Positive Start – Journey Providers

Bindaree Outdoor Education Services

Provider Overview

Bindaree Outdoor Education has over 32 years experience delivering outdoor education programs of the highest quality to secondary students across Victoria. Bindaree is regarded as an industry leader through our contributions towards the development of the Outdoor Education Industry in Victoria. We strive to set the highest standards in areas of safety and professionalism as well as program and curriculum development.

Our passionate and enthusiastic team of outdoor educators deliver hands-on learning experiences customised to each student’s skill / ability level which enhance the opportunity for personal growth and achieving learning outcomes that will last a lifetime.

Our journey-based programs extend your students’ challenge levels, whether travelling by foot, bike or over water. Winding your way across the land you will sleep under the stars in some of our countries most spectacular locations as you journey to your destination.

Mix and match from base camp or journey programs, you set the challenge and we will then tailor the program to suit your needs to ensure ultimate comfort and success.

We offer a personal touch, strong attention to detail, flexibility and an inclusive approach to program design. We set the highest standards in all areas of safety, risk management and professionalism and take care of all program details for you.

Our friendly and experienced staff are here to work with your school to create a journey camping experience your students will never forget.

Select from fun activities that encourage strong connections with our natural environment and help develop important life skills in leadership, use of initiative, problem solving and self-confidence, just to name a few. Methods of Journey travel and outdoor activities below:

Bushwalking	Marine Reef Studies
Mountain Biking	Surfing
Canoeing	Snorkelling
White Water Rafting	Navigation
Raft Building	Abseiling
Caving	Rock Climbing

All our trips are bespoke, and we formulate our programs in collaboration with schools based on their required level of challenge and the cohort’s ability, as well as the desired rationale and learning outcomes. We regularly run outdoor programs for students in years 8 – 12 focussing on traits such as teamwork, leadership, connection, wellbeing, resilience, or cultural/environmental awareness. Post Covid we also recognise the importance of simply getting young people back out into nature to reconnect with the world around them.

All trips are bespoke, and we offer base and journey-based programs throughout National and State Parks in Victoria. Please contact us on 03 9720 9896 or email joe.beckett@bindaree.com to discuss dates, locations and your school’s needs.