Melbourne & Victorian COVID lockdown update
After announcement of a recorded 120 new COVID cases in Victoria overnight, the State’s Premier and Chief Health Officer delivered the unsurprising news that our restrictions will continue, with a few exceptions. Playgrounds will reopen on Friday, but only to...OCA Summit Update
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...Next Online chat with OV
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...
Nature Stewards News
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...Free Daily Mountain Conditions Reports
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...
Severe Weather Guidance Note Updated
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...OCA SUMMIT 2021 Update
Dates announced: 25th- 26th May The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has announced a summit to discuss the priorities and a path to a possible transformation of the outdoors sector across Australia. It is the perfect time to come together to further unite and...
Quick Guide to Get Active Kids Voucher Program
OV has complied a few quick links for activity providers and clubs about ‘The Get Active Kids Voucher Program’ which helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment.
Digital Checkpoints Updated
The new VCE Outdoor & Environmental studies 2021-23 edition also has new digital content. Digital Checkpoints are an online, interactive and responsive version of the study guide optimised for reading on a tablet, mobile or laptop and include: multiple-choice...Nature Kindergarten Project Update
We are very excited that the first major face-to-face engagement for the Nature Kindergarten Facilitation Demonstration Project is starting this week. Outdoors Victoria’s facilitator Rose Major and colleague Lisa Coxon from the Early Childhood Outdoor Learning...OCA Summit 2021
In response to the challenges of the past year, the need to further unite & strengthen the outdoor sector nationally has been identified by the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA). The OCA Board, which is made up of CEOs and Presidents of many of the State and...Victoria University First Year Students Head to Mt Arapiles/Djurid
Victoria University’s Outdoor Leadership team has recently completed a series of field teaching experiences to Mt Arapiles/Djurid with our Outdoor Leadership and Outdoor and Environmental Education first year students for their Safety in Natural Environments unit....Camps and Outdoor Experiences for Every Group
Check out this cracking video from the Australian Camps Association. It’ll be sure to have a big impact on all kinds of groups wanting to spend time in the outdoors this Summer and beyond. Stay safe and happy holidaysNature Kindergarten Project News
As with many projects the world over, 2020’s COVID crisis changed much in the Nature Kindergarten space. Early childhood services who were moving ahead with exciting plans for the future found themselves having to work out how to teach very young children remotely...
A successful 2020 for the Nature Stewards Program
Nature Stewards 2020 has been full of new adventures online as we have navigated COVID19 restrictions, to deliver seven programs across the State! Thank you to our incredible facilitators Rusty, Nicole, and Glenn, and many specialist presenters, for delivering the...Cleaning and Maintenance Guides for Outdoor Sector
Our friends at ONE PLANET developed some important guidelines for understanding best practices to maintaining outdoor equipment in 2020. In 2020, equipment hygiene has become an essential part of risk management for schools and institutions where gear and equipment...
COVIDSafe Plan Update for Sport and Recreation Sector in Victoria
A COVID Safe Plan specific to the community sport and recreation sector has been provided to us by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is now available. This is an extremely important tool, as community sport and recreation workplaces, venues/facilities,...
Victoria’s State Climbing Peak Public Consultation Open
Do you have an interest in the future of climbing in Victoria? Many people in our community have been affected by the current challenges with rock and rope activities in the Grampians (Gariwerd) and Mount Arapiles (Dyurrite). As a consequence Outdoors Victoria and...