Membership Newsletter

30 November 2022

From the CEO's Desk

Well, what a busy month it has been... I'm not sure about the rest of the industry, but opportunities are popping up at every corner and the future is getting brighter and brighter. Taking up these opportunities as they come to us is exactly what we are doing as they fill a need, amplify voice or build better foundations for the future. I remember very early on in my career a boss of mine said "why put off what you can do now?" and this has put me in a good place for the majority of my career. I hope you enjoy reading about some of these activities that we have been up to in this month's newsletter.

Also very relevant to my theme of this month's newsletter....CLIMATE ACTION!

Some of you may be aware that we carry the name Australian Outdoor Industry when we advocate for national change of policy, support and leadership. Our board of directors have endorsed its use to fill the gaps in the industry and help drive change for the better. We have now connected our national brand with Outdoors People for Climate and using the discussions in our Climate Change Sub-Committee we are asking for the industry to join us in this movement towards better action.

Step 1) We ask the industry to 'sign-up' and work with us IF YOU BELIEVE climate action is important - you can do so here
Step 2) We will help you by supplying information, tools and resources to use with your local area and political connections
Step 3) Be proud you are helping support something that is incredibly important for future generations wishing to continue providing communities with the benefits of outdoor education, recreation and therapy!

Signing up costs you nothing, but it gives a more powerful voice for our collaboration with Outdoors People for Climate. So, I hope to see our voice grow in this space!

Lori Modde

CEO, Outdoors NSW & ACT Limited &

The Australian Outdoor Industry

November News

Connect & Share Forums in November

Episode #120 - Destination NSW and Tools for Adventure Tourism

Episode #121 - ANZSCO Code Review

Episode #123 - Summer Skills and Smart & Skilled Opportunities for staff

From 2023, Connect & Shares will continue to be available for viewing via the member portal for all members. Chosen episodes will be featured on YouTube and Spotify for all to access.

YOUTUBE

Outdoors NSW & ACT November Activities

2022 MasterClass

24-26 November

There was so much covered at this year's MasterClass that was pertinent to all our industry right now. All powerpoints and audio recordings will be available to all members by 3 December.

Information on the outdoor industry environmental pulse, mental health first aid training, social justice, camp obstacles by schools research and much more was discussed.

Thanks so much to Destination NSW, the NSW Small Business Commissioner's Office and Paddy Pallin for their support for the event.

Thank you also to the members who invested their time in attending.

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Other activities

Outdoor Careers, Symposiums and more...

This month, Outdoors NSW & ACT supported Bushwalking NSW and their Symposium on developments in National Parks, and discussed VET Quals with key RTO's for 2023 delivery. We also attended the NSW Tourism Awards and supported our partner Take 3 for the Sea in their recognition of our adventure tourism operators taking waste initiatives to another level. Congratulations to Valley Outdoors and Glenworth Valley Adventures on your achievements. Well-deserved!

And just before our MasterClass, we were privileged to join The Outdoor Education Group, Southbound Adventures and Office of Sport in promoting careers in the Outdoors at THE Schools Day in Ulladulla with thanks to Destination Sydney Surrounds South.

And we ended the month on an incredible high as we attended the ACHPER NSW Conference where the new Department of Education curriculum was discussed with schools looking to run the course. So excited to see new schools adding it to their offering.

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Annual General Meeting

This month was also AGM month and thank you to the members who came along to hear from Karen Jones, CEO of the Office of Sport NSW and our activities from the year that was. The Annual Report is available on our website and we welcome our new Board Directors; Virginia Mitchell and Faith Bentley. We have an exciting year ahead and look forward to our Strategy Day on 15th December where we will connect face to face.

Events

Outdoors NSW & ACT Conference

7th July 2023

SAVE THE DATE

Outdoors NSW & ACT is bringing the who's who together in one event to help navigate the future of the Outdoor Industry and broader sector in a one-day event in 2023 and everyone is invited. Mark the date in your diary as more information follows in early 2023.

Tailored to practitioners and upper management, content will be varied and applicable to both levels of needs. Anyone who is in recreation, education, tourism or therapy needs not to miss this event.

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Sydney Careers Expo

8th - 9th September 2023

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Get Outdoor Career options in front of Sydney school leavers and career changers at the Sydney Careers Expo 8th & 9th September 2023. Outdoors NSW & ACT has purchased a large space that features the Outdoors and you can be a part of the action promoting your business / jobs / traineeships. Expressions of Interest are now open, so email ONSWACT to know more.

Forest School Training

Click here to Register

25th - 29th September 2023

Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children and young people opportunities to develop confidence and self-esteem through regular hands-on learning experiences in a local woodland or natural environment.

The Forest School Leader training is tailored to support the Australian National Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. All practical session ideas, planning and recording documentation and presentations will relate to these learning outcomes. Health and Safety and Risk Benefit analysis input will also be tailored to the environment here in Australia. The Forest School learning approach can be adapted to benefit any child in any environment. It is all about reconnecting our children with meaningful experiences in their local nature.

For more information or to book your place on this training program offered in the ACT or Sydney, click here.

Outdoors NSW & ACT

Final C&S for 2022

9th December 10am

Register to attend

2023 Connect & Share Forums

In the coming weeks, details on the 2023 Connect & Share forums will be released. They will continue at 10am each Friday.

Keep an eye out so you don't miss getting the details on these regular forums for the industry.

Other Information

Middle Managers in the Outdoors

This report provides insight into the leadership needs of middle managers in the outdoor industry. It includes an introduction of global marketplace trends regarding middle managers, an overview of original research, participants, and findings, recommendations for organizations wanting to support middle management, and resources for middle managers. Conducted by ZEN for Business it provides some areas for consideration in retaining, rewarding and growing middle management.

Get the full report from the Members Portal or through Zen for Business Direct

VET Qualifications Survey

This survey 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 the Survey

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

The following items have been uploaded this last month

MasterClass Content

All presentations and audio recordings will be in the portal before 3 December

New Research

New releases of research have been added to the portal

Destination NSW & SafeWork NSW

Tools and resources for businesses across all areas of the industry

Welcome to our new members this month

Forest School Learning Initiative

Forest School Learning Initiative offers Level 3 Forest School Leader Training (we can also incorporate Level 2 training if required) at venues throughout Australia.

PCYC NSW Limited

PCYC NSW is a registered charity, who's mission is to empower young people to reach their potential through Police and community partnerships.

Australian Climbing Association (NSW)

ACA (NSW) is the peak body for recreational rock climbing in New South Wales. We are funded by a combination of membership fees, donations and associate membership through the major climbing clubs.

Wangat Lodge

Wangat Lodge, set on the Chichester River amongst the forest in the sub-tropical foothills of the Barrington Tops, means, in the local Gringai dialect, a place where whispers are heard.

The Steps Barrington

The Steps Barrington Campgound is a boutique campground with a limit on campers so there's plenty of space. On the river you'll find stretches of slow moving water that make perfect swimming holes for family fun; try paddling the rapids in a kayak, canoe or surf mat; or take to the trails of our cross-country mountain bike park.

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

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