QORF eNews May 2017
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Hearing the sound of rustling leaves indicates that you have a connection to nature. There is something special about the effect of air currents on vegetation.
Back in 1962, Bob Dylan, told us that the answer to many of the big questions is “blowin’ in the wind”. Fifty-five years later, it appears that many in our society don’t have time to listen to the wind, and therefore are missing out on hearing the answers that Mr Dylan promised.
On Sunday 28th May, I was lucky enough to attend the launch of the Kaialgumm Games Trail Launch at Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. The Kaialgumm Games Trail project is the first of its kind, aiming to inspire children to get out and active and explore Australia’s indigenous heritage through playing traditional games.
QORF and Nature Play QLD are proud to be invoved in this great project, particularly during this National Reconciliation Week, which marks 50
years since the 1967 referendum and 25 years since the historic Mabo decision.
For the launch of the Kaialgumm Games Trail, we were fortunate enough to have a beautiful sunny Gold Coast day with a light breeze to make sure the leaves of the botanic gardens were rustling. That breeze helped disperse the smoke from the wonderful Welcome to Country ceremony. A little later on, the wind cooled those of us who joined in the demonstration of a couple of the traditional games.
Playing together in a lovely outdoor setting developed a sense of community for those present that hours of talk may not achieve. It was inspiring to see this process in action – hopefully, it will be replicated across the state before too long.
A joke for one of my brothers-in-law: What do you call a man shaking the branch of a tree? Russell :-)
Yours in the outdoors,
Dom
Dom Courtney, Executive Officer
UPDATE: Australian Adventure Activity Standards
The AAAS Core Standard, the document contains information relating to all activity standards; such as risk management, equipment, environment and planning; is currently going through final market testing. The first activity standard, Bush-walking & Camping, is well underway.
Voting is now OPEN
Voting closes on June 16 and all winners will be announced on Friday June 23 ... read more. Vote on Instagram too!
The Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James, recently placed all employers on notice in regard to the exploitation of young workers around Australia: “It’s time to address the myths that have achieved widespread levels of acceptance and are resulting in employers short-changing young workers…”
READ MORE (Courtesy of Michael Taylor, HMT Consulting)
Bromley back in Traditional Ownership
Earmarked in the 1980's for the world’s first commercial spaceport, the land has been returned to its Traditional Owners ... read more
Help Plan NQ Future
North Queensland residents are being urged to share their ideas and help create the first ever NQ Regional Plan ... read more
Wanted: Big Ideas
The search for Queensland’s most creative, age-friendly ideas is on with the opening of a new grants program to help create more inclusive communities ... read more
Seagrass Recovering from Cyclone Yasi
Baby dugongs' return to Great Barrier Reef suggests vital seagrass recovering from Cyclone Yasi ... read more
Australian Climber Dies on Everest
Australian climber Francesco Marchetti dies of suspected altitude sickness while trying to reach Everest summit
... read more
Outdoor Rec. Training Package Review
With approval from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC), this training package development work will now commence ... read more
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month or so - World Environment Day on June 5, Queensland Day on June 6, the State Volunteering Conference on June 8/9, the Australian Camps Association 2017 National Conference "Good to Great' on June 15/16, an Equine Adventure Camp from Youth Flourish Outdoors and various workshops from The Rewilding Project - a busy month!
Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out!
Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane 2017
Oxfam Trailwalker is the ultimate team challenge where teams of four walk or run across 100km of Australian bush in less than 48 hours. June 16 - 18
Young Adult Bushcraft & Survival Camp
Ever wondered how you would live if lost in the bush? Are you an outdoors person and just love getting out and living simply in the Australian bush? … July 3-5
DATE CLAIMER: Add to your dairies NOW so you won't forget - Outdoor Recreation Awards Dinner Friday October 27, 2017 (who will you nominate?)
Jobs
Several new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section
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New on the Website
From Nature Play QLD: Forest Learning and Nature Play Spaces, Training information: First Aid Training Providers, New Apps for Outdoors: Paddle Log, from Australian Canoeing and an updated Go See OZ
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