QORF eNews September 2020
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Hi there,
Somebody pointed out the other day that it is only three months until Christmas and the end of 2020. While it has been a busy, strange and 'pivotal' year so far, there is still much to accomplish in the next few months.
Getting back to work in the outdoors, the Outdoors Queensland Awards, the Nature Play QLD Loose Parts Play Regional Tour and the QLD General Election on October 31st to name a few. We also take a few moments to celebrate the important message put out by our Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeanette Young, on being outdoors. :-)
Read on for more updates, info and useful links ...
"Outdoors is the safest place to be and we have got the best climate in Australia and the world in terms of living our lives outdoors ... wherever possible I strongly recommend people move their lives as much as possible outdoors"
Dr Jeanette Young
Queensland Chief Health Officer
Live Life Outdoors
Recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland
From 1:00 am on October 1 ...
- all of Queensland will be able to gather in groups of up to 30 people in their homes and public spaces.
- threshold for outdoor events operating under a COVID Safe Checklist increases from 500 to 1,000 people.
- density of people allowed in an outdoor public space now one per 2 square metres.
Further updates to the COVID Safe Plan for Outdoor Recreation Activity Providers and Outdoor Education Providers is expected this month in light of the relaxations above.
Outdoor Recreation Policy for the 2020 Queensland State Election
Outdoors Queensland has published a position statement on the importance of the outdoors and outdoor recreation for the forthcoming 2020 Queensland State Elections which has been sent to political parties for consideration leading up to the election. Read More
Outdoors Queensland Awards 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation we will not be hosting a face-to-face awards dinner this year. Instead we will be getting all attendees, including finalists and their supporters, together in a virtual presentation – you will be able to attend the event from anywhere in Queensland.
All finalists, nominators, colleagues and members of the Queensland outdoors community are encouraged to register for the Zoom presentation and show their support for the outdoors in Queensland. Join us online on Friday October 30 at 6 pm as we celebrate the finalists and announce the winners of the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards. Tell your friends and family all about it - they can come too!
We thank and acknowledge the ongoing support to the Outdoors Queensland Awards from all our sponsors: The Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council, K2 Basecamp and Nature Play QLD.
Coffee & Conversation, our online chat session for the outdoor sector, now on every second Friday morning at 11:00 am. (next on October 2). A chance to get together with others in the outdoors.
We'll share with you what we know and what we are doing - and you can share your concerns, ideas and solutions.
REGISTER
Nature Play QLD Loose Parts Play Regional Tour
Outdoor play in regional Queensland is going to soon get a whole lot more fun and adventurous. The Nature Play QLD Loose Parts Play Regional Tour is going to regional towns to help education centres, primary schools, & play centres plan, create, and implement their loose parts play journeys. Read More
Interested in sponsoring a page in the new Nature Play QLD Passport
As part of the ‘Passport to an Amazing Childhood ’ program, your branded page, mission and sticker will inspire children to reconnect with nature through unstructured play and outdoor learning. See Full Proposal. Contact Kristy at marketing@natureplayqld.org.au ASAP if interested.
Bike Riding Grants
The Bicycle Riding Encouragement Program community grant provides support to help increase the number of people who regularly ride a bike. The Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program aims to accelerate the delivery of cycling networks and encourage more cycling across Queensland. Read More
Vale Karl Rohnke
Best known as the author of ABL classics like Cowstails & Cobras and FUNN ‘n Games, Karl Rohnke has passed away after a long illness, complicated by the effects of Lewy Body disease. He was 83 and is survived by his wife Gloree and three children. Read More
COVID-19 Research Project
This project aims to understand how isolated individuals (due to COVID-19 lock-down) compensate the lack of the distinctive facets of travel as an extraordinary experience during times in which mobility is restricted. . Read More
Wildlife Catastrophe
WWF reports that wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds in less than 50 years, and this “catastrophic decline” shows no sign of slowing. Nature is being destroyed by humans at an unprecedented rate. Read More
Cardwell MTB Destination
Cardwell is on track to become a world leading mountain bike (MTB) destination following the appointment of renowned specialist agency, World Trail who have commenced feasibility investigations.
Read More
COVID-19 Outdoor Transmission
A review, recently commissioned and published by parkrun, on the outdoor transmission of COVID-19 concluded that, in general, outdoor settings present lower risk of transmission than indoor settings. Read More
What's On
The online calendar of What's On Activities, Events, Training & Workshops
If you have an event, public training opportunity, open day, adventure race, workshop or conference coming up soon, let us know by Submitting Your Event and we will promote it in the What's On calendar.
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include: International Day of Older Persons, Oct 1; Coffee & Conversation, Oct 2, 16&30; World Animal Day, Oct 4; the Australian Walking & Cycling Conference, Oct. 1&2; Forest Therapy Walks, Oct 3, 10&24; Pinnacle Sports Top Rope Course, Oct 10&11; Gone Fishing Day, Oct 18; Top Rope Climbing Leader Course, Oct 23-25
For Hire
Do you have equipment for hire, spaces to let out for meetings, training or activities? Let us know and we'll add it to the For Hire page on the website.
Email industry@qorf.org.au
New & Updated Online Resources
Updates to All Abilities Inclusion, Photography, Cycling, Online Presentations; the Monkey's Fist knot, the latest eNewsletters - go to the HOME page for recent updates.
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