QORF eNews February 2018
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Beerwah Mountain Shadow by Lachlan Gardiner
An 2017 entry in the Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Comp
Hi there,
Sometimes we all need a little inspiration to keep us going when the weeks just keep on rolling by and the task list just keeps getting longer!
Never measure the height of a mountain, until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it really was. (Dag Hammarskjold)
QORF AGM 2018
FINAL REMINDER
The QORF Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday 8th March 2018 at Sports House in Milton, preceded by an outdoor recreation forum to bring you up to date with plans for 2018.
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Be Fearless
Part of Queensland Women’s Week
A free event designed to inspire and equip young women with the knowledge and practical skills to participate with confidence in the outdoors.
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Visioning the Outdoors
Are you looking forward to your Easter break? We certainly are! Because we always get lots of great photos and films entered into the comp. And check out the PRIZES on offer too!
Go shoot something!
‘Regular Casual’ or ‘Permanent’
The Outdoor Recreation sector relies heavily on a casualised workforce, often regarded by both employers and employees as constituting ‘permanent casual’ employment. Unfortunately, such a mind-set can have significant and often unintended consequences …Read More
Threat to Tourism
With intensifying climate change, Australia’s most popular tourist destinations and iconic natural wonders are under threat, according to a newly-released report from the Climate Council... Read More
Snorkelling Code of Practice
A new snorkelling and diving Code of Practice now in force. “Queensland has the largest recreational snorkelling and diving sector in Australia and we’re the only state to have specific legislation covering the industry" ... Read More
Unforgettable Riding
Queensland’s parks and forests - ride through world heritage-listed rainforests, tackle trails that challenge world champions, follow valleys and ridges cloaked in sun-dappled forests, or enjoy a leisurely pedal alongside clear creeks and sandy beaches...Read More
Bushwalking is Really Good
A walk in the park will rejuvenate, clear your mind, lower risk of diabetes & heart disease, improve mental health & prolong life. Logical? Yes? Actually, it’s not quite as clear-cut as that. How does being in nature affect us on a biological level? ... Read More
Women’s Adventure Grant
$20,000 up for grabs; paving the way for female participants and pioneers in the growing Australian adventure landscape and supporting epic women & their adventures... Read More
AMSA Update
From 1 July 2018, most services for domestic commercial vessels & crew will be delivered directly by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority instead of a local agency. ie Maritime Safety Qld ... Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month or so: Queensland Women's Week, March 3-11; Clean Up Australia Day March 4; Parks Week March 10-18; the Changing Climate, Changing Business workshop March 15; the 2017 Sports CONNECT Queensland Network Forum March 14 and Earth Hour on March 24. And don't forget the QORF AGM and Be Fearless
Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out!
NQ Mountain Bike Forum
Catch up on the latest developments in mountain biking in North Queensland, trail construction, what’s happening where ... networking.
Thursday, April 26, 6-8 pm
Riverside Tavern, Townsville Read More
Outdoors Queensland Awards
Now is the time to start thinking about who you want to nominate for an award this year! Read More Date Claimer: The Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner is on Friday,October 26
Do you need volunteers to help run your event or activity? Let us know and we'll help put out the call! Email industry@qorf.org.au
New on the Website
A new knot, The Sheet Bend, a new resource on Cybersecurity, a very real risk management challenge in today's world, and coming soon: a new look Home page and a refreshed shopping experience.
If you have any suggestions for new or improved content please email industry@qorf.org.au.
Do you want to share a story, a good outdoorsy blog, a useful resource or more with our audience ... simply go to the (I WANT TO...) SUBMIT page and follow the prompts!.
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.
Jobs
Several new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section
Looking for a job and want to let people know - promote yourself on Jobs Wanted
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See Us First
Facebook is changing its algorithm to promote
more personal content rather than news. But it only takes a small change in Preferences to ensure you see all our News at the op of the list
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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
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