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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 252 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 212 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 172 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 163 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 102 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 52 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 12 min read


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...
Jun 72 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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