Striving to create empowering and safe spaces where every girl can flourish.
Our Board
Meet our board, led by Dr Brenda Hamlett as our Chair. The Girl Guides Western Australia Board is a vibrant group of individuals, each bringing their unique backgrounds and skills to guide our organisation towards new heights of excellence, growth and success. Together, they embody our values of empowerment, community and leadership.
Dr. Brenda Hamlett AM (Chair)
Warren Toh (Treasurer)
Jodi Graham (Community Member)
Catherine McKinnon (Elected Guiding Member)
Julie Rougier-Lagane (Elected Guiding Member)
Alexandra O’Brien (Elected Guiding Member, 18-29 yrs)
Sharon O’Brien (State Commissioner)
Erin Farley (Assistant State Commissioner)
Lauren Goodheart (Assistant State Commissioner)
Ghylene Palmer (Executive Officer)
Cassie Guy (Board Secretary)
Our Staff
At Girl Guides WA, our Guide House team are committed to our mission. With a focus on driving the organisation forward, we ensure we have considered processes and procedures to deliver our operations. We work to support our members, fostering a thriving environment of adventure, discovery, and belonging within the Girl Guides WA community.
Our State Team
State Commissioner Sharon O’Brien
Assistant State Commissioner Erin Farley
Assistant State Commissioner Lauren Goodheart
Our Policies
Our policies at Girl Guides WA are crafted with care to uphold ethics, inclusivity, and seamless operations. They’re the foundation of our dedication to ensuring a safe, welcoming space for all, focusing on protection and celebrating diversity. For our members, detailed access to our constitution, By-Laws, and policies is conveniently available through the Member Portal, with more Guiding policies accessible on the Girl Guides Australia website.
Our Patrons
The Girl Guides Western Australia patrons are His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson.
Our Strategic Plan!
