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 Andrea A. Vela | May 5, 2022 | Uncategorised
Positive Start 2022 is a Victorian Government initiative seeking to re-engage primary and secondary students and to boost their physical and emotional health and wellbeing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Students who attend a government or low-fee...
by Andrea A. Vela | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorised
Representatives from eight climbing organisations have been working together to address the need for a peak body that represents the diverse voices of the Victorian outdoor climbing community. With a working title of Climbing Victoria Advisory Council (CVAC), this...
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
OV is embarking on a new project to redevelop our website and we would like your feedback so that we can provide the best platform and resources for the outdoor sectors. We would love to hear your thoughts in the following LINK
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Many teachers would like to combine their love of the outdoors and to enhance their expertise and preparedness to teach in that area, and as we know, teachers are often teaching out-of-field. Having great teachers in Outdoor Education can only enhance the outdoor...
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The day will provide prospective students with an opportunity to meet industry experts and discover potential career pathways in the rapidly growing $11.4B nature-based economy. Save the Date: Friday, 18 March 2022 If you love working in the Outdoors, why not share...
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
You’re still in time to register for a free TAFE Cert IV in Outdoor Leadership commencing in early 2022. Here is a list of organisations offering it: Box Hill Institute TAFE https://tinyurl.com/muf9mde3 Wodonga TAFE https://tinyurl.com/yc62jffx ...
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Victorian Government has announced COVID-19 restrictions are being updated to ensure Victorians enjoy more freedoms this festive season, while the Omicron variant is monitored and investigated. After consideration of advice from the Chief Health Officer, the...
by Andrea A. Vela | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
School camps and outdoor activity providers in Victoria have been back in operation since the end of lockdown in early November. Additionally, last week, Premier Andrews & Deputy Premier Merlino announced the $112.9 million Positive Start in 2022...
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...