The History of Girl Guides Section Badges in Australia 1909 - 1996

A Journey Through the Girl Guide Badges of Australia

Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Girl Guides, was passionate about challenging himself to expand his knowledge and skills. Inspired by this ideal, he created a program of challenges for girls and young women, which became the foundation of the Girl Guide movement and its iconic badges.

This book delves into the history of Girl Guides in Australia from 1909 to 1996, exploring the evolution of its sections and badges. In the early years, Australian Guides followed the English badge system, but over time, a uniquely Australian syllabus and set of badges emerged.

As society transformed over the 20th century, so too did the badges, reflecting the changing roles, skills, and interests of girls and young women.

The author found researching this history to be a fascinating journey and hopes readers will find it equally inspiring and insightful.