QORF eNews March 2018
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Foreshore Explorers by Sophie Kalkowski-Pope
An 2017 entry in the Visioning the Outdoors Film & Photo Comp
Hi there,
Welcome back from your Easter break!
We figured that you may have missed our March eNewsletter because of the holiday so we are sending it out to you again.
Do you have friends who love the outdoors? Who do you invite on your adventures? Did you have any adventures over the Easter holiday?
It is so easy to get stuck indoors behind the desk or focussed on the the current project that we sometimes forget that it is even more important for our health and well being to get outdoors, share quality time with friends and have adventures!
Whatever you do and wherever you go, please take care of each other, look after the environment and be safe! These resources might help: Outdoor Safety
QORF Management Committee
The recent QORF AGM saw a couple of changes to the Management Committee. Long time President Andrew Boyle from Coefficient resigned to take over the Vice President's role from Dave Hills, who has left the Committee to focus on his family and further study. We are very grateful for all the time and effort Andrew has put into the Presidents' role over the years and acknowledge the great contribution he has made, and we thank Dave for his input and enthusiasm over the past few years.
Ginny Mitchell, from the Australian Catholic University and the Outdoor Education Association of Queensland, was voted in as the new QORF President by the Management Committee, which just happened to coincide with International Women’s Day! Ginny’s objective in life is to create opportunities for everyone to have meaningful and memorable outdoor experiences.
We welcome Ray Buchanan from Motorcycling Queensland as the newest member of the Management Committee and appreciate the value his long involvement in outdoor recreation and the motorcycling community in Queensland will add to the work of the Committee. Read More
The QORF Annual Report was accepted at the AGM and is now available to read or download from the QORF website: Annual Report 2018
Be Fearless
Part of Queensland Women’s Week
On March 10, with the YWCA, we co-hosted Be Fearless - an initiative to introduce young women to the outdoors. A full report and resources coming soon.
Visioning the Outdoors
Are you looking forward to your Easter break? We certainly are! Because we always get lots of great photos and films entered into the comp. And check out the PRIZES on offer too!
Go shoot something!
Do your staff need upskilling?
Did you know there is Queensland Government subsidised training available in the following outdoor recreation skill sets?
- Abseiling Guide Single Pitch (Natural Surfaces)
- Bushwalking Guide Controlled Environment
- Climbing Guide (Natural Surfaces) Top Rope
- Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate Environment)
To be eligible, employees must be existing workers already working in the outdoor recreation sector, and may already hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification. Training must be undertaken with a registered training organisation (RTO) who is approved to deliver the subsidised skill set training (a pre-qualified supplier PQS).
To find an RTO who can tell you more information visit the Queensland Skills Gateway at http://www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au and type in the training course you are interested in.
Ipswich Rock Climbing
On Thursday, 15 February 2018, QORF hosted a forum to present the initial findings of an investigation into the suitability for rock climbing, bouldering and abseiling on Ipswich Conservation Estates ... Read More
Get Planning Spaces
Funding to plan places to play. Funding to QLD based state level sport & active recreation organisations, local govt and other relevant peak organisations to develop quality, evidence-based sport and recreation infrastructure planning documents ... Read More
Digital Grants Program
Provides small businesses with access to digital technologies and services to enable them to work smarter, engage with the global economy and make the most of online business opportunities arising from digital disruption. ... Read More
Sponsor Passchendaele V3
Looking for Sponsors.
The Passchendaele V3 Bouldering Festival relies on Sponsorship. All the details, opportunities and key dates are in the prospectus, Help make the Festival the highlight on the 2018 climbing calendar! ...Read More
Googa Farm Stay Approval
A NEW farm-stay 'taste of yesteryear' outdoor education centre has been approved for Ness Road, Blackbutt, which will expand on the nearby Googa Outdoor Education Facility in Blackbutt. ... Read More
Women still ‘invisible’ in OE
‘Women now make up close to half of practitioners and researchers in outdoor education, but their leadership skills and hard work often go unrecognised’
... Read More
Tourism Threatened!
Australia's most popular tourist destinations under threat with intensifying climate change posing a significant threat to the nation’s iconic natural wonders.
... Read More
Stealing their Childhood
'Kindy should be about protecting, valuing, nurturing and enhancing childhood but in some cases we’re not just stealing their childhood but crushing it' (WA early childhood teacher)’
... Read More
Lindeman Island Redevelopment
A $583 million redevelopment of the Lindeman Island resort has been given the green light after the approval of the project’s environmental impact statement.
... Read More
Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month or so: various training courses from Pinnacle Sports; a motorcycling skills camp at QLD Moto Park, April 9-11; the National Outdoor Education Conference in Hobart, April 9-12; a Kid's Bushcraft & Survival Camp at Mt Barney Lodge, April 11-13; Mudworld, April 21, 22; Earth Day, April 22; the NQ MTB Forum, April 26; and much more.
Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out!
Mud World needs Volunteers
Willing adults needed to join the Mud World team for what promises to be a truckload of muddy fun! Lots of positions to be filled, and flexible hours on offer - all we ask is that you're over 18 and hold a current Blue Card.
Interested Mudlings please contact Jessie via: http://bit.ly/Mudworld_Volunteer
NQ Mountain Bike Forum
Catch up on the latest developments in mountain biking in North Queensland, trail construction, what’s happening where ... networking.
Thursday, April 26, 6-8 pm
Riverside Tavern, Townsville Read More
Outdoors Queensland Awards
Now is the time to start thinking about who you want to nominate for an award this year! Read More Date Claimer: The Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner is on Friday,October 26
Queensland Canoeing Education Courses
Queensland Canoeing offers a range of Leader Training and Assessment courses for people seeking professional certification in paddling environments. The Australian Canoeing Award Scheme is the industry benchmark certification designed to meet the needs of the canoeing and kayaking industry for education, recreational and tourism sectors nationwide.
Flatwater Guide & Instructor Assessment
Saturday 28th April
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=29542
Do you need volunteers to help run your event or activity? Let us know and we'll help put out the call! Email industry@qorf.org.au
New on the Website
A new knot, The Girth Hitch, a new resource called Managing the Risks of Working in Heat, a new song, Yothu Yindi's Treaty, some new fitness resources on the For Kids activity page, the Shop has had an upgrade and the Home Page now comes with a bunch of new quick links!
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 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.
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
LIKE, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to us and we will reciprocate!! A good way to keep in touch and be more effective.
New Members
Welcome aboard to new QORF members Goondawindi Regional Council and Habitat Noosa Everglades Ecocamp
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
Member Opportunities
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