The Olave Program is a framework for participants to engage in opportunities for personal challenge through a flexible network, with a focus on service. All members of a State Guide organisation aged 18 - 30 are eligible to participate in the Olave Program. The Olave Program enables young women to further develop as confident, self-respecting, responsible, global community members. The Olave Program provides a voice for the young women of Guiding aged 18 - 30.
 

Framework of the Olave Program?

As participants of the Olave Program we: Show our commitment to Guiding through the PROMISE AND LAW Support OUR COMMUNITY through voluntary service to Guiding and the wider world Celebrate and develop a deeper understanding of Guiding through HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS Foster cultural acceptance and strengthen global links through experiencing INTERNATIONAL GUIDING Support, encourage and learn from each other through SOCIAL NETWORKS Grow as individuals through pursuing opportunities for SELF DEVELOPMENT What can your OP peer group do? Outdoor Activities - boating, rock climbing, caving, hiking, expedition training Work on OBP related activities Organise and carry out a service project - to the wider community or to guiding Help organise a region or state event Discover a new interest or leisure activity that you haven't tried before Visit Tingira to play or help out Training (not just for leaders) eg. first aid, boating, camp fire, archery, low ropes etc Visit places - observatory, SES, bushfire, airport etc Volunteering - guiding & the wider community Write an article for the OP web site about what you have achieved! How to get involved There are OP groups all over NSW. Click here to fill in our membership enquiry form so we can get you in contact with an OP group near you! For existing members who want to get involved in OP activities, email the OP committee at olavecommittee@hotmail.com for contact details in your region.

Past OP events

Dragon Skin was a big success this year! Click here to see the photos and read more about it This year, 30 participants from across NSW enjoyed a wonderful weekend of getting to know more about OP and how to make it even better. Click here to read more Olave Program members had a blast at the 10 Year Anniversary Cocktail Party Click here to see the pics Sarah Rees and Mandy Brown have recently returned from the 2006 GOLD Project in Thailand. Mandy has written a report that is a must read....

Want to join Guides?

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2006 OP Committee - Pam, Emma, Nicola, Gabby, Luisa, Aurora & Sarah
 

What are OP members doing?

The Gold Project 2007 provided a wonderful opportunity to give Thai Guides and Leaders ideas and experiences in learning by doing activities.   Click here to read the report The Super Service weekend was attended by about a dozen OP girls Click here to see the pics This year's Annual Caving weekend was another success. Click here to read the report The 007 OP Ball pictures have finally arrived. Click here to see the photos   BRAVOOO! Natalia Woods from Southern Border Region; Luisa Simeonidis from  East Met Region; Prue Carpenter, State Commissioner; Her Excellency, Prof. Marie Bashir; Rachael Baas from Chichester Region; and Danielle Covey from Northern Beaches Region at this year's Olave Baden-Powell Award presentation at Government House.

Contact us...

Have a query about the Olave Program? Why not contact us through our email address: olavecommittee@hotmail.com or send snail mail to: Leisa Evans NSW Olave Program Coordinator Guide House Locked Bag 950 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012