QORF eNews September 2019
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Winners to be announced at the Awards Dinner, Friday October 25
Hi there,
It's October, it's the Outdoors Queensland Awards!
Finalists have been announced, tables are booked and excitement is building !!
Due to some kind of, as yet unexplained, 'ghost in the machine', it appears that some subscribers did not receive this eNewsletter when it was first sent out at the beginning of the month. Consequently, we are re-sending it with additions and edits as appropriate.
Please Note: due to the severity of the drought conditions in Queensland we decided to cancel the Nature Play QLD Mud World event which was going to take place on October 5 and 6 at Samford, Brisbane.
Read on for more news and events ...
A message from Dom!
Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
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Active Clubs Funding Now Open
QORF encourages not-for-profit outdoor organisations to apply for the Queensland Government Active Clubs funding of up to $2,000 for either equipment or training to sport and active recreation organisations delivering physical activity throughout Queensland.
The equipment category provides funding to help you deliver quality physical activity experiences, and the training category provides funding to improve your ability to manage the organisation.
Helpful hint – the website states that the department will prioritise projects seeking support to help deliver quality physical activity experiences over those that seek support to manage an organisation (although some might argue that using funding to improve the management of our organisations is a terrific way to help deliver quality physical activity experiences).
Applications close 5pm Friday 15th November. Check the website for eligibility criteria and more information.
Award Finalists
Congratulations to all Outdoors Queensland Awards finalists and good luck as the winners are announced at the Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner
Sponsors
QORF thanks and acknowledges the ongoing support to the Outdoors Queensland Awards from our sponsors: The Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council, K2 Basecamp and Nature Play QLD.
These workshops are now over for 2019. Big thanks to Dr Clare Dallat for delivering 4 very interesting and successful workshops. "The workshop was fantastic, well facilitated and very thought-provoking"
Missed out? We will be running these again in the future - in the meantime there are some resources available on the web page. Read More
playmeo
In August we hosted an entertaining and instructive workshop by playmeo founder, Mark Collard - we are now looking for ways to use his techniques at QORF! CLICK for more info, theory and games. See also: Games & Activities
New books
Mark Collard's new book "No Props No Problem" is now available in our SHOP along with all his other titles, No Props, Serious Fun and Count Me In; along with many more useful reads, references and tools.Go to the SHOP to buy!
Coming Soon
- In November QORF will be hosting seminars on the new Australian Adventure Activity Standards to help the sector better understand their format and function.
- QORF has recently signed up to Mindhive, a crowd sourced consultancy platform. We will be inviting key players in the outdoor sector to be part of an ongoing discussion into the issues which the outdoor sector is facing.
- A big announcement on the launch of Outdoors Queensland, our new brand and revitalised, modern organisation.
You are invited!
... to the Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance 2019 Symposium.
Over the 15th and 16th of November, Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance AQIA will be conducting their first Industry Symposium for both industry professionals and volunteers. Read More
Greta Thunberg at UN Summit
Greta Thunberg joined climate change activists filing complaint at UN summit against carbon-polluting countries.
The teenage climate activist has captured the world’s attention in a fierce and passionate speech accusing world leaders of failing to act on climate change. Read More
Tourists are asked to respect Indigenous cultural history
While Uluru tourism will change in October when a ban on climbing the monolith takes effect, there are many locations across the country attracting crowds despite calls from local Indigenous
people to stay away.
Read More
E-bikes and the Impact on Off-road Cycling
While traditional bike technology is likely to continue to stabilise, the rapid emergence of the E-bike is likely to have a profound impact on off-road cycling.
Read More
5 Reasons to go bushwalking in Queensland
A new article from We are Explorers.
In this new article from We are Explorers, author Saphira Schoers outlines 5 good reasons to go bushwalking in Queensland. Read More
Jacqui Bell making history
Jacqui Bell is the youngest person to complete seven ultramarathons across seven continents. Hear her story at the Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner on October 25. Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include: the Nature Play Bus Tour to the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, 19/10; Gone Fishing Day, 20/10; the Working Effectively with Cultural Diversity worklshop, 23/10; the 2019 Australian Walking & Cycling Conference, 24,25/10; the 2019 Parks & Leisure Conference, 27-30/10.
Event Management Links/Resources
Check out World Days in October too!
Outdoor Classroom Day
An international campaign delivered by Nature Play QLD - primary schools, kindergartens and early learning services are joining together on November 7 to celebrate the power of outdoor learning for young minds. Learn 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, lets us know by Submitting Your Event and we will promote it in the What's On calendar.
Training Opportunities
Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate Environment)
Learn how to plan and safely coordinate mountain bike guided tours in an outdoor environment. This hands-on course will help you to build, apply and demonstrate off-road
cycling skills, learn guiding and navigation, and understand risk management.
Provider: TAFE Queensland
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
Jobs: Several new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section.
New Online Resources
- Knot: The Stone Knot : A Canyoning Secret Weapon
- Wall Planner - download for 2020
- Outdoor Blog - the place to share your blog, your thoughts and ideas!
Welcome aboard!
We are pleased to welcome new member: Ben Ryan
On being a QORF member!
As a QORF member you have a choice to make – sit back and hope things work out, or – much better – get involved! Learn more about Getting Involved and Making Connections
Go to the Membership section to become a QORF Green Circle Member today. New members will be acknowledged here, on the QORF home page and on our social media platforms.
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