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Outdoors NSW & ACT Celebrates Growth, Leadership, and Legacy at 2025 AGM
Outdoors NSW & ACT has marked another milestone year at its Annual General Meeting held on 27 October 2025 , celebrating sector achievements, welcoming new leaders, and honouring one of its most respected champions with life membership. The event featured Adam Berry, Deputy Secretary of the NSW Office of Sport , who addressed attendees on the continued importance of collaboration between government and the outdoor sector in shaping healthy, resilient communities. His remarks
Oct 28, 20252 min read


A Milestone for the Outdoor Industry: Outdoor Adventure Leaders recognised on the Occupation Shortage List
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
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Breaking Down Barriers: Outdoors NSW & ACT Calls for Greater Recognition of Recreation in the ACT
Outdoors NSW & ACT (ONSWACT) lodged a formal submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into Barriers and Opportunities for...
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Shaping the Future of Outdoor Recreation: VET Review Workshops Underway
The world of outdoor recreation in Australia is evolving—and to keep pace, our training and qualifications must evolve too. Enter the...
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Outdoor Leaders and the Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List
The outdoor industry is at a crossroads. Across New South Wales, the ACT, and nationally, demand for outdoor leaders, guides, and...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Great Koala National Park: A Win for Conservation, Communities, and Outdoor Adventure
The long-anticipated Great Koala National Park has officially been given the green light by the NSW Government – a landmark step forward...
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Celebrating Outdoor Learning: The OLMC 2025
The Outdoor Learning Mini Conference (OLMC) is set to be a vibrant and transformative gathering for educators, carers, and facilitators...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Don’t Let a Blanket Ban on E-Bikes Cut Off Access to the Outdoors
The NSW Government is currently reviewing whether e-micromobility devices — like e-bikes and e-scooters — should be banned from trains,...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Outdoor Industry at a Crossroads – Census Highlights Urgent Needs and Big Potential
Outdoors NSW & ACT releases Outdoor Census findings on the Outdoor Industry in NSW and the ACT; data from 2024 & 2025 Outdoor Census...
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Australia’s Premier Paddling Celebration, The F.O.C.K., Makes Waves in Kangaroo Valley
KANGAROO VALLEY, NSW – The F.O.C.K.: Festival of Canoe and Kayak, Australia’s premier recreational paddling event, concluded its...
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Lori Modde named Finalist in the Western Sydney Women Awards
Lori Modde, CEO of Outdoors NSW & ACT, a champion for economic and community development, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Western...
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Protecting Nature and Public Access: Our Response to the Game and Feral Animal Hunting Bill
Outdoors NSW & ACT has made a formal submission to the NSW Parliament regarding the proposed Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Balancing Access and Protection: Outdoors NSW & ACT’s Voice in the Public Land Inquiry
Outdoors NSW & ACT has proudly submitted a formal response to the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee on Access Restrictions to...
Jul 31, 20252 min read


New E-Bike Regulation Risks Derailing Trail Tourism and Local Economies
The NSW Government’s new safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in e-micromobility devices, effective from February 2026, has...
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Outdoors NSW & ACT Partners with Medibank Private to Offer Exclusive Health Cover Benefits to Members
Outdoors NSW & ACT is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with Medibank Private, offering exclusive access to discounted health...
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Future Outdoor Leaders Celebrated at Pinnacle Graduation in Canberra
Applications now open for the next cohort of the Pinnacle Leadership Program On Thursday 10 July in Canberra, a group of passionate and...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Outdoor Industry Summit 2025 Delivers Collaboration and Connection in Canberra
More than just a gathering of professionals, the 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit , held from 8–11 July in Canberra , was a defining moment...
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Mountain Bike Community Calls for Action: MTB Manifesto Launches in Canberra
Thursday 10 July 2025 Canberra, ACT – The mountain biking (MTB) community is uniting for change with the official release of the MTB...
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Tickets Now On Sale for the Outdoor Learning Mini-Conference 2025
The 2025 Outdoor Leaders Mini-Conference is now open for registrations, bringing together passionate professionals from across the...
Jul 4, 20252 min read


NSW’s E-Bike Crackdown Threatens Regional Tourism and Jobs
Outdoors NSW & ACT urges immediate action on unworkable e-bike certification rules Outdoors NSW & ACT is calling on the NSW Government to...
Jul 1, 20252 min read
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