Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th September 2025
Birrigai Outdoor School
Outdoor Learning
Mini-Conference 2025
Outdoors NSW & ACT invites all teachers, educators, carers and facilitators to share practice,
learn new ways and be inspired to get more of our youth outdoors for their health and well-being.
Facilitated by Outdoors NSW & ACT, this event is open to all who wish to attend,
but numbers will be limited due to capacity.
Get in quick so as not to miss out.
BIRRIGAI OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Saturday 27th September 9am - 5pm
Sunday 28th September 9am - 12:30pm
with a welcome event Friday evening.
TICKETS ON SALE
Attention: ONSWACT Members
book your tickets through your membership portal to get your discounts
How much is it to attend?
The Outdoor Learning Mini-Conference includes:
- Saturday 27th September
- all day conference
- Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Sunday 28th September
- half day conference
- Morning Tea & Lunch
ONSWACT Members $260.00 per person
Non-Members $350.00 per person
University Students studying Education $150.00 per person (Must apply and limited seats available)
Accommodation options are available Friday and / or Saturday nights onsite. BYO Breakfast.
These include:
- Camp Site (Bring your own tent and equipment) $25 per night
- Dormitory Room (10-16 pax per room) $65 per night
OR take advantage of our partner offer from Punthill Apartments in Tuggeranong, get 20% off by clicking here
https://reservations.travelclick.com/116251?RatePlanId=10383364
A dinner option is also available. A BBQ Dinner will provide protein and salads. BYO Drinks. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own meals and use the kitchen facilities.
- Dinner is $45 per night
Who should attend?
Day Care teachers, Playgroup Facilitators, Early Learning Practitioners, Primary School Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Outdoor Education Facilitators... ANY individual that understands the benefits that nature provides the youth of today. This event is about taking the classroom outside in practical ways.
Why should I attend?
Practical skills and knowledge about taking your class or group outside in your centre, playground and offsite to align with the early years learning framework (EYLF) and school curriculum. You will hear from early childhood, primary, and secondary outdoor education specialists. This event will allow attendees to come together to connect, so you will learn from each other as well as specialists.
What is the value of attending?
Knowledge, upskilling opportunities, gaining confidence in taking groups outside, learning tips and tricks that can produce real outcomes, as well as navigating the challenges associated with school or organisational policies.
What is the Program Summary?
Saturday
9am Welcome & Introduction to Birrigai
9:30am Keynote by Prof Tonia Gray
10:15am Keynote by Dr Amanda Lloyd, Dr Fran Hughes
10:45am Morning Tea
11:15am Workshops - Session 1
12:05pm Workshops - Session 2
1pm Lunch
2pm Pedagogy Popcorn
2:50pm Workshops - Session 3
3:25pm Workshops - Session 4
3:55pm Afternoon Tea
4:15pm Case Studies on Success in Outdoor Learning
5:15pm Close and networking
Optional Accommodation Options
Sunday
9am Recap on Day 1
9:10am Lore of Children by Meredith Regan
9:50am Workshops - Session 5
10:50am Morning Tea
11.15am What Now, Whats next? Workshop in the future of Outdoor Learning Support
12.15pm Conference Wrap Up
12.30pm LUNCH & Close
Who are the Speakers?
Read all the bios of our speakers in our program, download it above.
All members of Outdoors NSW & ACT receive 25 PD points for attending this Professional Development Event.
Thank you to our partners for helping make this event happen
If you are not currently a member of Outdoors NSW & ACT,
register to receive your ticket to get one year's subscriber access for free (valued at $25 per annum).
If you want to keep your subscriber access after 12 months, you will be billed at $25 per annum.
ACCOMMODATION OPTION 1
CONFERENCE SPECIAL
If you dont want to stay on site at Birrigai Outdoor School in the dormitory rooms or camping, then Punthill Apartments in Tuggeranong is located only 15mins from Birrigai.
20% off our best available rate at Punthill Apartments
ACCOMMODATION
CONFERENCE SPECIAL
If you dont want to stay on site at Birrigai Outdoor School in the dormitory rooms or camping, then Nesuto's conference special might be for you and you can stay in the heart of Canberra city, 25 mins drive from Birrigai.
20% off our best available rate at Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel
BOOK YOUR TICKET
Outdoor Learning
Mini Conference
At a mini price to ensure access for all outdoor educators
About the event
The Outdoor Learning Mini-Conference is a way that educators can connect and share practices to be used in their educational environments to connect more kids to nature. We know the benefits of interaction with nature, so join with like-minded professionals in this one-and-a-half-day event.
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Themes of discussions include:
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Risk Management and combatting the challenges to more outdoor learning
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Sharing tips and hints and tools of trade
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Taking all curriculum outdoors
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And more....
All registrations will be provided with meals included in the conference ticket.
Onsite accommodation options will be provided or stay in Canberra
Car Pooling options maybe available, but let the team know if you would like to be considered for this option.
Bring the family and stay for the whole weekend and check out Canberra.
Want to partner with us? To receive the partnership prospectus for this event, call 1300 964 246
Cancellation Policy
As tickets have been provided at a heavily discounted rate, it is important the maximum amount of time is provided for cancelling a ticket to this event to allow other attendees to participate. A nomination of another member of your organisation is preferred to a cancellation and tickets can be changed accordingly but may not necessarily be at the same price as charged.
Should there be a no-show or a cancellation without 7 days notice, there will be a no-refund supplied.
Please support the industry by giving as much notice as possible in the event of a required cancellation.
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