QORF eNews July 2018 No Images? Click here Outdoors Queensland Symposium Early Bird Tickets on sale NOW. Hi there, Another busy month ahead and a busy eNewsletter to suit. We feature the Outdoors Queensland Awards; the Outdoors Queensland Symposium 2018; showcase another of the Visioning the Outdoor winning photos; share our sadness at the passing of educator, author and orienteerer Rob Simson; as well as news items, what's on and what's new! If you know of friends or
colleagues who would be interested in our eNewsletter or attending any of our events please SHARE this email and/or ask them to subscribe! Thank you Outdoors Queensland AwardsNominations are now OPEN. Outdoors Queensland Awards DinnerDate Claimer: The award winners will be announced at the Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner held at the Rydges South Bank
Brisbane on Friday,October 26. Outdoors Queensland Symposium 2018Bookings are now OPEN for the 2018 Outdoors Queensland Symposium in Brisbane on Sept.12th at the Brisbane Convention Centre and in Cairns on the 14th at the Rydges Esplanade Hotel. The Wall PlannerPlanning(!) is underway for the 2019 Wall Planner. With over 3000 copies distributed around Queensland it is a great way to get seen. Contact admin@qorf.org.au to place an advert. ObituaryQORF is sad to announce that long term QORF member Rob Simson passed away at St Vincent's Hospital on Sunday 15th July. Rob was made a QORF Life Member in 2010 for his long involvement and support of the outdoor sector in Queensland through outdoor education, orienteering and the development of the OEAQ. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Rob. Mudworld Tees & CapsFor Sale Nature Play QLD Mudworld Teeshirts (25.00 + P&P) - sizes for adults & kids. Colours: adult, blue & Charcoal; Kids, blue, pink, grape, red, black. Blue caps (15.00 + p&p) in adult & kids sizes. See in QORF SHOP Best Youth Photo: Mt Cootha Falls by Momo Frank We are very grateful to our prize sponsors: Crumpler, K2 Basecamp, Equipped Outdoors and Chris Bray Photography without whom the competition would not be as exciting. ![]() Six Secret WaterfallsSix Secret Waterfalls by Janet Kan & Illustrator Chris Sullivan, is a picture book for people of all ages. It features a countdown poem and paintings of the six waterfalls and heart shaped rock pool in beautiful Back Creek Gorge, at Beechmont in Queensland’s Gold Coast Hinterland. QLD Mountain Bike Strategy... to re-enforce and support future investment decisions and strengthen advocacy for the development of MTB trail networks and infrastructure. Includes
an Implementation Plan & Fact Sheet. Loaded Hourly RatesFair Work Commission Determines ‘Proper’ Requirements for enterprise based agreements containing “Loaded Hourly Rates” - of significance to outdoor recreation providers ... Read More Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards 2018Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards 2018 - To acknowledge female achievements in sport and active recreation ... Read More Nature Freedom SurveyHelp create employment opportunities, inclusive and accessible environmental projects and adventures programs for people with disabilities, and from all walks of life.) ... Read More Get Playing Places & SpacesOpening date of Round 7 of the Get Playing Places and Spaces program has been brought forward to late July Few Australians Meeting Physical Activity GuidelinesOverall, only 30% of children (5-17 yrs) & 44% of adults (18-64 yrs) meet the guidelines - adults least 150 minutes of activity a week, children/youth at least 60 minutes per day. ... Read More Solo Paddle Across TasmanNew Zealander Scott Donaldson becomes first person to kayak solo 2,200-km across the Tasman Sea from Coffs Harbour to New Plymouth in 62 days. Coming EventsEvents coming up in the next month or so: the Adventurous Life Project on Aug 4; International Geocaching Day on Aug 18; the 2018 Outdoors NSW Practitioners Conference on Aug 25/26; the 8th International Adventure Therapy Conference from Aug 29-Sep; and the Women’s Adventure Summit 2018 from Aug 30 - Sep 2. Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out! Women’s Adventure Film TourAn all new set of 12 short films celebrating the inspiring women in adventure. Inc. Australian adventurers. Loose Parts Nature PlayLearn about the benefits of ‘loose parts nature playing’ to children and how you can facilitate this type of play in your centre, school or neighbourhood park. Training OpportunitiesVarious outdoor activity training opportunities available this month from: For Hire New on the WebsiteA new navigation App for Outdoors, Peakfinder; a new IR article 'Loaded Hourly Rates', a new knot, The Sheet Bend; links to the new Mountain Bike Stragegy; and a new page for forthcoming Outdoors Queensland Symposium If you have any suggestions for new or improved content please email industry@qorf.org.au. Do you want to share a story, a good outdoorsy blog, a useful resource or more with our audience ... simply go to the (I WANT TO...) SUBMIT page and follow the prompts!. What's OnThe online calendar of What's On Activities, Events, Training & Workshops
JobsSeveral new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section
Welcome aboard to new QORF members Ocean Rock Adventures, Duncan Lennox and PCYC QLD 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 Member OpportunitiesIf you have jobs to fill, gear to sell, links & eNewsletters to share, events to promote or if you want to write a review, tell us a story, or make a suggestion; send us the details and we'll put it all online. 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. |