QORF eNews November 2016
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EO's Report
Dom Courtney, Executive Officer
She comes and goes,
like summer rain.
I wait all day for summer rain.
And when she comes, I smile again.
She cools my brain like summer rain. – Paul Kelly, Summer Rain
Summer has arrived again, and vast tracts of Queensland remain drought declared. Hopefully, summer rains will find the areas of our state that need it most. If you are looking for a Christmas present for the person who has everything, perhaps consider a donation to a drought relief charity on their behalf.
Participants in outdoor activities regularly make judgements about whether perceived risk is outweighed by the benefits associated with the activity. Sometimes this process is conscious and documented, but other times the risk/benefit assessment is done in an instant.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards, which are currently under development, aim to standardise practices across the country, with input from experienced people. If all adventure leaders adopt the suggested good practices or exceed what is recommended, the result will be more people having wonderful experiences in the outdoors, and fewer negative stories.
Yours in the outdoors, rejoicing in the summer rain (even when it falls on my tent), Dom
2016 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards
The decision to select an award winner is never easy and more so when faced with the exceptional quality of nominations this year. Congratulations to all award winners and finalists. Go to Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards for all winners and finalists QORFTV to see all the Finalists Videos and check out all the Photos taken on the night.
The success of the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards depends entirely on support from the outdoor community and, most especially, our sponsors. Without their help the Awards would struggle to exist.
DATE CLAIMER: Add to your dairies NOW so you won't forget - Outdoor Recreation Awards Dinner Friday October 27, 2017 (who will you nominate?)
QORF Young Adventurer
We have cash to give away! Up to $2,500 to help support a young person with a dream to explore, to adventure! (conditions apply!)
Apply NOW!
Strengthening Connections
The Outdoors Queensland - Strengthening Connections Symposium was a great success. Go to Strengthening Connections to download a report highlighting the key discussion points from the day.
Visioning the Outdoors
Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Competition 2017 will be opening soon - so now is the time to get outdoors, get active and start shooting!
NEW for 2017: Instagram Adventures
Shaping the new Queensland Cycling Strategy
TMR is developing a new cycling strategy for the state ... to get more people cycling more often. READ MORE
New Wivenhoe Outdoor Playground
A new recreation area at Wivenhoe Dam, is set to become South East Queensland’s latest outdoor playground. READ MORE
Report Card 2016
Healthy Waterways and Catchments Report Card 2016 results revealed for South East Qld’s waterways
READ MORE
Funding for Queensland Cyclists
Applications are now open for cycling infrastructure projects in the Cycle Network Government Grants program.
READ MORE
Do you depend on volunteers to ensure your events or activities run smoothly?
To celebrate International Volunteer Day we are looking for stories about the best of the best - your volunteers! Share with us and we'll celebrate them and promo you!
Go to SHARE Volunteer Stories
Things are a little quiet for the next few weeks as the summer heat builds and the Xmas season looms - International Volunteer Day on December 5 and Three R’s in Volunteer Management on December 13.
QORF Xmas Meetup
Come and join us at the Paddo Tavern on December 21st from 16:30 onwards - we'll supply a few snacks, you bring the good cheer!
Help Heal a Fellow Outdoor Eddy!
In early November, Kelli Lucas suffered massive heart failure during the birth of her second child. Transplant is the only option, and she and her family need help! DONATE Here!
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
New on the Website
A new page on the Water Trails of the Wide Bay Burnett, and updates to Disability Inclusion, Women & Girls, Seniors Outdoors, Volunteering and, in time for the holiday season, Go See Oz.
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Member Opportunities
If you have jobs to fill, gear to sell, links & eNewsletters to share, events to promote or information to pass on, send us the details and we'll put it online.
New Members
Welcome aboard to new QORF Green Circle Members: The Rewilding Project, Rockclimbers Association of North Queensland, David Winter and FNQuadriders.
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 Facebook.
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