Census night is Tuesday 11 August 2026 — and for the first time, the outdoor sector will truly be counted. For years, outdoor leaders, guides and instructors have been invisible in Australia's national workforce data. When Census forms asked what we did for a living, our answers were swept into generic categories that told governments nothing about who we are or how many of us there are. That changes this year. The 2026 Census is the first coded to the new Occupation Standard Classification...

The outstanding individuals, organisations and programs shaping the future of the outdoor industry have been recognised at the 2026 Outdoor Industry Awards NSW & ACT, held in Jervis Bay as part of Outdoors NSW & ACT's annual industry gathering. The awards recognised excellence across outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure tourism, nature-based wellbeing and industry support, celebrating innovation, leadership, safety, sustainability and community impact. This year's awards...

The NSW and ACT outdoor industry will come together on Thursday 16 July 2026 for the Outdoor Industry Awards, a celebration recognising excellence, professionalism, leadership and contribution across outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure tourism and outdoor therapy. Held as part of the 2026 Outdoor Industry events program in Jervis Bay, the Awards will recognise the organisations, practitioners, emerging leaders and supporters who are helping people connect safely, meaningfully and...