Georgia Tacey
Sunbury Girl Guides are looking for new members.
Unit leader Charlotte Le Guier said the Sunbury guides are looking for new members across all the age groups, particularly in the youngest and oldest units.
“Girl Guides fosters a sense of belonging and connection, encouraging girls to explore new challenges and activities in a supportive environment,” she said.
“We do a whole bunch of different activities. We work on plenty of badges, we teach the girls new skills such as camping skills and cooking, and there are plenty of opportunities to participate in unit and state-run events such as canoeing expeditions, national jamborees and much more.”
The Sunbury Girl Guides also participate in a range of activities and events in the community, most recently helping out in the Sunbury Anzac Day March.
“Girl Guides is ‘girl-led’ meaning we do whatever it is the girls are wanting to do,” Ms Le Guier said.
“We try to make sure the girls are always trying new things and doing things that interest them.”
The Sunbury Guides are spilt into four age groups that meet on different days of the week.
These include the Sugar Glider Guides (ages five to eight), which meets Mondays at 4.30pm to 6pm; Wongguri Guides (ages eight to 11), which meets Thursdays at 6.30pm to 8pm; Brushtail Possum Guides (ages 11 to 14), which meets Wednesdays at 6.30pm to 8.30pm; and Bluebell Ranger Guides (ages 14 to 17), which meets Fridays at 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
All meetings are held at the Sunbury Guide Hall, at 6 Miller Street, Sunbury.
“Guides is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your peers and get involved in the local community,” Ms Le Guier said.
“Through a fun, welcoming environment, girls form lifelong friendships, take on new challenges and develop lifelong skills and a positive sense of self.”
Details: www.guidesvic.org.au/join-now/
