"No Wifi outdoors, but never felt more connected..."

"The skills you can't learn
in a classroom"

WHO ARE WE?

Outdoors NSW & ACT is the peak body for Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Education, Adventure Tourism & Nature Therapy in the state of NSW and the Australian Capital Territory. We support our members in building sustainable careers, organisations and industry operations that get our communities more connected to nature for their health and wellbeing.

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What's happening in the Outdoors?

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Outdoors NSW & ACT is richer for understanding the importance of our country’s beginnings and the traditional ownership, care and custodianship by Aboriginal people.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal people. We hope that we may continue the discussions and action to educate our future generations on this important culture for Australia and the world.

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Multiple Dates
Outdoor Industry Connect & Share Friday Forums
Fri, 26 Apr
ZOOM Webinar
26 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
ZOOM Webinar
26 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
ZOOM Webinar
Join us on the week that was and what you need to know about the week coming
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Multiple Dates
Outdoor Educators Connect & Share Forums
Tue, 21 May
ZOOM WEBINAR
21 May 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ZOOM WEBINAR
21 May 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ZOOM WEBINAR
Similar to our weekly Connect & Shares but especially for educators and at a time slot that works in with their availability. Hosted by Outdoors NSW & ACT and the Outdoor Education Committee these webinars are open to ONSWACT members from Basic Individual level through to Government Members.
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Multiple Dates
Senior Leaders Forums
Tue, 25 June
ZOOM WEBINAR
25 June 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
ZOOM WEBINAR
25 June 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
ZOOM WEBINAR
Ideal for the senior leader in the Outdoor Industry that leads a team of leaders, guides, facilitators. Facilitated by Outdoors NSW & ACT an the Incident Response & Risk Management Committee, the forum is open to all Outdoors NSW & ACT Members.
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Outdoor Industry Masterclass 2024
Wed, 17 July
Port Macquarie, NSW
17 July 2024, 7:00 pm – 19 July 2024, 4:30 pm
Port Macquarie, NSW, Charles Sturt University Campus
17 July 2024, 7:00 pm – 19 July 2024, 4:30 pm
Port Macquarie, NSW, Charles Sturt University Campus
This is an opportunity for the industry to spend two days working their business, their career, their activities in the Outdoors. Only members of Outdoors NSW & ACT are able to attend and members who achieve the PDP (Professional Development Points) receive heavily discounted tickets.
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Outdoor Learning Mini-Conference
Sat, 20 July
The Nature School
20 July 2024, 8:30 am – 21 July 2024, 4:30 pm
The Nature School, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
20 July 2024, 8:30 am – 21 July 2024, 4:30 pm
The Nature School, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Join us for a day of outdoor learning and education discussions and sharing of ideas and practices. This is a professional development event for those wanting to do more in outdoor learning and education.
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MTB Symposium
Fri, 25 Oct
Merimbula
25 Oct 2024, 8:30 am – 26 Oct 2024, 4:30 pm
Merimbula, 119 Main St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
25 Oct 2024, 8:30 am – 26 Oct 2024, 4:30 pm
Merimbula, 119 Main St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Join us for two days of all things Mountain Biking. In the beautiful destination of Merimbula NSW.
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