QORF eNews October 2020 No images? Click here Hi there, On Friday 30th October we hosted the first online Outdoors Queensland Awards presentation. With the finalists waiting with anticipation in their various locations around the state, the Outdoors Queensland team with the assistance of Element Photo & Video Production announced the winners of the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards For each award we showed a short video clip featuring all the finalists for that award, announced the winner and then crossed live to the winner for a few words. In the week before the event we had posted out a large box to each finalist that contained the winners trophies, finalist certificates and a special gift. Announcing ... the winners of the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual) The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award The Outdoors Queensland Government Achievement Award The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award We thank and acknowledge the ongoing support to the Outdoors Queensland Awards from new event sponsor, the Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance and all our award sponsors: The Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council, K2 Basecamp and Nature Play QLD. Client Group Size Limit RelaxationIn response to a submission made by QORF, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has approved the relaxation of the restriction in the Outdoor Education Providers COVID Safe industry plan on client groups from a maximum of 100 individuals to allow school groups of unlimited numbers. Full details of the approved changes will be available once the Outdoor Education Providers COVID Safe industry plan is amended. We understand that these changes will take effect once the updated plan is published on the government website. We will advise once we know the amended plan has been published. Further updates to the COVID Safe Plan for Outdoor Recreation Activity Providers and Outdoor Education Providers are expected soon in light of the relaxations above. Coffee & Conversation, our online chat session for the outdoor sector, now on every second Friday morning at 11:00 am. (next on November 13). A chance to get together with others in the outdoors. Australian Camps Assoc. Survey A survey to gather information on costs incurred by our sector relating to preparing for, and managing, operational changes brought on by COVID-19. An Inside the Outhaus survey to assist in giving you what you are looking for within your outdoor community. ITOH was created to help outdoor educators connect and share information. There has never been a better time to join an ATHRA Trail Riding Club or affiliate your club with ATHRA. One time membership offers now apply. 'Threshold Concepts for Tertiary Outdoor Education Graduates' Survey Attention: Employers and/or outdoor education/recreation people with a university degree background. (Source: Glyn Thomas et al, University of the Sunshine Coast) Sailing Sunshine to Gt KeppelA Sunshine Coast adventurer and his mate decide to bunnyhop their way 300 nautical miles up the Queensland coastline from to Great Keppel Island on a 17-foot Hobie Cat. Read More Queensland’s National ParksUniversity of Queensland and DES research into the economic value provided by national parks as tourism and recreation assets to the Queensland economy. Read More Pledge to halt Earth’s destructionWorld leaders (except Australia!) have pledged to clamp down on pollution, embrace sustainable economic systems and eliminate the dumping of plastic waste in oceans by the middle of the century. Read More 16 Benefits of HikingAs well as being an excellent activity for those new to adventure in the outdoors, there are also loads of health benefits of hiking, both physical and mental (and social benefits too!) Read More What's OnThe online calendar of What's On Activities, Events, Training & Workshops
Coming EventsEvents coming up this month include: Outdoor Classroom Day, Nov 5; NAIDOC Week, Nov 8-15; Coffee & Conversation, Nov 13 & 27; Healthy Country Healthy People (AABAT Symposium), Nov 13-15; Bike Maintenance Workshop (Bicycle QLD), Nov 14; Steve Irwin Day, Nov 15; 18: Calvin and Hobbes Day, Nov 18; International Men’s Day, Nov 19; Universal Children’s Day, Nov 20; International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nov 25 plus training courses by Pinnacle Sports and the Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre More than just one day, our aim is to get as many children as possible playing and learning outside, every day, with a celebration of outdoor learning and play . A a mixture of practical and discussion sessions and industry updates for anyone who works with groups in the outdoors – outdoor education and recreation, guiding & instruction. For Hire New & Updated Online Resources Want to share your newsletter on our member eNews page? Learn More 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. As a new member you will 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 Please note that QORF is currently transitioning to Outdoors Queensland. Over the coming months, you will see more and more of the new logo and other changes as we move into our new look and new structure. Watch this space! 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. |