April 2021
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Hi there,
April 2021 finished on a big note - the SEQ MTB Forum, the first MTB forum in Queensland in over 2 years. Sponsored by Outdoors Queensland, AusCycling and hosted by the Sunshine Coast Council at Venue 1145 at Bokarina, the forum attracted over 45 dedicated mountain bikers, trail builders and land managers from across South East Queensland to discuss future development opportunities in the area. Sadly, inclement weather on the morning of May 1 saw
the cancellation of site visits to both Parklands and Sugar Bag Road.
Other good news for the sector includes a further easing of restrictions and government spending in support of small business. Keep up the good work, be COVID Safe and ...
A message from Dom!
Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
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We are keen to hear good news stories about people getting outdoors. If you have something to share, send us an email, give us a call, post on social media (#outdoorsqueensland), add an event to What's On and/or join us on Coffee & Conversation.
Changes from 1 May 2021
Businesses that are not listed as a restricted business can operate a self-service buffet – for example, self-service buffets will be allowed at a worksite, school or a residential aged care facility. Please note that we are seeking clarification on whether outdoor education centres are considered restricted businesses.
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Coffee & Conversation, our online chat session for the outdoor sector, now on every second Friday morning at 11:00 am. (next on May 7). A chance to get together with others in the outdoors.
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Outdoors Queensland Awards 2021
Nominations for the 2021 Outdoors Queensland Awards will be opening on June 1, 2021. So it time to start thinking about who you will nominate - who has impressed you with their dedication to the outdoors?
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OEG Opportunities Webinar
OEG is hosting a webinar for people interested in working in the outdoors where you can chat about the great career opportunities here in Australia.
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Grants for Small Business
The Queensland Government has announced another $25 million in grants for small business building on the more than $180 million in Small Business COVID-19 Adaption grants already paid to more than 20,300 small businesses.
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10,000 Steps Monthly Challenge
Step up to the special monthly Challenge this May. In partnership with Queensland National Parks, 10,000 Steps are challenging you to think outside and move towards a healthier, happier you!
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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: Coffee & Conversation, May 7 & 21; OEG Webinar, May 13; FOOL's Forum SEQ, May 15; Inside the Outhaus, May 17, RAW First Aid Course, May 24-26; OCA National Summit 2021, May 25 & 26; plus a series of Rocky Trail Entertainment run MTB events.
AQIA Industry & Volunteer WorkshopsTopics covered at these events:
Grants and funding advice; Business planning workshop: Plan to Prosper;
Industry networking; Sponsorship and more… download Flyer
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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 - mostly online
Dates: May 25/26
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NOEC 2021
Outdoor Education Australia‘s biennial 2021 National Outdoor Education Conference will reconnect the industry to strive for success and join together on the same issues and challenges. Venue: Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains
Dates: Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2021
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On the website...
New & Updated Online Resources
Updates: MTB Resources & Links, Kayaking, Trails, Indigenous Cultural
Awareness, Get Knotted (10 Things You Didn't Know About Knots). Go to the HOME page for recent updates
Welcome aboard new members 10,000 Steps and Denise Cox. Interested in joining us in support of the outdoors in Queensland? Go to the Membership section and sign up today.
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