The Australian Guide Program
The Australian Guide Program provides girls and young women with a sense of purpose, belonging and achievement.
The Program is based on the view of the Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, that the 'activities, while delighting girls', should also give them 'a course of education outside the school' in four areas:
- Character and intelligence
- Skill and handicraft
- Physical health and hygiene
- Service for others and fellowship
As the Program symbol shows, the Australian Guide Program has these focal points:
PHYSICAL - Giving girls opportunities to become fit, heathy and strong
PRACTICAL - Enabling girls to learn skills that will help them throughout their lives
PEOPLE - Helping girls to develop friendships, and skills at understanding and caring for others
SELF - Giving girls opportunities to grow by challenging themselves and learning to lead.
The Program helps to develop skills for life.
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