QORF eNews November 2018 No Images? Click here Opening soon! Visioning the Outdoors Film and Photo Competition Hi there, 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!Click to View Organisational DevelopmentOn 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 CoursesThe 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 ForumWe 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 InvestigationA 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 PlannerThe 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 StrategyTo 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 PlanThirty 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 HopeThe 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 CardThe 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 AWARDSThe 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 EventsEvents 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 Summit28-30 March 2019, Brisbane For Hire New on the WebsiteA 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. 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
Tail Lights by Georgina Pratten 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 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. |