QORF eNews July 2019 No Images? Click here Cod Hole by Christian Botella, Best Photo, Visioning the Outdoors 2019 Hi there, Lots to talk about today - most especially the winners of the 2019 Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Comp and the new Activate! Queensland strategy. We also have a couple of important reminders for you as well - nominations for the Outdoors Queensland Awards and bookings for the Critical Incident Management Planning workshops in August and September. QORF EO Dom Courtney had a couple of weeks leave in July. This came in from the Big Red Bash while he was away ... Click to view! Now here's a little taste of things to come: Outdoors Queensland! Yes, we are rebranding, taking on a new name and rethinking the way we can be of better service to you, to our members and to the outdoor community in Queensland. Watch this space! A message from Dom!Dom Courtney A Milestone!In July 2019, Partnerships Manager, Mark Squires celebrated 10 years working with QORF, looking after events, members and QORF’s online presence - the monthly eNewsletter, the various social media platforms and the QORF website. During this time, Mark worked with Executive Officers Donna Little, Murray Stewart and Dom Courtney who have kindly shared a few thoughts ... read more Announcing the Winners! As the quality of the entries was generally very high, the judges had to consider very carefully - after careful deliberation and reviewing all the entries we are pleased to announce the following winners. Best Photo: Cod Hole by Christian Botella (see above) Best Film: New Zealand 9 by Anthony Gordon Best Youth Photo: Beach Time by Lydia Ellingsen Thank you to all our wonderful Prize Partners. We are very grateful for their ongoing support which was crucial to the success of the competition. Celebrate World Photography Day on August 19Following on from the successful 'Reactive' workshop, places are still available for the Session 2: Proactive Critical Incident Management workshop which will be held in Cairns on August 17 and in Brisbane on September 14 & 15. Activate! QueenslandLaunched by Minister Mick de Brenni on Saturday July 27, "Activate! Queensland is a whole of government approach that will see $506.4 million invested over the next three years to get all Queenslanders more physically active, more often" Minister de Brenni noted that collaboration with local communities would be at the heart of the infrastructure investment.
Learn More / Download the Strategy QORF is pleased to have been involved during 2018 and 2019 in the development of this government strategy regarding sport and active recreation. Activate! Queensland is intended to shape how outdoor recreation and sport are delivered across Queensland for the next decade. NOTE: We are holding an Industry Briefing Session on Tuesday 6 August 2019 from 8.30 am (sharp) to 1.30 pm to outline the relevance of Activate! Queensland 2019 – 2029 to the outdoor sector. Please put this date in your diaries and RSVP as soon as possible. Outdoors Queensland AwardsNominate soon! Don't miss out! It is time to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard!) and make your nominations. Award winners will be announced in Brisbane at the annual Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner on Friday October 25. Guest speaker: Ultra-marathon runner Jacqui Bell. QORF thanks and acknowledges the ongoing support of all our sponsors. Fair Play VouchersQueensland’s new Activate! Queensland includes measures to support local clubs to get Queenslanders out and active - the $150 “FairPlay” Vouchers will be available from 31 July for encouraging children ... Read More Do you value your waterways?Healthy Land & Water would love to know how much you value and use your local waterways. Take part in an short 10-minute survey ... Read More The last of the great adventurersEverest, both poles, trudging across Australia solo and unsupported … will we see anyone like Jon Muir again? Angling GPG released for public commentMembers of the outdoors community can have their say about this GPG by visiting yoursay.australianaas.org.au/Angling. Walking and cycling to workIn Australia, more than 9 million people commute to work every weekday. The distance they travel and how they get there can influence their well-being and performance at work. Read More Queensland’s Outdoor EconomyThe economic contribution of QLD's nature-based outdoor recreation sector to Australia's economy. Coming EventsEvents coming up in the next month include: the AABAT Bush Adventure Therapy Forum, August 8-11; Trauma Focused Adventure Therapy Training, August 12-13; the Serious Fun workshop, August 13; International Youth Day, August 12; Session 2 Critical Incident Management Planning workshop, Cairns (August 17); Nature Freedom’s Anniversary Paddle, August 17 and Walk at Work Week, August 19. Event Management Links/Resources Check out World Days in August too! Serious FunA workshop by Mark Collard. Anniversary PaddlePaddling to celebrate the day Nature Freedom first ran inclusive adventure programs for young people with disabilities and mental health. What's On
For Hire: Knot Tying: Rope Coiling Methods Jobs: Several new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section. Seniors Outdoors: Are you running courses or activities for or that are suitable for seniors? Tell us know and we'll add them to our Seniors Outdoors. 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 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. Back Issues - click to access back issues of the QORF eNewsletter You have received this email because you are subscribed to the QORF eNews or, as a member of the outdoor recreation community, we would like to keep in touch with you. You may unsubscribe at any time. |