiding, leadership development, and self-governance.

At the heart of the program lies the belief that girls flourish when given the space to explore and learn in an all-girl environment. Guiding offers girls a unique opportunity to express themselves, develop independence, and lead in a supportive, inclusive space. They’re learning how to build a campfire, organise a community project, or take part in an international jamboree. Girls are consistently encouraged to challenge themselves and embrace their capabilities.

All members, both girls and adults, make a personal promise, connecting them with a worldwide movement of over 10 million Guides. This commitment reflects the core values of respect, responsibility, and service to others.

Girl Guides

Girls who join Girl Guides become part of a local Unit, which meets regularly for engaging and age-appropriate activities. Within these Units, Guides are placed into smaller groups known as Patrols. Working in Patrols fosters skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, and decision-making.

Each girl actively participates in planning and evaluating her experience. From local community initiatives to state-wide and international events, the Girl Guides journey is rich with opportunity. Whether they are camping under the stars, navigating team challenges, or participating in service projects, Guides learn practical skills that prepare them for life beyond school.

In addition to outdoor adventures and skill development, Guides gain a sense of belonging and self-worth. They’re supported to become thoughtful, resourceful, and resilient individuals who understand the value of community and global citizenship.

Guiding for Women

Girl Guides Tasmania is not only for girls. Women aged 18 and over play a crucial role in sustaining and enriching the movement. There are multiple pathways for women to get involved, depending on their interests and availability.

The Olave Program supports young women aged 18–30 who wish to connect socially, develop leadership skills, and take part in community service.

Volunteer Leaders work directly with girls or adults, facilitating activities and supporting youth development.

Trefoil Guilds consist of women with a background or interest in Guiding, often supporting the community and mentoring younger Guides.

General Volunteering is also available for those who want to contribute without a formal leadership role.

Training and support are provided to all volunteers, ensuring that every adult member feels confident and valued in their role.