Reclassifying our parks
Have your say on the recently released draft recommendations proposed by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC), based on a statewide assessment of public land they began in September 2014.
Important changes within Outdoors Victoria
Dear colleagues, I’m writing to share with you some changes coming up at Outdoors Victoria. After four years as Chairman of the OV Board, I’ve decided to step aside, effective as of October 7. I’m very pleased to announce that Mark Dingle will step into the role from...
Media Release: Victoria’s outdoor economy worth $6.2 billion
New independent economic modelling released today shows that nature-based outdoor activities add $6.2 billion per year to Victoria’s economy, supporting 71,000 jobs, or 2% of Victoria’s total workforce. These activities include nature-based tourism, camps and outdoor...
Advocacy for outdoors education
As Victoria’s voice for the outdoors community, OV engages government leaders on the policy and funding decisions that matter for us. Late in 2015, we prepared a list of investment priorities entitled “Invest Outdoors” to focus attention on the need for greater...
Professional development opportunities for teaching outdoors
We’re lucky in Victoria. Through the determined efforts of visionary teachers, scholars and outdoor leaders, our state is widely seen as a global centre of excellence for outdoor education. Our students have access to some of the most thoughtful, and challenging,...
Victorian outdoors community welcomes camping fees reduction
Media announcement today by Hon. Lisa Neville, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, to reduce fees at 47 campgrounds across Victoria from $38.90 to $28 per site.
New Australian Journal of Outdoor Education Out Now!
The new AJOE journal, volume 18, Number 1, 2015 is hot off the press! Have a look at the contents page here Go to OCA site to order your copy.
Find out how the voices of our community contribute to “The Education State”
Every child in Victoria should have a meaningful opportunity to learn in nature, outside the classroom. A clear strategy to deliver this objective, including some of the elements listed above, would be transformative.