QORF eNews November 2018
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Opening soon! Visioning the Outdoors Film and Photo Competition
Hi there,
With summer underway and holidays looming, now is a good time to start thinking about your entry for the Visioning the Outdoors Film and Photo Competition. Where you want to go, who will be in your photos, what activity will they be doing, will you use film or photo?
The good news you have lots of time - all summer and on into autumn as well. The competition will be opening very soon and won't be closing until mid May.
We are looking to develop relationships with suitable partners to help us further develop Visioning the Outdoors into a bigger and more effective vehicle for exhibiting films and photos, and for promoting the benefits of outdoor activity. if you are interested in discussing how you or your organisation might get involved, please contact Mark directly at industry@qorf.org.au.
Please share this opportunity with your network and/or other organisations you think might be interested. Thank you!
A message from Dom!
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Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
Organisational Development
On November 17 we hosted the first of two workshops on Organisational Development. Run by Andrew Murray from Applied Adventure, the workshop delved into Vision and Values, Strategic Planning and more. The dates for Workshop Two will announced soon - and if you missed out, we will be running Workshop One again in the New Year.
AAAS Challenge Courses
The draft Activity Good Practice Guide (GPG) for ‘Challenge Courses’ has just been released for public comment. Members of the outdoors community are encouraged to Have Your Say
Outdoor Recreation Forum
We held the first ever Sunshine Coast Outdoor Recreation Forum at the Alexandra Park Conference Centre on November 29. A lively discussion and supper followed updates from QORF and a talk from Lauren Coventon on the UPLOADS app.
Ipswich Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Abseiling Investigation
A well attended forum on the latest updates on the project was held at Sports House on November 19. The report is now with the Ipswich City Council and awaiting further cultural heritage discussion.
Wall Planner
The 2019 Wall Planner will be delivered over the next few days. If you are not already on the mailing list and would like a copy, please Order Here
QLD’s First Walking Strategy
To provide the framework for promoting walking as an accessible, active transport mode across the state. Have your say by completing the community attitudinal online survey, providing a written submission , and sharing your thoughts on the Ideas Wall using #wewalkqld.
South Bank Master Plan
Thirty years on since South Bank hosted World Expo '88, the Palaszczuk Government and South Bank Corporation will develop a new master plan to revitalise the 'people's place' for the next 30 years and beyond. Read More
Surf Therapy Offers Hope
The programs were developed to heal mental and physical illness through surfing - we enhance participants' self-efficacy, and provide them with a sense of achievement ... Read More
Waterways 2018 Report Card
The Healthy Land and Water 2018 Report Card highlights the condition of South East Queensland catchments and the reasons behind their grades ... Read More
You’re probably not afraid of Australia’s deadliest animals?
Australia has some of the most dangerous animals in the world, but statistically speaking you’re unlikely to be killed by an animal here. ... Read More
Toowoomba, Have Your Say!
Toowoomba RC is developing a Sport, Active Recreation and Healthy Living Plan to encourage more people to be active, eat well and live well ... Read More
!MPACT 25 AWARDS
The times we live in call for an urgent need to recognise those people who operate beyond self-interest towards a greater good. The Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 Awards do just that. Nominate a 2018 winner here.
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month or so: the International Day of People with Disability on December 3; a BOM "Summer 2018-19 climate and water update" Webinar on December 6; several days when you can help with Beachcare on the Gold Coast; and don't forget to enjoy Xmas!
Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out!
Childhood Summit
28-30 March 2019, Brisbane
A platform for the child’s voice in a fast-paced world, a resource for key influencers and decision makers, to ensure their projects, initiatives, business plans and research activities, consider and support the holistic needs of children, today and into the future. Read More
For Hire
Do you have equipment for hire?
Do you have spaces to let out - for meetings, training or activities?
If there is enough support from members, we will create a For Hire section on the website. Interested? Email industry@qorf.org.au
New on the Website
A page on the new Shaping SEQ strategy; an emergency management page, Heatwaves; an emergency evacuation resource page, Survival Kit; updates to the Organisational Development and ICC Climbing pages; and the Handcuff Puzzle on the Knot Tying page.
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 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.
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
Tail Lights by Georgina Pratten
Visioning the Outdoors 2018
Welcome aboard to new QORF Green Circle Members NAEUS, Craig Dinte Architect and the Otium Planning Group
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 Opportunities
If 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.
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