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May 9, 2024 · Girl Guiding in Australia (GGiA) is committed to providing safe activities and environments for all Girl Guides, Volunteers, and Employees and has policies and procedures for specific aspects. These include supervision ratios, risk management, outdoor activities, adventure-based activities, overnight stays, interstate events, international ...
- 1. Supervision RatiosGirl Guiding in Australia is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all Guides, Volunteers and Employees. It is important to consider the supervi...
- 2. Risk ManagementGGA has a risk management framework which must be referenced for all Girl Guiding activities. All volunteers and staff are empowered to manage risk...
- 3. Boundaries When Interacting With Youth MembersAdults in Guiding are to avoid placing themselves in a situation where Youth Members feel uncomfortable or compromised or where adults’ actions cou...
- 4. Outdoor and Adventure-based ActivitiesEnjoying the outdoors is an important part of the Australian Guide Program. There are specific guidelines and procedures which must be followed for...
- 5. Overnight StaysA Guide Unit may hold an indoor overnight stay or sleepover. These must be held in a Guide approved venue and meet specific requirements pursuant t...
- 6. Interstate Girl Guide Youth Member EventsWWCCs are only valid in the state or territory where they are issued. Any Adult in Guiding who attends a Girl Guide Youth Member event in another s...
- 7. International Events and TravelGGA is a foundation member of WAGGGS and it is important for GGiA to promote friendship among the girls and women of all nations as a contribution...
- 8. Digital Platforms – including social media and internetGGiA recognises the rapidly changing electronic age that we live in today and the opportunities and challenges that this provides for all Members a...
- 9. Parental Rights and Court OrdersUnder Australian law, both parents of a Youth Member will usually have equal ‘parental responsibility’ for that Youth Member unless: There is a ‘Ch...
May 9, 2024 · Policy. Girl Guiding in Australia (GGiA) welcomes girls and women as members to Guiding in accordance with the GGA Diversity and Inclusion Policy, the GGA Child Safe Child Friendly Policy and any other relevant policy. Fundamental to being a member is acceptance of the Girl Guide Promise and the Guide Law. All Youth Members and Adult Members ...
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May 9, 2024 · Policy. Girl Guiding in Australia (GGiA) is committed to being led by girls and women of all ages, with the vision of empowering all girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world. Girl-led Guiding is facilitated at the Unit level through the delivery of the Australian Guide Program (AGP).
5 days ago · Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), commonly referred to as simply Girl Scouts, is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, a year after she had met Robert Baden-Powell , the founder of Scouting .
May 9, 2024 · Girl Guiding in Australia (GGiA) is committed to promoting and providing a healthy lifestyle and environment for all Members, Volunteers, and Employees. Adult Members, Volunteers, and Employees will follow all required procedures to minimise health risks to Youth Members. GGiA will respond promptly to all health and safety concerns affecting ...
May 9, 2024 · This is a deliberate policy to promote a uniform approach across Girl Guiding in Australia. All Adult Members* and Ongoing Volunteers will undergo a Working with Children Check (WWCC), a National Police Check, and two Referee Checks. The WWCC must be without restriction or condition and be current. All checks and clearances are required to be ...
May 1, 2024 · Girl Guides are welcome to work on badges in their own time, including from the Look Wide badge book or the Gemstone badges. There are also the major recognition awards such as Junior Baden Powell and Baden Powell awards in the Look Wider Still award book. These involve presenting and sharing to peers.
