QORF eNews June 2018 No Images? Click here Mt Kaputar Sunrise by Steffen Bollmann Hi there, Today we are very pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Competition. Comments from the judges indicated that overall the quality of the entries was very high and the final choice hard to make. The Best Photo (see above), described by judge Chris Bray as "A beautiful moment at a stunning location, captured with perfect lighting - I love it. To me this shot evokes so much that’s good about enjoying the outdoors", was won by Steffen Bollmann for his "Mt Kaputar Sunrise". The Best Film was "Adventure Queensland" by John Hopper. Judge Toby Ryston-Pratt said "the film has some really unusual cinematography that I found quite artistic and really brought out the subject matter." Our congratulations to both Steffen and John. See below for all the category winners and links to the winning films and photos. Outdoors Queensland AwardsNominations now OPEN. Announcing the winners ...Best Photo: Mt Kaputar Sunrise by Steffen Bollmann Best Youth Photo: Mt Cootha Falls by Momo Frank Congratulations to all the winners and all the entrants – you have created wonderful images that capture people outdoors in Queensland. Many of these images will be seen on the QORF website and used to help promote outdoor activity and protection of our green spaces. See all the winning films and photos here: Winners 2018 Our thanks go out to judges, Chris Bray and Toby Ryston-Pratt who selected the best film and photo winners and played an integral role in the success of the competition. We are very grateful to our prize sponsors: Crumpler, K2 Basecamp, Equipped Outdoors and Chris Bray Photography without whom the competition would not be as exciting. ![]() Outdoors Queensland Symposium 2018QORF is hosting a Symposium in Brisbane on Sept.12th and in Cairns on the 14th. Based on the theme of Stewardship - of the land & water, of our participants & staff and of the sector. Put it in your diaries - More info to follow. Mudworld Tees & CapsFor Sale Nature Play QLD Mudworld Teeshirts (25.00 + P&P) - sizes for adults & kids. Colours: adult, blue & Charcoal; Kids, blue, pink, grape, red, black. Blue caps (15.00 + p&p) in adult & kids sizes. See in QORF SHOP Nature Play EvaluationA survey is conducted by Griffith University to ascertain the extent and depth of engagement of parents and participants in the Nature Play QLD program. The Wall PlannerPlanning(!) is underway for the 2019 Wall Planner. With over 3000 copies distributed around Queensland it is a great way to get seen. Contact admin@qorf.org.au to place an advert. Blue Card UpdatesImportant information on the updates to the Blue card System - who needs a card, how to apply for a card and how to use it. Make sure your policies and procedures are up to date. AMSA UpdatesRecreational Use Exemptions - a domestic commercial vessel is exempt when used recreationally until June 2020. (T&C apply) ... Read More Get Playing Places & SpacesOpening date of Round 7 of the Get Playing Places and Spaces program has been brought forward to late July Adventure Trends 2018The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released a new report, 20 Adventure Trends to Watch In 2018, providing a comprehensive look at the issues facing adventure travel businesses and destinations....Read More Welcome to CountryWelcome to Country by Marcia Langton could be the first travel guide to Indigenous Australia — a handy reference for how tourists might best travel through different cultures and sacred lands ... Read More Paddle Australia RebrandsPaddle Australia, Australia’s National Sporting Organisation responsible for the promotion, support and management of canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports, has officially launched its new corporate name and brand ... Read More Alyssa Azar 2nd SummitQueenslander Alyssa Azar from Toowoomba has become the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest from both the north and south routes Coming EventsEvents coming up in the next month or so: Outward Bound's Navigator program from July 2-13; Climbable, on July 7 for young people with disabilities and/or mental illness; the BVRT Trek for Diabetes Qld, July 13-15; the Peaks to Points Festival on July 15 and National Tree Day on July 29. Plus ongoing climbing/ abseiling courses from Pinnacle Sports and outdoor skills courses by The Outdoor Education Consultants Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out! Adventurous Life ProjectAn event where you can delve into the hearts and minds of some of Australia’s most adventurous souls - fire up your Adventurous Spirit and ignite your life. August 4, Gold Coast For Hire New on the WebsiteA new page about changes to the Blue Card System; additional resources on the Rock Climbing page; Windy, a new weather service; World Days of the year with an outdoorsy focus; a new knot, The Water Knot, and a new weather app, Windy 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 OnThe online calendar of What's On Activities, Events, Training & Workshops
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