The exercise upholds the core values of the Girl Guides.

“It helps build the confidence of the guides talking to members of the public,” Maitland Girl Guides leader Charlotte “Ivy” Cochraine said.

“The people buying the biscuits want to know what they do as Guides.”

In the past year Maitland Girl Guides has enjoyed a resurgence. 

Membership had dipped to four but has rebounded to 14.

Miss Cochraine, 19, joined when she was five years old.

“I enjoyed the camping, but the girls here really enjoy the craft,” she said.

The Guide movement helps the girls to develop strength in leadership.

They are encouraged to set their own goals outside the sometimes strict confines of school and family life.

“Guides is a chance for them to be themselves without boys or parents being around,” Miss Cochraine said. 

Girl Guides NSW & ACT state commissioner Gillian Garsia said National Biscuit Day was an exciting time of year.

“The funds raised from the sale of biscuits allows us to continue to provide important programs in leadership and personal development for our girls and young women,” she said.

National Biscuit Day teaches the Guides to set goals, make business decisions, manage money, learn about people and develop business ethics.

Maitland Girl Guides will sell their biscuits through schools and at the Maitland Girl Guides Hall in St Andrews Street on Monday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, and Wednesdays from 5pm to 6.30pm. 

Or phone 0407 337 127. 

Each packet of Girl Guides Biscuits costs $3 and all money raised goes to Girl Guides programs.