QORF eNews October 2017
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Outdoors Queensland Award Winners
On Friday October 27th the winners of the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2017 were announced at the Outdoors Queensland Awards Dinner held at the Rydges Hotel South Bank. It was a great night – full of engaging conversation, stunned winners, an entertaining presentation from our guest speaker, Troy Szczurkowski; and great food.
The Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Sport opened proceedings with a short presentation affirming his continued support for outdoor activity and recreation in Queensland.
While not all those nominated could be winners, QORF would like to acknowledge all the nominees, all the nominators, all the finalists and all the winners for the fine work you do in and for the outdoors, and for choosing to be a part of the Queensland Outdoors Awards 2017.
The award winners in 2017 are:
The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement Award (Individual)
Winners: Claire Bourke and Neil Robinson
The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement Award (Organisation)
Winner: Trinity Anglican School
The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
Winner: Samantha Chisholm
The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
Winner: Lachlan Ryan
The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
Winner: Cuboree, Scouts Queensland
The QORF Government Achievement Award
Winner: QTopo, Dept of Natural Resources and Mines
The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
Winner: Bush Kindy by the Creek, Chapel Hill Community Kindergarten
The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
Winner: Sun & Stars Bushcraft
The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
Winner: Adventure Alternatives
The Outdoors Queensland Distinguished Achievers Award was presented to Scouts Queensland 2017 as a consistent high achiever in outdoor recreation and in recognition of their previous award successes.
Click to see the Finalist Videos that were shown on the night and for the list of all the award finalists and more information about the awards, please go to:
The Awards are generously sponsored by The Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council, K2 Basecamp and Nature Play QLD. The ongoing support from these organisations is greatly appreciated and helps to encourage inspiring nominations and to guarantee an enjoyable Awards Dinner where we showcase the award finalists.
Outdoor Recreation Policy for the Next State Government Election
With an election looming, QORF has prepared an outdoor recreation policy statement, which we have sent to the political parties seeking their support and commitment. ... Learn More
“novaturient” (adjective) – desiring powerful changes or alterations in your life, behaviour or situation; the feeling that pushes you to travel.
On Friday 27th October, we celebrated the 2017 Outdoors Queensland Awards. Our awards dinner is all about the inspiration provided by nominees, finalists and the award winners. We learnt about people and organisations who are contributing to powerful changes in the lives of many other people in Queensland and beyond. Troy Szczurkowski delivered an inspiring account of his adventures in Alaska on the Iditarod Trail.
Please take the time to check out the winners and finalists – I suspect you’ll be inspired to travel or maybe to make other powerful changes to your current situation.
The Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Sport (and Recreation), provided the opening speech for the awards dinner. It was great to have the Minister attend the awards, and we look forward to further developing the Outdoors Queensland Awards into an event of such significance that we require larger and larger venues.
On the Sunday after the Outdoors Queensland Awards, the Premier called the State election. Perhaps the Premier was experiencing that sense of “novaturient” – calling the election has ensured that there will be plenty of travel across Queensland during the campaign
QORF has released an Outdoor Recreation Policy Statement for this election, which includes specific calls for action. The Outdoor Recreation Policy statement was developed by QORF staff and Management Committee on behalf of our members and the outdoor sector. We have sent this directly to political parties, and invited each party to commit to the actions. Please read this statement for yourself.
I encourage you to contact all of your local candidates, and ask whether they or their party is willing to commit to the call for action that we have requested on behalf of the outdoors. We believe that the outdoors is important – we should ensure that the candidates who are seeking to represent us understand how important. If every person who receives this eNews sends an email to each of the candidates for their electorate, that might push the political parties to make powerful changes or alterations to their policies regarding the outdoor sector.
I wonder how many people will take the few minutes to draft an email with a link to our Outdoor Recreation Policy statement and send it to each of their local candidates…
Yours in the powerful outdoors,
Dom
Dom Courtney, Executive Officer
New Titles for the Bookshop
Two new titles added this month: and a discount price you really need to check out.
- Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine by Dr Jim Duff and Dr Peter Gormly
Secrets of the Scenic Rim by Robert Rankin (Includes South East Queensland DVD)
SPECIAL DISCOUNT Heritage Trails of the Great South East $10.00 members $12.00 Non-members
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
LAST CHANCE
There are still a couple of spots left for you to advertise your product or services on the QORF 2018 Wall Planner. To order a copy or place an advertisement ... Learn More
Children losing physical literacy
Half of the kids in year six in Australian schools haven’t mastered fundamental movement skills, such as throwing, kicking or leaping. According to a recent report, children are increasingly struggling with basic physical tasks.
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Scenic Rim Trail Project
The next stage of the Scenic Rim Trail project proposal is now open for public feedback - establish a multi-day walk from the Thornton trailhead, traversing the Main Range National Park, and linking-up with Spicers Peak Lodge..
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Mature-aged Physical Activity
Long-term physical activity behaviours have been linked to enhanced and lifelong physical, mental and social wellbeing - seniors are more likely to take part in informal physical activities than participate in organised
sport.
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Cult of ‘super busy’
Escape the cult of ‘super busy’. Imagine going to an event where everyone is completely focused - no cell phones being used, no random scrolling through Instagram feeds or checking emails.
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Fitness Can Last a Lifetime
The researchers followed the men’s health for 20 years. Those who were physically active in mid-life were nearly three times more likely to be active at the end of the study period..
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Coming Events
Events coming up in the next month or so - Wilderness Navigation and Trekking Workshop (Nov 11), Australian Camps Association AGM (Nov 17), Trauma Focussed Adventure Therapy Training (Nov 22/23), International Day of People with Disability (Dec 3) and the Australian Mountain Bike Summit (Dec 4).
Do you host events? Our resources page on Event Management might have what you need! Find out!
Kayaking from Germany to Australia
A story not to miss…in the past 5 years, Sandy Robson paddled 23,000 km thru 20 countries to Australia. Storms, pirates, malaria, crocodiles ... 19:00, Nov 2 at VMR Sandgate ... Learn More
Australian Camps Association AGM
Have your say in the running of your Association, meet the Board and and enjoy some social time with fellow members and other camp professionals. Nov 17 at PGL Kindilan ... Learn More
Worlds Biggest Dinner
In support of Cure Cancer Australia
Dinner, raffles, auctions and guest speaker, Steven Bradbury. Saturday Nov 4th. Hotel Grand Chancellor. For tickets and info, contact Carlo on 0400 009 914... Learn 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.
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
On Membership, info on developing and maintaining your membership base; a new featured knot for boaties, the Cleat Hitch, and a new section for climbing knots; and a new app when you just have to have a coffee! Beanhunter
If you have any suggestions for new or improved content please email industry@qorf.org.au.
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On being a QORF member!
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Member Opportunities
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New Member
Welcome aboard to new QORF Green Circle Members, Banana Shire Council, the Rescue Training Group and Mountain Bike Australia.
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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