Membership Newsletter

30 October 2022

From the CEO's Desk

Firstly, welcome to our new-look newsletter for our industry's information, education and connection. We hope you like the new format and we welcome feedback on how it works for you (or doesn't).

2022 is quickly coming to a close and I can see, hear, feel that everyone needs that well-earned break this year.

What a year we have had in getting back to business and now our challenge is to leverage this to take it to the next level in 2023. And that will mean different things for each one of you. For some, it will be to do things better, more efficiently, with more resources. For some, it will be to grow, prosper and build a sustainable operation. For others, it might be refining and consolidating so that overall efficiencies can be realised. Whatever it is, be sure that Outdoors NSW & ACT is working with many stakeholders and programs to help you achieve your goals. So try not to battle the conditions on your own if we can help you get there. That's why we are here!

So, as we enter November, now is a great time to start thinking about what needs to change for 2023! Your new-look membership portal has an incredible amount of resources already and is being built upon weekly. And keep informed through your weekly member emails or connect & share forums with your must-know opportunities.

Lori Modde

CEO, Outdoors NSW & ACT Limited

October News

Connect & Share Forums in October

7 October 2022 - Industry Updates

14 October 2022 - Updates and discussion on Diversity & Inclusion

21 October 2022 - Bushcraft Research Study

28 October 2022 - Budget summary and discussion on flood risks

YOUTUBE

Events

Nature Play in Practice

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23rd Nov 2022 4:00pm - 5:30pm

The NOEC program showcased varied examples of primary and secondary schools, nature play, outdoor learning and bushcraft and this event will provide a one-off "highlights package".

Who is it for? Anyone interested in nature play and outdoor learning, with a focus on children/ youth in primary and secondary schools, both in school and off-site programs.
Why attend? To get some ideas to inform your future practice, and hear from six different programs.
What will you gain? Ideas, perspectives and connections to an ever growing sector in the Australian outdoor industry.

Hosted by Outdoors NSW & ACT, Facilitated by Dr Amanda Lloyd, with presentations from The Nature School, Educated by Nature, Bush Craft in an Australian Context, Greater Sydney Parklands.

Outdoors NSW & ACT Limited AGM

17th November 10am

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Outdoor Operators MasterClass

24 & 25 November 2022

Register to attend - FREE for Members*

Connect & Share Forums

Every Friday 10am

Register to attend a ny week

NOEC legacy continues...

For all attendees of NOEC, you now have access to your 'content hub' where you can view images, videos, listen to all the concurrent recordings, download the presentations and much more...

Follow the link below with the details you were sent via email with your unique access code to start accessing today.

Visit the NOEC Hub for all the event content

Bushcraft Research

Tim Entwistle is a Master of Research Candidate at the University of Western Sydney and needs 200 survey responses for the first phase of his research project. The survey investigates the use of bushcraft in mainstream Australian Outdoor Education and should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.

If you are currently an outdoor educator working with young people in Australia, please consider responding to the survey.

Complete the Survey

The impacts of serious incidents in Outdoor and Adventure Programs

The industry is invited to contribute to an important research study by Chief Investigator Denise Mitten, PhD. (Prescott College, AZ, USA) and with investigators Clare Dallat, PhD. ( University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia), Deb Ajango, MS (Alaska Pacific University, USA) & Stuart Slay, MA (The Student Conservation Association, USA). To participate click on the link below.

Contribute to this important research

National survey of outdoor employers: Useful training and qualifications that are not within the AQF

You are invited to participate in this survey that seeks to better understand what training and qualification pathways are useful and recognised by a broad range of outdoor employers, apart from those qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

The data collected will be used by the OCA to promote useful pathways into a broad range of workplaces within the outdoor industry/sector.

Complete Survey

What's new in the Outdoors NSW & ACT Membership Portal

The following items have been uploaded this last month

AgriTourism guides

For businesses, local government and stakeholders

Consumer Research

Current economic and purchasing sentiments

NPWS Cycling Strategy

Newly released strategy for cycling in our parks.

Welcome new members

Experience Nature

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Experience Nature is made up of several innovative brands – Wildfest® Experiences, Wild Food Adventures Tours & Getaways as well as Highland Harvest Feasts – all with one goal, to connect you with nature in unique and compelling ways.

Cottonwood Learning

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Cottonwood Learning is an all weather outdoor nature program based on self directed play and inquiry learning. Children are given opportunities for deep play and nature immersion which fosters growth in body, mind and spirit.

Welcome to our

Individual Members

Welcome to Diana Barnett, Robyn Fox, Suzi Wilson, Anna Jarrett, Adam Darragh &

Brianna Marie Croke

ONSWACT Members can get 20% of Ky Furneaux's new book "Survive" - use the code in the Membership Portal

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