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Join your Outdoor Peak Body
Outdoors NSW & ACT is the oldest outdoor peak body in Australia and we support our members, the outdoor industry of NSW, ACT
and the whole of Australia.
Subscription to important news about the industry starts at $25 per year or $125 memberships for individuals in the industry.
Payment plans are now available!
*Pay by the month or 7-day trial period and access the membership portal before paying to join.
*Not available for Individual level memberships.
Organisation Memberships
Find the membership that’s right for your business or organisation.
Public Schools
Portal Access (limited)
Event Discounts
Participate in Professional Development
Voting Rights
Participate in Committees
$350
per annum
Small Business
up to 5 FTE in the Outdoors
Portal Access
Event Discounts
Strategic Session
Participate in Education Programs
Participate in Committees
Voting Rights
$500
per annum
Business
for more than 5 FTE in the Outdoors
Up to 10 employees can access benefits
Portal Access
Strategic Session
Event Discounts
Participate in Education Programs
Participate in Committees
Voting Rights
$850
per annum
Government / Universities
for business
Up to 20 employees can access benefits
Portal Access
Strategic Session & Plan for the Year
Event Discounts
Participate in Education Programs
Voting Rights
$995
per annum
For other membership-based organisations, see the Affiliate Membership level at the bottom of this page. This level will provide you with financial rewards by referring membership to your members.
Individual Options
Find the option that’s right for you.
Individual Basic
Subscription
...for Educators, Leaders and Students who want to stay in touch with what's happening in the outdoor industry.
Limited Access to the Membership Portal
Regular Communications
Engagement on issues and opportunities
$25.00
annually
Individual Membership
...for individuals that want to connect to the Outdoor Industry and remain informed about what is happening can become Individual Members.
Standard Access to the Membership Portal
Voting rights
Participation in professional development
Participate in committees
Event discounts
$125.00
annually
Membership Levels
Level
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partners are provided with an annual plan of engagement and outcomes. Price will vary based on the resources required but provides access to the peak body for outcomes that can support organisational development and positioning.
Benefits include;
- Strategic Agreement outcomes as defined
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Full access to the membership portal
- Ability to nominate employees on Committees
- Ability for employees to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
- Access to the ONSWACT Staff for advocacy needs
- Free access to the Activity Safe Education Program
Government or University
This level is open to government departments, Councils or Universities. They have an opportunity to engage with the industry through the peak body on specific needs or opportunities with the assistance of the coordination of the engagement.
Benefits include;
- Strategic Engagement outcomes
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Full access to the membership portal
- Ability to nominate employees on Committees
- Ability for employees to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
- Access to the ONSWACT Staff for advocacy needs
- Ability to work on industry research in partnership
- Free access to the Activity Safe Education Program
Business Level
This level is open to businesses with more than 5 FTE that are specialised for outdoor activity provision.
Benefits include;
- An annual strategic session with the CEO
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Full access to the membership portal
- Ability to nominate employees on Committees
- Ability for employees to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
- Access to the ONSWACT Staff for advocacy needs
- Free access to the Activity Safe Education Program
Small Business Level
This level is open to small businesses with less than 5 FTE that are specialised for outdoor activity provision. This level is open to private schools as well as private businesses.
Benefits include;
- An annual strategic session with the CEO
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Full access to the membership portal
- Ability to nominate employees on Committees
- Ability for employees to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
- Access to the ONSWACT Staff for advocacy needs
- Free access to the Activity Safe Education Program for employees.
Public School Level
This level is open to government public schools where there is often only 1-3 specialised outdoor education or nature play teachers.
Benefits include;
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Access to the membership portal that is relevant for schools.
- Ability to nominate employees on Committees
- Ability for employees to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
- Free access to the ONSWACT staff for program advice and risk management tools
Full Individual
This level is open to Individuals only. There are no business benefits supplied at this level.
Benefits include;
- Membership discounts for events
- Member voting rights
- Access to the membership portal that is relevant for individuals.
- Ability to nominate on Committees
- Ability to participate in mentoring programs
- Weekly communications with industry information
Basic Individual
This level is open to Individuals only. This level is a subscription and are not a voting member of ONSWACT. There are also no business benefits supplied at this level.
Benefits include;
- Membership discounts for events
- Access to the membership portal that is relevant for individuals.
- Weekly communications with industry information
Price
$ POA
Strategic partnerships are created in the spirit of a true partnership with agreed outcomes and depending on resources required, the annual fee will vary. Contact ceo@outdoorsnswact.com.au to enquire about a strategic partnership.
$995 per annum
Payment plans are now available!
*Pay by the month or 7-day trial period and access the membership portal before paying to join.
$850 per annum
Payment plans are now available!
*Pay by the month or 7-day trial period and access the membership portal before paying to join.
$500 per annum
Payment plans are now available!
*Pay by the month or 7-day trial period and access the membership portal before paying to join.
$350 per annum
Payment plans are now available!
*Pay by the month or 7-day trial period and access the membership portal before paying to join.
$125 per annum
All memberships are on a rolling calendar and valid for 365 days.
$25 per annum
All memberships are on a rolling calendar and valid for 365 days.
What does Outdoors NSW & ACT do?
4
PILLARS
OF
ACTION
Advocate
....for effective policy change to increase awareness and participation in the
outdoors
Promote
....the opportunities the outdoors can bring landowners, stakeholders, participants
Educate
....the industry on best practise, opportunities for growth and to remain sustainable
Connect
....the who's who in the outdoors that encourage collaboration and joint outcomes
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Youthworks Outdoor Education
“Thank you for your leadership .....Your chairing of the industry meetings has been exemplary. We greatly appreciate the way you’ve carefully brought us together towards best practice!”
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Membership Guide
Each member of Outdoors NSW & ACT will receive:
Regular industry news and direct to your inbox
Access to weekly Connect & Share Forums
Access to weekly Happy Hour discussions
Member logo to show your commitment to the industry
Member certificate and unique membership number
Affiliate Organisation Membership
This is open to membership-based organisations that are in the Outdoor Education, Recreation, Tourism or therapy areas.
Join Outdoors NSW & ACT and then be rewarded for your any of your members that join us too.
$600/yr
inc GST.
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Gain your own benefits to access information, research and opportunities but also obtain a financial benefit should your members join Outdoors NSW & ACT.
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Access to the Outdoors NSW & ACT Membership Portal for 10 contacts in your organisation.
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For every member that joins ONSWACT that is a member of yours, $20 is credited to your account to be used on membership renewals, events or other purchases made with ONSWACT.