QORF eNews May 2020
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More good news for getting outdoors!
Following on from the delivery of the Return to Play guide just over a week ago, the Queensland Government has taken more steps to ease restrictions for Queenslanders.
The Sport and Recreation COVID SAFE Restart Plan will help organisations to kick back into operation after the all clear is given. For those organisations needing a financial boost there are the Small Business Adaption Grants.
Industry COVID SAFE Plans
Industry COVID SAFE Plans will seek approval for flexibility regarding the restrictions including, where appropriate, allowing more participants than specified in the roadmap. If you are an outdoor education or activity provider and want to be involved in the development of an industry COVID SAFE Plan for your sector please click the appropriate link below to register for an online development session:
The Outdoor Council of Australia has developed two useful resources designed to help reboot outdoor activities across the country.
- The Framework for Rebooting Outdoor Activities in a COVID-19 Environment is intended to guide resumption in a COVID-19 environment of activities covered by an Australian Adventure Activity Standard and in addition, contains surfing, sailing, orienteering, and snow activities.
The COVID-19 Management Plan Template for Group Based Outdoor Activities has been produced to assist organisations in planning for resumption of group activities in a safe and considered way. This template is intended to be used as a general guide, and assist organisations to cover the appropriate issues in their Safety/Risk Management Plans
For more COVID-19 news and updates go to COVID-19 Information & Resources - our online support resources for the outdoor sector. These include
- Latest News and Updates
- Good News Stories
- About COVID-19
- Protecting Yourself and Others
- Info and ideas for business operators
- Working from Home
- QORF’s Response
- Getting Outdoors
- Memes (see example above)
- Useful Links & Resources
Read on for more news, events and outdoor info ...
The Early Impacts of COVID-19
This report was developed to examine the current impacts of COVID-19 on QORF members and addresses concerns about the scope, scale and nature of impacts of COVID-19 on those working in and for the outdoor sector. Read/download
The ACCC, mindful that many recreation clubs or associations have been directly impacted by government restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, has outlined its expectation that appropriate remedies will be provided to consumers where sporting seasons have been suspended, shortened or cancelled ... Read More
In response to this challenging time across the sport and recreation sector La Trobe University is offering a fully online and free of charge Leadership Professional Development Program delivered by their MBA staff and alumni. To enrol click:
https://form.jotform.com/200860630972858
QORF is hosting a regular online chat session for the outdoor sector as a chance to talk - to get together with others in the outdoors. We'll share with you what we know and what we are doing - and you can share your concerns, ideas and solutions. REGISTER
While many have been signing up to attend our 11:00 am Friday morning sessions we are aware that it is not the ideal time for everybody, so we decided to ask you ... click the button to answer one simple question: 'Select your preferred time?'
Angela Wright, manager of NPQLD, is keen to work with QORF members and others in the outdoor sector to find mutually beneficial ways to develop new nature play opportunities. Learn More.
If interested, call 0488 171 383 or email manager@natureplayqld.org.au.
Free Online Training
Thousands of Queenslanders have already taken advantage of the QLD governments free online TAFE courses. Access is through the new Jobs Finder Queensland portal, TAFE Queensland or the Central Queensland University websites. Read More
Resumption of MTB Activities
Guidelines for the Resumption of Mountain Bike Activities in a COVID-19 Environment have been developed by Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) to assist clubs and members get back to regular riding and events. Read More
Reduce hospital admissions
Moderate physical activity reduces frequent hospital admissions in middle and older age. Men and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests. Read More
A runner’s guide to exploring Queensland’s national parks
Olympic runner Courtney Atkinson has run eight trails in seven days in every Australian state and territory - he has compiled his top five Queensland trails, from local favourites to a track in the shadows of our tallest peak. Read 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.
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include: Autism Inclusion in Sport, Recreation and Physical Education Live Webinar, June 2; AQIA Revenue Generation Webinar, June 3; Coffee & Conversation, June 5; World Environment Day, June 5; Global Running Day, June 7; World Oceans Day, June 8; Coffee & Conversation, June 12; Coffee & Conversation, June 19; Canoe Day, June 26; Coffee & Conversation, June 26;
The AABAT Nature & Health Webinar series: No.1 June 2, No.2 June 9, No.3 June 16, No.4 June 24, All Day Symposium June 26
Cancelled this month due to COVID-19: OXFAM Trailwalker Brisbane
Lots of 'weird days' this month and this is Gay Pride Month too!
Despite the current situation, the Outdoors Queensland Awards are still going ahead in 2020. Although we don’t know whether we will be able to hold the annual Awards Dinner, we intend to acknowledge the terrific things people have done in the outdoors throughout the year. So who you will nominate. Learn More
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
New Online Resources
The Early Impacts of COVID-19 on QORF Member, Trail Running, Knot: Bowline knot for sailing and go to the HOME page for more recent updates
New Green Circle Member
Welcome aboard to new member, Robyn Elkington from South Passage and the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
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. As a new member you will 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
Please note that QORF is currently transitioning to Outdoors Queensland. Over the coming months, you will see more and more of the new logo and other changes as we move into our new look and new structure. Watch this space!
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