February 2021
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Steamers by Janette Asche
Hi there,
Two months down - 2021 is steaming ahead! March is looking busy for Outdoors Queensland so it is likely your calendars are looking full too!
We have the first Outdoors Queensland AGM on March 17, modifications to our membership structure, significant updates to our website and data storage system to deal with as well as putting in an appearance - our first real public outing as Outdoors Queensland - at the Scenic Rim Adventure Festival at Mt Barney Lodge.
Every day we hear good news stories about people getting outdoors, activity programs being run and outdoors events in the pipeline - have something to share? Send us an email, give us a call, add an event to What's On, join us on Coffee & Conversation.
Keep up the good work, be COVID Safe and ...
Coffee & Conversation, our online chat session for the outdoor sector, now on every second Friday morning at 11:00 am. (next on March 12. A chance to get together with others in the outdoors.
REGISTER
Outdoors Queensland AGM
Our first Annual General Meeting as Outdoors Queensland. Being held at the Scout centre, Auchenflower and online, Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm.
(financial members only)
UPLOADS Research Project 2012
“You are invited to participate in University of the Sunshine Coast’s Research Project which aims to evaluate different methods for developing safety interventions in the Led Outdoor Activity Sector"
Participants will receive free training in state-of-the-art safety methods and a certificate acknowledging their contribution. Participants must be involved in safety management, program design, and/or the development of safety interventions within organisations that deliver Led Outdoor Activities. More information
Natural Environment Research Project
The purpose of this student research project is to investigate whether practicing mindful attention in nature improves self-reported psychological well-being.
Chief Investigator Dr. Rachael Sharman
Access Survey
How to Navigate by Caro Ryan from Lotsafreshair. "makes learning how to navigate with a map and compass, easy.” Dick Smith. Suitable for novice navigators getting started, through to experienced bushies who want to brush up on their skills. Buy Now
Welcome aboard!
Privileged to welcome the following new financial members to Outdoors Queensland: So great to have you all along for the journey:
Exodus Adventures
Inside the Outhaus
Capricorn Run Co
Activity Provider Opportunity
Are you an Outdoor Recreation provider are looking for work in the Moreton Bay Region?
Moreton Bay Regional Council supports local sport, fitness, recreation and wellness providers by offering free inclusion in the Healthy & Active Moreton and Active Holidays programs. The first step is to complete the Healthy & Active Moreton Provider Expression of Interest. This will give council a good understanding of your proposed activity or workshop and where it could potentially fit within the programs. Providers can submit expressions of interest for their activities to be considered in the next round of programming. Closing on March 5
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: Women's Week, March 3-14; International Women's Day, March 8; Coffee & Conversation, March 12 & 26; the Gondwana Festival, throughout March, Outdoors Queensland AGM, March 17; the Scenic Rim Adventure Festival, March 19-22 at Mt Barney Lodge; and the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, March 19 - 21. See also the ACA National Conference, April 14; the SEQ Mountain Bike Forum, April 30; and the OCA National Summit in May.
OCA National Summit 2021
In response to the challenges of the past year and the need to further unite & strengthen the outdoor sector nationally.
Venue: Sydney (online options)
Dates: To be confirmed.
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Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge is a weekend-long adventure festival highlighting the wide array of adventure activities that you can do in the Scenic Rim Region.
We'll be there - will you?
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ACA National Conference
Themed 'Recharge’, the ACA National Conference provides inspiring professional development with a focus strongly on you – opportunities for fun,
relaxation, networking, socialising and perhaps the odd quirky challenge!
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SEQ Mountain Bike Forum
Updates from industry experts on latest developments in the mountain bike industry and case studies on local projects. The Forum will be held 30 April & 1 May at Venue 114, Bokarina.
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On the website...
New & Updated Online Resources
Updates: new NEWS stories, Go See Oz, Podcasts & Blogs, Kayaking, Bushwalking, Get Knotted (The Human Knot), and a new blog, A Balancing Act (Maintaining mental health while remote working). Go to the HOME page for recent updates
Interested in joining us in support of the outdoors in Queensland?
Go to the Membership section and sign up today. New members will be acknowledged here, on the home page and on our social media platforms.
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