In a major step for the outdoor industry, Outdoor Adventure Leaders / Guides  have been included in the latest release of the Jobs & Skills Australia (JSA) Occupation Shortage List . This inclusion marks a turning point — validating long-standing efforts to recognise the shortages and elevate the role of outdoor education, adventure tourism and recreation and legitimise it as a vital profession. Here’s what this means, why it matters, and what the future might hold. For many

Outdoors NSW & ACT (ONSWACT) lodged a formal submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into Barriers and Opportunities for...

The world of outdoor recreation in Australia is evolving—and to keep pace, our training and qualifications must evolve too. Enter the...

The outdoor industry is at a crossroads. Across New South Wales, the ACT, and nationally, demand for outdoor leaders, guides, and...

The long-anticipated Great Koala National Park  has officially been given the green light by the NSW Government – a landmark step forward...

The Outdoor Learning Mini Conference (OLMC)  is set to be a vibrant and transformative gathering for educators, carers, and facilitators...

The NSW Government is currently reviewing whether e-micromobility devices — like e-bikes and e-scooters — should be banned from trains,...

Outdoors NSW & ACT releases Outdoor Census findings on the Outdoor Industry in NSW and the ACT; data from 2024 & 2025 Outdoor Census...

KANGAROO VALLEY, NSW – The F.O.C.K.: Festival of Canoe and Kayak, Australia’s premier recreational paddling event, concluded its...