QORF eNews August 2019
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Beach Time by Lydia Ellingsen, Best Youth Photo, Visioning the Outdoors 2019
Hi there,
This week nominations closed for the 2019 Outdoors Queensland Awards. Many people have taken the opportunity to acknowledge the great work that is being done in the Queensland outdoors community by organisations and individuals alike. Finalists will be announced on Monday September 9 and we anticipate a big crowd at the Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner when we announce the winners.
In this newsletter we have a lot of news to share and some great opportunities to promote - read on for more info.
We are very aware that many people in our community write some awesome blogs on the outdoors and adventure activities - we'd like to help you get more exposure, more readers and better known. So, we have started an Outdoor Blog page - a place for your blogs and your stories that can link back to your website or your own blog. If you are keen please email Mark on industry@qorf.org.au
Lastly, and as always, we are keen to get our message out to as many people as possible - please share our Newsletter with your friends and colleagues and suggest they sign up! Share this newsletter on Facebook too and help spread the word.
A message from Dom!
Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
Coming Soon
- In November QORF will be hosting seminars on the new Australian Adventure Activity Standards to help the sector better understand their format and function.
- QORF has recently signed up to Mindhive, a crowd sourced consultancy platform. We will be inviting key players in the outdoor sector to be part of an ongoing discussion into the issues which the outdoor sector is facing.
- A big announcement on the launch of Outdoors Queensland, our new brand and revitalised, modern organisation.
Following on from the successful 'Reactive' workshop, places are still available for the Session 2: Proactive Critical Incident Management workshop which will be held in Brisbane on September 14 & 15.
Read More/Book
Young Adults Outdoors
A short 10 minute survey of 18 to 29 year olds to understand what prevents and enables individuals from participating in outdoor recreation. Complete to enter $50 gift card draw. Learn & Enter
Wall Planner 2020
In a break from tradition and to make the it more accessible to all, we have turned the 2020 Wall Planner into a free PDF that you can download and print out into your own desired format.
Download
Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance (AQIA)
The AQIA (formerly the QFSR Skills Alliance), is a service provider to the fitness, sport and active recreation industry, supporting workforce, organisation and club development.
Economic, Social and Health Impacts of Sport and Active Recreation in Queensland
A report published by AQIA on the health, civic, environmental and financial benefits of the active recreation sector to Queenslanders. Read More
Queensland Walking Strategy
Supporting Queenslanders to walk more often is at the heart of the QLS's first ever Walking Strategy. Embedding ‘walkability’ in planning, more pedestrian precincts and walking tourism are some of the actions outlined
in the 10-year plan.
Read More
Moreton Bay Draft Outdoor Recreation Plan
Moreton Bay Regional Council is currently seeking community feedback on its draft Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019-2031. Read More
Organisation size may influence incidents
The latest infographic from the UPLOADS Team demonstrates that incidents reported to UPLOADS differ regarding activity type, incident type, and incident severity as a function of organisation size.
Read More
The risk of not letting our children take risks
By preventing our kids from taking risks we risk them never growing to be independent, brave, capable, resilient and much happier. Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month include: the Embedding Outdoor Play workshop, Sept 10; the Neighbourhood Play Project screening in Rockhampton, Sept 12; Session 2 of the Critical Incident Management Planning workshop, Brisbane,Sept 14-15;
Disability in Action Week, Sept 15-22; Try Out Padding, Sept 21; World Rivers Day, Sept 22 and the International Camp Directors
Course, Sept 30-Oct 2.
Event Management Links/Resources
Check out World Days in August too!
Mud World
Mud Festival for Kids. Mountains of dirt, heaps of fun! Suitable ages 0-14 years.
Baden Powell Park, Samford
October 5-6. Learn More
Outdoor Classroom Day
An international campaign delivered by Nature Play QLD - primary schools, kindergartens and early learning services are joining together to celebrate the power of outdoor learning for young minds. Learn More
Activate! Queensland
Invitation
To share the 2029 vision of the strategy, Sport and Recreation are hosting a series of evening briefing sessions throughout Queensland, open to all members of the community. September dates & Info
Training Opportunities
4WD and Chainsaw Training Opportunity
While normally only available to members of affiliated 4WD clubs, Four Wheel Drive Queensland are offering their training at attractive rates to others. In order to meet insurance requirements, members of the public can join the 4WD QLD Training & Information Club for a small fee (currently $30). Read More
Savannah Guides Field School
Field activity training in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area including skills sessions on Birding, Taxonomy, Cultural Awareness and Sustainability, with visits to inspiring rainforest sites, the incredible Herberton Historic Village, Tree Kangaroos and the Bat Hospital.
14-17 November. Info/Register Here
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
Jobs: Several new jobs are listed on our Jobs Available page in the Industry / Jobs & Careers section.
New Online Resources
- Walking - includes the Queensland Walking Strategy
- Podcasts & Blogs - the outdoors, the environment and learning
- Knot: The Water Bottle Hitch
- Wall Planner - download for 2020
- Photography - tips & tricks
- Outdoors Queensland Blog
Welcome aboard!
We are pleased to welcome new members: Parachuting Queensland, Moorooka State School, Amarna and Bundamba State Secondary School
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
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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