by The Editor | Dec 6, 2021 | Grants & Funding, media release
Great news for all of us in the outdoor sectors and the wider Victorian community. Yesterday Premier Andrews & Deputy Premier Merlino announced the $112.9 million Positive Start in 2022 initiative which will help Victorian kids enjoy the best camps, sporting...
by The Editor | Dec 1, 2021 | Nature Stewards
Nature Stewards have a whole bunch of exciting new programs for Summer and Autumn starting in the New Year! Check them out and apply for the program in your local area The City of Melbourne Program is returning for another successful program, starting at the end of...
by The Editor | Nov 29, 2021 | jobs
MLC currently has a 12 month Outdoor Ed Teacher position available to a suitable qualifies OE teacher. Download PD To apply, applicants can send a cover letter and CV to humanresources@mlc.vic.edu.au
by The Editor | Nov 17, 2021 | Bush Adventure Therapy, Events
With over 30 presentations from Outdoor Health practitioners, researchers and therapists from all over the world, and facilitated by MC Costa Georgiadis, this event was 2 days filled with robust discussions, deep connections, and sense of community and fulfillment. ...
by The Editor | Nov 15, 2021 | Education Outdoors Conference
The Outdoors Victoria Conference is coming back in 2022! The Conference will be held at the Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre, Box Hill Institute (*subject to restrictions at the time- but we will do the best we can ) Thursday 26th and Friday 27th May 2022. In 2022,...
by The Editor | Oct 15, 2021 | Events
Exploring the mental health benefits of working and playing in the outdoors and solutions to create better outcomes for all Victorians. DATE AND TIME: 28th of October 10:30 am FREE EVENT REGISTER HERE Mental health is an extremely prevalent topic at the moment during...
by The Editor | Oct 11, 2021 | COVID-19
The Victorian Government has announced further details for the reopening of Victoria’s vaccinated economy. Subject to consideration by the Chief Health Officer and a COVIDSafe Plan, several thousand people will be able to watch Victorian artists celebrate the return...
by The Editor | Oct 8, 2021 | Events, Grants & Funding
This morning, Outdoors Victoria attended the Women in Sport Breakfast. We heard powerful words about resilience, encouragement and advocating for yourself from inspiring Aussie women in sport: Chair of Surfing Australia Layne Beachley AO, Olympic gold medalist in...
by The Editor | Oct 7, 2021 | Bush Adventure Therapy, Education Outdoors Conference, Grants & Funding, Outdoor Education
Back in March 2021, we announced the launch of the very successful Get Active Kids Voucher Program. Helping eligible families cover the cost of getting their kids involved in organised sport and recreation. More than 20,000 vouchers have been accessed in the first and...
by The Editor | Oct 5, 2021 | Bush Adventure Therapy, Events, Outdoor Education
Congratulations to all the Outdoor Education Australia Award recipients that were announced last week at the NOEC precursor event. We would like to make a special mention to Victorian winners: The Alice Sloan Expedition – OEA program of the year Professor Peter...
by The Editor | Sep 20, 2021 | Bush Adventure Therapy, Events, Workshop
Unfortunately, the ongoing uncertainty and the implications of South Australian border closures to the eastern states due to the Delta variation of Covid-19 have resulted in the AABAT committee’s decision to postpone the 2021 AABAT National Forum to October...
by The Editor | Sep 16, 2021 | Bush Adventure Therapy, Workshop
Philosophical & Practical Immersion for Practitioners in Nature & ACT Alternative Directions founder, Adam Dickinson, is offering a workshop exploring the uses of therapeutic theories and resources based around Acceptance & Commitment Therapy combined with...
by The Editor | Sep 8, 2021 | Education Outdoors Conference, Events, Outdoor Education
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the National Education Outdoor Conference 2021 will instead be presented as a precursor 1 day webinar event! Please consider joining to hear from some valuable keynote speakers in a virtual conference format. Wednesday 29 September 2021...
by The Editor | Sep 8, 2021 | Nature Stewards
Our spring program in Geelong is fast approaching and we can’t wait to meet the class and check out all the spring delights across the region! We are also excited to announce our upcoming autumn 2022 program list! Get ready to apply for our programs within the...
by The Editor | Sep 6, 2021 | Events, Outdoor Education
It is with much deliberation that the NOEC Committee has announced the postponement of the National Outdoor Education Conference 2021 Event until September 2022. For the safety of attendees and also to lessen the impact on travellers from interstate, they are...
by The Editor | Jul 20, 2021 | Outdoor news, Workshop
The OCA summit held in May 2021 involved a preparation survey inviting attendees to voice their priorities in relation to change for the industry. This was then ratified at the summit and 5 groups were formed to continue discussion.These included: Pay conditions and...
by The Editor | Jul 16, 2021 | Outdoor news
Join Andrew Knight, OV’s CEO & team for our next online chat! When: Jul 27, 2021 10:30 AM in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney REGISTER HERE Andrew’s special guest this month will be Simon Murray from the Mountain Safety Collective advisory service, who will...
by The Editor | Jul 16, 2021 | Nature Stewards
Autumn Nature Stewards programs complete! Congratulations to our two autumn classes! It was wonderful to celebrate their graduations recently and hear about the programs, friendships made, and volunteering efforts locally. Keen to take part in a Spring program in...
by The Editor | Jun 22, 2021 | media release
A valuable new service enabling better decisions in the Alpine National Park during the snow season! As ABC news recently highlighted in their online news and on Sunday 13th June’s national 7pm TV news, if you’re a winter mountain sports enthusiast, a backcountry...
by The Editor | Jun 10, 2021 | Activity Standards, Bushfires, Environment
The guidance Note for the Outdoor Industry in planning for Bushfire and Severe Weather were reviewed and updated in May 2021. This document is to be used by the industry in planning for severe weather and built into the activity’s risk management plan. It is not...
