QORF eNews February 2020
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Hi there,
Coming up this month is the first Outdoor Recreation Forum for 2020, on March 11 immediately before the AGM - catch up on all the latest news and updates from QORF and the outdoor recreation community. You are invited and we'd be delighted to see you there. (see below for more info)
The QORF AGM is open for everyone to attend, however only financial QORF Green Circle Members can vote.
Following the AGM will are holding a Special General Meeting at which a resolution will be proposed on the future structure of the organisation. Formal notice of this SGM has been previously sent to all QORF Green Circle Members.
Read on for more news, events and outdoor info ...
A message from Dom!
Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
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QORF AGM 2020
Wednesday March 11, 7.00 pm
Sports House, Milton
All Green Circle Members are encouraged to attend. Followed by a Special General Meeting on the future direction of the organisation.Read More
Outdoor Recreation Forum
Wednesday March 11, 5.30 pm
Sports House, Milton, Brisbane
All the latest updates from QORF and the outdoor recreation community in and around the South East. (Precedes the QORF AGM). Read More
Changes to Blue Card
Following a recent review, several changes are coming soon to the Queensland Blue Card System, including 1. No Card, No Start olicy, 2. Frequency test and Exemption cards for teachers. Learn More
New at the QORF online Book Shop: Aerial Adventure Environments a comprehensive and practical guide to the theory and practice of the Challenge Courses, Zip Lines, and Canopy Tours.
For other books on outdoor education, how to manuals, guidebooks and DVD's, go to the SHOP.
Outdoors Queensland Awards
While the Awards Dinner in October might seem like a long way off, it is time to start thinking about who you will nominate for the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards. Learn More
Shark drum lines back to FNQ
Conventional shark drum lines have been returned to Far North Queensland waters within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park following a federal government ruling that allows discretion on shark release.
Read More
New facilities at GC Rec. Centre
The Gold Coast will reinforce its ability to deliver recreation and camp experiences to Queenslanders after the Palaszczuk Government invests in job generating infrastructure at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre. Read More
Sustainable Camping
Ways to make your next camping trip more sustainable. As with everything we humans do, camping does have an impact on the environment — but if you put some thinking into it, you can minimise that. Read More
The lost art of climbing a tree
Bush kinder teaches kids the endangered art of climbing a tree - growing numbers of educators and parents are
convinced of the importance of nature play. "... in the trees, profound learning is taking place" Read More
First tender for QLD eco trail
Minister Kate Jones has announced that CABN is the preferred tenderer to start construction on the Cooloola Great Walk, the first ecotourism trail ever to be delivered by the Queensland Government. Read More
MBRC Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Moreton Bay Regional Council Outdoor recreation plan for 2019-2031 provides recommendations for the planning and development of outdoor recreation opportunities across the region over the next 20 years. Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include:
- World Wildlife Day, March 3;
- Queensland Women’s Week, March 6-15;
- International Women’s Day, March 8;
- Parks Week 2020, March 7-15;
- Scenic Rim Enduro Series Rd 1, March 8;
- Outdoor Recreation Forum, Brisbane, March 11;
- QORF AGM & Special General Meeting, March 11;
- International Forests Day, March 21;
- World Water Day, March 22;
- FOOL’s Forum SEQ, March 21;
Links / Resources
Pinnacle Sports Courses
The skills you need to get climbing outside. Pinnacle Sports has been running a range of climbing courses for over a decade that are suitable for all experience levels, from beginner climbers to advanced. Search Host: Pinnacle Sports in What's On for course details.
Paddle Queensland Courses
Paddle Queensland offer a range of Leader Training and Assessment courses for people seeking professional certification in paddling environments.
Search Host: Paddle Queensland in What's On for specific courses.
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.
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
- Knot: One Way Knot
- New Jobs Available
- and updates all over the place.
Go to the HOME page for recent updates
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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