International Event Application Form

WAGGGS Events and Programs

Before you complete this Form

Check that all requirements for your Girl Guide membership are up to date. Your application will be delayed if WWCC checks are not up to date for example.
Ask two people (including one Girl Guide member) if they would provide references for your application. (tell them to check their junk mail for an email from Snapforms).
Apply as soon as possible to allow time for each step and to make sure your form reaches Girl Guides Australia before the closing date.

Next steps

Once submitted, the next steps are:

Your State Girl Guide Organisation (SGGO) membership checks and endorsement
Reference check auto-emails are triggered once SGGO endorses you
Interviews can take place once references are both received
Selection

For more information on WAGGGS programs visit:

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts - WAGGGS

WAGGGS World Centres

If you have questions email the National Coordinator International on international@girlguides.org.au

Which event are you applying for?

Personal Details

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Date of Birth

Email

Please confirm your email

Phone

Street address

City

State

Postcode

Tick this box to provide a different postal address.

Postal Street address

Postal City

Postal State

Postal Address Postcode

Membership Details

SC Email

SGGO Email Address

National Checks Email

Which State Girl Guide Organisation are you a member of?

Event Code

Membership Number

Expiry Date

Current role in Girl Guiding (if applicable)

Upload a clear photo (facing the camera - no sunglasses or hats)

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Motivational Statement

Tell us what is motivating you to apply for this trip. For example:

Why you are applying?
What do you hope to gain from your experience?
What knowledge, skills and strengths would you bring to the contingent?
Tell us about your leadership and interpersonal skills.
Briefly describe your international and cross-cultural experiences.
What challenges do you expect to encounter and how will you prepare for these?

Type your answer here

Experience and Qualifications

Please tick any of the following types of event you have attended

Events/Travel Experience

Have you participated in any of the following WAGGGS initiatives?

Please provide details of the WAGGGS initiative

Please choose any of the following Girl Guide Qualifications you currently hold

LeadershipManagementOutdoorsLearning + Development

Please list any other relevant qualification you hold

Details of relevant Girl Guiding experience

Details of relevant work experience or qualifications

Tell us about your interests

Emergency Contact

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Alternate Phone Number

Email Address

Please confirm email

Girl Guide Reference

Please provide details for a Girl Guide member willing to provide a reference/recommendation for you.

Please notify the person before submitting this application.

They will be sent an email with a link to a short form.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Please confirm email address

SGGO

Member Number

Current role in Girl Guiding

Personal Reference

Please provide details for someone willing to provide a personal reference/recommendation for you.

Please notify the person before submitting this application.

They will be sent an email with a link to a short form.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Please confirm email address

Thank you for your application and GOOD LUCK!

We will be in touch very soon. If you have any questions please reach out to international@girlguides.org.au

I have read and agree to the terms of the relevant Girl Guides Australia Privacy Collection Statement. *

Outdoors Reference

Please provide details for a Girl Guide member who is familiar with your outdoors experience.

Please notify the person before submitting this application.

They will be sent an email with a link to a short form.

First Name

Last Name

Best Phone Number

Email Address

Please confirm email address

SGGO

Member Number

Current role in Girl Guiding

Travel Details

Name on Passport

Passport Number

Passport Expiry DatePlease note: the passport must not expire less than 6 months before the trip begins.

Visa Details (if required)

Contingent Name

Travel Insurance Details

Independent Travel Details (if applicable)Additional insurance cover must be purchased for any travel taking place outside of the contingent's travel itinerary.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Clear

Signing here confirms acceptance of the terms and conditions.

Health

Travelling overseas on new adventures and sharing accommodation is exciting but can also be stressful at times. Providing the right information can be the key to a positive experience and is essential where support is needed.

Additional DetailsPlease provide any additional details needed.

Please list any medications herePlease list and detail any medications required. Visit the Smart Traveller website to read about taking medications overseas.

Do Girl Guides need to be aware of anything regarding your overall health and wellbeing?

YesNo

Please provide additional details.

If you have a Care Plan/Care Management Plan please upload it here.

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Please attach your care management plan(s) and a letter from your GP outlining a plan for this particular trip to best support you.

Background Checks

Working with Children Check (WWCC) Number

WWCC Expiry Date

Sign Off

Do you require financial assistance to make this trip possible?

NoYes

I confirm that I have read the terms and conditions and information provided is correct.

I accept the financial responsibility for this event, and agree to pay each payment on or before the due date.

I confirm that I have read and agree with the Privacy Policy Collection Statements

Girl Guide Reference Questions

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Complete the following questions about the above-named applicant.

Firstly, please confirm your name.

First Name

Last Name

How do you know the applicant?

Have you directly observed the applicant around young people age 12-17 or 18-30? Please give more detail.

Children and young people are vulnerable, particularly to the adults working closely with them. Do you think the applicant is well suited to working with young people and why? 

How well does the applicant work with others and in a team. Please provide examples.

Please describe your experience of the applicant with respect to the way she approaches taking risks and her willingness to follow policies and procedures.

Describe any experience with the applicant with respect to her ability to speak up about concerns she may have about the behaviour of others. 

What would you say are her communication strengths and weaknesses?

Can you talk to her organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines? 

Based on your knowledge of the applicant, do you have any concerns about the applicant working under pressure with others, especially in the context of being responsible for young people they do not know for extended periods of time whilst overseas?  

Do you have anything to add which you think we should be aware of in relation to this applicant becoming a member of an overseas contingent? 

Your Signature

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Character/Personal Reference

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Complete the following questions about the above-named applicant.

Firstly, please confirm your name.

First Name

Last Name

In what capacity do you know the applicant?

Have you directly observed the applicant around young people age 12- 17 or 18-30? Please give more detail.

Children and young people are vulnerable, particularly to the adults working closely with them. Do you think the applicant is well suited to working with young people and why? 

How well does the applicant work with others and in a team. Please provide examples.

Please describe your experience of the applicant with respect to the way she approaches taking risks and her willingness to follow policies and procedures. 

Describe any experience with the applicant with respect to her ability to speak up about concerns she may have about the behaviour of others. 

What would you say are her communication strengths and weaknesses?

Can you talk to her organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines?

Do you have anything to add which you think we should be aware of in relation to this applicant taking part in an international program overseas? 

Your Signature

Clear

Outdoor Reference

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

First Name

Last Name

In what capacity do you know the applicant?

Have you directly observed the applicant around young people age 12- 17 or 18-30? Please give more detail.

Children and young people are vulnerable, particularly to the adults working closely with them. Do you think the applicant is well suited to working with young people and why? 

How well does the applicant work with others and in a team. Please provide examples.

Please describe your experience of the applicant with respect to the way she approaches taking risks and her willingness to follow policies and procedures. 

Describe any experience with the applicant with respect to her ability to speak up about concerns she may have about the behaviour of others. 

What would you say are her communication strengths and weaknesses?

Can you talk to her organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines?

Based on your knowledge of the applicant, do you have any concerns about the applicant working under pressure with others, especially in the context of being responsible for young people they do not know for extended periods of time whilst overseas? 

Do you have anything to add which you think we should be aware of in relation to this applicant becoming a member of an overseas contingent?

Your Signature

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Application Denial

I need to deny this application

NoYes

Application Denial CommentsPlease detail your valid reason for denying this application at this stage.

You confirm that by submitting this form with this box checked will halt the workflow and no additional automatic notification will be provided at this stage. You must notify the applicant and any others who need to know that you've taken this action.

You must tick this box to finally deny the application.

Application Denial Signature

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SGGO/State Checks

Please tick to confirm the following are correct and match SGGO records:

NameAge Member Number

I confirm that the applicant currently meets all membership requirements.

Is there any reason this applicant may not positively represent GGA at an international event?Considerations include: ability to meet the appropriate standards of dress including uniform, manner, intercultural understanding, following the Girl Guide Promise and Law, commitment to the GGA Code of Conduct.

Please provide any additional details.

State Check Signature

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Ability to work with the age group (if applicable)Considerations should include: understanding the role, ability to facilitate a “girl led” experience understanding of and ability to work with the age group, Commitment to child safe practices, understanding appropriate boundaries.

Ability to provide and contribute to a safe and positive environmentConsiderations include: able to identify and a willingness to address inappropriate behaviours, following sound risk management processes, problem solving and decision making skills.

Ability to manage self and get along with othersConsiderations include: ability to manage self particularly under stress, interpersonal skills, adaptability, flexibility, tolerance, initiative, personal health and wellbeing.

Ability to communicate effectivelyConsiderations include: interpersonal, verbal, written, organisational and administrative skills as well as their fluency of thought, willingness to use social media and technology.

Overall ability to fulfil the role (if applicable)Considerations include: understanding of the role, motivation for applying, leadership skills, team work, organisational skills, and camping skills (if required).

State Commissioner

I confirm I have reviewed this application.

SC Comments

SC Signature

Clear

National Checks

I confirm I have reviewed this application.

Was an additional call to a referee required?

YesNo

National Checks Comments

National Checks Signature

Clear

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