QORF eNews November 2019
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Hi there,
Another busy month is over and a couple of notable firsts: firstly(!), the Australian Adventure Activity Standard and associated Good Practice Guides were officially launched and fully endorsed by Federal and state ministers for sport; and secondly, QORF hosted our first webinar- this one on the implementation of the new AAAS. See below for more information on both.
Read on for more news, events and outdoor info ...
A message from Dom!
Dom Courtney
Executive Officer
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Please Note
We will be closed over the Christmas holiday break from Friday December 20 and returning on January 6, 2020 - the New Year.
Australian AAS Launched
The Australian Adventure Activity Standard (AAAS) and Good Practice Guides (GPG) have officially been released after being endorsed by Federal and state ministers for sport earlier this month. Learn More
AAAS Webinar
QORF hosted it's very first webinar on November 26 to share ways the new AAAS can be successfully implemented in an organisation. Learn More for the recording, slides and notes.
Future Webinars
We are keen to hear from you on what topics you'd like us to cover in future webinars. Please email Mark on industry@qorf.org.au
Heart Foundation grant for Nature Play QLD
As a recipient in the Heart Foundation Active Australia Innovation Challenge, Nature Play QLD was awarded a grant to support the Travelling Loose Parts Play Pod project. Next year NPQLD will be hitting the road with the Play Pod in tow, visiting Toowoomba, Logan, Mt Isa and more. 🙂 Learn More
Funding Opportunity
The Australian Government announced up to $19 million (GST exclusive) for the Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grant opportunity to run over two years from 2019-2020 to 2020-21. Read More
Popular Recreation Spots Closed
Popular walking trails and some boat ramps at Seqwater dams across South East Queensland have been closed to the public as bushfires continue across the region. Read More
Petition: Stop turning our State Forests into National Parks
A new petition has been raised in response to the government’s decision to lock up tens of thousands of hectares of state forest in the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Regions by turning them national parks. Read More
There’s Finally Heart Health Data on Extreme Exercise
A new analysis tracks people doing 35 hours of exercise per week for a decade, and finds no evidence of heart risks
Read More
National Obesity Strategy
Overweight and obesity affects our whole community. Take action and join in the consultations on a national obesity strategy. You can be a part of creating a healthier future. Read More
Promoting age-friendly design
The Heart Foundation and Sport Australia are partnering with a goal to get more older Australians more active, more often, by walking. Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include: International Day of People with Disabilities, Dec 3; International Volunteer Day, Dec 5; End of Year Inclusive Paddling on Dec 7; QLD Rec Centre Coast Club - Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast, Dec 16 >>; Camp Cooby Holiday Program, Dec 16 >>; Apex Camps Sunshine Coast Holiday Programs, Dec 16 >> ...
Event Management Links/Resources
Check out World Days this month too!
Stop Press
SEQ Facilitators of Outdoor Learning (FOOL’s) Forum rescheduled to Saturday, March 21 at BGS Pepperina Hill, Moogerah. Read More
End of Year Inclusive Paddling
Celebrate end of year inclusive paddling with Nature Freedom and All about Paddling - QORF members working together for a positive outcome. Read More
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
- Knot: Sliding Double Fisherman’s
- Wild Swimming - just for summer.
- Bookshop - new titles on knots, camp cooking, 4WD and trails
- Apps: Milkshake, Record My Hours & mygovID
Welcome aboard!
We are pleased to welcome new member: Nature Freedom and check out the updates to the Kokoda Youth Foundation member page.
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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