Its mission is to empower girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting members of the community.

Membership is open to all girls and young women from all cultures, faiths and traditions.

The Girl Guides Australia Board in May 2010, passed a recommendation that Members may opt to use an alternative to the current Promise:[4] I promise that I will do my best: to do my duty to God and my country; to help other people; and to keep the Guide Law.

These changes were a result of comprehensive consultation with Girl Guides throughout Australia through the Promise and Law Review.

This updated promise was ratified by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts on 3 July 2012[5] and now stands as below: I promise that I will do my best To be true to myself and develop my beliefs To serve my community and Australia And live by the Guide Law.

[2] These are: Prior to 1996 Girl Guides in Australia were organised into one of four youth sections based on age.

Units can choose their own name and can cater for guides of any age range between 5 and 18 years.

Guide Leaders are adult volunteers aged over 18, and have hold various GGA Qualifications relevant to their position.

Individual Guides, Patrols or whole units can choose to work towards appropriate challenges in a wide range of areas, though it is not compulsory.

There are 4 main types of challenge badges (Explore, Create, Achieve and Discover) each pursued in a different way.

Some allow Guides to set their own personal challenges, some have set criteria; some focus on a certain topic or skill, others cover a group of skills in an area, and some are based on a wide variety of different areas across the Australian Guide Program.

It provides opportunities for personal development and self-awareness, in addition to community service and a specific focus.

Any girl 14 years and over can join Guides to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

Guides are provided with many opportunities to learn new skills, give service, participate in a recreational activity or expedition and take part in a residential camp – this could even be at a WAGGGS World Centre such as SANGAM in India.

[11] The previous range of biscuits, which came in traditional, mini-choc chip, and gluten-free buttery shortbread, were manufactured in Australia by Modern Baking Company.