QORF eNews 'Happy New Year' 2017
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Happy New Year and welcome back from your Xmas holiday
The image we have chosen this month captures the simplicity of a summer holiday on the beach in Queensland. Gettin' yer feet wet! by Susie Thompson was an entrant in the 2016 Visioning the Outdoors film and Photo Competition. The competition for 2017 is now OPEN so get that camera out, select the best from your holiday and send then in!
As Xmas is a busy time and things do get missed we have decided to bring out this special New Year edition of a our regular eNews which usually comes out at the end of each month.
EO's Report
Dom Courtney, Executive Officer
Climate is what we expect,
weather is what we get
- Mark Twain
Summer is well underway and while many parts of the state have been experiencing the 'best' of summer storms, vast tracts of Queensland remain drought declared. Hopefully, the rains will find the areas of our state that need it most. (Did you know that 2016 was 4th hottest year on record?)
Participants in outdoor activities regularly make judgements about whether perceived risk is outweighed by the benefits associated with the activity. Sometimes this process is conscious and documented, but other times the risk/benefit assessment is done in an instant. The Australian Adventure Activity Standards, (currently under development), aim to standardise good practices across the country to result in more people having wonderful experiences in the outdoors, with fewer incidents.
We look forward to working with you throughout the year in pursuing our mission of raising the profile, developing the capacity and increasing opportunities for outdoor recreation in Queensland – so that everyone can live life outdoors.
Yours in the outdoors, Dom
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Australian AAS Working Group Nominations
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (Australian AAS) Steering Committee is seeking nominations for 3 separate Technical Working Groups (TWG) to draft the activity specific AAS for:
- Horse trail riding
- Climbing and abseiling
- Mountain biking and bicycle touring
Broad expertise and experience in leadership of the particular activity with dependent participants is essential. READ MORE.
Visioning the Outdoors
Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Competition 2017 will be opening soon - so now is the time to get outdoors, get active and start shooting!
NEW for 2017: Instagram Adventures
2017 Queensland Training Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Queensland Training Awards. A great opportunity to acknowledge some of the great work being done for the outdoors around Queensland. READ MORE
The QORF Annual General Meeting
Thursday March 9th, 2017 – 7:00 PM.
Supper will be served
Venue: Sports House,
150 Caxton St, Milton QLD
Please Note: The AGM will follow a Sector Forum and be followed by a General Meeting and supper. RSVP
Strengthening Connections
Go to Strengthening Connections
to download a report highlighting the key discussion points from the day, and view video and slide presentations of speakers from the Symposium.
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The Outdoor Recreation Industry Council (ORIC) has launched its new name Outdoors NSW and website at outdoorsnsw.org.au.
Your Summer Guide to Sunscreen. The Australian summertime drill seems simple enough ... but you’re probably doing sunscreen wrong! READ MORE
Australian Ropes Course Standards
AS 2316.2.1 Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses, and AS 2316.2.2 Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses - Flying foxes and challenge ropes courses have been released.
Do Standards Increase Our Liability?
There is anxiety in some quarters about the role of standards - what the industry consider acceptable practices - in our professional lives. READ MORE on the AAS page
Towards an all abilities Queensland
Have your say on the new state disability plan for an all abilities Queensland. The plan will help build a society which enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens and live the life they choose.Close Friday 10 February 2017. READ MORE
Closing date extended for submissions in response to two discussion papers and two online surveys relating to the Review of the Blue Card and Foster Care Systems. Submissions and surveys will now close on Friday 20 January 2016. READ MORE
QLD Destination Events Funding
Queensland Destination Events Program funding available for events. Subject to specific criteria.
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Essential Steps to take in Engaging Employees and establishing an employment relationship consistent with best practice and federal requirements.
Do you depend on volunteers to ensure your events or activities run smoothly?
We are looking for stories about the best of the best - your volunteers! Share with us and we'll celebrate them and promo you!
Go to SHARE Volunteer Stories
Events coming up in the next month or so - as we all get back into the swing of things and 2017 gets underway! - Creative Approaches to Group Work, Jan 17-19; Basic Trauma Focused Adventure Therapy, Jan 19-20; and a Moreton Bay Day Sail on Jan 21.
Note: the QORF AGM is on March 9
DATE CLAIMER: Add to your dairies NOW so you won't forget - Outdoor Recreation Awards Dinner Friday October 27, 2017 (who will you nominate?)
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
New on the Website
A new scheduling app called Doodle, Disability Inclusion renamed All Abilities Inclusion, and updates to Women & Girls, Conservation, Children & Young People.
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New Members
Welcome aboard to new QORF Green Circle Members: Welcome aboard to new QORF Green Circle Members: South Passage, The Northern Outlook and Brent Greenfield.
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 Facebook.
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