by The Editor | Jul 13, 2018 | Events
Poster painted by Bigambul woman, Cheryl Moggs, from Goondiwindi, the painting portrays the 2018 theme, Because of her, we can! showing the courage and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We are coming to the end of NAIDOC week, but there are...
by The Editor | Jun 15, 2018 | Outdoor Education, video
This is the final cut of highlights from our Education Outdoors Conference 2018, created by Brainsick Productions & Hynesight Productions. To view the rest of the wonderful work these guys did, including special short ‘cuts’ of Peter Martin’s 3...
by The Editor | Jun 15, 2018 | Outdoor Education, video
We are very excited to let you all know that Peter Martin’s awesome keynote video, which kicked off last month’s Education Outdoors Conference 2018, is now available to everyone. Let’s keep the PASSION, PURPOSE & PROFESSIONALISM alive folks!...
by The Editor | Jun 15, 2018 | Affiliate membership, Environment, Outdoor Education
OEA DIGITAL LIBRARY Outdoor Education Australia (OEA) has engaged Springer International to publish the Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education online. Subscription to JOEE for individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand will be available through...
by The Editor | Jun 15, 2018 | jobs
Help build community knowledge, connection, stewardship and action for nature in Victoria. Position Description The Victorian Nature Stewards program promotes environmental literacy, participation and stewardship through discovery and action. The Nature Stewards...
by The Editor | Apr 27, 2018 | media release
Fantastic news! Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has JUST confirmed in a letter to Outdoors Victoria that there will now be an exemption for commercially run canoes and kayaks in the new legislation. NO CANOES OR KAYAKS WILL BE LEVIED BY AMSA Thanks to...
by The Editor | Apr 24, 2018 | media release
HAVE YOUR SAY The Federal Department of Infrastructure proposes amendments to current legislation to commence charging a levy on operators of canoes and kayaks, which in our view, is not about safety but cost recovery, and in an unfair way by taxing many small...
by The Editor | Apr 18, 2018 | Events
REGISTER NOW Outdoors Victoria is proud to be partnering with Victoria University to host a day of hands-on workshops, information and fun for Year 9 and 10 students studying or exploring a future career in the outdoors. Throughout the day, students will discover...
by The Editor | Mar 16, 2018 | Newsletters, Outdoor Education
Education Outdoors Conference 2018 Your Future in the Outdoors Friday May 25th – Saturday May 26th Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus, Melbourne Draft Timetable Thanks to the influx of presenter submissions we are filling out our timetable and will be...
by The Editor | Mar 13, 2018 | Paid Advertising
The course fee: $695.00 (includes GST) per person Your fee includes: Instruction in the bush with Bob Cooper and other qualified instructors All meals and accommodation A Survival Kit, Snake Bite Kit and Emergency Blanket An Outback Survival Certificate upon...
by The Editor | Feb 14, 2018 | media release
media release from: Parks Victoria : Twelve Apostles vehicle parking map Revised parking conditions within the Port Campbell National Park including the Twelve Apostles precinct during the Chinese NewYear Period The Chinese New Year festival (16-27 February) will see...
by The Editor | Feb 14, 2018 | Events, Outdoor news
Get active and WIN with Premier’s Active April Calling all Victorians – it’s time to get on board with Premier’s Active April, an exciting and fun way to get active, stay healthy, and enjoy time with family and friends. Not to mention to WIN some awesome prizes....
by The Editor | Feb 14, 2018 | video
ABC Wild OZ is a website to share with kids of all ages. It’s fascinating! Currently they are Live Streaming a bunch of “….orphaned squirrel gliders preparing for release. They’ll sleep and snuggle through the day and then use a “gliding...
by The Editor | Feb 14, 2018 | media release
$20,000 up for grabs; paving the way for female participants and pioneers in the growing Australian Adventure Landscape APPLICATIONS OPEN until 28th Feb 2018 This Travel Play Live Women’s Adventure Grant was announced earlier this month They have $20,000 + gear...
by The Editor | Dec 13, 2017 | Events, Newsletters
Expanding the Circles 29 August to 4 September 2018 Sydney, NSW, Australia Want to engage with Adventure Therapy, and learn how it could enhance your professional practice and have a positive impact on your clients? Are you curious about this dynamic field of work...
by The Editor | Dec 11, 2017 | Newsletters
Reflecting back on 2017, I’d like share with you some of my highlights as CEO of Outdoors Victoria’s and the work we did supporting the Outdoors sector of Victoria I was very pleased to convene senior representatives from peak associations, government departments and...
by The Editor | Dec 7, 2017 | media release
For lots more information about all our board members go here...
by The Editor | Nov 14, 2017 | Affiliate membership, media release, Outdoor news
The final version of the Marine Safety Act recently passed through the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament Thanks to the successful collaboration of OV’s staff, and Board, with advice from Chris Townsend from Latrobe University, and Peak bodies, including the...
by The Editor | Oct 27, 2017 | media release
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for three volunteer Board members at Outdoors Victoria, after the retirement of three Board members, two being founding Board Members. Outdoors Victoria is the recognised peak body for the outdoor sector in Victoria....
by The Editor | Oct 12, 2017 | Affiliate membership
Andrew recently visited some of the hard top camps run by the Outdoor Education Group (OEG), as well as their National Base in Eildon. OEG became the inaugural “Key Supporter” Affiliate Member of Outdoors Victoria when they signed onto OV’s new membership...
