QORF eNews January 2019
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Hi there,
Welcome to 2019 - the year of living life outdoors!
As we all dive head first into another busy year it is maybe worthwhile to stop for moment and take stock - to make a plan for how we intend to live our lives in 2019. And what better way than to Live Life Outdoors!
Live Life Outdoors: what does this mean? Here are a few ideas:
- Getting outside everyday for a walk
- Going for paddle
- Videoing your mates being active outdoors (then enter Visioning the Outdoors)
- Riding up and down the nearest hill
- Walking the dog
- Enjoying the sunrise
- Taking a photo (then enter Visioning the Outdoors)
- ... and many more.
What are your favourite ways of Living Life Outdoors? Share your ideas with us and we'll start compiling a list on Facebook. You can find some great ideas here om the Outdoor Activities page and in the 50 Campfires magazine article, "50 Ways to get Outside" (page 14)
A message from Dom!
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Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
QORF AGM 2019
Thursday March 14, 7.00 pm
Sports House, Milton
All QORF members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend (Only financial QORF members can vote)
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Outdoor Recreation Forum
Thursday March 14, 5.30 pm
Sports House, Milton, Brisbane
Catch up on all the latest news and updates from QORF and the outdoor recreation community in and around the South East. (Precedes the QORF AGM)
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Childhood Summit
Early Bird Rate
Closes on 5 PM, Friday 1 February
Contributing to the conversation and actions that will protect our children's overall health, wellbeing, life satisfaction and the planet. Read More
Discover some of life’s best moments in Queensland National Parks
Some of life’s best moments are waiting for you in Queensland’s parks and forests. Whether you’re new to camping in national parks, or already a keen camper seeking new adventures, we have some great options for you, along with loads of tips and hacks to make camping easy. Of course it’s not all about camping—so many experiences await you in our parks and forests. Read More
Visioning the Outdoors Film and Photo Competition
Summer is well underway and many of you will have taken some great photos of your time outdoors - the competition is OPEN for entries so all you need to do is go online and enter.
We are looking to develop relationships with suitable partners to help us further develop Visioning the Outdoors into a bigger and more effective vehicle for exhibiting films and photos, and for promoting the benefits of outdoor activity. if you are interested in discussing how you or your organisation might get involved, please contact Mark directly at industry@qorf.org.au.
Please share this opportunity with your network and/or other organisations you think might be interested. Thank you!
Regional Multi-Use Trails Strategy
A project to develop trail-based recreation and tourism opportunities in the Cassowary Coast and Tablelands Regional Council areas which is also an excellent exemplar for other communities looking to build similar multi use trails. Read More
Two information webinars have been planned about the Australian Adventure Activity Standard (AAAS) and Good Practice Guide’s (GPG’s). Both will cover a short briefing and a Q&A session.
Dates & Times (QLD)
12 February, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
13 February,7.00 – 8.00 pm
Registration Info will be available soon on the AAAS website, in the AAAS Newsletter and via QORF.
2019 Get Started Vouchers Open
Round 13 of The Get Started Vouchers program opens 8:00am on Wednesday 6 February and provides eligible Queensland children and young people aged 5 to 17 (inclusive) who can least afford to join a sport or recreation club with a voucher valued up to $150 for membership and/or registration fees. Read More
Soft Skill Survey
Research about what affective abilities, aka soft skills, are used by leaders and educators in the outdoor sector. The purpose of this survey is to learn more about your perceptions about the soft skills used by leaders in facilitating outdoor experiences. It is planned to use the info to support the training and development of affective abilities.
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Scenic Rim Trail Project UPDATE
Approval was granted to Spicers Retreats to “To construct and operate a five to six day supervised bushwalk trail and four associated campsites from Mt Mistake to Spicers Peak Nature Refuge, within and adjacent to the Main Range National Park, Queensland” by the Australian Department of Environment and Energy on the 18 January, 2019. Read More
UPLOADS Control Group
UPLOADS have recently received Ethics Approval to commence recruitment of their “Control Group” and are seeking to sign up suitable participant organisations who will not use the UPLOADS App, but continue using their own existing systems but form part of the evaluation by contributing information.
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2019 QLD Training Awards
Nominations for the 2019 Queensland Training Awards now OPEN, closing 17 March 2019. The Awards provide individuals and organisations with a unique opportunity to showcase their achievements, best practice and innovation in training. Read More
Earth’s magnetic field moving!
In a recent article from ‘Nature, the International Journal of Science‘ the Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving more rapidly than expected. These changes mean that an update to the World Magnetic Model is due to be released very soon.(which may affect local navigation). Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month: World Wetlands Day (Feb 2); Mountain Biking and Kayaking courses from TOEC; World Whale Day (Feb 16); and some Trauma Focussed Adventure Therapy Training (Feb 21).
In March there is the QORF AGM and Outdoor Recreation Forum (ORF*) on the 14th; Part 1 (repeat) of the Organisational Development workshop, and the Childhood Summit on March 28-30,
Check out World Days, our collection of national and world days (and weeks too!) with a outdoors focus.
(* Are you keen to co-host an ORF with us? Can you arrange a suitable venue?
Contact Mark on industry@qorf.org.au)
Queensland Walking Strategy
QORF's Submission to the Queensland Walking Strategy 2019-2029.
"the Queensland Walking Strategy will deal with the physical activity that is undertaken most commonly by Queenslanders"
For Hire
Do you have equipment for hire?
Do you have spaces to let out - for meetings, training or activities?
If there is enough support from members, we will create a For Hire section on the website. Interested? Email industry@qorf.org.au
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
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
Member Opportunities
If you have jobs to fill, gear to sell, links & eNewsletters to share, events to promote or if you want to write a review, tell us a story, or make a suggestion; send us the details and we'll put it all online.
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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