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Charting a Bold Future: Outdoors NSW & ACT Launches Strategic Plan 2025–2028
As the outdoor industry in New South Wales and the ACT stands at the cusp of transformative growth, Outdoors NSW & ACT is proud to...
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Outdoors NSW & ACT Welcomes Nitin Bangalore to Lead Training and Professional Growth Trial Program
Outdoors NSW & ACT is pleased to announce the commencement of a new trial program aimed at exploring and enhancing training pathways and...
May 161 min read
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From Rescue to Recreation—NSW’s Future Workforce Left Dangling
Outdoors NSW & ACT is calling for urgent government intervention following the decision by TAFE NSW to permanently remove roping skill...
May 133 min read
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Outdoor Industry Unites to Save Critical Skills Training in the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains, NSW – Representatives from across the outdoor education, tourism, and adventure guiding sectors gathered on 23 April to...
Apr 232 min read
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Five Years of Adventure and Advocacy at Outdoors NSW & ACT: A Journey of Growth and Learning
Celebrating a Milestone with ONSWACT Five years ago, (the day of Covid lockdown, 23 March 2020) I embarked on a journey with Outdoors NSW...
Mar 273 min read
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Outdoor Industry Summit 2025: Pioneering Resilience and Industry Sustainability
Canberra, Australia – 8–11 July 2025 The Outdoor Industry Summit 2025 returns to Canberra this July, offering a unique opportunity for...
Mar 212 min read
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UPDATE: on the Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model Agreement
I n light of recent discussions and feedback regarding the Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise...
Feb 242 min read
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The Great Outdoors: A Key to Enhanced Learning and Behaviour in Students
In the fast-evolving educational landscape, the integration of outdoor learning into the curriculum is emerging as a transformative...
Feb 152 min read
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FREE SCHOOL CAMPS: A VALUABLE INVESTMENT IN ACT STUDENTS
5 February 2025 Outdoors NSW & ACT welcomes the ACT Government’s initiative to provide free camps for public primary school students,...
Feb 52 min read
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How to Get Started in the Outdoor Industry in Australia
The outdoor industry in Australia offers a vibrant and rewarding career path for individuals passionate about nature, adventure, and...
Jan 53 min read
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A Step Towards Equitable Outdoor Education for NSW Students
At Outdoors NSW & ACT, we passionately advocate for the transformative power of outdoor experiences in shaping the physical, mental, and...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Outdoor Education Unites at NOEC 2024: The need for Outdoor Education has never been more pressing
The National Outdoor Education Conference (NOEC) 2024, hosted at Federation University’s Gippsland Campus from December 4th to 6th,...
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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ReRoped – Giving a New Life to Old Ropes
RMIT University , in collaboration with industry partner Outdoors NSW & ACT , introduce ReRoped, an innovative project aimed at...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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The New Look Outdoor Council of Australia
Over the past twelve months the membership of the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has increased by 33% with continual interest by the...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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INDUSTRY PRACTICE CHECK - ROPING SKILLS
This Industry Practice Check (IPC) has been brought to you by the Incident Response & Risk Management Committee of Outdoors NSW & ACT....
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Outdoor Council of Australia Announces New Leadership
October 24, 2024 The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 24 October 2024, where members...
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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MTB Symposium 2024: Discussing Mountain Biking’s Future in Australia
This week, the scenic coastal town of Merimbula, NSW, is witnessing the convergence of 130 passionate mountain biking (MTB) enthusiasts,...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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NSW Government Approves Course to Boost Career and Life Skills in Students
October 2024 In a groundbreaking move for the outdoor industry and student health and wellbeing, the New South Wales Education Standards...
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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New Leadership for Outdoors NSW & ACT Appointed
The annual general meeting of Outdoors NSW & ACT for 2023-2024, held on 1 October, marked a transition in leadership. Dr. Phil Hamdorf,...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Adventure Tourism: Review recommends shift to experience-led tourism
The forthcoming review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy is shaping up to be a transformative blueprint for tourism in New South Wales...
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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