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Why industry conferences are important to attend and which ones…
It seems everywhere you turn there is another conference, symposium or summit available that can connect you to information, friends,...
Apr 11, 20235 min read


OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SUMMIT ANNOUNCED
24 March 2023 Outdoors NSW & ACT Limited has announced that it will be hosting a biennial Outdoor Industry Summit starting this year in...
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Industry Alert
I'm sure the industry is behind me as we extend our heart-felt prayers to the participants in Thursday's Outdoor Education activity which...
Mar 19, 20231 min read


Why join your industry association?
Doctors join the Australian Medical Association to keep themselves informed about the big and small issues that affect their profession,...
Feb 27, 20232 min read


The Outdoor Voter: A Guide to the industry's election priorities
INTRODUCTION Outdoors NSW & ACT is the peak body for the Outdoor Industry that supports health and wellbeing of communities through...
Feb 9, 20233 min read


Water Safety needs to be a Priority
Last Summer (2021/2022) saw a horrific death toll in water related deaths, 79 were recorded as drowning deaths as at 28 January 2022 and...
Jan 29, 20232 min read


2022 MasterClass takeaways
... key things to share with the broader industry. In late November, Outdoors NSW & ACT ran its second biennial MasterClass for Outdoor...
Jan 5, 20233 min read


PRODUCT RECALL INFORMATION
DMM DIRECTOR CONNECTOR (A647BS) - Compact Swivel Unit We have been made aware of a near-miss incident involving the failure of a DMM...
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Active recreation gets turned away
26 October 2022 Point Perpendicular on the South Coast of NSW is a much-loved asset by many of the community and visitors alike, to...
Oct 26, 20223 min read


Outdoors NSW & ACT Sub-Committee Update
Following last week's Outdoors NSW & ACT (ONSWACT) Board Meeting, we pleased to advise of formal commencement of two new sub-committees...
Oct 11, 20221 min read


FULL HOUSE AGREED ON NEXT DIRECTIONS
Media Release 5 October 2022 Attending from all states and territories, Outdoor learning, education and recreation enthusiasts were on...
Oct 5, 20224 min read


EDUCATORS CALL FOR MORE OUTDOOR FOCUS IN SCHOOLS
On the 26th of September, 250 outdoor educators will be gathering in the Blue Mountains for the 21st National Outdoor Education...
Sep 20, 20222 min read


August Industry News
From the CEO's Desk I wish I didn't have to bring this to a newsletter but I feel it is important to do so. After several phone calls,...
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Lightning Safety Has Changed!
The Risk Management & Incident Response Sub-Committee of Outdoors NSW & ACT has again reviewed the Severe Weather Guidance Note, which is...
Aug 30, 20223 min read


KEY LEGAL OBLIGATIONS in the Outdoors!
The Outdoor Council of Australia recently commissioned a lawyer's perspective on the undertakings of Outdoor businesses and their...
Aug 16, 20229 min read


COVID PLANS MUST CONTINUE
As of the 8 July, the AHPPC produced a statement warning of rising Covid cases and recommendations for COVID Safe practices to continue...
Jul 13, 20222 min read


Minimum Wage Increase starts 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, the National Minimum Wage has increased by $40 per week (5.2%) and award minimum wages have increased by 4.6%, which...
Jul 2, 20221 min read


ANZSCO Review is a huge opportunity for the Outdoor Industry
ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) is the basis for many areas of industry support, development,...
Jul 2, 20221 min read


National Outdoor Education Conference goes ahead in 2022 in the largest Outdoor Playground
The National Outdoor Education Conference (NOEC) was set to return for its 21st event to New South Wales in 2020 after many years being...
Jun 26, 20223 min read


New Outdoors Adventure Leisure and Tourism Liability Insurance
MAY 2022 Affinity Insurance Brokers are pleased to announce the launch of a new and exclusive Outdoors Adventure, Leisure, and Tourism...
Jun 24, 20223 min read
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