QORF eNews August 2020
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Leap of Life by Ben Lockens
Hi there,
It's Springtime! and the perfect time to get back outdoors in Queensland.
Live Life Outdoors
With the recent COVID outbreaks in Brisbane it is vitally important that organisations are aware of and implement operational plans that follow the appropriate COVID Safe Plan for their business. Queensland is in the fortunate position of being able to get outdoors and active, even with some restrictions on what we do and how we do it. We need to to continue to work together to do all that we can to avoid jeopardising our current freedoms.
This month's eNews is full of updates, info and useful links - read on ...
Another COVID Safe Plan Update Coming Soon
The COVID Safe Plan for Outdoor Recreation Activity Providers is due for an update in the next week or so.This is most important if you are running events or competitions as many of the updates are designed to clarify what you need to do to run a COVID Safe event.
The COVID Safe Plan for Outdoor Education Providers is also being updated with changes to the contact tracing requirements for outdoor education centres.
Both plans are accessible through our COVID Safe Plans web page and downloadable from the Queensland Government's Approved COVID Industry Plans page and accessible for all organisations in the Queensland outdoor sector (regardless of membership of an industry peak body such as QORF). Go to Implementation for information on how best to implement your new COVID Safe operational plan for your organisation.
Note: You may have to refresh the page (Ctrl F5) or clear your cache to view the latest versions of the updated plans.
New NPQLD Website
Today we are proud to showcase the new Nature Play QLD website. Set up to take NPQLD well into the future. Thanks to Kristy, Digital 8 and all the NPQLD team. Check it out: www.natureplayqld.org.au
New Laws from August 31
Key changes include the No Card, No Start policy and you can now apply for or renew your blue or exemption card using the online applicant portal. Find out more about the changes on the Blue Card website
NOLRS to go
Following a recent review of the National Outdoor Leadership Registration Scheme (NOLRS), the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has decided to phase out NOLRS over the next 10 months ending June 2021. Read More
Coffee & Conversation, our online chat session for the outdoor sector, now on every second Friday morning at 11:00 am. (next on September 4). A chance to get together with others in the outdoors.
We'll share with you what we know and what we are doing - and you can share your concerns, ideas and solutions.
REGISTER
Nominations for the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards now CLOSED.
The finalists will be announced on Monday September 7 and the winners at our new online Outdoors Queensland Awards event on Friday October 30. The final details coming soon. Learn More
Unsavoury route names
Rock climbing’s new-found popularity uncovers dark past of unsavoury route names, sparking its #MeToo moment - a debate about the names of climbing routes has divided what was once a small, close-knit community with strong traditions. Read More
Cyclists benefit!
Brisbane cyclists can look forward to new and upgraded bikeways in the CBD and Kangaroo Point ...made possible with the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program.
Read More
Volunteer Grants
Volunteering Queensland has funding to administer a Supplementary Grants program to volunteer involving organisations to support the efforts of Queensland’s volunteers as well as to encourage and increase participation in volunteering. Read More
Freeing the Aboriginal flag
How a 'uniting symbol' ended up in the hands of the few. The Aboriginal flag is a powerful symbol that has come to mean many things to many people. It has appeared on everything from jumbo jets to tattoos, but who
“owns” the flag?
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, let us know by Submitting Your Event and we will promote it in the What's On calendar.
Coming Events
Events coming up this month include: Coffee & Conversation, September 4 & 18; Love to Ride, Sept 1-30; Remote Area First Aid Training, Sept 12 & 13; Run the Rim, Sept 13; Talk like a Pirate Day, Sept 19; South Queensland Caravan, Camping, Fishing & 4×4 Expo, Sept 25-27; Ride the Rim, 27/9 and World Rivers Day, Sept 27.
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
New Online Resources
New IR info from HMT Consulting; the Honda Knot and how to throw a Lasso; a new book in the Shop, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail plus Kilkivan to
Kingaroy Rail Trail; the latest eNewsletters and go to the HOME page for recent updates
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Contact Us by email, or phone. Need to speak to a specific staff member - find numbers here: Staff.
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New Green Circle Member
Welcome aboard to new member
Keep Queensland Beautiful. Check out the Experience Altitude new website.
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!
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