WHAT'S COMING UP
AAAS REVIEW EVENTS
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MAY 2025
National Project Briefings
- Tuesday 6 May, 1–2pm or 5–6pm
- Saturday 17 May, 1-2pm or 5–6pm
- Monday 19 May 1-2pm
- All sessions will be recorded and can be sent on request.
- Complete the sign-up form to get the invite for all workshops
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JUNE - AUGUST 2025
Online Workshops & Surveys
- Stakeholder Focus Groups (Online)
- 1:1 Interviews with peak bodies and national organisations
- National Surveys, Webinars, and Forums
- State and Territory Briefings (Face-to-Face)
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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2025
In-person Consultations
- In-Person Consultation Forums
- Held in major cities and regional centres to test draft concepts and collect practical feedback.
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MARCH - APRIL 2026
Testing Process
- Public Comment and Pilot Testing
- Final drafts released for sector-wide review and real-world field trials.
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MAY 2026
Final Release
- Updated AAAS and GPGs published with implementation tools, FAQs, and user guidance.
Professional Learning and
Conference Engagement
Dr David Marsden will also be delivering professional learning sessions, and hands-on workshops at major sector events and conferences across the country in 2025–26. These events will support industry-wide understanding of risk, inclusion, and the updated standard.
Dates for Briefings
Phase 1 briefing dates are from May 2025.
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Have your say
You have access to a platform for all your comments and feedback on various areas relating to the AAAS.
Need to get in touch
The Project Lead is Dr David Marsden and you can reach out to the consultation inbox by emailing engagement@outdoorcouncilaustralia.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I stay informed about this review?
Register your details via the form on this page or click here to be taken directly to the form. You will then receive regular updates on the process.
When are the sessions I can register for?
Updates will be sent to the database for events as they are announced. To be kept informed, join the updates' database via the form above.
When is this process meant to conclude?
We expect to have the process complete by June 2026.
Where can I share my feedback?
You can attend consultation sessions or share your feedback online via the consultation hub. You can access the online hub here.
What are the new activities being considered?
This will be based on industry feedback, so it's important to have your say on areas you feel are missing good practice guidelines.
Where can I lodge and idea or complaint?
The project email address is the best contact for you to use. It is engagement@outdoorcouncilaustralia.com
Alternatively if you wish to get in touch with the Chair of the Outdoor Council of Australia email them on chair@outdoorcouncilaustralia.com
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