Helping young people build emergency preparedness skills, connect with local volunteers, and earn a badge through hands-on activities.
VICSES Girl Guides Awareness Badge
VICSES and Girl Guides Victoria are proud to introduce the VICSES Girl Guides Badge Program. The program helps girls and young women learn about emergency preparedness, build practical skills, and understand the value of volunteering.
To earn the badge, participants are encouraged to work with their local VICSES unit and take part in a range of age-appropriate activities that help them understand emergency management and build community preparedness skills.
Program objectives:
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Broaden Guides' knowledge of VICSES and its role in keeping Victorian communities safe.
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Develop new skills and build confidence through practical activities.
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Encourage discussion and advocacy for gender equality with organisations such as VICSES.
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Showcase the wide range of volunteering opportunities available to young women with VICSES.
Get started
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View the VICSES Girl Guides program (PDF, 100 KB)
VICSES Scout Awareness Badge
The VICSES Scout Awareness Badge is a national program designed to help young people develop emergency preparedness skills and learn about disaster resilience through hands-on activities.
The program gives participants the opportunity to connect with local VICSES volunteers, understand the vital role they play in supporting Victorian communities during emergencies, and appreciate the contributions of these volunteers.
Program objectives:
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Learn about the role of VICSES and how volunteers support communities during emergencies.
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Develop practical emergency preparedness skills, including storm readiness, land search, knots, and sandbagging.
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Build confidence through hands-on learning experiences.
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Strengthen teamwork and community connection.
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Read the VICSES Scout Awareness Badge Guide (PDF, 383 KB)
Book a VICSES unit visit
To earn the VICSES Scouts and Girl Guides badge, participants are encouraged to work with their local VICSES Unit and take part in a range of age-appropriate activities that build practical skills.
Book a VICSES unit visit by completing the request form below.
