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May has been a month of big thinking — about safety data, what we owe volunteers, what the federal budget actually means for your business, and how fast compliance, standards and technology are shifting across the outdoor industry.
All of that matters and this monthly newsletter will assist in keeping up with all that information. But importantly, we need to highlight the opportunities for you in July. We have a genuinely special week coming up in Jervis Bay — the Outdoor Industry MasterClass, the Outdoors Industry Awards Night, and the Outdoor Learning Conference — and our August leadership programs are filling fast. Details below.
Outdoor Industry MasterClass 2026
Two days working on your business, not just in it. Expert-led sessions covering marketing, AI, sustainability and compliance — with dedicated streams for Tourism and Education operators. Finishing with a shared MasterClass Recap to turn ideas into action.
Get your MasterClass ticket →Outdoor Industry Awards — Celebration Night
The industry's night to celebrate the people, programs and businesses leading the way. Finalists have been announced — now it's time to be in the room. Join us for a memorable evening recognising outstanding achievement across outdoor education, recreation and adventure tourism.
Get your Awards Night ticket →Outdoor Learning Conference
Two days for educators, facilitators and outdoor learning practitioners — keynotes, hands-on workshops and peer connection focused on wellbeing, curriculum and outdoor learning practice across all age groups.
Register for the Conference →Office of Sport NSW · Destination Sydney Surrounds South · Paddy Pallin · Trinity Grammar School
Pinnacle Leadership Program — Cohort #3
For women in the outdoor industry ready to strengthen confidence, leadership capability and professional networks. Applications open now.
Apply for Pinnacle →
2-Day Leadership Intensive
Hands-on leadership skills for outdoor industry professionals — for team managers, program leaders and growing businesses.
View & Register →Each week our Connect & Share Forums covers the issues shaping the outdoor industry. Here's May in review — click to listen.
Outdoor Safety Data That Changes Practice
20,000+ real incidents analysed. Outdoor programs don't fail in dramatic moments — they fail in the ordinary ones. And what's to come with the new look UPLOADS.
Listen →Volunteer Power & What's Changing for Outdoor Activities
Real numbers behind the volunteer contribution — bigger than most realise. Plus Victoria's Outdoor Recreation Bill and what it signals nationally.
Listen →What the Federal Budget Means for Small Outdoor Businesses
The $20,000 instant asset write-off is permanent. Fuel relief continues. Here's what's in it for you — and what's still missing.
Listen →Snow Industry Pulse
Snow season economics, billions in regional value — and the insurance problem no one is solving.
Listen →Alpine Standards to AI Search & Everything Between
AI is becoming the first place customers look for your business — most outdoor operators aren't showing up. Plus two big compliance changes landing 1 July and 1 October.
Listen →- Tour Guide Course review — opens up opportunities for the Outdoor Industry, have your say
- Employment Guidance for the Outdoor Industry — download in the members portal
- Australian Outdoor Industry Standards Set — 35 standards; members get 10% off ($649)
- AAAS Review update — draft out for consultation from 30 June
- Full 2026 PD Program — abseiling, paddling, leadership, facilitation & more
- Weekly Connect & Share Forums — register for your Friday link
- Super Pay Day from 1 July 2026 — super must be paid at the same time as wages. Review your payroll now.
- Credit card surcharges end 1 October 2026 — update booking systems and pricing before October.
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